Why is Styling Important?
Taking the Stress Out of Styling
How does this all work?
You've invested in your photo session, but what will you and your family wear? My goal is to not only make this easy, but to save you money (one less thing to buy!) and most importantly fun for you!
STEP ONE: FILL OUT SCHEDULING FORM
You specify your color preferences and sizes of mom and kiddos on your Scheduling Form.
STEP TWO: RECEIVE YOUR STYLING SUGGESTIONS
After you are booked, I will send you an email of examples of beautifully coordinated outfits that match your vision through my Style and Select App. You may select outfits from these recommendations. Dresses listed are from my Client Wardrobe for Women and Little Ones. Outfits for other family members are from online shops and may be purchased or just used for inspiration. If you want a preview of what it is in the app. simply visit: https://styleandselect.com/p/agrocholski and enter the code "Style2022" and my email: agrocholski@me.com
STEP 3 - TRY ON OR WAIT
You are welcome to try on client wardrobe dresses prior to your session by scheduling a meeting with Ann Marie or you can simply wait until session day! At the Studio, I will have the dress that you have chosen as well as a rack of a few other that you are welcome to try on in the changing room. These dresses are designed to be beautiful and complimentary to women of all shapes and sizes! I want you to feel beautiful and comfortable. For outdoor sessions, we will arrange a time to meet so that you can have your dress prior to your session if you wish. I also have a portable changing room for you to use during your session if you would like to change on location.
STEP 4: ENJOY! I TAKE CARE OF THE CLEANING!
I will have your dresses ready for you for your session day. Also, Dresses are cleaned after each use. I will take care of cleaning your dress after your shoot! See? Easy, Peasy!
WHAT'S IN THE CLIENT WARDROBE?
Moms are usually always multi-tasking and buying clothes for everyone else and leave themselves last! This is one of the main reasons I have built my Client Wardrobe. I want women to feel beautiful and special. I also want getting ready for photos to be STRESS FREE!
FOR MOMS: The dresses I have curated are not only beautiful and photo ready, but they are also comfortable and flattering for all body types AND in all sizes. The dresses shown below are just a few of the lovely options I have in my client closet for you to choose from for your session! I have something in every size so we can work together to find something you will be comfortable in.
FOR NEWBORNS: don't bring a thing! I have a variety of wraps and jumpers and bonnets to choose from. For one year olds, I have also curated a number of jumpers and dresses for your little lady or guy to wear up to one year old. For little girls, I have a number of dresses to choose from! You can choose a dress for yourself and outfit your little ones from the Style and Select recommendations that I will send you.
STYLING TIPS
The following tips will help make getting ready for photos a breeze.
DO: Opt for flowing skirts and dresses! For all ages, wearing a dress that allows for movement and flows easily is a great choice. These are both more comfortable and add more visual interest to your images. Remember, you will be sitting on the ground, cuddling with your family, or running through a field, so you need to wear something that will move with you and allow you to be engaged and comfortable in your session!
DO: Wear colors that compliment each other in similar tones and palettes.
DON’T: Choose all blacks, blues, grays, whites, etc. Choose a variety of colors that coordinate and then throw in accessories such as hats or scarves to add texture and fun.
DON’T: Wear hoodies, shirts with logos, or athletic wear, and no bright, fluorescent colors!
DO: Wear outfits with delicate patterns in similar color palettes mixed with others that are solid and neutral. But, DON’T all wear busy patterns. Again, remember balance: some wear patterns and others a neutral color.
DON'T: NEVER force kiddos to wear something new they’ve never worn before! There will be a mysterious tag that is scratchy or that beautiful flowing dress will suddenly feel “too tight” 10 minutes before your session. Give time for “practice” wearing around the house a few days before or choose pieces that are familiar to them.
Other DON’Ts: No athletic running shoes or uncomfortable high heels.
DOs: Boots for fall, simple comfortable shoes for guys, or neutral colored sandals that match that flowing dress are all perfect. We may go barefoot too!
SOME DRESSES FROM THE WARDROBE
More Details About Style And Select
In order to make styling simple and stress free, I provide all of my clients access to the Style & Select app! After our pre-session consultation, I'll send you an email with recommended outfit ideas and access to the app, which will showcase outfits you can buy and outfits from my client wardrobe for you! In the app, you can find inspiration and shop on your own, request outfits from the client wardrobe, or purchase directly from the app. This is a great resource in order to ensure your pictures turn out amazing and have a timeless look!
Questions?
Send me an email at agrocholski@me.com with any styling questions you might have! I look forward to working with you!