These two pages have a variety of portraits that provide examples of how coordinating colors and matching clothing can add to the photo and not distract from the subjects in the photos or with the landscapes.
When planning your family portraits think...coordinating colors. Families that dress together...stay together. Not everyone in the photo needs to be "matchy-matchy" but it does help if everyone has one similar colors and styles.
Having one member (often times the youngest) of the family wear a splash of color gives the portrait a punch that's pleasing to the eye.
You can have a family portrait that focuses on the background and the family. Or......
Having one member (often times the youngest) of the family wear a splash of color gives the portrait a punch that's pleasing to the eye.
You can have a family portrait that focuses on the background and the family. Or......
You can have a portrait that highlights the family.
Simple colors that don't compete with the background help focus on the subjects.
Having everyone wear the same color and accent the girls with a colorful scarf!
Having the men/boys wear a base color and having the women/girls wear the base color with an accent color can be stunning.
Even our littlest family member can dress the part!
Often times, small children dressed similar to the adults makes quite a statement.
Often times, small children dressed similar to the adults makes quite a statement.
When two families come together to create one portrait, coordinating colors are even more important.
Wearing plain shoes that aren't a distraction is helpful to keep the eye focused on the subjects' faces.
Wearing plain shoes that aren't a distraction is helpful to keep the eye focused on the subjects' faces.
When are furry friends join the group, you can even work around their "outfit." This family chose to work around their dog's white and brown spotted fur. How cute!
Also, think about your location and try to fit into the ambiance of the place you are having your portrait taken.
Also, think about your location and try to fit into the ambiance of the place you are having your portrait taken.
Don't forget to accessorize. Often a hat can make all the difference in a portrait.
What could be better than a portrait with your grandchildren?
The red "bookends" in this portrait give it that extra punch and creates a sense of symmetry.
The red "bookends" in this portrait give it that extra punch and creates a sense of symmetry.
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