Pinks and Browns | Styles for Family Sessions

Are you still looking for outfits for your family portraits? Why not try pinks and browns together for your family's fall session? The warm earth-tones with the surprising vibrant pinks will be sure to look great for any outdoor session location!

Check out Gap, Old Navy and Piperlime for styles.

Why I love fall...

I used to think that spring was my favorite time of year. The warm weather after a winter of muck, the fresh green buds that promise a lush backyard, sweet dots of colorful delicate blooms and the chance to finally open windows to reconnect with the outside.

But I have learned that the promise of spring is often over-hyped and under-delivered. Winter clings on too long to fully enjoy the short season of spring.

Fall, on the other hand, starts to wink at us before the kids even go back to school and tries to hint that this could be a long relationship. The cool days court us, encouraging us to think of sweaters and pumpkins. Before we know it, the vibrant maples dazzle us with colors that rival spring, but in a more warm, cozy way. The last days of gentle, warm sunlight as you crunch through crisp brown leaves on the sidewalk almost convince you that winter couldn't possibly be around the corner. And for that, I love fall.

Big Rig Gig

Big Rig Gig, by Madison Parks- Saturday, September 17th, 9am- noon, FREE admission.

Kids love big vehicles. My young ones get very excited seeing a fire truck or cement truck, and of course construction sites are heaven for them. On September 17th, Madison Parks is putting all of their biggest and most fun on display! Dump trucks, fire engines, tractors, construction vehicles of all kinds.... So many different big rigs that kids of any age will love this event! They will be allowed to get a close-up look as they climb on and explore all their favorites. Go early to avoid the horns for you have a little one that doesn't love loud sounds, as 9am-9:45am will be the "no horn" zone.

Fall Session Special

Schedule Fall Family portrait sessions NOW!

Schedule your family session on one of our Select Dates,

and enjoy a great Madison location with

NO SESSION FEES

($150 savings)

Call 608-280-8845 now to reserve your time:

Sunday, September 25 -

Capitol/downtown Madison

Sunday, October 9 -

Rustic Madison park/"Sofa Session"

Sunday, October 16 -

Rustic Madison park/"Sofa Session"

Saturday, October 22 -

Capitol/downtown Madison

A retainer of $250 (fully applied to your portrait order) locks in your portrait date and time. Regular portrait pricing applies to orders. Pricing Guide PDF is available upon request. Regular session fees apply to all other session dates and locations. Please call with any questions and to chat about your session options.

Some Portrait Clothing Help!

Picking out clothes for a whole family is hard enough, but when you want them to coordinate, the task can be overwhelming. Let me offer some advice: First, the style of clothing should reflect your family style, as well as where you plan to showcase the images. If your idea of relaxing is to just loosen your tie, and your portrait will be hung above your baby grand piano in the formal living room, your clothing should reflect that. However, if your everyday style is more causal, the clothing you choose should express that style. Pick a color or two. When you have a small family, 2-3 people, it's best to stick with one color and vary the shades of that color. When you have a larger family, it adds some interest to incorporate another color, though it is not necessary to do this. When using two colors, make sure at least two people use each of the colors to make the choice look deliberate and planned. Solids work best. Busy patterns and logos can be distracting. They may also give the image a "dated" look when those fashions go out of style. Remember the details. Sock and shoes will show- they should coordinate with the outfit. Plan your hair style- don't try a new one just for your session. Make-up and nail polish- natural colors and freshly done. Accessorize- some great jewelry will give your outfit a polished look. Above all, it's important for everyone to look their best in fresh clothes, and to feel comfortable. You want to love your outfit so you are ready to smile!