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Hello everyone! My name is Nicole and I am the photographer behind Huggable Photography. Before being a photographer, I was a Marketing Executive at L’Oréal, where I used to be the brand manager for Kerastase’. Before that, I worked in the consumers product industry- always in the Marketing side of the business. Since I was little I knew I wanted to be part of the making of beautiful things. Previously I did it for the brands that I managed, now I do it for my gorgeous clients and their families!

Photographing families is priceless for me,  in studio, on locations and in my client’s homes, but “lifestyle” sessions are my absolute favorite type of shoot.  Why? Well, because lifestyle photoshoots are all about capturing a family’s everyday moments, usually in the comfort of their house or in a well-known place for the family. The idea is to get non-posed, real pictures of you, your partner and children laughing and sharing moments in the most authentic way. 

Candid moment between SHR and Chickie..

So, if the idea is to try to be as natural as possible, what should you wear? The key is to find the right balance between the classic photoshoot day look (all glammed up!) and your everyday look (the mamma look). Here are 5 things I always tell my Clients to consider when putting together outfits for a family photoshoot:

Don’t match outfits, coordinate outfits: 

The idea behind lifestyle photoshoots is to capture your family’s  (and each of it’s members!) personality, this will be hard to do if everyone is wearing the exact same color. What I advise in order to have a nice-looking picture is to coordinate the outfits rather than matching them exactly. A good tip is to focus on choosing ONE outfit and let that be the guide for choosing the rest. For example, if you would like your family to be dressed in primary colors, one member of the family can have a colorful pant with many primary colors and then the other members of the family can pick their outfits within that range of colors.

For this session, the Rice fam picked there outfits around Chickie’s Old Navy dress 😋

 
Dress for the weather & occasion:

If your photoshoot is outside, it’s important you dress for the weather on the day of the photoshoot, even if you have planned the outfits from days before! If you planned for a sunny warm day but suddenly the weather is colder, its important to modify the outfits by, for example,  adding a layer for two. The mood of the family will show in the pictures so keeping everyone comfortable is very important. In order to look as natural as possible, it’s important to take into account the occasion when picking an outfit. Try to avoid tight dresses and heels if you are staying in your home (unless this is what you usually wear in your house!).

This was supposed to be a fall photoshoot for the Rice girls.. When the weather had different plans, we did one last summertime shoot instead.

Stay away from florescent colors

Bright colors will reflect in your face and neck. When in doubt, I say stick  primary colors: blue, red, yellow or green.  Another go to of mine is neutrals-  think white, black, grey or light brown. Another thing to consider when picking the colors of your outfits if the surroundings- are you going to a park where you’ll be surrounded by green, green and more green? Try to keep  the family’s outfits neutral and stay away from green. 

For this BIG group photo- nobody is matching but because nobody is wearing crazy colors, it still works!

Show your children’s personality

Kids being kids make for the BEST, most authentic photos! If your babies want to hold their favorite lovey during the photoshoot, let them! Their favorite toy is part of their personality and who they are at this moment- the moment we are attempting to capture so you can remember it for ever and always. This rule applies to their wardrobe,too. If your kiddo wants to wear their favorite Batman t-shirt, let them! At least for a couple of shots. You will feel great when you see these pictures years later and remember how much they liked these outfits!

Chickie being Chickie 😍

Make sure you are comfortable

This last tip is THE MOST IMPORTANT! Mom, partner and children  need to feel comfortable during the photoshoot in order to get to the main goal- capturing everyday moments in a natural and beautiful way. If you are comfortable in shorts, wear shorts! If you are the most comfortable wearing socks, wear socks! This photoshoot is meant to capture YOU and your gorgeous family.  All you need to do is relax and be YOU!

There you have it, friends- my 5 tips for dressing your family for a photoshoot. I hope you find them useful and that in your next photoshoot you HAVE FUN! That is what matters most- building happy memories to remember forever (…while looking faaaab at the same time). For more tips and photoshoot information, follow me on Instagram at @Huggable.Photography. See you on the ‘gram! 

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About Huggable Photography

My mission is to help you remember the most precious and natural moments with our little monkeys without too much posing.
My style is life-inspired which means that I will capture everyday moments in a hopefully fun, real and close to your heart way.
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For more information about the photoshoot sessions contact me at hello@huggablephotography.com

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  1. Danielle Stretzer says

    October 18, 2017 at 2:38 am

    This is a super helpful post- I love it! Also, Chickie is SO. stinkin. happy. in the photo session with the “yay” sweater. So cute.

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    • SHR says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks Mama! I know right? I can’t find the sweater anywhereeeee and I love it so much! #bloggermomprobs haha

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  2. Krystle says

    October 17, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Such great tips!!! I loved reading through this post and learning more about especially how to dress!! I’m considering doing a lifestyle shoot at our tiny condo before we Finish breastfeeding…i know im going to miss our tiny house someday and I’m really feeling sad about ending our breastfeeding. Definitely need to schedule photos soon!!

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    • SHR says

      October 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks lovie!! I absolutely agree- you’ll want to remember this moment forever! I always regret not doing a maternity photoshoot.. I was feeling so big and insecure that I just never did it. Looking back, I wish I had!! Now, my rule of thumb is when in doubt- document! You can always erase later, right? 😂😂😜 THanks for stopping by!!! Xo

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👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a litt 👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a little too loud 🙋🏽‍♀️😅😂 It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these intro posts and there’s some new faces around here, so I figured I’d give it a go 🤗

I was born and raised in Panama and my first language is Spanish, but I’ve been living in Boston for the past 15 years! 😱 10 of those with my 🇺🇸 #handsomehubbs ❤️🥰 I’m a part time (on a good day 💆🏽‍♀️) legal aid attorney and full time Mama to 4.5 year old ChickieLou 🐥, 2 year old Baby Bear 🐻 and the sweetest, scruffiest pup, Peter Rice ❤️ Blogging is my side hustle and YOU are my favorite part of it ⚡️ 

Three and a half years ago, I started this blog with the goal of HONESTLY documenting my life as a modern day mama— the good, the bad, and especially the funny 🤪 sharing tips and tricks along the way ☺️ Keeping it REAL is the name of the game here at LTL! I found myself asking ‘why doesn’t anybody talk about this?’ SO many times during my first year of motherhood that I finally decided I would talk about it, ALL. OF. IT. 👊🏽💪🏽🥰

If you’ve been following for a bit, what can you tell our newest members about our little community? If you’re new, what brought you here? 👇🏽🗣

Whether you’re a new reader or a ride or die LTLer thank you for being here, learning with me in this space. It means a lot! I don’t always get it right, but I sure do try my hardest and if that’s not the definition of Mommin’ in 2020/21 I don’t know what is!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @c Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages 🔥#sponsored 
 
Dinner for Two is just $25, Dinner for Four is $45 and both options include CPK favorites that even the pickiest eater will be excited about! 🙌🏽 Pickup could not have been easier (or quicker!) thanks to validated (free!) parking at our favorite, the @pruboston 🤩⚡️ Take a family meal (or two!) off your to-do list this week with @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages and pour yourself a glass of wine while you’re at it, you deserve it Mama!! 💆🏽‍♀️🍷🍕✨ #PruBoston #Ad
Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to ou Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to our #CasaRice, quarantining after the loveliest week away! 🎿❄️🙏🏽 My inbox is bursting at the seems and I’m feeling like I need a vacation from our vacation... anyone else?🥴💆🏽‍♀️😂 there is truly not enough coffee in the WORLD. ☕️☠️ 

Monday, let’s do this! 👊🏽❤️✨ Wishing a happy, healthy and productive week to all! 🤍🤍🤍
And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week sk And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week ski getaway ✅  Headed home with tired bodies but rested souls 🤍🙏🏽✨ So beyond thankful for the time away + all the memories made with friends who are family. Until next time, Vermont! You are magical 💫

My 🍑 ski outfit is a teens size XL so it’s more affordable than most 🙌🏽💯 Linked it in bio along with almost everything else we are wearing. If you go  to alittletooloud.com you will find a full (link heavy) post on how we dress the littles for a winter day spent outdoors ❤️❤️ http://liketk.it/38RQy #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m tol Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m told this is how you VT, please confirm. 😂🤗🎿🙌🏽❄️ Find our outfit deets in bio and a brand new post on dressing littles for winter on alittletooloud.com ⚡️

 http://liketk.it/38Ass #liketkit @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.family
Chatting all things winter weather over on the blo Chatting all things winter weather over on the blog today— just in time for our second ❄️ of the week! 🥴😅💆🏽‍♀️🤗 Click the link in bio or visit alittletooloud.com to get the low down on how we layer the littles for outdoor play in the winter with LOTS and lots of links to our favorite items (most on sale!) 🙌🏽❄️🤍 Did I miss anything? Anything I should expand on? Let me know with a comment below 🥰🥰🥰 Happy browsing, friends. Let’s get outside!! ☃️💕✨
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It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice picture... just me? 🙄😷💆🏽‍♀️😂 Below freezing temps or not, outside time is about the only thing keeping us sane these days. Bring on the the cozy winter layers ❄️🙏🏽🙌🏽 

All my outfit deets are linked in my bio and @liketoknow.it - working on a longer post of kiddo winter gear ⚡️ My @sweatybetty base layer set is still on sale 🙌🏽 also, the $30 diaper bag ya’ll recommended has been 🔥and you can’t beat $14 sunnies ❤️ If you once told me I’d be wearing pieces from @abercrombie in my 30s I’d laugh out loud.. yet here I am, deeply obsessed with this affordable mini puffer (2 winters and counting!) + thick, cozy fleece. 🤯 Never say never, my friends 😅😜🥰
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👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a litt 👋🏽 friends! My name is Steph and I am a little too loud 🙋🏽‍♀️😅😂 It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these intro posts and there’s some new faces around here, so I figured I’d give it a go 🤗

I was born and raised in Panama and my first language is Spanish, but I’ve been living in Boston for the past 15 years! 😱 10 of those with my 🇺🇸 #handsomehubbs ❤️🥰 I’m a part time (on a good day 💆🏽‍♀️) legal aid attorney and full time Mama to 4.5 year old ChickieLou 🐥, 2 year old Baby Bear 🐻 and the sweetest, scruffiest pup, Peter Rice ❤️ Blogging is my side hustle and YOU are my favorite part of it ⚡️ 

Three and a half years ago, I started this blog with the goal of HONESTLY documenting my life as a modern day mama— the good, the bad, and especially the funny 🤪 sharing tips and tricks along the way ☺️ Keeping it REAL is the name of the game here at LTL! I found myself asking ‘why doesn’t anybody talk about this?’ SO many times during my first year of motherhood that I finally decided I would talk about it, ALL. OF. IT. 👊🏽💪🏽🥰

If you’ve been following for a bit, what can you tell our newest members about our little community? If you’re new, what brought you here? 👇🏽🗣

Whether you’re a new reader or a ride or die LTLer thank you for being here, learning with me in this space. It means a lot! I don’t always get it right, but I sure do try my hardest and if that’s not the definition of Mommin’ in 2020/21 I don’t know what is!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @c Feeding littles has never been easier thanks to @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages 🔥#sponsored 
 
Dinner for Two is just $25, Dinner for Four is $45 and both options include CPK favorites that even the pickiest eater will be excited about! 🙌🏽 Pickup could not have been easier (or quicker!) thanks to validated (free!) parking at our favorite, the @pruboston 🤩⚡️ Take a family meal (or two!) off your to-do list this week with @cpk ‘s Family Meal Packages and pour yourself a glass of wine while you’re at it, you deserve it Mama!! 💆🏽‍♀️🍷🍕✨ #PruBoston #Ad
Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to ou Home is where the (scruffy) pup is 😍 Back to our #CasaRice, quarantining after the loveliest week away! 🎿❄️🙏🏽 My inbox is bursting at the seems and I’m feeling like I need a vacation from our vacation... anyone else?🥴💆🏽‍♀️😂 there is truly not enough coffee in the WORLD. ☕️☠️ 

Monday, let’s do this! 👊🏽❤️✨ Wishing a happy, healthy and productive week to all! 🤍🤍🤍
And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week sk And that’s a wrap on our school vacation week ski getaway ✅  Headed home with tired bodies but rested souls 🤍🙏🏽✨ So beyond thankful for the time away + all the memories made with friends who are family. Until next time, Vermont! You are magical 💫

My 🍑 ski outfit is a teens size XL so it’s more affordable than most 🙌🏽💯 Linked it in bio along with almost everything else we are wearing. If you go  to alittletooloud.com you will find a full (link heavy) post on how we dress the littles for a winter day spent outdoors ❤️❤️ http://liketk.it/38RQy #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m tol Wearing plaid under a covered bridge ✅ I’m told this is how you VT, please confirm. 😂🤗🎿🙌🏽❄️ Find our outfit deets in bio and a brand new post on dressing littles for winter on alittletooloud.com ⚡️

 http://liketk.it/38Ass #liketkit @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.family
Chatting all things winter weather over on the blo Chatting all things winter weather over on the blog today— just in time for our second ❄️ of the week! 🥴😅💆🏽‍♀️🤗 Click the link in bio or visit alittletooloud.com to get the low down on how we layer the littles for outdoor play in the winter with LOTS and lots of links to our favorite items (most on sale!) 🙌🏽❄️🤍 Did I miss anything? Anything I should expand on? Let me know with a comment below 🥰🥰🥰 Happy browsing, friends. Let’s get outside!! ☃️💕✨
On top of the world with my loves ❤️🙏🏽✨ Full, grateful, tired hearts all around 🥰🎿❄️🤍 #family
It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice It’s all fun and games until Mom asks for a nice picture... just me? 🙄😷💆🏽‍♀️😂 Below freezing temps or not, outside time is about the only thing keeping us sane these days. Bring on the the cozy winter layers ❄️🙏🏽🙌🏽 

All my outfit deets are linked in my bio and @liketoknow.it - working on a longer post of kiddo winter gear ⚡️ My @sweatybetty base layer set is still on sale 🙌🏽 also, the $30 diaper bag ya’ll recommended has been 🔥and you can’t beat $14 sunnies ❤️ If you once told me I’d be wearing pieces from @abercrombie in my 30s I’d laugh out loud.. yet here I am, deeply obsessed with this affordable mini puffer (2 winters and counting!) + thick, cozy fleece. 🤯 Never say never, my friends 😅😜🥰
💯 more excited about the time away from the kid 💯 more excited about the time away from the kids than the new car, can you tell? 😅🤣💆🏽‍♀️ After months of 👀 we settled on a 2018 CX90 from @volvocarusa - what should we name her?? I vote #ricemobile 🤷🏽‍♀️😂❤️ Happy Saturday, friends!
There’s 15” of snow in the forecast for this a There’s 15” of snow in the forecast for this afternoon/tomorrow and Peter Rice CAN’T HARDLY WAIT! 🤣🥶😍❤️ #getmeouttahere
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