The newest edition to KarenLeslie Photography’s What to Wear series is a Modern & Stylish Family Session.  I love pairing browns and blues and in this case I added a small touch of green (olive green to be exact).  Notice that there are patterns involved in this grouping, but none of them overwhelms the other.  And, there’s enough solids to even out the few patterns that are there.

There are a couple of things to consider when coordinating outfits for a photo session:

• You don’t have to fall back on the easy combinations of black, white or khaki — don’t be afraid to think outside of the box
• Choose something that matches the personality of the people being photographed: modern & funky, colorful and fun, conservative and classic.
• Don’t be afraid of color or pattern; however, don’t overdo it.  Choose one outfit that is full of color and pattern and have the other outfits coordinate with it, but not overpower it.
• Don’t think that neutrals are only black, white and khaki.  Green, blue, brown can also be neutrals.
• Don’t forget to coordinate your shoes!  Yes, your feet will be in the photograph.
• Going “shopping” in your own closet often reveals some real treasures.

Is there a particular color combination you’d like to see?  Email me at karenleslie@mac.com and I’ll put something together for you!

Enjoy! xoxo,

Karen