We have had so much fun these past few weeks photographing families. Some for Christmas,some that update family pictures yearly and some for gifts. Meet the Marshall’s!! This fun loving family kept us all in stitches in our Denver studio. A gorgeous,sunny day in the city for December in Colorado!! It’s that time of year when everyone is trying to finish up holiday shopping and keep from getting the sniffles in the process. Here we’ve created some really beautiful family portraits for this family to decorate their home with. Enjoy!
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Many families take a family portrait every Christmas,either as part of a family tradition,to use as gifts or for family Christmas cards. Deciding what to wear for such an important occasion requires a little bit of thinking,some coordination and a few tips about what will look good in front of the camera.
Decide On a Theme
Regardless of whether the portrait will hang in your living room or appear on the front of your annual Christmas cards,you will need to decide on a theme for the portrait. Will the photograph be formal? Informal? Seasonal? Funny? Serious? Start with the emotion you wish to convey with the photograph and then decide how you would like your family to appear. With formal portraits,your family will want to wear more formal,somber clothes,such as suits and ties for the men and dresses for the women. Photographs with an informal or seasonal look can have a “dressed down,”more casual feel and will require similar outfits for your family.
Coordinate Looks
The most important consideration for a Christmas family portrait is to look coordinated. Perhaps everyone will wear the same color scheme (red or green,for example),or at least match. The overall goal of a Christmas family portrait is to look like a family —this means making sure that everyone’s outfits coordinate in some way. At a minimum,clothing should not clash. Some families solve the coordination problem by wearing special Christmas sweaters,or having the men’s ties match,or keeping everyone in one particular color.
Solid Colors are Best
When it comes to clothing selection for a Christmas family portrait,solid colors are best. According to the family portrait photographers at Family Affair Photography,avoid aggressive patterns and wildly vibrant colors. Try to minimize the use of the color white,as it tends to add weight to the wearer. Dark colors make the wearer look thinner. Horizontal stripes make a person look wider;vertical stripes can make a person look taller. Be careful with stripes,however,as they may appear perfect to the naked eye but seem too vibrant in a photograph.
Props,Additions,and Environment
Christmas family portraits often include additions such as a family pet,or props such as Christmas trees,stockings,Santa or elf hats,tinsel or musical instruments. Occasionally families will choose to have their Christmas family portrait taken in their home,in a special room that evokes the holiday spirit or a sense of belonging.
Now for the most important piece of 411,where to get the goods:
{One} Dad:Cord Blazer | Old Navy | $50 Mom:Ruffle Trim Jacket | Coldwater Creek | $85 Girl:Bow Coat | Gymboree | $43 Boy:Stripe Half-Zip Sweater | Gymboree | $30
{Two} Dad:Wool-Blend Barn Jacket | Old Navy | $75 Mom:Long Utility Blazer | Coldwater Creek | $100 Girl:Brooks Brothers Melton Wool Cape | Nordstrom | $125 Boy:Wool Peacoat | Gap | $60
The time for holiday portraits is here! As our phones ring more and more for holiday appointments,one of the most common questions we get on a daily basis is:“what should we wear?” We’ve added to those looks creating an “idea board” for each style. There’s something for everyone and I hope you find it useful in putting together the look that best suits your family. Enjoy! Are you struggling to figure out what to wear for that upcoming photo session? Well,here is some inspiration ~~ more to come!!
Here are some adorable coordinating outfit ideas for the kids from Carters:
This year,we are in the mood to get the holiday shopping done early – usually we are the house of procrastination,but this year We’re reaaaally trying to turn over a new leaf and get my lists made and checked off sometime before Christmas Eve. ;) Uh,did I really just admit that I shop on Christmas Eve? Ahem. Well,we’re usually too busy making beautiful cards and photographs for all of you – that’s the excuse anyway. =)
Call this weekend to make your appointment between now and 1/30/12 and get the Family Portrait Additional 10% off. If you have a coupon from Line of Sight Photography for anything (ie,free session,10% off portrait orders etc) you will actually receive your coupon plus 10% more off your portrait order!! Unheard-of,right!! It’s happening this Black Friday Weekend!!
Like everyone else,sometimes we tend to have a hard time finding the “perfect gift” for people in our lives that we love,but have learned that no matter who you are,photographs and memories in general never grow old or tired,and that they are always cherished and adored by the recipient. And we also happen to think that GIFT CERTIFICATES are some of our favorite gifts to receive – who doesn’t love a sum of money to spend at their favorite place??
Call us today to purchase a Gift Certificates in increments to fit any budget,and can be used toward a future session or even for something a little extra from a past session!
——————> HERE’S THE BEST PART:WHATEVER AMOUNT YOU PURCHASE,WE WILL ADD 15% TO IT AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU! <——————–
Once you have made your purchase,we will send you a pdf file through email that you can print off and simply cut out for a cute stocking stuffer,place in a card for your loved one,or wrap up in a big box for yourself! =) So easy and so perfect. No questioning whether they will like it or use it,you can’t go wrong with the gift of memory making!!!
You’ve booked your Holiday portrait session for 2011 (go you!) and even thought about your holiday card designs. Now comes the dreaded question:“what on earth are we going to wear”? I can’t tell you how often I hear that question. We send wardrobe advice in all of our welcome packages,but I’m a visual person,and I know sometimes it helps to see something put together for inspiration! The best Holiday portraits,or any portraits for that matter,are the ones that allow individual personalities to shine through. Family members outfits should be coordinated but not “uniform.” Choose items for the entire family as if you were creating one outfit. If all of your choices were somehow on one person,would they look good together?
If portraits are outdoors,it is important that children are dressed warmly. Chattering teeth and purple lips do not make for good portraits. Trust me,I’ve dragged my son into the freezing cold in an adorable outfit only to be very disappointed with the images. Layering is a great way to keep children warm and fashionable. Make sure coats are clean and co-ordinate with their outfits or dress them in layers including tanks,long-sleeves,cardigans,scarfs and hats. Throw some tights or thermals under those pants if you need to!
Many photographers post wardrobe advice on their websites and blogs and I’ve always loved reading their advice. This week,I’ve decided to share what I would pick for family portraits this fall. I think it is perfect timing for all of the holiday portrait sessions coming up. All of these selections come from one of my favorite stores The Gap.
Lets start with mom! Belt a flowing sweater (I have this one in love it!) at the waist,pair it with skinny jeans and your favorite boots (so in this fall!) and top off with a colorful scarf!
Dad: Pair gray cords or dress pants,with a colorful v-neck and rugby stripe scarf. He probably has this stuff in his closet already!
Baby Girl: STOP IT RIGHT NOW! I’m loving the faux fur this season. Layer all the classics she’s sure to wear all season with a few trendy items.
Baby Boy: Love this stuff for the little man. Cords are a must for cozy style. Dress them up for the holidays or down for play time.
Girl: For your little fashionista! Again,I love lots of layers for girls. Fur accents,knee high boots,and fingerless gloves are all looks she’ll love.
Boy: He’ll be thrilled to wear his jeans and you can dress them up with a polo and pea coat!
That’s what I would put together from just one store! I hope this shows you how many options are out there. Chances are,you could pull a lot of these items from your closets and simply purchase a few accent pieces to really pull it all together! Happy Shopping!
Call us today because time is getting short to get family pictures for Christmas Cards for 2011. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there and an even happier Black Friday.
It is that time of year to schedule your holiday portraits! And even though most of the leaves have fallen but there is still time to get some gorgeous family photos. This year,Line of Sight Photography is teaming up with the Dance-2-Gather family to offer a great family portrait special. Call today and let us know that you are part of the D2G family to get this special that is just for you!!
Family pictures are such a great gift as well. Make sure to check our blog for sneak peaks of the family sessions and current specials throughout the next few weeks.
You may have been seeing a lot of pink lately,thanks to October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. State wide Zumba fitness centers are following suit and ending the month with a pink party for the cause,part of a nationwide effort to use a popular workout to raise money to battle breast cancer. Line of Sight Photography joined Dance 2 Gather,Springs Salsa and Dance Fitness and a host of other instructors from Colorado and New Mexico at the City Auditorium in Colorado Springs for this fantastic cause. The Colorado Springs Party in Pink featured SUPERSTAR Camilo Jimenez from Utah with proceeds from the dance-a-thon going toward the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Zumba Fitness is teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®and its global nonprofit partners through the international Party in PinkTM movement to help end breast cancer. Join us by hosting a Zumbathon® charity event or by attending one in your area,and by downloading Wyclef’s new hit,Historia,from August 1 to October 31,2011 to raise donations for this cause. What fun we had!! Check out some of the photos and video from this event!!
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12 Ornament Shapes
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Two surfaces and finishes:Vibrant or Metallic Fade surface,Gloss or Matte finish
Add magnets to enjoy all year
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Meet the Powell’s!! We were able to get the family in as the summer was closing out in Stapleton’s Central Park area in Denver. A gorgeous,sunny day in the city!! It’s that time of year when everyone starts getting the sniffles,and I think all the children had it at once. Despite the sniffles,we’ve created some really beautiful family portraits for this family to decorate their homes with. Enjoy!
You may have been seeing a lot of pink lately,thanks to October being 
