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Happy Friday, everyone! 
xoxo,
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The past month was spent planning and organizing and dreaming of this shoot, and it was simply awesome to see it all come together. So many incredibly talented designers and creative women were involved in this endeavor, and I want to thank each and every one of them. I know you will love checking out their websites and blogs to learn more and to see more of their fabulous talent. Clothing and hair accessories were beautifully styled by Grace of Finley and Oliver and Mia of Dolce Vita Mia, with hair styled by Traci Rogers and flowers beautifully done by Zuzu’s Petals. They.all.rock!!!
xoxo, Stephanie just has a knack for pairing uber-cool fabrics with one another in the most adorable boutique designs. Her style really lends itself well to style of photography, too. Bright pops of colors, fresh style and contemporary textiles. I swoon each time I see a new design, seriously. Her outfits are so fun to accessorize and the possibilities for your session are endless! Don’t you just want to smile just looking at all these sweeties having fun?
“The finest clothing made is a person’s skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.”
~Mark Twain
One of the biggest questions that I am asked of my clients is, “What do I wear?”. There are so many choices out there, and above all I want my clients to feel beautiful and comfortable. That being said, what you wear can have a huge impact on the look of your portraits. I’m not saying that you should go out and necessarily buy a new outfit, but these ideas and websites should let you look at your closet in a whole new way! Some of my biggest suggestions are :
1. Don’t be afraid to try bright, bold, fun colors.
2. Accessories are your friend! Chunky necklaces, colored or textured scarves, cute hats and fun shoes (or no shoes at all!) all are fab-u!
3. Layers look amazing in photographs, as do different textures.
4. Coordinate a family, don’t match. The outfits below are perfect examples.
5. Little girls love tutus and pettiskirts, and they look great paired with a fun pair of leggings, a simple tank with a jean jacket and a fun beanie or bow. You will forever remember how much fun your little sweetie had dancing around in her sweet, frilly outfit.
6. It is always fun to dress boys in a button down shirt with a fun tee over it. Boys also look so adorable in beanies or newsboy hats.
7. Try to stay away from black and red. Try brightness and color!
There are sooooo many more suggestions that I have–be on the lookout for more “What to Wear Wednesdays!”.
Meanwhile, check out some of my favorite places for inspiration:
