Holiday Photo Wardrobe Ideas – What to Wear, Fall 2016

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Holiday photo wardrobe ideas can be a chore. You’ve finally booked yourself an Austin photographer, and you’re still working on convincing your son (ok, *my* son) that neon Under Armour is not holiday photo appropriate. To help ease your holiday burden, today we’re sharing some holiday photo wardrobe ideas and tips for dressing for Faux Fall, part 2.

Tip 1: Dress for a Timeless Look, Not the Holidays

First, remember that these photos will hang in your and your children’s grandparents’ houses all year. As much as we love those holiday signs of cheer like reindeer and candy canes, better to save those for class parties. That is, unless you’re on board with Christmas in July (or all sports apparel all the time, in the case of my beloved son).

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Tip 2: Add Neutrals to Traditional Holiday Colors to Keep Things Timeless

Second, to pull off the holiday look while maintaining a classic feel, add neutral colors to offset those red, green, or gold tones which yell “falalalala.” Shades of navy, black, gray, or tan all add a contemporary twist to the holiday usual. Consider adding a trendy metallic to the mix, the glitter of which subtly brings to mind that holiday sparkle.

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Tip 3: Layer on Accessories to Add Texture and Holiday Feel

Third, consider adding “fall” accessories like scarves or tights to add texture, pattern, and holiday feel. Tights serve both functional and flattering purposes – they both ward off any chill and make legs appear longer. Trendy faux fur can also add an insta-holiday pop when the weather isn’t quite there yet – yes, I’m looking at you, Faux Fall in Texas!

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Tip 4: Always Try on Clothes Before Your Shoot

We repeat Ziem’s top tip here because it’s just that important. If you and your kids – ok, especially the kids – aren’t happy in your clothes, that will come across on camera. Austin family photographer Ziem loves working with clients on picking just the right outfits; please feel free to send her any questions as you plan your shoot’s look.

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With these tips in mind, your holiday card will not only impress friends and family – the entire point, right? – but will also become treasured keepsakes in your home.

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Austin Family Photography : Preppy Pink Perfection

Email z@ziemphotography.com for Austin family photography – book your Dell Trust Miracle Book or Fall mini-sessions today!

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When it comes to Austin family photography for a little girls’ shoot, the recipe for perfection might just be pink, preppy, and – best of all – a pony!

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To start things off, Ziem staged the shoot last spring in the backyard of her own home. Ziem loved working there with big sister Charlotte and little sister Annie, whom she knew from her own daughters’ preschool. These sweet girls dutifully followed Big Sister and Little Sister guidelines, with Charlotte providing the maternal, rule-following precociousness and Annie the sociable, strong-willed fun.

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Speaking of blossoms, look at all that pink! The adorable floral outfits! No surprise that the girls were expertly attired, as Mom runs her own monogramming business. Just to add to the preppy perfection, Ziem added a pony to the mix – a pony! – with predictably delighted results. Somehow everyone – a certain photographer included – ended up sans shoes, running around the yard and generally having a terrific time.

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To conclude the shoot, Big Sister ended up running the show, including some self-posed works of art. Charlotte came back from a brief break, letting her little sis take over the show – temporarily, as it turns out. It’s Charlotte’s preppy, pink world, and her little sister and photographer are just living in it!

austin family photography equestrian lifestyle photography horses austin ziem photographyThese are two wonderful little girls with amazing parents. Ziem feels so fortunate to have captured their friendship on camera and is thrilled to be shooting the family again this fall.

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Email z@ziemphotography.com for Austin family photography – book your Dell Trust Miracle Book or Fall mini-sessions today!

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