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Magliaro Family | Arlington Family Portraits

March 14, 2021

By: Heather Altieri · Filed In: Family, Portraits

Tapanes Family | Family Portraits in Arlington, VA

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So many beautiful, thoughtful touches this wedding

So many beautiful, thoughtful touches this wedding day! Can you guess my favorite little detail in this shot?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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couple: @courtney_tolson_farrell & @cgfarrell17⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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vendor team: @alexandranesterakevents @jturnerfilms @djcraigwood @thewharfdc @edgefloraleventdesigners @dceventrentals @buttercreambakeshop @carissalawlorhairstylist @audrey.l.studio @alliedpartyrentals @intercontinentaldcwharf @iceicemaybe

Tip for Choosing Fall Session Outfits:⠀⠀⠀⠀

Tip for Choosing Fall Session Outfits:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Pick a main color (for groups of 3 or less) or two (groups of 3 or more) and pair it with neutrals! Your main color(s) can be a bit bolder & brighter. The others should be tans, creams, navy (yep, navy is a neutral), grays, browns. Build your outfits around that color palette.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A few options that I love:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
– yellow, navy, gray, cream⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
– orange, navy, brown, cream⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
– maroon, gold, tan, navy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
– emerald green, navy, tan, cream⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
– olive green, navy, brown, cream⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A fall photoshoot ideally has greens, reds, oranges, yellows in the background due to the foliage, so you want your outfits to compliment (and be complimented by) that!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Typically, you’ll also want to avoid pure white and pure black. Pure white will pick up the colors of the sky / ground around you and in fall, typically that is blue (sky) or green (grass). I know black makes us all look trimmer and some folks have a primarily black wardrobe, but black outfits (or sweaters or jeans) will make your full image look particularly heavy.

"You are the most beautiful, glowing, sun-goddess

"You are the most beautiful, glowing, sun-goddess ever." — Leslie Knope⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Just gal pals being gal pals!

word of advice: plan a little extra time to get in

word of advice: plan a little extra time to get into your dress. regardless of if it zips or there's a ton of little buttons, you should enjoy the process rather than having it feel rushed or stressful! you finally get to put on this gown and ACTUALLY wear it, this gown that you've been so excited to wear for some time, make sure you can spend the time to soak it up!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
another tip: make sure to actually look at yourself in the mirror! you're a vision!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Venue: @themiddleburgbarn | Planning: @b.mingled | Hair & Make Up: @jslvisions | Catering: @serendipitycateringvirginia | Officiant: @armybobby | Rentals: @sammysrental | Baker: @honeybeepastriesllc | Photo: @nikkischell

Simple moments for this low key Sunday.

Simple moments for this low key Sunday.

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Nikki Schell is a DC wedding photographer who captures fun, colorful, and joy-filled images for laid-back and happy couples.

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