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What to Wear for a Family Photoshoot, Stockport
As we reflect on all our memories, it’s hard to recall ones that don’t include our families. There’s something special about looking back on family photos over the years gone by. Family photos are a moment saved in time, that inevitably will be cherished forever. So when it comes to what to wear for a family photoshoot, it’s good to plan in advance. After all, Family Photoshoots don’t happen every day, so it’s important to get your look right.
There are many aspects to consider when deciding what to wear for your family photos in Stockport. When coordinating outfits don’t get too caught up with trying to get everyone to match. If you can pick a couple of key focal colors and textured clothing items, this will be advantageous. It’s also important to consider the season. You want your photos to take on a timeless feel.
However, the most important part of your family photoshoot is to document the love that your family shares. You want the images to demonstrate and bring to life the bond that you share with those special to you.
Family Photo Outfit Ideas
Below are a few ideas of how to achieve that stylish look to your family photos.
- Plan your outfits in advance. The more time you allow yourself to plan your outfits, the less stressed you’ll be. In addition, the more comfortable you will feel on the day.
- Choose coordinating colours, not matching. It can be difficult deciding on colours of outfits for family photos. Colours that coordinate well are a good start. You can accomplish a cohesive look without every family member wearing the exact same outfit. By selecting a colour scheme and using hues that complement each other, you can achieve a more natural look across the board. Pick two main colours and then add softer tones to accent and complete your colour scheme.
- Another important factor to consider is your home decor. These images are going to be adorning your walls for many years, therefore clothing needs to complement the colour scheme in your house.
- Location, location, location. Are you going somewhere with lots of autumnal foliage, or somewhere like a beach where the tones are more neutral? Select a colour palette for your outfits that will complement the setting. The colours you choose need to complement your background, rather than compete with it.
- Consider the season in which your photoshoot is taking place. Each season is associated with different colours, weather and landscapes, therefore think about the types of colours that will complement these.
- Practical outfits are essential, particularly for children. If your kids are not comfortable then you’re photo shoot is going to take a lot longer. Don’t make it more difficult on yourself or your photographer to get the perfect shot.
- Accessories are a great way of adding style to your outfits and family photos. For example, if Mum is wearing a red woollen jumper, adding a red woollen scarf to your daughter’s outfit will tie in perfectly. These accessories will allow for a more cohesive feel.
- Avoid patterns, logos and strong prints. These rarely photograph well.
Seasons
The season in which you have your family photos will impact on the outfit you wear for your family photos. Here are some ideas below on colours that work well for the varying seasons:
AUTUMN FAMILY PHOTO OUTFIT IDEAS
Autumn is such a popular season for family photos in Stockport. As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves change colour the scenery around us takes on a completely new look.
Colours that photograph well for Autumn Photo Shoots include:
- Maroon and Brown
- Denim and Tan
- Navy, Tan and Cream
- Denim, Red and Yellow
WINTER FAMILY PHOTO OUTFIT IDEAS
The colder winter weather encourages the incorporation of some great accessories in your family photos. Scarves, coats, hats…maybe even wellies!
Colours that photograph well for Winter Photo Shoots include:
- Navy and Red
- Denim/Navy and White
- Red, Tan and Denim
- Red, Grey and Black
SPRING FAMILY PHOTO OUTFIT IDEAS
Spring is another lovely time of year to have your family photos taken. Stockport and Cheshire are full of beautiful Spring locations and the colours are in full bloom. As the weather picks up, consider wearing lighter materials, cheerful hues and maybe even a dress or shorts!
Colours that photograph well for Spring Photo Shoots include:
- Blush and Teal
- Light blue, Tan and White
- Navy, Yellow and White
- Blush and White
SUMMER FAMILY PHOTO OUTFIT IDEAS
When the sun is out, you can’t help but feel at your best! Summer family photo-shoots are all about that casual-summer-vibe! Therefore dress accordingly! For instance, wear light cottons, gingham patterns for the kids and summer dresses! Sandals also look great!
Colours that photograph well for Summer Photo Shoots include:
- Tan and White
- Orange and Teal
- Light Blue, Tan and White
- Blue, Green and Yellow
- Denim and White
Think ‘Timeless’…
To conclude, when picking an outfit for your family photoshoot the most important thing to remember is that these photos are forever. Select outfits that will make ‘timeless’ portraits. Styles come and go, but you don’t want these family photos to date on your walls….so try to keep it as simplistic as possible.
Boohk your Family Session and capture some incredible memories!
BABY SENSORY BUNNIES STOCKPORT
Baby Photos at Baby Sensory Classes Stockport
If you have made it to this page, then hopefully you are as excited as I am that I will be bringing Photo Sensory in to your Baby Sensory Stockport classes again in the coming weeks!
Let’s start with an introduction! My name is Nikki. I am a specialist Baby and Family Photographer based in Cheadle Hulme. Some of you may remember me from the Christmas specials that we ran in December. It was a pleasure to meet you then and I am looking forward to seeing all your faces again! I can’t wait to see how much the babies have grown!
These Photo Sensory classes will be running as follows:
- 10th March at Baby Sensory Heaton Moor
- 11th March at Baby Sensory Heaton Moor
- 13th March at Baby Sensory Gatley
- 16th March at Baby Sensory WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 17th March at Baby Sensory WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 18th March at Baby Sensory WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 19th March at Baby Sensory WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
- 20th March at Baby Sensory WOW Centre, Cheadle Hulme
What is Photo Sensory?
Photo Sensory is a new concept that Natalie from Baby Sensory Stockport, and her class leaders, Sarah and Michelle are really thrilled to be bringing back to your classes. The Christmas sessions were such a success that we want to run them again.
Having a new baby is such an exciting time. Many mums say to me how they wished they had had professional photographs of their little ones in their first 12 months. However, in the whirlwind of it all had never quite got around to it. As a mum myself I completely understand this. There really aren’t enough hours in the day! That’s why Photo Sensory is so fantastic, as it is bringing this amazing service to you. Offering you the opportunity to have beautiful baby photos taken during your class.
What to expect during Photo Sensory classes
Your Baby Sensory class will run as normal. The only difference is that in a corner of the room will be my little pop-up studio ready to take beautiful baby photos of your little one! The theme this time will be ‘Baby Bunnies’. With Easter and Mother’s Day on the horizon, these photographs will make the perfect gifts.
At the start of your class you will be asked to fill out a registration form if you would like some baby photos. There is of course no obligation for you to have your baby photographed.
Once you have filled in your form you will be allocated with a number. We will run on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will have my lovely assistant Maxine with me who will invite you over for your baby photos as soon as it is your turn.
During your Photo Sensory slot
When it is your turn to come for your photos, you will be given the chance to get your baby changed. Each Photo Sensory session will last no longer than 5 minutes. This is to ensure that there is enough time for everyone to have the opportunity of a photograph before the next Baby Sensory class starts.
Your baby will be sat on my backdrop or lay down if they are not yet able to sit up unsupported. Then I will snap away!
After we have taken a few photographs I will then show you the unedited versions. At this point you can select the ones you would like to buy.
You will receive an email prior to the class with the pricing structure on so that you know in advance what your options are.
Card and cash payments are acceptable on the day. Orders must be made there and then so please come prepared.
What happens next…
I will then go home and edit your baby photos from all the Baby Sensory classes. Digital images will be emailed to you within 7-10 days and mounted prints will be delivered back to your group 2 weeks later. All in plenty of time for Easter!
Does my baby have to have a ‘Bunny’ themed photo?
The ‘bunny’ theme is just an option. I have these outfits in pale blue, white and pink. I also have a little white bear outfit too. However, if you would just like your child photographed in what they are wearing to their class then this is of course fine too.
Recommendations on clothes that photograph well include anything pastel in colour, white, denim or neutral.
As mentioned earlier, I have worked in Stockport Baby Sensory classes before, so it will be wonderful to see you all again…and meet all the new faces! I hope to capture some beautiful baby photo keepsakes for you and your family to treasure!
I am also really excited to tell you all that during the week of Photo Sensory I will be running a competition for the Baby Sensory Babies to win a FREE Birthday/Cake Smash session for your little one’s 1st Birthday!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to send me an email. My details are at the top of this page.
DIDSBURY AND SALE BABY SENSORY CLASSES
Baby Photos at Didsbury and Sale Baby Sensory Classes
If you have made it to this page, then hopefully you are as excited as I am that I will be bringing Photo Sensory in to your Baby Sensory South Manchester classes later this month!
Let’s start with an introduction! My name is Nikki. I am a specialist Baby and Family Photographer based in Cheadle. I have teamed up with Baby Sensory in your area to bring a fantastic service to all the Baby Sensory Mums, called Photo Sensory! These special Photo Sensory classes will be running at your usual venues on the 25th-27th February 2020.
What is Photo Sensory?
Photo Sensory offers you the opportunity to have beautiful baby photos taken during your South Manchester Baby Sensory classes.
Having a new baby is such an exciting time. Many mums say to me how they wished they had had professional photographs of their little ones in their first 12 months. However, in the whirlwind of it all had never quite got around to it. As a mum myself I completely understand this. There really aren’t enough hours in the day! That’s why Photo Sensory is so fantastic, as it is bringing this amazing service to you.
What to expect during Photo Sensory classes
Your Baby Sensory class will run as normal. The only difference is that in a corner of the room will be my little pop-up studio ready to take beautiful baby photos of your little one! The theme this time will be ‘Baby Bunnies’. With Easter and Mother’s Day on the horizon, these photographs will make the perfect gifts.
At the start of your class you will be asked to fill out a registration form if you would like some baby photos. There is of course no obligation for you to have your baby photographed.
Once you have filled in your form you will be allocated with a number. We will run on a first-come, first-serve basis. I will have my lovely assistant Karen with me who will invite you over for your baby photos as soon as it is your turn.
During your Photo Sensory slot
When it is your turn to come for your photos, you will be given the chance to get your baby changed. Each Photo Sensory session will last no longer than 5 minutes. This is to ensure that there is enough time for everyone to have the opportunity of a photograph before the next Baby Sensory class starts.
Your baby will be sat on my backdrop or lay down if they are not yet able to sit up unsupported. Then I will snap away!
After we have taken a few photographs I will then show you the unedited versions. At this point you can select the ones you would like to buy.
You will receive an email prior to the class with the pricing structure on so that you know in advance what your options are.
Card and cash payments are acceptable on the day. Orders must be made there and then so please come prepared.
What happens next…
I will then go home and edit your baby photos from all the Baby Sensory classes. Digital images will be emailed to you within 10-14 days and mounted prints will be delivered back to your group 2 weeks later. All in time for Mother’s Day and in plenty of time for Easter!
Does my baby have to have a ‘Bunny’ themed photo?
The ‘bunny’ theme is just an option. I have these outfits in pale blue, white and pink. I also have a little white bear outfit too. However, if you would just like your child photographed in what they are wearing to their class then this is of course fine too.
Recommendations on clothes that photograph well include anything pastel in colour, white, denim or neutral.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to send me an email. My details are at the top of this page.
Have Your Cake and Eat It
Why Cake Smash Photography is Great For Your Toddler’s Biggest Milestone Yet!T
That famous saying of ‘Have your Cake and Eat it’ really is a reality for all the little babies of Stockport! Cake Smashes in Stockport are a fun, messy-play way of celebrating your baby’s first birthday. The first birthday is an exciting time and milestone for many parents, particularly mothers. It is a time of joy and reflection on the fun and challenges of the last 12 months. Suddenly, your tiny newborn baby is approaching their birthday.
These sessions are as straight forward as they sound! A Cake-Smash!!
Your baby gets to eat their very own, FIRST BIRTHDAY cake. They actually get to ‘Have your Cake and Eat It’.
Cake Smashes originated in the USA and since its arrival to the UK, they have been growing in popularity and sweeping across the country faster than you can imagine. They have become increasingly popular with parents in Stockport. Parents see it as an alternative to lots of presents.
Consider it as an opportunity for a really fun, sensory experience; one that you don’t need to clean up afterwards because that is what I’m there for! Bonus!
‘What If My Baby Doesn’t Like Their Cake Smash?’
Every baby is different and whether they decide to dive in and smash their cake everywhere or gently pat the icing, it is still an opportunity to capture their personality. The benefit is, that if there is plenty left over at the end – you can take it home and ‘Eat It Too!’ No matter which way they choose to get stuck in, the best part of it all is witnessing your little one have some fun.
About The Cake Smash Milestone Photography
Sessions last about 60 minutes. This is plenty of time to take lots of gorgeous photographs. This is usually more than enough time as sensory activities can get overwhelming. Your baby will most likely want to sleep on the journey home too! These high energy portrait photography sessions are really great for babies and toddlers up to the age of 2 as they are still likely to be in the exploratory phase of their development. Sessions at NC Hopes Photography, Stockport are very relaxed and baby-led. I take some time to get to know your little one and capture some ‘clean’ portraits to begin with.
Can my older child be included in the session?
Sibling photos and family portraits are all included in your package price. These take place at the start of the shoot. Then comes the CAKE! As your little one interacts with the cake they will enjoy the sensory experience of using their hands and feet, exploring the taste of their cake and seeing it!
How amazing is that?
If they are crawling or even walking, this adds so much more fun to their portrait session! Catching them and putting them back on set always produces the biggest smiles and giggles around the room. To round the session off, your baby is offered a ‘Splash’ session with a warm, bubbly and interactive bath to wash off the cake and this part is a favourite amongst all babies that come to the studio! It is also a perfect way to wind down and then dry off with you before getting dressed again.
Following your session, I carefully retouch the best 20-25 images from your baby’s gallery and in about 3 weeks time, you are invited back so we can sit together and watch a high resolution slide show of their images to decide on your favourites for wall-art and digital packages.
Things to bring…
There are a few things that would be ideal if you brought with you! Cake gets everywhere! So please do bring a change of clothing, especially if you wish them to wear something different for the Pre-Smash portraits. Bring their favourite towel to dry away all the bubbles from the Splash. Finally, a favourite toy to keep them entertained should they require it and any specific items that you would want to be included.
First Birthday Milestone Upcoming?
It is recommended that you are booked in advance of your baby’s birthday. These sessions are limited in numbers and can book up months in advance.My studio is based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. There is onsite parking which makes it super easy to arrive with your little one and all their bits and bobs!
To book your session click here or alternatively give me a call on 07422528951, or drop me an email!
From Newborn Photography to First Birthday Cake Smash Photos
Watch them grow….
Baby and Newborn Photography Stockport, Cheshire
As a Baby and Newborn Photographer in Stockport Cheshire one of the best parts of my job is watching your little ones return. Newborn Photography to First Birthday Cake Smash Photos is a real journey. Seeing how much your babies have grown literally melts my heart, and it is an honour to be able to do.
From those maternity and pregnancy bumps, to newborn babies. Capturing all the different stages is truly incredible.
The emotion you feel can be overwhelming
For many mothers, the changes in your baby as they grow can leave you feeling emotional. Being a parent is such an incredible journey, a whirlwind really! First time round you have no idea what has hit you. You change and grow so much as individuals and as a couple. Many parents who come along for cake smash photos can get really emotional, particularly when they see their edited gallery. For me, the first birthday of my son felt like a real milestone. Despite having this beautiful little toddler developing in front of my eyes with such a wonderful little character, I felt as though I was losing my baby and couldn’t help but feel sad.
Capturing the changes is so very important
Newborn Photography is an amazing time to capture. All the sleepy, curly like, womb-poses and all those newborn baby details. Once baby grows and starts laughing and smiling, they really ooze personality. You almost fall in love with them all over again…for a different reason.
I believe for parents, having baby photos of each stage of development is the greatest treasure in life. It is also the greatest gift you can give your child when they are older.
Until you baby turns in to a big boy or girl and tells you they no longer want to hold your hand…you never truly realise how quickly the time goes by.
Baby Phoebe, from Bump to Baby
When Phoebe came to see me for some newborn photography she travelled all the way from Kendal to Stockport. Her mum is also a Baby Photographer, but Clare asked if I could capture Phoebe and the family at this special time. After all, taking photos of your own little ones can be really hard, especially after the trauma of birth. Clare also came for a maternity pregnancy photoshoot. She wanted some gorgeous pictures of her special bump and for her older daughter Abbie to be in them too.
So Phoebe’s journey is captured from the very start. Take a look at how amazing Clare looks. You would never guess she was 34 weeks pregnant here, would you?
Sitting Session
Just a few weeks ago Phoebe came back to see me, this time for her ‘Sitting Session’. Like with all babies during my photo sessions, I want them to feel comfortable in their surroundings before we begin. There is no point in making a little one sit on a set they don’t know and expecting them to be happy straight away, or even want to stay there. It’s unrealistic for the majority.
Some babies will happily be my best friend from the start, some will take some time to warm up. Phoebe was the former which was great! Straight in to her bunny outfit she went and smiled away like a true model.
Look at how much she has grown! Still that same face, but beaming with personality now. Just gorgeous. It’s not until you put photos side by side that you really do see how much they’ve grown.
I am always so thankful for you all that you continue to choose NC Hopes Photography to capture these everlasting memories.
I am looking forward to seeing Phoebe and her family again when Phoebe turns 1. This time for some Cake Smash photos of Phoebe! I can’t wait to update this blog then for you all to see how much more Phoebe has grown again!
Contact me today to book your session. Whether it be for maternity bump photos, a newborn photography session, cake smash photos, a sitter session or some outdoor family portraitsh!