Your Flagstaff Family Photographer

How to style your portrait session with these tips & tricks!

What Tones Photograph Best?

Hey there! Ready to make your photos stand out? 🎉
The first thing to think about is what tones look amazing on camera. As your go-to Flagstaff family photographer, consider me your personal fashion guru 👗👕
Let’s nail down those picture-perfect outfits together! 👏📷

Warm Earth Tones Inspired By Nature

Accessories

Hats, jewelry, suspenders, knee high socks, cardigan, vests and flower crowns adds layers.

Earth Tones

2-3 colors in the same palette with a sprinkle of neutrals throughout. My favorite tones are olives, charcoal, rust, mocha, mauve, plum & all shades of creams: Avoid White & Choose Cream instead!   

Patterns & Textures

Mix florals & stripes or a chunky plaid with solids. Textures such as velvet, silk, lace, corduroy adds visual interest.

Colored Pants

Avoid blue denim and go for khaki, burgundy, grey or olive to bring out the earth tone look.

Fabrics That Move

Let’s create a dreamy look with outfits that flow, such as maxi dresses or skirts. Ruffles and a side slit shows off your feminine silhouette. If you want a more casual look, wide-leg pants or short dresses are a perfect option.

Say “Yes” To The Dress

A dress with a slit & train gives you a feminine, dreamy feel! Add an off the shoulder sleeve, lace and sheer for the sun to shine through. Cream is always a soft choice! These cream dresses are by Joyfolie.

Perfect Fit

Let me know what type of style you love such as a wrap maxi dress or off the shoulder top with a matching skirt and as your Flagstaff family photographer I will send you options that I believe will look amazing on you!

Layers

Adding knee highs is a sweet touch! Don’t forget the DIAPER COVER on toddlers so we can play without worrying about adjusting dresses! I recommend not having bra straps show. Women if you haven’t tried Cakesbody, I highly recommend them for a natural look! Incorporating a lace duster brings a dreamy look to your session, and we can play with laying it off your shoulders.

Subtle Prints

Soft, muted prints photograph amazing. Mixing these prints with other family members who are wearing solids works perfectly! Purple maxi dress by Free People.

Floral Crowns

I have many different options of floral crowns I can provide at your session, complimentary for your little girl made by BohoHaloCo! For adult flower crowns, the client above bought hers at Buckaroo Flower Co. Feel free to change into another favorite outfit at your session if you would like!

Dressing Your Man

My go-to outfit for men is colored pants (charcoal, burnt orange, chocolate, olive) a Henley or crew neck top. Bolo ties are perfect for the Southwest backdrop. Add tan lace-up boots to finish the look! Layer a vest, suede or corduroy jacket for added interest! Please avoid shorts and athletic shoes.

Keep it Classy with Black

Black is always a timeless choice when planning outfits. Mixing it with bronze, camel, deep greens or plums makes for a bold statement! Dresses with slits add movement to your outfit!

Local Downtown Flagstaff Stores for Best Photo Dress!

Sage Brush Traders: Old Town Shops all have amazing options, look downstairs at The Basement as well!

Shoes & Such

Rainbows End

Mens Clothing: Rooster Bus

Online Stores (Both Womens & Girls)

Joyfolie

Indie Blue

BalticBorn

Local Flagstaff & Sedona Hair & Makeup Artists

Salon Monteflora: Carla Diaz

Hair Only but makeup artists Heather Leigh and Rocio Gregor will come to the salon (see below)

https://salonmonteflora.com

Hellianna

Red Cheek Beauty

Hair & Makeup

928-800-4323

Heather Leigh

Makeup Only

https://heatherleighmakeupartist.square.site/#qEgeAf

Rocio Gregor

Hair & Makeup

https://rociogregormakeup.com/

928-266-2076

Jessica Scott

Hair & Makeup

https://www.instagram.com/jessicascott.makeupartist/

928-380-2681

jgracebenny94@gmail.com

Paige Cicconi

Hair & Makeup

http://Wyldebeauty.glossgenius.com

Desert Sage Hair & Makeup: Ash Lune

https://desertsagehmua.com