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<p><font size="2">We often get asked&nbsp;what clients should and should not wear to 
their portrait sessions.&nbsp;Our only REAL rule is that you should wear something 
real,&nbsp;something you are comfortable in and will allow your personality to shine 
through.&nbsp;With that said, here are a few&nbsp;suggestions we've come up with:<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - If you don't wear khaki's in real life, don't wear them to 
your session! :)<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeans make for more relaxed, fun, and 
modern photos!<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - Skip the solid, white shirts. Colored shirts photograph 
best.<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - No plaids/thick stripes<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;Graphic T's are a GREAT way to show your personality!&nbsp; <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (But we suggest&nbsp;skipping the shirts 
with large company logos on them.)<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - Accessorize!! Bring hats, wear jewelry, scarves, umbrellas, 
any fun<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;thing&quot; that means something to you 
as a couple or a family. <br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - If this is a family or engagement session you don't have to 
match <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; exactly.&nbsp;Come on now, how often do 
you go out in public all dressed<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the same? Let your individual 
personalities show in your outfit(s) through <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a similar concept or feel to your 
dress. <br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>For the guys: </strong>cool jeans,&nbsp;a collared 
shirt&nbsp;with a loose tie is fun. <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure your shoes are nice too, as 
we will often get shots of your feet. <br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - <strong>For the girls:</strong> a fun jacket with colorful 
jewelry with a neat pattern<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; underneath, cool jeans and high heels 
are&nbsp;great too. Don't bring all formal<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; wear/dresses -&nbsp;a good mix of jeans, 
casual, and a dress turns out best.<br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - <strong>Maternity:</strong> The most important thing 
is&nbsp;your belly, so&nbsp;form-fitting clothes <br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; look better&nbsp;than&nbsp;loose ones. We 
really like the look of jeans with a shorter<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; shirt...maybe&nbsp;a pre-pregnancy shirt. 
A button down shirt that you can open<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to show your belly is also a good 
idea. <br>
<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - <strong>Children:</strong> Keep it simple. Bright colored 
shirts, jeans. Nothing with&nbsp;large<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; logos or cartoon characters on 
them.&nbsp;You may also want a &quot;dress-up&quot;<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; outfit...maybe their latest 
Halloween&nbsp;costume or favorite PJs!&nbsp;Bring along<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; their favorite toy or some other 
accessory that defines them at this moment<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (blankets, skateboards, dolls, etc.)&nbsp;</font></p>
<p><font size="4"><b>Here are some good examples of what to wear:</b></font><font size="2"><br>
<br>
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<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/05-18-erin-and-matt-engaged/Erin%20and%20Matt-1103.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1242686296388"><br>
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<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/05-12-tabitha-senior/tabitha-1457T.jpg" width="630" height="421"><br>
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Fun belts and shoes = fun pictures!</font><font face="Arial"><br>
<br>
<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/05-12-tabitha-senior/tabitha-1249T.jpg" width="419" height="630"><br>
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<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/04-24-annalin-rain-boots/IMG_9973.jpg" width="630" height="421"><br>
<br>
<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/04-26-amber-and-mac-engagement/amberandmac-653.jpg" width="419" height="630"><br>
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We heart graphic-Ts and cool jeans!</font><font face="Arial"><br>
<br>
<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/04-17-cara-and-adam-engagement/Caraandadam-1010.jpg" width="419" height="630"><br>
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Bringing &quot;props&quot; to a session makes for really cute photos! Umbrellas, bright 
scarves, chairs, couches -- you bring it, we'll shoot it!</font><font face="Arial"><br>
<br>
<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/03-25-matt-and-sarah-engagement/Sarah%20and%20Matt%20E-Session-56T.jpg" width="630" height="421"><br>
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Who says you have to tuck in your shirt or wear stuffy shoes? Casual clothes are 
fun too!</font><font face="Arial"><br>
<br>
<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/03-20-valerie-and-miles/ValerieandMiles-1095T.jpg" width="630" height="421"><br>
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Coordinating bright colors works really well!</font><font face="Arial"><br>
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<img border="0" src="http://bendthelightphotography.squarespace.com/storage/2009-pictures/02-27-lauren-and-john/laurenandjohnesession-1380.jpg" width="419" height="630"><br>
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Again, wearing coordinating, bright colors will really make your photos pop!</font></p>

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