Coordinating Family Outfits: Dos and Don'ts

Yay! You’ve booked a session with me! Thank you!

But now comes the hard part: picking out an outfit! I know a lot of clients may feel completely overwhelmed when it comes to choosing what to wear, so I came up with a quick list of Do’s and Don’ts to make picking outfits less stressful for you guys!

Don’t: ALL white

White always seems like the go-to easy option. Not only do we want to show off your family’s personality through clothes, but all white may sometimes clash, or cause odd lighting.

Do: Mixed Neutrals

White is not a no-no. Adding white in with some OTHER neutral colors (browns, grays, navy, etc) work really beautifully together! Having mom, for example, wear a white dress with everyone else wearing a variation of other neutrals evens it out and looks great!

Don’t: Busy patterns/Logos

Patterns are great, but can be extremely distracting and overwhelming. They tend to take away from the emotion of the images as people’s eyes will focus on the outfits, and not your smiles! This goes for too many words as well. Simple is always better!

Do: Subtle Patterns and solids

Instead of having everyone in the family wear a pattern, try having one person wear something with a pattern and the rest wear solids! Subtle, simple patterns will not overdo it and usually match with solid colors better. You can still match color schemes this way!

Don’t: Neon Colors

By wearing neon colors, it can cast some odd colors/shadows on faces. I LOVE color, but try and stay away from anything too bright

Do: Soft Colors/ Jewel Tones (ruby, sapphire, emeral, etc.)

These colors look great on EVERYONE. Jewel tones are vibrant, but not neon bright. You could also go with a pastel color pallet depending on the look/season you are going for!

Don’t: Matching

Getting the ENTIRE family to wear matching outfits is challenging, unless you are going for a specific look (Mommy and me, etc). If you would'n’t normally go out dressed like that, there’s no need to dress like that now. We want to celebrate you as a family and a part of that is showing each individual member’s personality through outfits!

Do: Coordinating colors

Coordinating colors and completely matching get mixed up a lot. With coordinating colors, its easy to bring out your personalities without compromising your own personal style. I will attach some common color schemes below to help find some variation while planning your outfits! Any of these color schemes can be used with neutrals as well to make it less overwhelming!

COVID 19 | Studio Session Update

Hello Everyone!

Due to recent events, Saykiss Photography is preparing for the potential impact on the studio/future sessions.

Nothing is more important to me than you and your little one’s safety! I take every precaution needed to maintain a sterile, healthy environment so that my clients and their families are protected-which I should mention I do long before this virus was a concern. I am fortunate in the fact that for all of my newborn sessions, I get to come to you. You do not need to fear a public environment, and have the peace of mind of being in your own home. Listed below are some precautions that are already set in place

• Handwashing is done before and after every session and hand sanitizer is used frequently throughout our session

• Props are cleaned and sanitized after each session. Every prop or wrap that your baby touched is washed.

• Illness of any kind is prohibited. If a session needs to be rescheduled due to illness, I will never charge a cancellation fee.

Additionally, I want to make a note that I will never schedule if I am even slightly under the weather. I take your baby’s health, and yours, very seriously and would never knowingly put anyone at risk.

Moving forwards, if you are still feel uncomfortable with scheduling a session, here are some ways you can still help support me and my business without leaving your home

• Purchase a gift certificate that can be used at a later date {when all of this is cleared up}. The certificate will be able to used at any date in the coming year, but helps me immensely for the time being

• Order prints/additional images from a previous session you have had. If you had a session with me in the past and never got around to purchasing prints, now is the time!

• Spread the word! Share my page with other who may possibly be interested in booking a session!

Thank you all so much for understanding and working with me in this trying time. We all need to stick together and keep our loved ones healthy!

Newborn Session Guide

Congrats!

Whether you are a first time parent, or expecting your 5th bundle of joy, a LOT of parents have questions on what to expect during their newborn session!

If you’ve never booked a session with me, you may be wondering “what now?” As your photographer, you have trusted me to handle and photograph your baby, and the last thing I want is for you to stress or worry. I want each session to run smoothly, and stress free (for both mama AND baby).

Below are some frequently asked questions to help ensure you are completely prepared for your session!

When Should I Book My Session?

Newborn sessions are BEST shot between 6-14 days of life. This is when your baby will be at his/her sleepiest and calmest. It is best to book your session before your third trimester so that we have time to adjust your date as needed!

There are cases where I have shot an “older baby” with no issues, it is just important to understand that you may not get all the shots you are hoping for.

How Long Will My Session Last?

Newborn sessions TYPICALLY run around 3 hours long. If your baby is sleepy and content the whole time, we may finish earlier.

It is VERY important to have a happy baby during these sessions, so I always make sure to take the extra time and patience if needed to calm your baby down and make sure that they as content as can be. In these cases, sessions may run longer, in order to ensure a happy, sleepy baby. I know it can be discouraging to see your baby wide awake or fussing, but it is super important to stay calm and patient as babies can sense your stress. I make sure that I am very patient with your baby, and do not rush through my sessions.

How Should I Prepare?

There are a few things that you can do to before you arrive, to ensure a successful session.

• Feed your baby: As our main goal is to keep a happy, sleepy, baby, it is very important to make sure your baby is fed before your session. A smooth workflow is important to your session and we want to take as little breaks as possible throughout. There will be times where we need to pause, feed, and burp, but making sure your little one has a full belly going into the session will make everything run more smoothly

• Binky on Hand: The last thing I ask that you keep a pacifier close by. Even if you are not sure if they will take it or not, most babies will take one during their session to help them feel soothed. It is also easier to pose them while they are being soothed, and we are able to remove the pacifier before taking the shot

Do I Need to Bring Anything?

I provide you with all the wraps, props, and accessories needed to give your baby with a beautiful session. I am ALWAYS open to using parent props, and incorporating personal items into your session, however, nothing is NEEDED.

 Can We Include Family Photos?

YES! Your newborn package includes sibling and family shots! I, personally, like to take these first, to help transition into a smooth session. Starting with the baby wrapped will help ensure that they are extra sleepy before we begin. I also like to get the family part of the session out of the way in the beginning so that you, your husband, and older child can then change, relax, and enjoy the rest of the session without worrying about anything. I encourage simple, neutral colors for these photos.

Thank you for helping me help you to ensure a happy, successful session! For any other questions, please feel free to reach out, or ask during our intro call! I hope to see you soon!