Post by braided-rug on Jun 13, 2007 12:48:38 GMT 10
The Family Shoot
By Yve Lavine
Bringing unity to a motley crew can be fun if you involve everyone in the process. Set a challenge telling everyone that will be in the shoot to select 2-3 outfits to the following specifications: Choose one idea from step 1 & 2, guaranteed the looks will change, but unity will be maintained.
Step 1. Set the mood
Formal Slacks, shirts, tie & jacket, skirt, blouse or dress
Casual Cargo pants, jeans, ¾ pants, tees, loose linen pants, skirts
Nautical Blue/White stripes, pants & tees
Party Glam Shiny, silky, sequins
Step 2. Choose the main colour/s (max TWO)
Red & Black good for groups of no more than 3
Pink & Blue great for kids, keep it pastel or mix up with deep tones or blue
Orange & Blue Mix in with white for a fun vibrant look, stripes are fine for kid but avoid on adults
Greens Mix-ups hues and tones of one colour, add a little accent with accessories, red/pink
bangles or beads
Select a maximum of 3 colours, if choosing 3 colours one of these should be a neutral tone ie fawn, white, brown or black that work with the other two. Put a few items together to test the idea.
Keep patterns small and to a minimal in large groups. Avoid stripes running around the girth of an adult (this adds kilos!).
Step 3. Make up, Hair, Accessories and Nap Time
Ladies & Girls Keep make up simple and natural. Be sure older ladies avoid dark lipstick shades as it thins the lips.
Teenagers Might have their own ideas, it’s important they have embarrassing photos to look back on (you know what I mean!) so as long as they smile, be happy they are here!
Gents & Boys If having a hair cut make sure this is done 2-3 days before the shoot to avoid that just cut look.
Children Must be feed and rested, hungry sleepy little ones do not enjoy having their photo taken however much chocolate they are bribed with. Asking them to smile is also pointless as it usually ends with a cheesy grin they think we mean!
Step 4. Smile you look great
Seriously a shoot should be fun for everyone. A time to celebrate what’s lovely and loving within your family. Involve everyone in the process and they will feel a part of the idea and play along. Help each other pick the outfits and location then go have a giggle!
Yve Lavine is a professional portrait and wedding photographer in Sydney, Australia
www.lavinephotography.com.au
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By Yve Lavine
Bringing unity to a motley crew can be fun if you involve everyone in the process. Set a challenge telling everyone that will be in the shoot to select 2-3 outfits to the following specifications: Choose one idea from step 1 & 2, guaranteed the looks will change, but unity will be maintained.
Step 1. Set the mood
Formal Slacks, shirts, tie & jacket, skirt, blouse or dress
Casual Cargo pants, jeans, ¾ pants, tees, loose linen pants, skirts
Nautical Blue/White stripes, pants & tees
Party Glam Shiny, silky, sequins
Step 2. Choose the main colour/s (max TWO)
Red & Black good for groups of no more than 3
Pink & Blue great for kids, keep it pastel or mix up with deep tones or blue
Orange & Blue Mix in with white for a fun vibrant look, stripes are fine for kid but avoid on adults
Greens Mix-ups hues and tones of one colour, add a little accent with accessories, red/pink
bangles or beads
Select a maximum of 3 colours, if choosing 3 colours one of these should be a neutral tone ie fawn, white, brown or black that work with the other two. Put a few items together to test the idea.
Keep patterns small and to a minimal in large groups. Avoid stripes running around the girth of an adult (this adds kilos!).
Step 3. Make up, Hair, Accessories and Nap Time
Ladies & Girls Keep make up simple and natural. Be sure older ladies avoid dark lipstick shades as it thins the lips.
Teenagers Might have their own ideas, it’s important they have embarrassing photos to look back on (you know what I mean!) so as long as they smile, be happy they are here!
Gents & Boys If having a hair cut make sure this is done 2-3 days before the shoot to avoid that just cut look.
Children Must be feed and rested, hungry sleepy little ones do not enjoy having their photo taken however much chocolate they are bribed with. Asking them to smile is also pointless as it usually ends with a cheesy grin they think we mean!
Step 4. Smile you look great
Seriously a shoot should be fun for everyone. A time to celebrate what’s lovely and loving within your family. Involve everyone in the process and they will feel a part of the idea and play along. Help each other pick the outfits and location then go have a giggle!
Yve Lavine is a professional portrait and wedding photographer in Sydney, Australia
www.lavinephotography.com.au
Article Source: EzineArticles.com/?expert=Yve_Lavine