The number one question I get asked when my clients book their session is “What do we wear?”. Luckily for you, I have lots of experience shooting families and I have a few easy tips for you! Scroll through to help you figure out what to wear to your upcoming family session.

Start with a neutral colour palette and build it up.

The base of your outfits should always begin with the same neutral. Whether it is white, black, gray, cream or somewhere in between, having that common thread (no pun intended!) run through each outfit will make everyone look very cohesive. Once you have that as your base, add in a few complimentary colours to each persons outfit. Here are some beautiful and classic options:

• Navy, Gray, White & Yellow
• Cream, Maroon, Navy & Gray
• Black, White, Denim & Green
• Cream, White, Pink & Navy

Be sure to lay all of your outfits out together before the session so you know the colours will match and compliment each other.

Mix patterns and textures

Fabric patterns and textures can add a lot of depth to your images. By including different patterns and textures within the same colour palette you can create a lot of interest and make your images more cohesive. Think of layering plaid, stripes, chunky knits, demin, scarves and vests with your solid base.

Think of where you will display your images

If you are planning on displaying your families images in your home (which you SHOULD!), think of the colour palette in your home and how your images will look on your walls. Perhaps you will want to choose colours that compliment your decor or a specific space, or avoid colours that you know will clash.

Consider the scenery

Is fall your favourite time of year to get your families pictures taken? Remember the leaves will be bright and vibrant shades of yellow and orange and plan accordingly. You don’t want to blend into your background, and you also don’t want to clash. Another perfect reason to start with a good neutral base!

Be comfortable.

Especially when there are children involved, always remember comfort. Of course there are instances where heirloom items or outfits might be involved that aren’t exactly the most comfortable, but those can be used quickly to avoid any toddler trouble. And Moms, if you’re pregnant or you’ve just had a baby, don’t worry about squeezing yourself into those pre-pregnancy jeans. Find an outfit that is flattering and comfortable that won’t distract you from your beautiful family and the fun we are having!

Be you.

Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to choose something that best represents you and your family’s personality. After all, these images are for your family alone. Find what works for you and rock it!

If you have any more questions about choosing the right outfits for your family session, make sure to email me at brittanyelizabethphoto@gmail.com or contact me here! I am more than happy to help you work it out before your session.

Cheers!

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Brittany is a Sarnia Family Photographer who finds joy in capturing each individual family as they interact naturally. To see more of her work with families, click here.

These two have had a year for the books. They welcomed their first baby, a son, and more recently they got engaged! Back in the fall we spent the evening laughing together and exploring their property (aka little slice of heaven!) and we chatted a lot about becoming new parents and all the fun stuff that comes along with that. Getting to know my clients is one of my favourite parts of the session (hello, adult conversation!). Candice has been a very close friend for a lot of years, but I had only met Chris a few times before their maternity session. I have to say, it was so wonderful to see his obvious adoration for her and the care he took with her. Their comfort together was really reassuring, and although he was a little hesitant about getting pictures taken, that comfort really shines through in their images. And hearing expectant parents talk and make plans for their child always brings me a lot of joy because although they already love that little bundle, they have no clue of how much that love will grow and change their lives. It is safe to say that Lewis has brought some big love into their life together.

Thank you Candice & Chris for having me and putting up with my silly antics! I hope these images bring you back to those feelings of wonder and joy.

If you are looking for a Sarnia Ontario Photographer for your maternity or family session, please contact me here today! I would love to hear from you!

Being able to continually photograph my best friend and her growing family is enough for me to be satisfied in this career. Watching your best friend find their partner and then build a beautiful life together is nothing short of amazing, but to top it off I have also had the pleasure of witnessing her transform herself into a complete Lady Boss. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my people gain confidence from their successes.

Kara and Nate have graciously invited me to document each of the major events in their life together, including the births of both of their sons. A few weeks before B’s arrival we went off the beaten path for a little adventure, where we were blessed with both golden hour sun and dramatic thunder clouds. Scroll through to see some highlights from our evening together!

If you are looking for a Chatham-Kent Maternity Photographer, get in touch today! I would love to hear from you!

September might be my favourite month of all. I mean, sure it includes my birthday, but it is so much more! It is that sweet spot between summer and winter where it is still warm during the day and cool in the evening. The sun still sets slow enough for beautiful evening light, but isn’t shining through the curtains at bed time. You can go for ice cream one day, and to hockey practice the next.

I always find the start of the school year is always a welcome reset and a great time for goal setting, and this year was extra special with Arch starting junior kindergarten. I celebrated 29 years of this awesome life with a beer on the deck and a hug from my guys (perfection). September is also the month we were married (5 years!), and although our anniversary celebrations look a little different these days, I will take ball park dogs with my boys over a romantic dinner any time.

Check out some of my favourite moments from September and soak up that golden sun light – it will be here again before we know it!

Today I am sharing something so special with you all. Mila is the daughter of some of our closest friends, and she has become such a light for so many of us. She was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, but she is best known for her goofy grin and her ability to break down any barrier in her way. Ariel asked me to make a short film of their family focusing on Mila and her bubbly personality to be featured on Yoocan, an organization that brings empowerment and connections to families with children who have disabilities. It is an incredible organization, and Ariel wrote an amazing article about Mila and all that she has accomplished. You can read her beautiful words here . I was absolutely honoured to create this fun film for them and it puts such a smile on my face to watch it. Mila brings so much joy to everyone she meets, and she has definitely earned her nick name Mighty Mila.

I bet you’re smiling now!

If you are interested in booking your own family film, contact me today! I would love to document the beautiful moments in your every day.

Oh, it’s December? Looking on the bright side, I am ONLY 4 months late in blogging my 365. I haven’t been sharing much personal work lately, but I am still shooting daily (even if they are less than inspiring). August was full of some amazing moments.. We went on our first no-babies weekend away to celebrate 5 years of marriage, we went on countless family walks, Archer got his first set of hockey equipment and we started our garden harvest. I love getting to look back to 4 months ago and see how these two crazy boys have grown! I mean, both of them have grown out of these clothes! And this was days before Archer started school and he said goodbye to his beloved daycare. Ok, I’ll back away before I start to cry… check out the hashtag #beproject365 on Instagram for some more glimpses of our everyday!

One of the reasons why I love this job is because I get to create a tangible piece of art that embodies a family’s feelings for each other, and my hope is that my clients can see the images and know that their feelings show. I hope each image makes them experience that feeling again. And in 30 years when their kids are looking back on these images, I hope they realize just how loved they are. I think sometimes as mothers it is impossible to put our feelings into words, and with life being so busy it can seem like our love gets sidelined or isn’t as obvious to our children as it is to us. But no matter how busy or distracted we are, our love is always showing, and that is what I am to capture in my family sessions.

This family radiates love. I have said it before, and I know I will say it again: the love that Josh & Lauren have for their daughter is so obvious that you can’t help but smile when you are with them. They are always laughing and having fun together, and because of it Avery is smart, confident and hilarious. It is always an honour (and a good time) to hang out with them.

Contact me below if you are looking for a Chatham-Kent Family Maternity Photographer.