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The Maryland Renaissance Festival...this place does not disappoint. I love how people get into dressing up and all the fun activities! Pretty much all food is served on a stick and there are all kinds of interesting performances, jousting, face painting, slides, etc. A lot of interesting people come out of the woodwork, and it's always a good time!
Let's be honest- we are all trying to look our best in photos. Especially in the world of social media when we see a lot more of each other! Here are a few quick tips for women on how to easily look their best!
Think about your feet. Try not to have both your feet facing forward toward to the camera with your weight equally distributed, but instead turn your body a quarter turn away. You show your widest when facing the camera, but a slimmer sliver if you turn slightly!
Place the weight on your back leg and bend your front leg- this gives a nice feminine curve and lengthens your body.
If your arm is straight against your body, it makes your body look wider then it really is. By putting your hand on your hip, leaning it on someone/something- anything to get it away from your body, it creates space and shows the difference between your body and your arm!
Twisting your torso and leaning slightly toward the camera creates a cinched waist and lengths your neck and chin- all very flattering things!
If you're not wearing heels, pop up on your toes. It lengthens your whole body and gives you great posture!
If given the choice, always shoot from slightly above instead of slightly below. This lengthens the neck and jaw and tames those double chins and harsh lines! Give a slight tilt to your head - this makes you look more relaxed and natural!
So there you have it! 6 easy ways to instantly change the game of your photos! A pretty dramatic before and after with just a few simple tricks of the trade! (and now you'll see me doing it every photo!!)
A very popular (and important) questions when it comes to family portraits is...what to wear??So here goes...my top suggestions when planning out your family portrait fashion!
1. Compliment each other, don't try to match exactly. Think about colors and patterns that compliment each other and stick to a few colors that work together well.
2. Start with the kids- they are focal point- you want them to "pop!" Bold colors or patterns work well.
3. Find a color that brings out the color of their eyes
4. Layers, textures, accessories all play really well on camera. Sweater texture, ruffles, ribbons, hats, scarves, boots, tights, etc. Use some bold jewelry to accent your main colors.
5. Can’t decide? Bring a few to choose from and we can work in a quick outfit change for the real little ones halfway through!
That's the basics! Pinterest (of course) has some great ideas too! If you have specific questions about YOUR family or location, please don't hesitate to ask!