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I'm Caeli - a lifestyle family, newborn and portrait photographer based in Wayland, MA.
My goal is to create images that help you celebrate and cherish the joy and connectedness of your family.
If you’re anything like me, well before I even have a date for my family photos on the calendar…well before school photo day is even announced, I am already thinking about what clothes I want each person in my family to wear. Anyone with a daughter, who is at least 4 years old, or a child who is sensitive to fabrics and how clothes feel, know that what we want and what actually ends up being worn are often two different things!
I’ve put together a few things that I think about when dressing my own family – from the perspective of a mom who knows when to pick my battles, and as a photographer who knows what will not only look nice in photos, but what will add to the images and keep the focus on you and your family, and not distract from the joy and nostalgia we are capturing!

Pro Tip 1: try on your outfits well before the day of our sessions. We will be moving a lot throughout our session so make sure you can sit on the ground, squat and stand comfortably. If you have young kids you will be picking them up, bending over, etc. so make sure clothes aren’t restrictive and are loose enough they don’t show unwanted skin, undergarments or gape in areas you don’t like.

Pro Tip 2: start with the pickiest person’s outfit first and then build around something that will work for them!

Pro Tip 3: as you are looking through your closets, think about playing around with different textures. This is a quick and super easy way to add depth and interest into your photos without taking anything away from the actual subject of the photos – your family!
Remember, the most important thing you want to be considering if that you and your family feel comfortable, confident and happy in what you wear for the photo session. This will translate into the photos and together we will be able to create timeless photographs that you and your family will cherish for years!
If you have any questions as you are preparing the wardrobe, let me know! I would love to see a pic of what you’re thinking – I’m more than happy to give you my input and offer suggestions!
