Hey!  You have a session with your sweetie coming up!  That's fantastic.  One of the most common questions once the session has been scheduled is 'What should we wear?'.  There are a few key things to keep in mind when deciding on wardrobe for your session: 

Firstly, how formal would you like to go for this session? Many couples like to wear something one or two steps more formal than their everyday clothes, but it is not necessary. Chelsea and Alex decided to go with a very relaxed, comfortable look and that lends to the comfortable feel of their photos. Others choose to dress up a bit more so that they are photographed at their best. Think about how you want your photos to feel when you look at them and that will help you decide which direction to go.

Secondly, color. Think about where you plan to put your photographs in your home and what colors are in that space. Be sure that the colors you choose to wear will coordinate with the room where you plan to hang your artwork.

A good place to start might be to decide between warm or cool colors and then get specific from there. Select colors that complement each other but are not the same. In Chelsea and Alex’s photo, you will notice that they opted for cool colors, and the color of Alex’s shirt is picked up in Chelsea’s necklace. In Marie and Steven’s photo, her solid pink shirt complements in his maroon plaid shirt because they are both warm colors.

That said, there are some colors to avoid if possible. Bright red and hot pink can be difficult for digital cameras to translate in certain lighting conditions, so I’d avoid solid pieces in those colors. If the colors are muted, part of a pattern, or are secondary colors to the piece, that’s fine. Last note about color, solid black and solid white are not ideal because it is easy for the body and arms to get lost in the photograph, but it obviously can be done (hello, weddings!).

If you are considering changing looks during your session, I would suggest using layers and accessories to get that effect. It is easy to dress up or dress down your outfit with sweaters, jackets, scarves, jewelry, rolling up sleeves, removing a button-down shirt to dress down to a t-shirt, etc. Depending on the location of the shoot, there may not be an opportunity to find a private space to change, so using layers and accessories to alter your look tends to be the best option.

Lastly, ladies - a few things just for you:

• if you are particularly self conscious about your arms, consider wearing long or three-quarter length sleeves instead of sleeveless or short-sleeved tops or dresses.
• Professional hair and makeup is recommended. I am happy to provide you with recommendations if you need them!
• Form-fitting clothes tend to photograph better than loose-fitting clothing and very structured pieces like blazers. It turns out that the way we see clothing and body shape in person is different from how the camera translates it, so instead of being flattering in person, loose or boxy clothing can hide your shape a little bit too much and tends makes individuals look larger than they are in photos. 

Of course, if you have any other questions, please reach out!  Email me any time at kristin@kozeskyphoto.com.

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Ah, Courtney. So cute, so sweet, and so beautiful.  Among other things, she teaches dance here in Gainesville and has a deep, caring relationship with her husband, Ryan.  It's clear that they're truly devoted to each other. :)  They just got married two weeks ago in St Lucia, so she brought her gown to the shoot and we did a few shots of her in it before her wedding!  Congratulations, Courtney, it was a joy getting to know you!

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It's that time again!  Book in early to reserve your mini session appointment and check photography off your list before the holidays are in full swing :)

FAQs:

Are you going to have reindeer antler headbands, hay bails, pumpkins, plastic snowmen, or other seasonal props?

Heck no.  That's not how I operate.  I'm interested in telling the story of YOU, and to me generic props don't facilitate that process.  If, however, you just feel like there can never be enough snowflake confetti in the world and you absolutely need to have some because you're known for impromptu snowflake confetti battles for the entire month of December, then for heaven's sake, bring it!  Because that's part of who you are. :)

What should we wear?

I am a strong believer in wearing what you feel is representative of you.  Most of my clients tend to wear a cute dress or jeans and a nice shirt.  Think about colors that complement each other, and if you think that you might like to purchase some artwork for your home, also consider the colors in the space where you plan to hang it.  Layers (or lack thereof) are a great tool for implying seasonality, so if you'd like your photos to feel more autumnal, add a light jacket with a pretty scarf.

Rumor has it that you don't normally photograph families, what about for the mini sessions?

That is correct, children and families are not part of my normal repertoire, but I'm happy to work with families for these mini sessions.  :)

Can I bring the dog?

Absolutely!  I'd love it if you did.  

What is a premier?

After the session, I'll invite you into my home to view your photos for the first time.  We'll have some wine and cheese, have a seat on the couch, and look through the photos.  All the photos you'll see will be edted.  From those photos, we'll create a favorites folder and start to make decisions about artwork, gift prints, holiday cards, and the five photos that you'd like to take home with you in digital format while sipping a nice malbec and listening to some Frank Sinatra in the background.  

Dude.  I'm in.  How do we book?

Awesome.  Step one is call me (352-256-6842).  We'll set up time for your session and the photo premier appointment for the following week, and then you'll place a 50% retainer to hold your session time.  After that, I'll send over some paperwork to give you all the information you'll need for the session and a brief questionnaire so I can get to know you a little bit.  We'll touch base on the Thursday before the session to make sure that we’re all set to go for your session!

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Christina and Josh...  They know each other so well and they accept the other for all that they are.  They are able to get lost in each other and to laugh together, they're able to be serious and to just crack up, and they know when to be individuals and when to be a team. They recognize how their personalities and strengths complement each other, which in turn strengthens their relationship.  It was wonderful getting to know both Christina and Josh over a glass (or two...) of wine and working with them to create these photographs to celebrate their engagement.  Here's to an awesome future for you guys!  Cheers!

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Teresa.  I don't even know how to describe her...  Kind, generous, a leader in her field, goal driven, fun, down to earth, and sweet.  I was honored to be able to work with her and I am honored to call her a friend. :)  Be sure to check out the last photo for the before and after!

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