Need inspiration on what to wear for fall family portraits this fall?  Well my very dear friends and their family nailed it with the navy, grey and plum. They just pop with the gorgeous fall colors we are having!

A good way to start planning a photo session is to choose a color scheme. Try to choose a palette that has a mix of neutral shades and a bright color. Another option is a color scheme with one main color and different variations of that color. After you’ve chosen your color palette, choose one or two bright accent colors that you can use for accessories throughout the photos.

Accessories are often just what a photo needs to take it from drab to engaging. Don’t limit yourself to jewelry when you think about accessories for photo shoots. There’s plenty to choose from for both sexes and all ages—outerwear, scarves, jewelry, hats, headbands, flowers in a girl’s hair, scarves, and more.You want to use a light hand when it comes to accessorizing.

Too many accessories, especially if they are big or bright, can overwhelm a photo and take the focus off what is really important—your subjects! This is particularly true for little ones. Their unique personalities and beauty need to be allowed to shine through, not be overshadowed by a gigantic headband or overdone accessories. Remember, accessories are just there to enhance what your subjects are bringing to the photo—their personality and beauty.