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The blog post title says it all…
I was blessed to photograph big brother when he was born, and was asked back to capture this fleeting moment in time.
Big surprise–fell head over heels for sweet big bro (is this my MO?)! Lol! I guess I just seem to cross paths with the most adorable and super nice big siblings ever. Feeling lucky, and love the captures. Congrats L family!! They are both perfect, perfect boys!!

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A little note from Karen, the owner of Tiny Toes Children’s boutique in Bel Air!

So you’ve snagged a date with Lindsay Parks Photography. You are about to make a considerable  investment of time, money and depending on how many adorable little family members you are including perhaps your sanity. So now the burning question….what to wear? No worries. Here are some tried and true tips (and a few outfit suggestions) to make sure the entire family looks fantastic on photo day.

1. Skip the matching outfits.  While the white shirt and khaki pants beach ensemble works great for a huge family reunion photo it doesn’t do much to bring brightness, movement, or your family’s personality to the photo shoot.  We’ll show you how to mix and match colors and patterns to get a coordinated look while still letting everybody’s special style shine through.

2. Take your setting into account.  Whether you are doing beach photos or a fall foliage shoot you want to make sure you don’t get lost in the natural splendor. Make sure your outfits “pop” against the natural background.  Think bright pinks, oranges, or greens for beach photos. In a lush green setting—sweet pastels, blues, whites and yellows look sharp in contrast.

3. Play with patterns, prints and textures. It’s more fun to keep siblings in coordinated but not identical prints. When mixing prints pay attention to scale. If one child is in a large scale floral consider pairing with a smaller scale geometric or stripe. You can add a solid into the mix but aim for something with texture or movement. Think of a chunky knit for fall portraits or a gauzy dress that will flow in a warm summer breeze.

4. Comfort and fit matter. No outfit no matter how adorable, looks great if the fit is off. Too scratchy and your child will be tugging at it all day.  Make sure whatever you pick fits correctly now and is comfortable so your child can focus on being themselves and not on adjusting their clothing.

5. Let your child’s personality shine through.  Have a little guy who hates collared shirts? A purple obsessed tyke? A little girl who wants nothing to do with dresses or one who can’t stop twirling? Pictures are about capturing them for who they are at this moment so let their personality shine through…even in their clothing choice.  There are tons of ways to look pulled together and coordinated while still letting their little personalities shine through.

Wow…great adivce from Karen up there, right??

Most of us are visual learners, so here are a few outfits Karen and her gang threw together to be photographed. Pay attention to the small details that were mentioned above, such as texture and accessories that make the outfits, well….FUN!
Please also keep in mind that if you LIKE what you see, give Karen a holler ASAP, as the fall portrait outfits take over the store in early August. Do NOT wait until the week before your August session to get outfitted. You will most likely be unable to find the sizes and colors you need!

Last, trust in your stylist! Karen and her team of wonderful ladies can throw together a similar outfit with ANY color scheme, ANY season, and they always do a great job!

Not from MD? Pop in your local children’s boutique and just ask for help!

So…my favorite outfit is hands down the first one, the three little girls with the purse and sunglasses. So adorable!! Mention your favorite outfit showcased here and be entered to win 2 fabulous prizes…. a 50 dollar gift card to target AND a 50 dollar gift certificate to Lindsay Parks Photography!!

Simply be sure to:
1) Like Lindsay Parks Photography on facebook
2) Like Tiny Toes on faceboook
3) Write a comment below which outfit is your favorite!!

Easy right?
What have you to lose!?

Thanks for reading!! Now, pass it on!!

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  • Meghann - #5 is my favoriteReplyCancel

  • Amy Steiner - #8….We vote for green + Lilly!!!! Who could resist this classic summertime look? From the beachy dresses to the chic kicks to the coordinating checked shirt/sunglasses combo??? A-d-o-r-a-b-l-e.ReplyCancel

  • Jenn Drzik - Sooo hard to choose!! I think #8 is my favorite! Love the colors and the beachy/summery look!ReplyCancel

  • Shaina - #4!ReplyCancel

  • Shonique Finney - #4 is my favorite! Cute and sassy.ReplyCancel

  • Tracey Zerhusen - Love them all but definitely #8! The brights would be perfect for a “Lindsay” picture!ReplyCancel

  • Michele Zamenski - I’m torn between #2 & #6. I’m always drawn to the blue/green combo, but I think the green/orange is a unique combo and I love the patterns! So I’ll go with #6, final answer! :0)ReplyCancel

  • Jill - Although with all girls we would purchase the fun and sassy #1, my favorite is #5 – two gals and a guy. I love the bright yellow with purple accents.ReplyCancel

  • Debbie - My pick is #8. But all the outfits are adorable together!ReplyCancel

  • Kirsten - #7 is definitely my favorite since I’m the mom to 3 boys. I love the challenge of finding coordinating outfits that fit their personalities.ReplyCancel

  • Tina Mackey - #8…I love Tamsyn in bright colors!ReplyCancel

  • Amy - Number 6 is my favorite!ReplyCancel

  • Caryn Mouring - Tough choice! Love them all, but #6 is my favorite!ReplyCancel

  • Meghan - I like group #5 – love the polka dotReplyCancel

  • Debbie Dawson - My two guys and gal vote for #3! And it’s Tea Collection of course! 🙂 Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!ReplyCancel

  • Courtney - #3!!ReplyCancel

  • Carrie Kerem - I love outfits #5!! I just love yellow.ReplyCancel

  • Shannon T. - Love them all, but #3 is my fav.ReplyCancel

  • Jen - I love #5. So bright and sunny! Beautiful dresses!ReplyCancel

  • Jen Rakestraw - Hard choice between #8 and #4…. Love the girls in navy and white, but the bright summer colors work for all! Too cute, great outfits!ReplyCancel

  • Bryn Wagner - I love #8 🙂 I love Lilly’s patterns and it looks great with the boy outfit too!!ReplyCancel

  • Diana Reynolds - That’s a tough one. My favorite is #4 with #2 being a close second.ReplyCancel

  • Jaime - #6 is my favorite. I love the combination. Might be my kids next photo outfits 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Tiffany Fountain - WOW! They are all stunning and beautifully put together by the amazing Karen Jacobs! I absolutely love #8! Everyone loves a good Lilly Pulitzer outfit!ReplyCancel

  • Tiffany Hall - #3. Two guys and a girl! I only have one boy and one girl but love how the outfits play off each other!ReplyCancel

  • Emily Jackson - I love #6! Just need a baby brother outfit to go with it 🙂ReplyCancel

  • holly - Number 8 is my fave <3 fingers crossed for a winReplyCancel

  • Gretchen Blinke - I love all the outfits, but my favorites are option 2 and 5.ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth OBrien - Although I just bought pieces from 1 & 3, I love #6! I love the colors!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie Williams - Number 5 for sure! Love the yellow!ReplyCancel

  • Tracey schilling - #5 def!ReplyCancel

  • Lauren Dorsey - I LOVE #1, the outfits are so playful for the kids and I think they would have fun taking pictures in them, and I also happen to love purple and yellow together:)ReplyCancel

  • Bethany - I am drawn to the nautical feel of #3. Funny that I picked that set as I have three girls and know nothing about boys clothes!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - 2 or 8? It is a hard choice! I think I have to go with #2 because I love the dress with the hair clip and these would look so pretty at an outdoor photoshoot!ReplyCancel

It never gets old to document a sweet family adding to their brood. Because I am such a “kid oriented” person, my favorite part of a newborn/older sibling session is usually hanging out with the new big brother or sister. We seem to make friends fast, and knowing what a HUGE change has occured in their little world, I love giving them some special time of their own to model for the camera! 🙂 This session was no different. <3go ahead,pin this

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As I sit here at the computer this morning, my mind is just on Ashton. He has a big morning today, as they are planning on removing the packing. If you follow my blog, but don’t follow my facebook, please check out LPP on facebook and learn about this sweet and beautiful child. I photographed Ashton in spring of last year, and truly to know him is to love him. It’s just as simple as that. I think most people feel helpless in situations like these. We pray, we pray HARD, but we want something tangible, something to turn to. This is what I know, this is what I do, and I wanted to share with you Ashton’s session with me last year so you can also SEE the beauty and light in this family. I also ask that you please pray.

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