Welcome to The Lucky Duck Studio! We're located in Tampa, FL and service surrounding areas. We specialize in Newborn, Children, Family and underwater portraits.
11.17.11
Have you ever had the crazy desire to have portraits taken for the holidays in matching pajamas for the whole family? Yeah… I totally have too!
I came across an awesome website that has the most adorable matching PJ sets for the whole family! If you don’t use the idea for this year, I may have something up my sleeve for next year!
06.03.11
I used to think I was a fashion flop, but since being in photography and the retail world, I have realized that
“Yes!” you can pair those stripe leggings with polka dotted tutu!
Each season I hope to post an image of the season’s current fashions and ideas for your family portraits, however, for those who love to raid your closets, here are my tips…
Patterns are fun to play around with. Be careful when coordinating an entire family because too many patterns will be crazy. In an ideal world, I would suggest keeping the kids in the patterned clothing if it fits their personality.
BOLD is beautiful. I love bold colors because they are so rich and vibrant and really do make a portrait look amazing!
Matchy Matchy is not the way to go. Pick a color pallet or simply two colors and vary the shades. Mix solids with a pattern for some flavor and fun.
Yes, I know it’s Florida… but layers are amazing as well as providing multiple looks. Think scarves, vests, jackets, leggings, hats and belts!
Texture…. it’s a must! Don’t bother with simply all cotton or all silk. Mix a knit cable vest with some denim and a long sleeve cotton top. Textures just add depth and interest for the eye to travel.
Lastly… add some personal style. The outfits you pick out may look wonderful on a hanger but remember to add just a bit more personal touch to the outfits. Perhaps your son goes nowhere without his pair of converse sneakers… just because you picked out dressier clothes doesn’t mean those converse don’t look cute! Trust me…. they are adorable!
Have fun with it! If ever you need advice or would even love a wardrobe shopping expedition buddy- if I’m free, I’m up for the adventure!
06.03.11
I know how hard it can sometimes be when picking out an outfit to wear for portraits. A lot of us think that we need to get all dressy and very matchy matchy. It’s hard to get out of that thought process, but the best images are when a family is not all wearing blue jeans and a white top. Try to pick a couple of colors and then base it around that in different shades. Portraits are about you and your family, not about the clothes. Clothes will of course add interest to your portraits, but be sure it fits with your style! Here’s just an example of how to pair outfits for a mother and daughter session.
