Photo's. What to wear for that great wow!?

I'm having some proffesional photo's taken of my kids later today (son aged 3 and daughter who's 9) . The frame the photo's are going to be mounted on is really trendy so do i dress them smart casual in jeans etc or because i want the photo's to be special shall i dress them up!


I'm getting all confused. I really want the wow factor on these!!!! I would be thankful to any photographers with advise or tricks of the trade!!!!Photo's. What to wear for that great wow!?
Do you want the pictures to be about the clothes or the kids?





I always recommend solid colors, nothing too flashy, because you don't want to distract from what the picture's supposed to be about: the people. For kids, I recommend something comfortable so that they're not fidgeting with the clothes when you're trying to get the shot.





Like the other person said, I'd call the photographer and ask about backgrounds, too. I've seen all too many school pictures where kids are wearing a dark blue shirt and find themselves in front of a dark blue background. Kinda looks like a floating head, which can be as distracting as something too flashy.





If they're going to be outside, nothing bright white, either. That can be as flashy as paisley in the wrong lighting. Tans, light blues. Black can be bad outside, too, as they become a solar collector and start to sweat.Photo's. What to wear for that great wow!?
Agreeing with both before. Many think they need the best outfit for pictures and that is false unless the pics are fashion and about the clothes.





Clothes that are too distracting take away from the person(s) have their photos taken.





Especially with kids, comfortable is best. Outdoors, as stated before avoid black and white. Khaki's or denim are great outside or inside. Besure whatever shirts you use, they are solid if at all possible. Stripes, designs, flowers, wording, etc will distract from the pictures.





Call you photographer as he/she will know what they are planning and will be able to give you suggestions. Your photographer will probably appreciate you calling and asking.
This depends on whether the photos are going to be indoors or out?





I'd suggest casual - they're kids! The dont need to be all dressed up and uncomfortable unless its a wedding or something, lol. If its indoors I'd dress the kids both in jeans and a plain black or plain white long sleeved top, its neat and undistracting.





I'd recommend you dont try any take photos according to a frame you already have, but rather pick a frame that will compliment your photos...





The best thing you could do is call the photographer and discuss it with them, they will know what backdrops/props etc they will be using and can guide you with what clothes the kids should wear.





Try not to overthink it, the photos should be fun! The last think you want is to stress out the kids and have them unhappy or uncooperative.





Good luck!