Perfecting your outfits, what to expect and where are we doing this at!
If you are like most of my new clients you are unsure of what to wear, how this whole process works or what location to choose. That’s where I come in! Actually one of my favorite things to do is help you pick what you or your children should wear for the session! The best advice I can give you is think outside the box! Also check out Pinterest because hello the best and most expensive ideas are on there lol. But really, I always start off by telling my clients to 1. Make sure the outfit is something you are comfortable in! Don’t go to the extreme and end up freaking out about the crazy pattern pants you just bought! My style is fairly fun I’m not a fan of blacks and whites I LOVE color! I say everyone wear different patterns and colors BUT always find at least 1 color in each outfit that is the same. That’s how you match it up! I’d say men are the easiest to dress but not always the easiest to agree. Please just go along with it..it’s once maybe twice a year and your wife really does appreciate your patience so she can hang those precious photos of your kids on the wall! I think a man looks great in dark jeans a button up shirt, whether it’s a plaid or a polo! Like I said men are easy to dress! You don’t need your son to match up with dad either let them be their own person maybe if dad is in a polo then your son can wear a button up with lots of color and the sleeves rolled up. Nothing is cooler than rolled up sleeves! I haven’t mentioned Target in this post but I should because they literally have THEE cutest girl clothes ever! A fluffy tutu skirt and a jean shirt? Yep I’ve done that for my daughter. She’s stunning and at the age of 4 loves her hair curled and a bedazzled headband…from etsy of course! In my opinion, being a mom I have a hard time finding something perfect for myself while also picking out everyone else’s outfit! I say stand out! If everyone else is in a pattern do a solid maxi dress. I’m over here dreaming of our next family shoot as I write this because last year in the frigid wind we didn’t have many outfit choices. Mom get your hair done and your makeup even if it’s by a friend who can curl hair like no one’s business! You deserve it! And if I haven’t covered all your questions on outfits then try Pinterest!
Ok we’ve covered the dress code...now let’s move onto the how process! First PLEASE PLEASE PLEASSSEEEE look through my work. Facebook is the best place to do so! I have everything on there. I want you to look at my work and say yep I love her style I want photos just like this, I want to share these! I’ve only had 2 instances where that wasn’t the case. Please do your research because what you see is what you get. I do not edit any other way and I do not give you raw images either. The end result is what you get…I think I read somewhere about, would you ask a painter for his sketches? No you wouldn’t. So once you’ve decided I’m it you contact me my info is everywhere but in case you miss it here it is: info@sarahcostellaphotography.com yep I’ve changed it I got married a couple of weeks ago! You can also contact me by going onto my website as well as Facebook! I respond fairly quickly because I’m not a fan of waiting around and hey you might move on and I don’t want that happening! My prices are in the “pricing” tab on my website but also right here http://www.sarahcostellaphotography.com/pricing because again I don’t want you to be wondering anything! Of course if you have questions regarding any other session such as seniors, mini or couples I’m available just shoot me a message or a text! Hm what else ah LOCATION! Newborn sessions are super simple! I will come to you! Isn't that awesome?! Yea I’d love a studio on Old Town Main St. in Warrenton buutttt yea it doesn’t jive well with my fulltime job and my fulltime mom and wife stuff ya know? Anyway my studio stuff is mobile. I will have everything I need to make you comfortable, your husband and especially your new beautiful baby! Newborn sessions are long ones so be prepared for that I mean up to 4 hours long! I always win the fight on sleep though.
When it comes to other sessions and you are deciding on exactly what kind of location you are interested in my first question is urban or country? We can go from there. I’m fortunate I live on a farm and we have a pond, weeping willows and a lane that I love but it’s way too muddy right now! I also know several farmers who are more than gracious to allow me to bring my clients to their farms. I cannot wait for Longwood to be available again!
Thinking urban? Anywhere “old town” is awesome. I’d love to try Manassas one day but I also very much love Culpeper and Warrenton spots! I will assist you in choosing the perfect location all you need to do is contact me. I will SHOW you the beautiful spots we can find.
I hope this will help you in the early stages of us talking and planning! I really want to work with you!