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what to wear - what not to wear - knoxville, TN. photographer

so i am always asked what should we wear. I have a guide for my seniors but not for my family. on my December/January list of to do's until then i will just list a few what not to wear and what i think you should wear.

not: insert a little black block over your face if you have worn any of these for family photos. I am kidding, i will bust out the picture of myself and my sister with me in a HUGE SUNFLOWER PRINT dress. it's HORRIBLE!

do not matchy matchy: for example do not have EVERYONE in the same color shirt with the same color/type of pant. this creates a 'blob' look. bunch of heads attached to a blob of x color.

do not wear to LOUD of patterns. i however adore a stripe here and a little polka dot there.

Do:

do pick a common theme, or a center piece item to build your families wardrobe off of. for example your daughter has the cutest dress ever. the one below let's say [it's from Boden by the way] so you would maybe find yourself a beautiful sweater in the dark pink color with some warm brown pants or a skirt. Then you could put your husband in a deep yellow shirt with dark brown pants, any other children could have same style of dress on maybe in a polka dot or stripe in coordinating colors, grandparents also would pick colors from the palette of the dress! Picking a focal outfit and build off of the colors in that outfit creates a cohesive look with out all being in the exact same thing!


do: pick clothes you love and would normally wear. do not put your husband in very dressy suit shirt and tie if he NEVER wears that... Try to just look your best self. Buy items for your session you will love and wear again and again.

do: incorporate texture and interest. with a few fun pieces of jewelry, a headband, stripe or polka dot tights with a solid dress.

do: be aware of shoes, this doesn't mean go out and buy all new shoes for the family. it's just that you do not want to limit your shots because your child is wearing my little pony shoes with an orange and brown dress... If they are not an important thought out piece of your wardrobe such as cute little girl boots, or bright colored converse make sure they are subdued, dark browns/blacks - shoes that won't take away from the shot!


motto: "coordinate don't match" repeat "coordinate don't match"

Hope that helps!

Enjoy the sunshine

Courtney

a sneak peek - High School Senior Portraits - Knoxville, TN. Photographer

a quick sneak peek of a beautiful senior portrait session. We were able to stay away from the rain and had a BLAST! I love shooting in the fall leaves and colors. So much fun.
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Have a lovely week.

Courtney

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a girls christmas list . . . Knoxville, TN. photographer

hhhmmm so i think i will post my Christmas wish list here on my little ol' blog. the kids have been ordered to start creating their list and it got me thinking. what do i really want for christmas? so here it goes.

this little pretty. so sweet and oh so cute. i must have.



two of these for each my children. actually i'd even love one for each of my dogs. i think a profile shot would be next to impossible to get of the pawna and romers. don't you just love? i do.



oh i already bought this poster for myself - i couldn't resist.


gallons of white and cream paint to make this happen before January 5th


and a bookshelf like the one above wouldn't be so bad either. i need unique, inexpensive shelves, dressers, etc.

Simple right - easy. what is on your christmas list? i want to know. make a blog post and link it up.

have a beautiful thursday.

courtney

Senior Portrait Session - Knoxville, TN photographer

Well as the leaves start to change and we move into fall/winter we are coming to an end of our senior portrait sessions . . . Ms. Amy was a JOY to work with. We had so much fun. Laughing, freezing a little but she held in there. Such a sweet girl and I simply adored her mom... that is one of the best parts of my job, the amazing fun people I meet. Thanks Amy... Here is a little peek. Your gallery will be ready Thursday.

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