Dressed-up family photoshoot: gowns, suits and sequins
Some families want an occasion: a gown for the mother, a suit or a tuxedo for the father, the children dressed to match. These are the dressed-up sessions, newest first.
Most families in these photographs are wearing their own clothes. The studio wardrobe holds gowns and dresses for mothers only, so if you see a gown you love, send us a screenshot on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether it is ours.
Dressing up as a family
The mother's gown. The studio wardrobe holds gowns and dresses for mothers in a range of colours and sizes, chosen to photograph well, and you try them on at the consultation. Everyone else brings their own.
Fathers and children. A dark suit, a tuxedo or a bandhgala for the father; a party dress or a small suit for the children. The family does not have to match exactly, but it should share a palette, so the gown sets the colours and everyone else follows.
Where it works best. Dressed-up families look strongest on the dark grey backdrop or the clean white studio, posed with intent: seated on a stool, standing in a line, a child on a father's knee.
Mixing looks. Many families do one dressed-up look and one casual one. It gives you a formal portrait for the wall and relaxed frames for everything else.
Can I hire a gown from the studio?
Yes, the wardrobe holds gowns and dresses for mothers, and you try them on during the consultation. We do not stock children's or men's clothing.
What should we wear?
Pick one palette, not one colour: neutrals with one accent, or tones of the same family. Solid colours photograph better than prints, and logos are best left at home. During onboarding we look at what everyone has and suggest combinations.
How long does a session take?
One dress, meaning one outfit for the family against one backdrop, takes about 35 to 45 minutes. Two dresses take about two hours and three take about three, including outfit changes and breaks for the children.
The other looks
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