Using color theory in your session should NOT be underestimated. I recently took a course that delves into the elements of art within photography (by Forest and Field Photography for Unraveled Academy)- I am always interested in learning and growing in this area as I look at what I do as creating art for my clients.


Do you ever look at an image and wonder what it is that really makes you love it? What makes it visually captivating? What makes it evoke a feeling when you view it?


The color wheel is an interesting thing to learn about. This session used complimentary colors (yellow and blue) and tertiary colors (colors next to each other on the color wheel). Using color to tell a story is another element that can add meaning and depth to your session.


I loved how this mom styled her family and we worked together incorporating the clothing items and the location to really make the images pop and be striking to the eye. You see color repetition in both vibes (blue sky, blue dresses and the burgundy/deep pink sky with their second look). When I assist in styling my clients my goal is for them to embrace their personal style along with combining it with my knowledge of what elements will enhance them and their images- color is one of the most impactful in my opinion.

Black and white portrait of family enjoying tender moment in wooded setting.
Joyful family moment captured in autumn woods with coordinated blue and yellow outfits.
Family portrait in autumn forest with matching blue dress and yellow sweater.
Mother in blue dress lifts laughing child during autumn photo session.
Family shares loving moment together in autumn forest setting.
Woman in flowing blue dress twirls in autumn forest at sunset.
Mother and child in matching blue dresses share a tender moment in an autumn forest setting.
Black and white photo of flowing tiered dress against woodland backdrop.
Ethereal portrait in matching blue tiered dresses against autumn foliage.
Family wearing coordinated blue and yellow outfits pose together in fall forest setting.
Family embraces while wearing coordinated outfits in autumnal woodland setting.
Close-up of matching blue dresses and held hands in autumn forest setting.
Family portrait in coordinated yellow and blue outfits against fall forest backdrop.
Tender moment captured in yellow sweater and blue dress against autumn trees.
Family walking together in coordinated outfits through autumn woodland setting.