Fall Colors 2017

I LOVE FALL Y'ALL!

I do! And I don't even drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes...although I love the smell when I walk into Starbucks. I love everything about Fall, from the chillier mornings to the warmer afternoons and then the cool Fall evenings that just make me want to bundle up in front of a fire pit! Plus the photo opportunities around Colorado Springs definitely excite me for Fall Family portrait sessions! Fall photo sessions are a great way to update your family picture and have something fresh to add to your Christmas card (Gah...how is it time to talk about Christmas already?!?!)

And, the clothes...let's just talk about the clothes! Leggings and tunics are my jam y'all...people think you actually got dressed when you wear leggings and a tunic - versus my typical wardrobe of capri workout leggings and tank tops. Throw on some cute booties and you are fashionable and comfortable. Fall for the win!

Another bonus of Fall is the changing leaves and the color palette. Each year, it varies a little bit, but most of it is pretty standard. Maroons, navy blues, golden/mustard yellows - I love them all.  When I Facebook friend (Yay, Daisy and Elm Jewelry) and previous client recently posted about the Fall Pantone colors for 2017, I had to giggle, as I have been recommending a VERY similar Fall palette to my clients for their Fall family photos in Colorado Springs for the past few weeks.  

Since not all of you are my clients and you may want to be clued in to this year's trends, I thought I'd share here as well! Here's what Alyson posted...

So pretty, right? I feel like the mustards of last year are being replaced by the mustard-y green this year, but almost everything else is similar (I'm not quite ready to let go of my mustard accents yet...maybe next year!)

And, here's what I have been sharing with my clients as far as my recommended palette choices for Fall. In addition, I offer my clients examples from past years so that you can see how each palette integrates. There is a lot that goes into choosing your clothing for a photo shoot, and colors definitely play an important role! Stay tuned because I'll be sharing some suggestion for a coordinated, but not match-y family shoot next week!

Thinking about a Fall shoot but have questions about weather, locations or anything else? Give me a call (719)644-6505 or contact me via the "get in touch page" and we can spend a few minutes on the phone to decide if the timing is right for your family.