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Ashridge Bluebell Photoshoot – What To Wear

Bluebell season is nearly here! Ashridge bluebell photoshoots are now available to book online, book your slot today. Dockey Woods and other locations around the Ashridge Estate are going to look stunning covered in a carpet of bluebells. Now you’ve got your session booked, maybe you are wondering what to wear? Read on for my hints and tips. What to wear for a bluebell photoshoot in Ashridge is, of course, not an exact science. People have very different tastes. It’s your photoshoot and ultimately you need to wear what makes you happy.

Colours To Wear

Strong greens and purples will provide the backdrop to your bluebell photoshoot in the Ashridge Estate. Natural tones and soft hues are a good place to start when looking for outfits to wear. Creams, shades of blue and pastel shades look lovely with the tones of the bluebells and the surrounding forest. Avoid clothes with strong or loud patterns and logos as these can be distracting in an image. Stick to solid colours and simple designs. Some texture, however, can work well. Think about a little frill, a scarf, a chunky jumper or perhaps a denim jacket. If you are a family group think about co-ordinating your outfits rather than matching. Think about dressing in shades of the same colour, or complimentary colours. Perhaps pick one main colour, and have each member of your family wear something in that colour – perhaps a top, hat, scarf or cardigan, each in a different shade of your colour. Whether you dress in casual clothes or smart attire is a personal preference, and one that reflects your family style. You could lay the outfits out together a week or two before the shoot and see how they look. Make sure the clothes all fit well in advance of the session. Finally, when picking your images, think about where you will be displaying your images. If you plan to put some on the wall in your lounge which in grey with a yellow accent, then consider including some yellow in your outfits. Visit my Pinterest Board for furthur inspiration on what to wear for your bluebell photoshoot

Remember Comfort & Practicality

Firstly, wear clothes that fit. If you’re squeezing into an outfit, if it rides up or down or if it shows underwear lines then don’t wear it. These things show up in photographs. Pick clothes that suit your style. If you feel comfortable then you’ll look comfortable. Dress your kids in the clothes they love – whether thats a dress to spin and twirl in the forest or their favourite jeans for an adventure in the forest. We want them to be happy during the session. April and May can bring weeks of glorious sunshine, but can often be colder than you think. No-one enjoys being photographed when they are cold, especially children. It can be dark and cool inside the woods, especially early in the morning, so make sure everyone has an extra layer to wear if needed. Be careful not to make your children or yourselves look too bulky, we want to see the size of their little legs and arms! If you are able to we will ask that you get low to the ground near the bluebells for some of the photos. This may involve sitting on the ground or on tree trunks, therefore it’s worth wearing something that allows freedom of movement. Even if you are sitting on a blanket it is unlikely you will be able to avoid the mud completely, so only wear outfits you don’t mind getting a little dirty. After rain the ground may be muddy. You will have a short walk from your car to the bluebells. It’s worth thinking about wearing walking shoes or wellies for the walk. You can change your footwear later if you don’t want these in the photos.  If you are bringing small children, you may want to pack a special teddy or toy. They can help you children relax and enjoy the photoshoot, (and the teddy is quite welcome to be in some bluebell photos as well!). 

Introduce Some Variety

Ashridge bluebell photoshoots last 30 minutes. With some clever dressing this is still plenty of time to get some different looks in your images. Using layers for example of a bright t-shirt with a neutral jumper over the top. This makes it easy to change between the two. Adding or removing coats, hats and other accessories can help add variety.

BOOK YOUR BLUEBELL PHOTOSHOOT

So, now you know what to wear for a bluebell photoshoot. The link for booking your bluebell photography session is here, I look forward to seeing you soon! 

And Finally …

Please remember bluebells are a very special and delicate flower. Whether you are having a professional Ashridge bluebell photoshoot or heading out with your phone for a few snaps, please remember to stick to the pathway and avoid damaging any bluebells. Ashridge Bluebell Photos