Families

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Darkness, lightness and colors will vary from monitor to monitor. The background
on these family photos are shades of brown and blue. If it appears black, adjust your
monitor for correct density.

The most frequently asked question is,

"What should we wear for our family portrait session?"

This advice on clothing color is based on customer satisfaction and many
years of experience. Customers are most happy with their portraits when
their clothing is color coordinated. Women also say they wish they would have
worn a long dress, long pants, or long sleeves. Elbows, knees and feet don't
need to be seen.

The general rule of thumb:
wear clothing darker than your skin tone for the most flattering and slender look.

Babies, clothing optional.

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For outdoor poses, wear colors that blend with the environment.
Stick with a color scheme such as blues, grays, browns, & burgundy. If one
person wears a white shirt, they will stick out more than anyone else. Leather shoes
and dark socks are preferred to white tennis shoes.

Save on Retouching and Artwork Costs !

Just remember what ever is lighter in color than your skin tone, will take away from
the cohesiveness of the family portrait, example, white shirts and white shoes are
very distracting.

Diane is frequently hired to tone down and correct distracting colors such as
whites, pastels and Khaki colors. Lighter colors will make you look heavier, most prominent
and larger in a portrait. Khaki pants and button down shirts also look bulky and wrinkly.
Sweaters or a long sleeved knit top is preferred. No stripes or plaids.

Apple red, orange & yellow don't blend well with other colors.

White tennis shoes, white socks and white undershirts and shirts are big problems.
Samples are available at the studio so you can see for yourself.

Wear Powder

Just like for television, men, women and teenagers should powder up
to cover up blemishes, and to tone down the shine on your forehead, cheeks,
chin, and the tip of your nose. Wear powder that is the same tone as your
skin color.

Women, a little extra eye makeup and blush is encouraged.

OK, so I'll just have everyone wear black to be safe...
Yes, if you want to have your bodies disappear into a big black hole.
Black shows no detail, and one shirt or pants blend into the next person. It can
make a bold statement, if that's what you want.

Don't have wall space? Here is a slender "tower". Total size 10 x 30.

Exceptions!

Yes, there are exceptions to the rule. A pre-portrait session consultation
is recommended. If that is not possible, then bring extra clothing changes to
your portrait session to get advice on coordinating your colors.

Diane shoots many images of each group and digitally selects the best faces from each group to produce one great family portrait. This is especially beneficial for small children.

The general rule of thumb:
wear clothing darker than your skin tone for the most flattering and slender look.

Schrader Studio specializes in Wall Portraits, 40 x 36, 24 x 36,
24 x 30, 20 x 24, and 16 x 20. You will be so proud to
display your family and children for generations to come.

Oil Painted Masterpiece

The image can be either sharp, or converted to a soft
and artistic watercolor Giclee on watercolor paper.

High Quality Oak, Mahogany and Walnut Frames are Carefully
Chosen to Showcase your Professionally Finished Masterpieces.
Inventory changes frequently, and too numerous to show here.