A Vintage Ralph Lauren Inspired Family Session for the Stylish Family
For families who have great style, value quality, and appreciate the art of storytelling through photography, Fall may just be the perfect season to schedule a family session that is as elevated as it is heartfelt.
This family session was inspired by the classic aesthetic of Vintage Ralph Lauren catalogues and designed with sophistication and playfulness in mind. Save for inspiration if basic family photos with cheesy smiles are not your cup of tea.
Styling Tips for an Editorial Family Session
Think classic and timeless yet comfy, not trendy. Try to pick pieces that not only photograph beautifully but are also comfortable and not restraining. For instance, a flowy dress in natural or neutral colors will photograph and feel differently than a tight short white dress. Same with pants for the men of the family. Tight jeans aren’t as comfortable for a playful family session as some loose-fitting pants.
My go-to styling tip, always: Coordinating over matching.
Pick a cohesive style and color palette and play with some textures. For this Ralph Lauren inspired family session, we stuck with some soft knits and mixed it up with a soft cotton tee here and there. We kept it to neutral colors like browns, white + off-white, and variations of blue. No one is matching but standing side-by-side, everyone’s outfit flows with the style of the session and the season.
Don’t forget to elevate with some accessories!
Embrace play and emotion.
Just because your family session is styled and elevated, it doesn’t mean stiff, my friends!
There is no way to get stiff posing with small children. When you hire me, I make sure we c capture both, polished and traditional portraits where everyone is smiling at the camera AND the in-between playful moments that shows everyone’s personalities, your family’s way of loving and connecting with each other, and your story –if there is anything you’re wanting to celebrate or tell through this family session.
This kind of family photo session with me is for those who want more than just a cookie-cutter basic photo –it’s for those seeking to tell a real story through heartfelt, artful images.
Your family deserves to be photographed beautifully. If you’re ready to connect with me and talk about working together, you can find me here
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