Welcome to my Heather Culley Photography & Design {the blog}. I am an on location photographer in the Seattle area who photographs everything from newborns to couples and families. I have a relaxed, natural style of photography that will hopefully make your session with me a lot of fun. To see my portfolio of work and my pricing, please check out my website: www.heatherculleyphotodesign.com. You can also follow me on facebook and twitter by using the links on the right.
I haven’t done a what to wear in a while… here is a fall inspired family what to wear (although, it could defintely work throughout the winter as well). Notice how the colors work together, but are not all matched. There are also fun accessories and different textures that really give some interest for the photos.
Here is my next What to Wear Wednesday installment. This time, I decided to do a set of clothing for three sisters to wear during a summer photo shoot. I put the approximate ages of the girls I would put in the outfits just to give an idea as to what I am going for. All clothing found at the Gap or Old Navy (the one year old’s shoes).
It has been awhile since I did a what to wear wednesday and since I am getting into senior portrait season, I figured I would do a post for the senior girls. I have recently discovered the store, Love Culture and think they have some fun outfits for senior girls to wear in their portraits. Here are a few that I liked, but go check out the store to see more great clothing options. I love to see senior girls in cute dresses with fun accessories (i.e., jewelry, hats, sunglasses, etc.) or fun, layered outfits. When you come for your session, bring lots of options and we can have a great time 
senior girl clothing from Love Culture
You may be wondering what your newborn should wear for his or her debut into being a model Should you choose your favorite outfit, a few outfits, the special booties that Grandma knit, or should you go more simple?
I tend to prefer a more simplistic approach to newborn photography, so it can be truly be about the precious baby. Even their newborn skin that is often flakey is something to capture to remember those fleeting moments.
My preference is to photograph newborns completely bare, to really capture the newness and essence of those first few weeks.
A pretty diaper cover can add a little interest without taking too much away from the baby. Adorable, tiny hats will add a fun aspect to the photos, and simple wraps or blankets can be used for swaddling to calm baby, or just provide some color.
With every newborn shoot, I bring a couple hats or headbands, a wrap or blanket for swaddling, and a variety of blankets for baby to lay on. I love incorporating a families special belongings into the shots, so if you have a hat, headband, or blanket that you would like to us, have it ready for the photoshoot.
Often, I get asked questions about what to wear when clients are preparing for a session. I will be starting a series of “What to Wear Wednesday” posts to give ideas for family photos, children, etc. My first installment is an example of what to put a family in… I imagine this families photos in a field, with the sun giving a bit of a hazy look. Notice how everything goes together, but is not perfectly matched. This is one of the best ways to put together your family’s clothes for a session… think about colors you would put together in an outfit, or in your house, and then design your family’s outfits in a similar manner.
All clothes can be found at The Gap
