The L Family {Houston Area Family Photographer}

November What To Wear

We're in the heart of Holiday Sessions with only a few weeks left to go! Although it's such a busy time of year, I love it!As always, one of the most common questions that I am asked is, "What should we wear?!?"

The following advice is only meant to serve as a general guide. Remember, this is your family's photo session and should reflect {the true you}. If you don't think the suggestions work for your family, throw them out the window and follow your instincts!

Overall Scheme:
My top suggestion is for the family to coordinate their outfits. This does not mean that everyone should wear the same plaid sweater or even the same color. This just means that if all of the outfits were laid out together on the bed, they would look good together.

There are several variations of this.

• Everyone wears the same color. This works best if the outfits have various "textures" to add depth. Layering can help with this.
• Everyone wears shades of the same color (ex. shades of brown or blue).
• Everyone wears different colors that look good together (ex. gray and burgandy).
• This one is my personal favorite. One person wears an outfit with a pattern of some sort and everyone else wears solid colors or simple patterns that coordinate with the outfit. This one is a little more confusing, so hopefully the examples will help. The samples were contributed by the generous Corina Nielson!

General Reminders:

• Everyone should be wearing clothes that are the same level of "dressiness." It should look like everyone is going to the same place, not like one person is going to the prom while another person is going running.
• It's okay to be formal or casual, but everyone should be comfortable. Make sure everyone feels comfortable in their clothing whether they are sitting or standing. It's more difficult to get real smiles from children if they are pulling on itchy clothing or feel like they can't move.
• Everyone should dress for the same season.
• Avoid large logos or slogans. They will detract from the overall picture.
• Don't forget, your shoes will be in some of the photos, too. They should be considered as part of the outfit.
• Usually white socks should be avoided as should running shoes.

Ladies:

• You can wear your normal amount of make-up for your session.
• The day of your session may not the best time to try a new hairdo. Style your hair however you prefer it styled.
• Typically 3/4 sleeve to long sleeve looks best for fall/winter photos. This is especially true if you are self-consious about your arms. Photographs tend to make them appear wider than they really are.
• Generally skirt lengths should not be much shorter than right above the knee.
• Don't forget your hands! They will be in the photos as well. They don't have to be professionally done before the photos, but should be clean and look nice.
• Keep your jewelry simple. It should complement you and your outfit, not be the focus of the photos.

Reflections:

• If you wear glasses, remember they can cause a glare in photographs. If you sometimes wear glasses, the easiest fix is to take them off for the photos. If glasses are essential to your look, consider having the lenses removed for the session. Many times you can get this done for free.
• Large watches can also cause unsightly glares. Unless there's an important story behind the watch and it's necessary for the session, it's easiest to just take it off.

Young Children:

• Make sure everyone gets their usual naps during the day.
• Feed your children a snack (before dressing). Most sessions are done in the late afternoon/early evening. Hungry children are usually cranky children (at least mine is!!).
• If your baby is at the age where they spit up often, consider dressing them upon arrival or keeping a bib on them until picture time.
• Bring wet wipes for runny noses and dirty faces.
• If your child still uses a pacifier, bring it. Even though you probably don't want it in the pictures, it can be used between pictures if a child gets upset.
• Please do not dress young children (9 mo and younger) in outfits with large collars or overalls. They tend to cover up too much of the child's neck and face.

Once again, most of these guidelines are just suggestions. Make sure you dress your family as you want to remember them at this stage in your lives. I look forward to capturing the true you!

The L Family {Houston Area | Family Photographer}

This was my favorite time to shoot at this location and I LOVED it! A beautiful location and a beautiful family! This little cutie had the most adorable hair and boy does he love his Mommy and Daddy. Such a loving family.

The Extended S Family

This Grandma got an extra special birthday present this year! In addition to her children and grandchild gathering in Houston to throw her a big birthday bash, they also gave her this custom photography session. Now she can remember this special birthday for years to come with their family photos.

The M Family (Houston Area Family and Children's Photographer}

This is an extremely delayed blog post! 

Boy have these two boys grown in one year! I was excited to be able to photograph these beautiful brothers again and document how much they have grown and changed, yet still remained the same. W definitely plays the role of the "older and wiser" brother who loves and watches out for his little brother, N. It's adorable to see them together and see how much they love each other. It was also neat to get a sneak peek of what the age gap will look like for my boys in two years!

What to Wear for Fall Sessions

The most common question I get, once a session is booked, is about clothing. When we get closer to the holidays I will post a more in-depth clothing guide like I did last year. In the meantime, I'd like to share some clothing guides that Corina Nielson has been kind enough to share! Her selections definitely represent my biggest suggestions: coordinate (you don't have to match), layer (adds depth), and reflect your personality! I think 4 and 5 are my favorites!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 12

On the twelfth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

bonus professional prints!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add the prints listed below absolutely free depending on which session you book!

Gum Drop - 11x14
Sugar Plum - 11x14, 8x10
The Full Stocking - 11x14, 8x10, 5x7 and 4x6

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

12 Days of Christmas - Day 11

On the eleventh day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

2 free 5x7 prints!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add 2 free 5x7 prints (same image) absolutely free! This is a perfect gift for relatives, especially Grandparents!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 10

On the tenth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

free duplicate prints!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add a duplicate print of any print that comes in your package or any extra print you order for absolutely free! This is a perfect gift for relatives, especially Grandparents!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 9

On the ninth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

16 wallet prints (2 images)!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add the 16 wallets (2 images) to your package for absolutely free!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8

On the eighth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

a custom ornament!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add a custom ornament to your package for absolutely free!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7

On the seventh day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

duplicate prints for 1/2 price!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add duplicate prints to your package for absolutely free!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6

On the sixth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

45 custom bookmarks!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add 45 custom bookmarks to your package for absolutely free!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.

12 Days of Christmas - Day 5

On the fifth day of Christmas Noelle MacGregor Photography gave me...

1 extra digital image!

If you book a holiday session before midnight tonight, you can add an extra digital image to your package for absolutely free!

Below is the information regarding the special.

I posted my holiday mini-session packages on Thursday. For 12 days, I will do a giveaway each day to everyone who books a weekday session. Please read the guidelines below and tell your family and friends! You can earn referrals that will earn you print credits and sessions!

1. To book a session you must call 832.303.2214 by 8 p.m. or send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com by midnight to take advantage of the freebie.

2. The session must be a weekday session and must take place within 15 miles of Katy, Texas.

3. Once you have booked you are locked into that special and cannot trade to another day's specials. 

The new freebie will be posted each day on Facebook and on the blog. The first freebie that I am posting will officially be tomorrow's freebie, so you can book tonight or anytime tomorrow based on the above guidelines.

*Please note, although some packages have the same names as last year, the packages have changed!

Gumdrop Session - $125
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
20-30 minute on-location session
10-15 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
1 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
5% off any other items ordered

Sugar Plum Session - $225
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
30-45 minute on-location session
15-20 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
3 high resolution image (with release)
1 8x10 professional print
2 5x7 profession prints
8 wallets
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

The Full Stocking Session - $500
Up to 6 people - immediate family only
60-90 minute on-location session
20-40 edited photos in a password protected viewing gallery
15 high resolution images (with release)
$200 print credit
2 Accordion Mini-Books (3x3 or 3.5x2.5)
10% off any other items ordered

A Mini-Session includes:

• A mix of posed and natural family shots
• Individual shots of children if desired (posed/natural depending on age)
• A private, password protected, viewing gallery (number depends on package selected)
• High resolution photo(s) via email with copyright release (number depends on package selected)
  If The Full Stocking is selected, client will receive the images on a CD

Book your session today! Send an email to info@noellemacgregor.com or call 832.303.2214.