Do you think indoor family photos are weird?

[TrudyCampbell]

Like in a studio? 

We have our pics on Friday and of course there is a 90% chance of rain so the photos will definitely be indoors. I'm totally fine with this for all of the Violet photos because I think we will get better shots in the studio anyway. Buttt we were planning on doing a family pic and now I feel like our outfits will look weird inside. Should I just skip it? 

Here's what we are going to wear....

[ruby412]

I'm not a huge fan of the in-studio posed family shots. But I absolutely think you should try to get a few indoor natural looking ones. Then you can focus the rest of the session on Violet. I'd also suggest having her do an outfit change into a tutu or diaper cover and having a cake smash for the second half of the session if you end up indoors. (This is what our plan is.) I wasn't a huge cake smash fan originally, but I think my mind has changed.

Also, if it doesn't rain and you end up outside, then you get an entire cake to eat all by yourself.

[Regina Philange]

I love the outfits! I want that dress!

I feel like these outfits belong outside.

[TrudyCampbell]

Apr 10, 2013 9:38:15 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

1) I love those outfits!

2) I especially love that dress. Where is it from? Anthro?

3) Can you reschedule? I don't want you to settle and end up being disappointed. If rescheduling isn't an option, I'd go ahead and do them indoors rather than skipping them altogether. Any pics are better than none.

It is from Anthro but it's a few years old. Thanks!

I unfortunately can't reschedule. This photographer is booked out the ass and my H already took off of work for this. I guess the worst thing that can happen is they come out bad and I just don't buy them. 

[TrudyCampbell]

Apr 10, 2013 9:37:30 GMT -5 ruby412 said:

I'm not a huge fan of the in-studio posed family shots. But I absolutely think you should try to get a few indoor natural looking ones. Then you can focus the rest of the session on Violet. I'd also suggest having her do an outfit change into a tutu or diaper cover and having a cake smash for the second half of the session if you end up indoors. (This is what our plan is.) I wasn't a huge cake smash fan originally, but I think my mind has changed.

Also, if it doesn't rain and you end up outside, then you get an entire cake to eat all by yourself.

I was JUST thinking of the cake! I didn't plan on it but now I kind of want to do it. Hmmmm.......... 

[TrudyCampbell]

Apr 10, 2013 9:39:43 GMT -5 Regina Philange said:

I love the outfits! I want that dress!

I feel like these outfits belong outside.

Ugh, they so do belong outside! Damn. 

[raynes]

I love the outfit selections.

I think indoor pictures can work, as long as you dot get too posey. I also really like the smash cake idea.

[silverjm]

I'm not a fan of super posed shots against a plain backdrop, but I say give your photog a chance to show you what they can do. They might come up with some super creative shots that you love, and if you don't then you don't have to buy them.

I love the outfits.

[mamasaurus]

I love that dress! I think indoors photos can look great when done well. Just don't let them pose you like this:



Or this:



Or this:

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I would do them anyways.

Or is there anywhere nearby that is outside but has a cover over it so maybe you could go outside for just a few family photos?

[kdrake8]

I just did one of me and M inside... In our sperrys and jeans and casual tops. I hope it is not weird!!!

[skiesthelimit]

We did indoor family/first birthday pics 2 weeks ago. I wanted the pics done on X's birthday and with all the snow outside we had no choice to do them indoors. So no, I don't think they're weird.

[carawestt]

I think they'll be fine! I love those outfits and if you could send the dress my way after your pictures, I would really appreciate it

[TrudyCampbell]

Apr 10, 2013 10:32:20 GMT -5 carawestt said:

I think they'll be fine! I love those outfits and if you could send the dress my way after your pictures, I would really appreciate it

If I'm really pregnant then someone should get some use out of it!

[carawestt]

Apr 10, 2013 10:33:31 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Apr 10, 2013 10:32:20 GMT -5 carawestt said:

I think they'll be fine! I love those outfits and if you could send the dress my way after your pictures, I would really appreciate it

If I'm really pregnant then someone should get some use out of it!

I will gladly take it off your hands!

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Grab 3 umbrellas (ok may only 2) and have a few taken outside!!!

[TrudyCampbell]

Both my wedding and engagement photos featured an umbrella. My life is rainy!

I wish I still had this giant yellow one. We somehow lost it in the move. 

[carawestt]

I love the umbrella pictures!

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Apr 10, 2013 11:17:05 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Both my wedding and engagement photos featured an umbrella. My life is rainy!

I wish I still had this giant yellow one. We somehow lost it in the move. 

You are so pretty! 

[TrudyCampbell]

Thanks guys but I look nothing like either of those photos anymore! Those were my glory days lol.

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Apr 10, 2013 11:40:20 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Thanks guys but I look nothing like either of those photos anymore! Those were my glory days lol.

I don't believe that for one second.  You are still hott!  And that's hot with 2 t's!