What to Wear for Spring Family Portraits: 4 Color Style Tips

spring/summer 2018 colors to wear for photo shoot, family photo tips and tricks

spring/summer 2018 colors to wear for photo shoot, family photo tips and tricks

atlanta family photo session ideas, what colors to wear for photo shoot

atlanta family photo session ideas, what colors to wear for photo shoot

what to wear for family photos, trendy colors spring 2018, atlanta photographer

what to wear for family photos, trendy colors spring 2018, atlanta photographer

As a professional photographer for more than 10 years, I can affirm that "What should we wear?" is a question everyone has when planning their family portrait session. It’s a fair question because style and color trends are constantly changing (seasonally and yearly) and you want to look your very best. Aside from advising my clients to just be themselves - which is truly the best outfit there is - I also talk to them about how color and style can play a huge role in the final product. Wardrobe choice is such a large part of portrait session planning for families that I'm dedicating two blog posts that will separately focus on the two main prep essentials: color and style.For part 1 of my "What to Wear" post, I'm going to show you how to enhance your Spring family portrait session with colors and what resources you can use when choosing the best hues for you and your family. 1. Wear Your Feel-Good ColorsMy first color tip is to choose your feel-good colors. For both parents and kids, looking most natural in photos requires being comfortable! That's why it's crucial to choose colors you and your family feel great about when planning your portrait session wardrobe. If you don't favor yellow in your everyday life, then by no means choose a bold yellow.On the other hand, if you feel best when wearing a trendy color, then you might want to check out the most popular colors of the year from Pantone.com. Each year, Pantone debuts seasonal color palettes of about 12 trendy colors. It's a great resource for sifting through the latest hues to find some that match your style. The top colors for Spring 2018 include Meadowlark yellow, Arcadia green, Pink Lavender, and more!2. Choose Complementary ColorsPhotos tend to look the best when families "go together" by wearing complementary colors rather than matching outfits that are all the exact same color. For instance, try to stay away from everyone in your family only wearing pastel blue and white. Instead, incorporate various colors that pair well with pastel blue into each family member’s outfit. You can create your own color palette on Coolors.co or find some on my Pinterest board. One way to win at the complementary color game is by incorporating the corresponding colors by adding layers or accessory pieces.3. Add-in Accent ColorsAs mentioned above, accessories and layers are a great way to mix in complementary colors, but they can also enhance a wardrobe. If you're leaning more toward a neutral palette, a great way to include a splash of color is through accents. You can accent your outfits by blending in colorful accessories like jewelry, scarves, bows, ties, or shoes. If families are trying to find a way to add color to their photos, I often suggest that they switch things up with colorful accessories during the last half of their session. This way, families who don’t want to compromise their neutral theme can still try out accent colors. 4. Match Colors with Final ProductPrior to a photo shoot, many families already know exactly where they want their family photos to go in their house. For instance, if a family wants to display a wall portrait in their living room, then they might avoid wearing colors in their photo shoot that would clash in their living room. So if you’re uncertain about which colors to wear for your upcoming family photoshoot try visualizing where you want to place your final products around your home. With 4 color tips under your belt, here are my favorite color resources:Coolors.coThis site is so awesome - and it’s also available as an app. It’s a super fast color schemes generator. It's the quickest way I’ve found to easily visualize complementary colors! You start off with some suggested palettes, and with just a few clicks, you can choose your favorite colors to generate a color palette of your own!  Generate your color scheme here and instantly organize your next portrait session wardrobe.PinterestOf course, the obvious resource for tips and inspiration is Pinterest. I suggest creating a board and pinning various color themes and style ideas for your portrait shoot wardrobe. This way, it's easy for you to visualize all of your favorite ideas and to begin narrowing them down to the ones that fit your family the best. You can start your inspiration over on my "What to Wear: Color & Style Pinterest Board" for a variety of color palettes, accent mix inspiration and complementary color ideas. Check it out here!Pantone.comFrom home decorating, painting, photography and even fashion, Pantone is a go-to guide and inspiration for all things color. This resource's popularity has grown with its handy Color of the Year charts and seasonal color palette guides. Want to wear trendy colors in your next family photo shoot? Start researching here! While taking in all the photo and color inspiration out there, just remember to keep your families most natural quality of just "being you" at the forefront of your portrait session wardrobe planning.

Atlanta Family Photography - Fall Portraits with the Powers Family

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Fall is the perfect time for Atlanta Family Photography because the weather is so gorgeous! I like to take photos around Thanksgiving when the family is all in town, a great way to get your family photos for your holiday cards as well as some sweet photos of the kids with their grandparents. Contact me now to schedule your session! 

Axley & Kealey's Fall Portrait Session at Winn Park

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Newborn Atlanta Courtney Goldman Photography

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Atlanta Children Session by Courtney Goldman Photography

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Atlanta Family Photographer Courtney Goldman

Atlanta Family Photography by Courtney Goldman

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Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 10

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 10

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 09

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 09

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 08

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 08

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 07

Fall Family Portrait Session at McClatchy Park in Ansley Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 07

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Newborn Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 3

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Newborn Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 2

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Newborn Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 1

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 01

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 01

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 02

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 02

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 03

Fall Family Session at Piedmont Park in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 03

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Family Portrait Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 04

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Family Portrait Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 05

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Family Portrait Session in Atlanta Georgia by Courtney Goldman Photography 06

Axley and Kealey are the adorable children of one of my dearest friends, Amy. (She also happens to be one of Atlanta's best realtors!) She and I were best friends as kids. We were on swim team, in ballet class, and in girl scouts together. We spent every weekend together and even ran a babysitting business together! She's one of my favorite clients, not only because of our friendship, but also because her kids are so sweet and polite. For our most recent fall family session we chose Winn Park, which is located in Ansley Park where we grew up. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the session.The strongest Dad in the world! So I was looking back in the blog before I posted this, and I realized that I've missed posting this family since Kealey was born!! I can assure you it was a mistake in the normal course of business. I never choose not to blog a session. But I admit that I pretty much randomly choose which ones do get posted based on what I'm working when I finally make time to blog. So here is the history of this family in Courtney Goldman Photography photo sessions!The first few sessions have been blogged, so I'm posting a link to the original post along with one photo from the session.Axley's Newborn SessionAxley's 6 Month SessionAxley's One Year SessionAxley's 18 Month SessionAxley's 2 Year SessionAxley's 3 Year Session - and Kealey's semi-debut.Kealey's Newborn Session:The Family's Fall 2014 Session - Kealey was 9 months old and Axley was 4 Years OldKealey's One Year SessionAnd now we are all caught up with Amy, Scott, Axley and Kealey!

Fall Family Portrait in Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta Fall Family Portrait Session by Courtney Goldman Photography2

What an adorable family photo! Contact me to set up your Fall Family Portrait. Mini sessions available on certain dates in Athens and Atlanta too.www.CourtneyGoldman.com/contact

Thomas and Reagan's Family Session

I've been taking photos of Thomas and Reagan for three years now, and I love seeing how much they grow and change every time I see them! We had a great time taking photos and playing at Winn Park in Ansley Park (where I grew up.) Here are some favorites from the session!

Miles Welcomes Newborn Tucker to his family in Atlanta!

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I first met Miles and his family when he was just 3 months old. I took some more photos last summer, which is when I found out that his mom was expecting another! It's very special to be able to capture so many stages in a family's life. This first photo is possibly my favorite of the session. As a big brother, Miles will be watching Tucker all his life.This little boy was so adorable! And a good sleeper. I had no problems getting these precious moments without waking him.OK, Maybe these are my favorite photos.  Dad and his boys, but rather than rough and tumble they are so sweet and gentle!!Nothing is more precious than a Mama's love.

Newborn Baby Thomas in Atlanta

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Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

Newborn Baby Session Courtney Goldman Photography Atlanta

There's nothing more precious than a newborn baby.

Baby Axley is 6 months old!

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Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

Atlanta 6 month Baby Photography Courtney Goldman

As always, it was so fun to see how much a newborn I'd photographed has grown in 6 short months!!  Axley (click here for his newborn photos) is such a sweet little guy.  He may look a little lady-like in the first photo, since he's in his Christening gown and cap - but I'm sure it's because of those beautiful eyes!  He's quite the little man in all the others.A few outside photos with Mom made for a great Father's day gift for Dad.And finally, in his adorable Cuban style shirt and hat!

Baby Alex is growing up - He's 9 months old!

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

Atlanta Baby and Children Photography

When I first met baby Alex he was just 5 weeks old. It's so fun to see the babies I photograph as they grow up.  When I arrived at Alex's house he was just waking up from a nap.  He just took everything in with those beautiful big eyes.  Here are a few photos from the day.  He looks so adorable in his overalls!  I bet next time I see him he'll be running around.Look at him checking me out!  Soaking it all up with those big eyes.A little unsure, he considers crawling away. Luckily he decided I wasn't so bad after all.In his 5 week old photo with mom and dad, Alex is smiling -- and this one he's waving!  What a darling.What baby doesn't love to be tossed in the air by dad?Look at those teeth!I can't wait to see Alex again in a few months.