Toddler/Family Fall Photo shoot questions.

My friends little sister is starting a photog company in NJ. She is traveling to NJ to a photo shoot for us. Reduced rate.. getting her feet wet kind of thing.

So I need some help.

First:
Locations. I want to do it outdoors. Nassau. Maaaaybe Western Suffolk.. but, I prefer Nassau. The only thing I can think of Eisenhower Park. (the lake, grass, trees.. maybe the playground)

Second:
Clothes.. This is where I am a complete idiot. Do we all match exactly (e.g., jeans and a white top)? Or do we dress totally different.

I want to do some family shots, a halloween costume shot (I have to finish sewing the costume FAST!), and a nice dressy shot of him in a cute outfit (maybe a sweater vest or something).

Does anyone have pictures they are willing to share to give me some ideas? I am soo lost!

TIA!

Re: Toddler/Family Fall Photo shoot questions.

Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay! Or Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington! But I think the Arb. would be better for fall shots.

For outfits, I would not wear matching colors, but bold colors that complement each other. I am personally not a huge fan of the white shirts/blue jeans/khakis...I'll do it if that is what a family requests, but bold colors really make the images pop!

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Do you need a permit to shoot at Planting Fields? I thought there was something about that. I do love that place! Thanks for the suggestion.

Any other suggestions?

Message edited 9/27/2010 8:59:42 PM.

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I love family photos with matching outfits

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Planting fields is a $100 permit unless you want to risk a HEAVY fine! They are cracking down on that.

I'm a big fan of COORDINATING clothes, not matching!

Have fun!

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I went with a darker sweater last year for DS, but because our pics were along the water. If it is a background with mainly leaves and trees, then maybe you need to brighten it up a bit. Once the leaves start changing, drive around and look at different places. Don't always look at the big parks. A lot of small lakes and fields can yield great pics too.





As you can see with this pic (which I love too) is that he blends in more in his dark colors. He doesn't stand out like he did in against the water.



We chose dark colors for ourselves because I figured they hid flaws in the belly.



As you can see in this shot, my sweater is actually dark green. I think my husband's shirt was maroon.



But I chose to have our shoot at sunset, so lighting can be different for what you choose.

Re: Toddler/Family Fall Photo shoot questions.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I thought Planting Fields was a no no. I was also thinking of that pretty park in Roslyn. But, they may also have a fee.

There is Wantagh and Speno park near us. And Forest City has a lake. There is also that park in massapequa and the duck pond on Merrick Rd in Wantagh.

ETA: Kelly, those pictures are beautiful!

Message edited 9/28/2010 7:30:24 AM.

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Yes, there is a $100 permit fee for Planting Fields. Forgot to mention that! For me, its worth it for the scenery.

I'll try and think of some more places for you.

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