How To Choose The Perfect Outfit Colours For Your Family Photo Shoot
Whether you’re booked for a Hong Kong beach shoot, or you’re staying home - it’s important to be selective when it comes to what you choose to wear for the big day.
It can be daunting when you don’t know where to start, so here are my top tips for selecting the perfect colours for your family photo shoot.
Tip #1: Consider the time of year
Light, bright colours work best in spring and summer, while browns and darker colours (jewel tones) suit autumn and winter months.
Tip #2: Setting is everything
Are you roaming around the city, or lounging in the comfort of your own house? Either way, consider the patterns and colours of your surroundings. You don’t want to clash, but you don’t want to blend in, either.
tip #3: Skip the bold prints
If you want to include a print, make sure it’s subtle, or on one person only. The outfits and colours should complement each other, not fight for attention.
Tip #4: Check the weather
I love it when clients wear pops of colour on overcast days, because the colours look so gorgeous against the greyish weather (which happens quite a lot in Hong Kong - it’s always overcast!). So, make sure you have a look at the weather forecast the day of your shoot and plan your look accordingly.
tip #5: Pick a palette
Choose 2-3 colours that work well together, without being too matchy-matchy (no one wants to see another white t-shirt and jeans combo on every single person). Otherwise, find options that have the same colour in different variations - perhaps one is quite bold, while the other is muted, and the last is a subtle print.
Tip #6: Warm or cool?
In general, different colours work for different people. Look at the underside of your wrist - are your veins more blue? Wear something cool-toned. Green veins? Go for something warm-toned.
tip #7: Neutral is always a good idea
When in doubt, neutral is your friend. Tans, greys, whites, creams… you can never go wrong with any of them.
tip #8: Bring options
Pack a few different-coloured options and let’s play around!
My top tip of all time? Just be you! I want to see YOU and your personality, so whatever you choose to wear, make sure you love it and it makes you feel good. And for more help, check out my full outfit guide.
I can’t wait to see you in front of my camera!