Hugo, Kerry and Finlay enjoying the spring sunshine!
Bright Apple Photography strives to capture the nature and personality of your child.
Select outfits that really express your child or compliment their features. Avoid over bearing stripes, spots, patterned fabrics and logo’s.. Don’t be tempted to put everyone in the same colour tops and kakhi bottoms. With a little planning, you can have your family looking natural and still colour coordinated. Matchy Matchy is totally unattractive. Black tops and jeans, white button ups and jeans. Don’t do it. It’s so 1992! :)
What does work is complimentary colors and picking colors that are flattering to your skin tone. Also, if you’re going to be creating a gallery wall, consider the colors of your home. Dress for the season as well.
Please also consider the following:
Please ensure hair is neatly groomed, set, or styled according to the desired result you have in mind.
Please ensure your child’s face is clean and free from food, sleep (in eyes) etc! You would be surprised how often they feature in photographs!
If your child still dribbles avoid dressing them in patterned fabrics and keep a bib on them up until we are ready to shoot.
We also recommend you reassure your child about the photo session and let them know that it is about having loads of fun and laughter and not to fear the camera or the photographer
During the photo session it is common that your child may be shy at first. I ask that you do not ask/force your child to perform for the camera. I will make sure that they warm to me in their own time and once they relax I will be there to capture their beautiful little personalities and those special moments.
Select outfits that really express your child or compliment their features. Avoid over bearing stripes, spots, patterned fabrics and logo’s.. Don’t be tempted to put everyone in the same colour tops and kakhi bottoms. With a little planning, you can have your family looking natural and still colour coordinated. Matchy Matchy is totally unattractive. Black tops and jeans, white button ups and jeans. Don’t do it. It’s so 1992! :)
What does work is complimentary colors and picking colors that are flattering to your skin tone. Also, if you’re going to be creating a gallery wall, consider the colors of your home. Dress for the season as well.
Please also consider the following:
Hair/makeup
Wear flattering clothing and avoid overly low necklines
Mini skirts that are difficult to sit on the ground in.
Never underestimate the power of wearing black! It’s great for hiding those ‘bad bits’ and really is very slimming
Most of us have ‘good’ parts and ‘bad’ parts about our bodies so choose clothing that enhances the good and flatters the not so good.
Should makeup be different or heavier is a question I get frequently. Let’s just say I do not have my professional portraits taken without making the investment in hair and make up. I am expotentionally happier with my images when I feel better about my appearance, hair and make up included. Makeup for photographs should be slightly heavier than normal. Too much makeup tends to give you that painted look, too little might not show off your features. A loose translucent powder is helpful to eliminate shine especially for oily skin.
Hats can also be very effective; as well as other accessories such as scarves or funky belts.
If children are being photographed together, clothes that are similar in style give a more coordinated look. Bare feet are especially fun, and kids love it too. If shoes are preferred, please make sure they are in good shape, and not scuffed. Consider dressing in the colour white sparingly, for this colour often reflects light strongly.
Please also bring along tissues and baby wipes.Wear flattering clothing and avoid overly low necklines
Mini skirts that are difficult to sit on the ground in.
Never underestimate the power of wearing black! It’s great for hiding those ‘bad bits’ and really is very slimming
Most of us have ‘good’ parts and ‘bad’ parts about our bodies so choose clothing that enhances the good and flatters the not so good.
Should makeup be different or heavier is a question I get frequently. Let’s just say I do not have my professional portraits taken without making the investment in hair and make up. I am expotentionally happier with my images when I feel better about my appearance, hair and make up included. Makeup for photographs should be slightly heavier than normal. Too much makeup tends to give you that painted look, too little might not show off your features. A loose translucent powder is helpful to eliminate shine especially for oily skin.
If children are being photographed together, clothes that are similar in style give a more coordinated look. Bare feet are especially fun, and kids love it too. If shoes are preferred, please make sure they are in good shape, and not scuffed. Consider dressing in the colour white sparingly, for this colour often reflects light strongly.
Please ensure hair is neatly groomed, set, or styled according to the desired result you have in mind.
Please ensure your child’s face is clean and free from food, sleep (in eyes) etc! You would be surprised how often they feature in photographs!
If your child still dribbles avoid dressing them in patterned fabrics and keep a bib on them up until we are ready to shoot.
We also recommend you reassure your child about the photo session and let them know that it is about having loads of fun and laughter and not to fear the camera or the photographer
Mums and dads need to be intimately involved with the picture taking process. Expect to be the nose wiper, funny noise maker, and wardrobe fixer. The photographer and the pictures will really benefit with Mum’s help. So gear yourself up for some hard work. Sometimes Mum is the only one to get the kids to smile but sometimes Mum may need to step away and let the photographer work her magic. Be prepared to be flexible and have fun!
For outside shoots please avoid wearing trainers they are a real picture 'killer'!
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