Looking for some examples of what to dress your kids in when they come for a photo shoot?

I went around the web to find some cool, hip kids clothes, as well as examples of how best to wear those clothes and listed them below for you to check out.

 

1) Layers – It doesn't matter what time of year it is, layers are sure bet for making your kids look great. It gives you the flexibility to mix and match, as well as adds texture to the overall picture. Remember , these are still photos that we are doing, so no matter what the temperature, they will all look the same when we are done. Dressing them in layers is always a sure bet for hip, fun portraits.

 

Photos courtesy of JCrew on-line

2) Accessories – Adding fun accessories is always a sure fire way to add a little something to your kids portraits. This could be something fun like sunglasses, or a parasol, or something as normal as a hat or boots. Accessories are something that add a little extra to your kids portraits. Plus they can be added or removed (see above!) and they can be used as entertainment to keep your kids interested while the photo shoot is going on!

 

Images courtesy of Little Sky Children's Boutique

Images Courtesy of Servane Barrau Designs

3) Fun & Funky – You can go two ways with this tip. First, go through your kids closet and find the fun and funky stuff that they already own and put them together. I would suggest colors that match, but not necessarily clothes that match. Stay away from outfits, they're boring! Instead find things that you would probably never let your kids wear! (In fact, let your kids dress themselves and see where it leads! It may be a fun exercise, and you may be surprised what you come up with!) Add this with some accessories, and a layer or two and you are all set! Second, there are a ton of web sites around the web that offer eclectic clothing for both girls and boys (although mainly for girls). In fact, there's almost an entire cottage industry of eclectic girls clothes. So if your not sure what I mean, just Google 'eclectic kids clothes', and you will be surprised how many you come up with.Use these are guides for what you already have, of just but one or two of the outfits! Either way works!

  

Photo courtesy of Matilda Jane

  

 

 

Images Courtesy of Servane Barrau Designs

 

4) Classic Dress – Finally, if eclectic isn't for you, it's of to go with the classics. Remember, we are supposed to be making portraits that you are going to hold on to forever, so stay away from the Sponge bob t-shirts, and the Poke man tennis shoes. Instead, go the opposite, and do something classic – dress shirt with blazer, or easter dress. These can look great in kids portraits, especially when done outside on location. The juxtaposition of dress clothes in the outdoors makes for a great portrait look. Plus, add an accessory, or two (a hat, a boa, etc..) and you have the makings of a great portrait.

 

Images Courtesy of My Saurette

 

Photos courtesy of JCrew on-line

 

So, these are just a few thought starters for the next time you have your kids scheduled for portraits. They are not set in stone in any way, and if I am doing my job correctly, it shouldn't matter what they are wearing, however these ideas could be difference between average portraits, and exceptional portrait!

If you have any other ideas or kids clothing web sites that you would like to add, please feel free to add them to the comments section – I am always looking for other examples!

Finally, thanks for making it this far, and if you have any questions or comments, please drop me a line!

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