Clothing color for an outdoor shoot?

[markperez]

I am going to be doing a mother/daughter shoot this coming weekend in a park with a lot of trees, an untreated patio and play ground. Can I get suggestions on what color clothing they should wear to help make for good pictures. I have attached pictures I was sent of the park and a picture I took of the two of them at a wedding.

Thanks

[dquarles]

I would suggest some classic and standard, khaki's and white or black shirts. Maybe some with dark shoes on and some barefoot. . . .cute little girl!

[markperez]

Thanks Donna

[markperez]

Sorry for bumping this up. I just wanted to see if I could get more thoughts on the subject

[Holly]

Thanks for bumping! I didn't see this the first time around. I like earth tones. A sage green would look great on both of them with their skin tones. Clients usually know what they look good in. I usually say to wear something similiar, but not exactly like each other. Like Donna said, khakis are good. Even one in khaki pants/the other khaki skirt or those pants that only come to the calf (can't think of the name right now)No strong patterns or bold colors. Outdoor/Green backgrounds - I also agree with Donna on the white probably being your strongest. Little girls look great in long dresses. So even if the mom's shirt matched the color in the girl's dress, that would look great too. (unless mom has a dress similar - long flowing - that would be great also) sorry - I'm not a whole lot of help :) have fun and post some pics when you get them!

[h00kemh0rns]

Am I crazy in thinking yellows and white? I think those would make them stand out more from the back ground rather than using the toned down colors.

[Holly]

Am I crazy....

Yes, but that's a whole 'nother thread....

I think a nice light yellow would be good too. Just not anything to bright that would take the attention away from their faces.

[h00kemh0rns]

Originally Posted by Wilson

Yes, but that's a whole 'nother thread....

I tell ya...one of these days Holly...one of these days

Originally Posted by Wilson

I think a nice light yellow would be good too. Just not anything to bright that would take the attention away from their faces.

Yep light yellow & white or light blues & white is what I was thinking.

[Holly]

I'm wondering what part is white? The pants? 'cause I think that style went out with Miami Vice..... lol

[h00kemh0rns]

[LoungeLizard]

I like a muted orange/pumpkin type of color on the little girl. A muted yellow would go well too. I'd go for some "fall colors".

I'm also a sucker for dark greens and black would look really good also.

[Erin Kathleen]

I disagree about the green. I just worry that they would almost blend in to the backgrounds sometimes. I'm not big on white - I have an aversion to it and try to tell clients to avoid it when possible - too much washing out and it tends to make them look larger (something no woman ever wants). Darker colors are more slimming. I like the fall colors idea. I also like it when they don't match but rather compliment each other. There's no reason why they have to wear the same color. I had some family photos that looked great with the mom in yellow and daughter in white and the dad in a striped shirt with the yellow, white and blues. It worked. Just MHO.

[h00kemh0rns]

Originally Posted by Ciarrai

I disagree about the green. I just worry that they would almost blend in to the backgrounds sometimes. I'm not big on white - I have an aversion to it and try to tell clients to avoid it when possible - too much washing out and it tends to make them look larger (something no woman ever wants). Darker colors are more slimming. I like the fall colors idea. I also like it when they don't match but rather compliment each other. There's no reason why they have to wear the same color. I had some family photos that looked great with the mom in yellow and daughter in white and the dad in a striped shirt with the yellow, white and blues. It worked. Just MHO.

Becareful...Holly might think that is too "Miami Vice" of a look

[markperez]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Also how many people think Holly and Daniel have a little crush on each other.

[adam7731]

stay away from pastels.
might want to hit some blues, reds, and yellows.

punchy colors nothing muted like kakis or browns or olive greens.