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{What to Wear – Families 2011}

Nov 02, 2011

“What should we wear” is the #1 question I most often hear from my fabulous clients. For some reason we all have mini-panic attacks at the thought of what to wear in our portraits. Notice how I said we? It even happens to me. So I will tell you my standard response and then I’ll add some more.

#1 – Cookie Cutter is out – Buying matching pumpkin outfits may seem like the easy to go. It may also get us an automatic blog entry on www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com.

Instead try a mix and match approach of pairing complimentary colors together. The most important thing to consider is tone. Want to make it easy….stick with solids. One of the first things I was taught was to lay all the outfits out on the bed or dining room table. Walk away from it for a while. When you come back to it where does your eye go. If it goes to a certain outfit or piece of clothing that is the piece that doesn’t flow. Your eyes should move from one side to another without stopping.

#2 Monochromatic – Pick your colors and layer, add textures and dimension, add prints, just keep it in the same monochromatic family. The look below makes it easy to add a bold accent color. Experiment with turquoise, yellow or fuchsia.

#3 What’s hot now… Layers, layers, layers. You just cant walk out the door with just jeans and a t-shirt now. The look above does a good job of showing an example of layering. But I posted one below for examples of layering using more than one color.

#4 – If you want to go for something different – embrace it and do it all the way! Bold bright colors add dimension to your photos and enhance your good looks. I guarantee that everyone will say how wonderful you looked in the photos. It will draw their eyes to the photos and make them look at your family!!

See all these cool outfit ideas, I borrowed them all from www.pinterest.com. If you haven’t been invited yet, shoot me an email and I’ll send you an invite. You can’t join without having an invite. Search for family portrait outfits and see the examples for yourself. Want to narrow it down, just add the color you are using and take a look.

We still have a few fall outdoor mini-sessions available this weekend. It’s $99 and includes the session fee and a 24 pack of 5×7 holiday cards. Call us at the studio to reserve your spot today! 972-937-9511

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Third Annual Boo @ Marie Q

Oct 20, 2011

Each year we try and come up with a theme for my daughter and the twins for Boo @ Marie Q. It is always a last minute decision. Always a scramble to find what we need. And always a race to the printers. So this year we decided to try and make “American Gothic” our own. After all, we have twin boys we need to incorporate. In a few years I may have to adopt honorary studio children. The bribes are becoming more elaborate, the shoots are becoming shorter, and we’d probably be nicer to other children than our own. I’m already stressing about what we’ll do next year.

Details about Boo @ Marie Q

When: Monday, October 31st 2:30-5:00 PM during Trick or Treat on the Square

Where: Marie Q Photography- 213 S. College St Waxahachie, TX 75165 – 972.937.9511

Why: Benefiting Local Charities Waxahachie Care and The Light of Gabriel Foundation

What: Bring your child/ children in costume along with two canned goods and $5 cash donation per child and receive a complimentary 5×7 (to be picked up on November 9th or 10th).

See you there – Be Good!

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{Will – 7 month portraits}

Oct 15, 2011

It’s been a busy day, but I couldn’t wrap it up without posting this sweet little punkin’

Enjoy this beautiful weekend. Be good!

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{Sara and Vernon | Old Bison Ranch}

Sep 19, 2011

I survived the busy weekend and find myself anxious to look through all of the images we captured on Saturday. The weather provided the obligatory stress for an outside wedding. Everyone stared down at their phones and watched a storm cell that was making a direct line to the venue. Quickly, Plan B was put into action and tables were moved under the pavilion. Fortunately, the rain held off and the couple were able to have a beautiful wedding underneath that great tree that makes for a dramatic backdrop.

To Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, wherever this post may find you, enjoy your honeymoon! Congratulations!

Be Good!

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Waxahachie Bridal Show TODAY from 12 – 5

Sep 18, 2011

Come visit us at The Waxahachie Bridal Extravaganza, being held at the Waxahachie Civic Center, today from noon to 5 pm. Make sure and enter your name and email address into our sign in book for your chance to receive a complimentary engagement session and 11×14 print. See you there!

Be Good!

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