Welcome to Michelle Carr Photography

What To Wear

My motto in clothing is this: simple goes a long way! I like to keep the focus on the subject; therefore, simple clothing choices are best for creating timeless portraits.
I suggest loose fitting solid colors, avoiding busy patterns or logos/words. Blue's Clues is cute for playtime, but can look out of place for your child's portraits. Jeans, overalls, sun/slip dresses; khakis are classics and photograph well. Consider dressing in the color white sparingly, for this color often reflects light strongly.
Hats can also be very effective. If children are being photographed together, clothes that are similar in style give a more coordinated look. Bare feet are especially fun, and kids love it too.
Bare skin is my favorites on newborns and babies. You may have other clothes, but keep in mind; baby may get grouchy when there are too many clothing changes.
I suggest bringing a few outfits that you are considering and allowing me to help you make the final choice on what would best suit the look and feel you are going for in your child's portraits.

The Trendy Look

Let's say, however, you want a trendier look for your child. Well then things change a bit! I love the timeless looks in the clothing mentioned above, but also enjoy photographing a session with a more "hip" feel to it. I still caution against bold logos or cartoon characters on clothing. Again, I highly suggest bringing a few outfit choices and allowing me to help you come to a decision on which outfits will bring together the best look for your child.

Clothing Suggestions for Families

Family photographs are special, a legacy of whom your family was for future generations to enjoy.
Clothing choices are just as important for family sessions, as other sessions. I suggest you think of the family grouping of outfits as one whole outfit; taking care that they all coordinate well. Lay out everyone’s outfits on a bed and view them as a whole to see that they go well together.

 

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Michelle Carr is an on location, children's photographer who serves the entire Southeastern Ma area, and the surrounding Cape Cod and Rhode Island. Michelle specializes in on location lifestyle portraiture as well as event photography of maternity, babies, children, and high school seniors.

Michelle is a child photographer specializing in on location photography, with a lifestyle photography approach. Michelle is available for travel in and around the Massachusetts area including Cape Cod, the islands and Rhode Island. Acushnet, Assonet, Attleboro, Barnstable, Berkley, Boston , Braintree , Bridgewater, Brockton, Cape Cod, Carver, Cedarville, Chatham, Dartmouth, Dennis, Easton, Fairhaven, Freetown, Fall River, Falmouth, Harwich, Horseneck Beach, Hyannis, Kingston, Lakeville, Mansfield, Marion, Marthas Vineyard, Mattapoisett, Mashpee, Middleboro, Milton, Nantasket Beach, Nantucket, Newburyport, Newport, New Bedford, Northampton, North Attleboro, Norwood, Orleans, Padanaram Village, Plymouth, Randolph, Raynham, Rehoboth, Rochester, Scituate, Seekonk, Swansea, Sommerset, Taunton, Vineyard Haven, Waltham, Wareham, West Yarmouth, Westport, Worcester, Woods Hole. Michelle is a professional photographer of newborns, babies, baby, children, child, toddlers, infants, high school seniors, graduates, seniors, event, party, small wedding, and families..