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Planning a Story-Telling Portrait Session - part 3 of 1 2 3

by Alison Carlino Published 01/01/2014

Then, talk about the props that will make the scenes look believable. The sports or recreational gear that goes along with the above activities are no brainers, but what about adding any of the following items for visual interest: old furniture such as antique chairs, couches, desks with mirrors, farm tables, trunks, old board games, antique vehicles, old books on a blanket under a tree, rope-swing from a tree, wagons, bubbles, lollipops, chalk for hopscotch, teepees, dolls, tea sets, trucks or model planes. Don't forget the pets!

Finally, a conversation about clothing and accessories from head to toe is crucial. Colours should complement one another using harmonious selections across the colour wheel. Clothing should match the session theme or it can even be completely random, such as a girl in a prom dress near an abandoned shack. The juxtaposition of those two opposing elements can really create visual interest.

I hope you will attend my Masterclass on Saturday 18 January, to understand how I plan more in-depth with families, from the initial consult to the final viewing and product selections in studio. I can't wait to show you more images created from these memorable portrait sessions!

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