Style Guide
Your clothing is the first brushstroke of your family's portrait. These are not rules — they are invitations to show up as your most grounded, beautiful, present selves.
The Soul Sacred Approach
Before we talk colors and fabrics, let's talk intention. The families I photograph most beautifully are the ones who dressed with purpose.
Matching outfits flatten the depth of your family's story. When everyone coordinates in the same color family — without being identical — the eye moves naturally between each soul.
If you're tugging at your hem or squeezing into something too tight, your body knows it — and so does the camera. Choose pieces you can breathe, move, and laugh freely in.
Twenty years from now, you'll look at these images and feel the moment — not the year. Classic, simple, and earthy choices age like fine art. Logos, neon, and statement graphics do not.
Where to Start
Getting dressed as a family doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start here and work outward.
Choose a piece that makes you feel genuinely beautiful — a flowy dress, a soft linen set. This becomes your anchor.
Pick one color from Mom's outfit — even a subtle tone — and make that the thread everyone else follows.
A natural-fiber button-down or soft henley in the same color family. Keep it simple so Mom shines.
Coordinate, don't match. Slightly different tones of the same color family keep photos layered and alive.
A cardigan, scarf, or jacket in a slightly different texture adds visual richness without competing for attention.
Colors
Nature already knows which colors belong together. Here's how to borrow from her.
Ivory, warm taupe, terracotta, sage green, and soft grey. This palette photographs beautifully in golden light and works for every session type.
Warm blush, honey, burnt sienna, chestnut, and deep brown. Rich and grounding — made for golden-hour sessions among the changing leaves.
Soft white, misted green, sage, dusty rose, and warm linen. Light and airy for outdoor sessions in open fields, creeks, and wildflower meadows.
Cream, warm grey, dusty teal, forest, and deep slate. Moody and timeless for intimate indoor sessions or cool-weather outdoor portraits.
By Session Type
Each session has its own sacred rhythm — here's how to dress into it.
Fabrics & Textures
Texture adds dimension and soul to photographs. Natural fabrics photograph the way they feel — soft, grounded, and alive.
What to Leave Behind
These aren't rules — they're the things I've seen pull focus away from what matters most: the people in the frame.
Brand names and graphics pull the eye away from faces. Twenty years from now, you want to see your family — not their favorite sports team.
Bright neons cast color onto skin, creating an unnatural glow on faces and arms. They also overpower every other element in the frame.
Stark white blows out in sunlight. Pure black absorbs all light and creates flat areas with no detail. Opt for cream, ivory, or soft charcoal instead.
Fine stripes and very small prints create a moiré effect on camera — a visual vibration that distracts. One bold pattern per family is the limit.
Chunky white athletic shoes break the earthy, organic feel of a nature session. Opt for neutral sandals, ankle boots, or bare feet.
When every family member wears the exact same color and style, the image looks flat. Coordinate with intention — let each person's soul show through.
The Finishing Touches
The details that bring the whole story together — without stealing the scene.
One or two meaningful pieces per person. Delicate gold, heirloom pieces, or simple stackable rings. Natural materials — wood, stone, hammered metal — always feel right. Less is sacred.
Simple and grounded. Neutral leather sandals, ankle boots, Converse in earth tones, or bare feet in nature. Avoid bright whites and athletic shoes — they break the organic feel.
Natural and lived-in is gorgeous. Loose waves, soft braids, or an elegant updo. For makeup — a little more than your everyday, since cameras can wash out features, but nothing theatrical.
Bring a cardigan, light scarf, or denim jacket as an option. Wide-brimmed hats photograph beautifully in golden light and add a grounding, nature-connected energy to your images.
You've thought about the details — now let's create something sacred together.
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