Style Guide
The Newborn
styling for your session can be a daunting task. I highly recommend choosing your outfits ahead of time and laying them together to make sure they go as well as you're anticipating! The following section is tailored to helping you look and feel your best for your session!
choose colors that compliment the environment.
In addition to complimenting your environment, try to dress everyone in complementary colors rather than identically. Complementary colors are easy on the eyes, and provide more depth than one solid line of color. They also bring a sense of authenticity and style to your photographs to keep them from feeling "stale" or "dated." Conversely, a hodgepodge of color can become a distraction, and we want to make sure the spotlight is always on you and your family! For this same reason, try to avoid patterns and large logos. Below are some great newborn color palette examples for an array of environments and family sizes.
In Home
Water
Woodsy
Seasonal
Additional Palettes
choose colors that
compliments the environment.
Want to wear a dress from the client closet? They fit more than just maternity!
The
Our wonderful client closet is available for your use, no matter the session type. You may of course wear your favorite pieces from home, but if you find a gown in our collection that's calling your name, please let us know! They exist for your enjoyment so you can feel as magnificent as possible.
McKinley Hodge Exclusives
Client Closet
Flutter Dresses
Ivory Allure, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Vintage lace boho, XS-L
Chicaboo
Winter White Everly, 4-20
Chicaboo
Pearl White Eden, 4-12
Flutter Dresses
White A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Snow Fall OOAK, 2-12
ZeBuBeYou
Lace Clover, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Champagne Run away with me, s-XL
Leah Maria Couture
Champagne Velvet, XS-XXL
ZeBuBeYou
Cream Cottage, S-XL
Reclamation
Softness slip, XS-XXXL
Don & Judy
Adelade, M-XXXL
Reclamation
Tea PArty, Xs-XL
Reclamation
Flora, s-XXL
Chicaboo
Lilac Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Taupe Run away with me, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Pink/Purple Run away with me, s-XL
Agneska
Boho Mauve, S-XL
Chicaboo
Garnet Monroe with Train, 4-12
Chicaboo (circle skirt optional)
Merlot Juliet with Bell Sleeves, 4-18
Chicaboo (removable sleeves)
Boysenberry Velvet Athena, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Burnt Orange Velvet, S-XL
Chicaboo (removable sleeves)
Ginger Velvet Athena, 4-12
Before & Ever Couture
Forever After, s-XL
Chicaboo (removable sleeves)
Juniper Velvet Athena, 4-12
Chicaboo
Seaweed Green Juliet, 4-12
ZeBuBeYou
Olive Ruffles, S-XL
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Athena - 4-12
Chicaboo
Royal Blue Eden, 4-12
Agneshka
NAVY Blue Boho, XS-XL
ZeBuBeYou
navy Velvet, XS-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Petal Kisses, s-XL
Before & Ever Couture
Diva Gown, S-XL
Silk Fairies
Gia Gown, M-XL
Flutter Dresses
Black A-list, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
Black Smoke, 0-16
Flutter Dresses
White Slip, XS-xl
Flutter Dresses
Champagne Slip, XS-xl
Finishing Touches
Let's not forget the
Color coordinating to your environment and each other is arguably the most important part of styling for your shoot, but there are two more key things to consider.
Flatter Yourself and Dress comfortably.
This can sometimes be the hardest part. You know what you feel great in, so generally, trust that! I highly recommend avoiding overly baggy clothes as they tend to make people look bigger than they are, and they make it harder to accentuate natural contours in photos. Likewise, if clothes stick too tightly, they emphasize every creek and crevice you might not even know exists! Ultimately, wear clothes that fit you well.
Don't forget the details.
