What should I wear?…Palm Harbor Beach Photographer

I hear this question all the time.  I like to tell my photography clients to coordinate their outfits to each other and to their surroundings.  If you are having beach photos created, as in the portraits below, outfits should look similar.  This doesn’t mean you have to match exactly.  If the colors are similar, then the attention will go straight to the faces instead of the clothing.  You are, after all, having a portrait created of your family, not necessarily your clothing.  The clothes should represent who you are at this time with style and color choices and should be appropriate to the location.  A more urban look might be a little or a lot dressier.  A studio choice could be very dressy or very casual.  We want the family photographs to show your personality.  You might also consider where the finished photograph will be displayed.  If the room is very formal, will a very casual portrait look good their?  Will it look out of place?  Choose wisely to have the colors and style complement you, your family and your surroundings.  The DelDuca family did a great job with just a pop of color on mom to add interest.  And we got blessed with BEAUTIFUL skies that night!

I have pulled some color combinations out of the images to help you get an idea of some other colors that may have worked as well in these situations.  When you pick out your family’s clothes for their photographs, throw all the clothes on the bed together and see if anything looks out of place.  Trust your eye, you will know what you like!  If you are hesitant at all, please just give me a call and I can help guide you in your choices.  I have been doing this for over 20 years with many happy clients.  Let me help make your family photo an heirloom to treasure.  Check out my portfolio on my website to get more inspiration.

How do you feel…? Kathleen Hall Photography Palm Harbor Fl

I find that, as humans, we value photographs because of the way they make us feel. The stronger the feeling, the more we value the photograph.

Jesh de Rox

When I read this quote by Jesh, (yes, that is his name and correct spelling), I began to think about the photographs in my life and the photographs that I had created.  I found that the ones that stood out are the ones that brought back feelings and memories to my life.  Whether it was remembering a great event or wonderful friends or clients or  “friendclients” (new word, made it up, haha!),  they all touched a place in my heart.  Photos that made me feel good about myself and how I looked also made the list.  Photos that made me laugh or reminisce also came instantly to mind.   Even the ones that were memories of awful news stories, they made me feel. And I realized Jexh had summed it up in two sentences.

When I photograph, I love to create  photographs that will make you feel something.  I have included a few of my favorites below.

Senior Portraits at Clearwater Beach…(Palm Harbor High School Senior Photographer)

This beautiful young lady is graduating this year and wanted special High School Senior Photographs at the beach.  Wearing something more casual was in order and she picked out some great outfits.  Variety in colors and style in clothing helps a lot to have a portrait portray your personality.  Congratulations to all the wonderful graduates this year!

Clearwater Beach Family Portraits… Palm Harbor Photography

Family photos on Clearwater Beach Last night was just gorgeous and the Smith family and I had a great time at Clearwater Beach photographing their family.  Mom Malinda was just a happy, crazy spirit and was such fun during the session.  The above images are where mom decided to pose herself and everyone joined in.  The below is where I helped direct!  🙂  Here is your sneak peak! Family Portraits on Clearwater Beach

Kudos from a former bride…Palm Harbor Beach Photography

Cindi and Dave sought me out many years ago to do their wedding portraits and just a little while ago to create family portraits.  We had a terrific session on the beach and a wonderful time catching up.  Cindi was very kind to write a testimonial for me –

It is through Kathleen’s eyes and her great photography that I can still look at my wedding album today, and the pictures still look as good as they did in 1995 when Kathleen photographed my wedding.  Years later, while planning my in-laws surprise 50th wedding anniversary party, I decided to get a family portrait done and Kathleen came to mind, so I searched to see if she was still in the area after all this time. Thankfully she was. I got the family together, and headed to the beach at sunset. We all had a great time, and received awesome photographs. Kathleen’s love for photography is reflected in her enthusiasm and her professionalism. If you want pictures, and memories that will last a lifetime, look no further, Kathleen is your person.

Thank you for all the great memories,

Cindi

Clearwater Beach Photography of a Family