Happy #fashionwednesday! IT’S FINALLY HERE! MY Styled Christmas Shoot With Erin Stubblefield!!! I am obsessed with styled shoots lately (check our first wedding anniversary images here) so when Erin texted me two weeks ago and asked if I wanted to do an impromptu styled Christmas shoot….I obviously said yes PLEASE. I am SO blessed to have Erin as a dear, dear friend and gifted photographer buddy. Check out the results of our super fun styled shoot below – and grab some tips for next year’s Christmas cards (or this year’s, if you’re kind of slow on that whole Christmas card situation)!
Styled Christmas Shoot With Erin Stubblefield
Choosing the right color scheme.
Erin and I both decided right away we wanted to skip the typical red/white/buffalo plaid situation that shows up without fail each year around Christmastime (not that there is anything wrong at all with that – there is a reason it pops up each year – it’s very classic Christmas!!!). Erin thought plum or wine would be best for this fun styled shoot. We were able to find a wreath with a plum bow (I honestly didn’t think we’d be able to, so God Bless Erin) and Pinterested the heck out of the rest of our decoration.
Choosing your props.
I loved that fact that Erin thought to grab oversized ornaments to hang on spruce trees in the park we were in. How precious is that? I mentioned above we grabbed a wreath, too – but we also wanted a cozy little egg nog scene, as well. Erin had egg nog, cinnamon sticks, cookies and a super fuzzy blanket (that I kind of wanted to take home). You have endless options for a Christmas shoot so get creative!! Garland, stockings, Christmas pillows, etc.
Choose your outfits.
I grabbed my favorite Whiskey Neat dress (from my Blonde & Ambitious collection – check it out here) and a plum scarf and dressed Adam in a plum button down for our first outfit. It was purple, grey and muted – perfect for the season. For outfit numero dos, we decided on a grey sweater for Adam (he looks SO GOOD in sweater, my goodness) and a plum sweater for me. If you saw my Christmas card post here, you’ll notice it’s the same sweater. It’s SUPER comfortable and really cute. 10/10 would recommend.
Choose your location.
Because it’s chilly out, you’ll want to pick a spot that has several different areas that look like they aren’t the same location. We headed to forest park in St. Louis. We posed in front of the art museum, by a sweet little bridge and in a grove of spruce trees. Three different locations all within walking distance of each other!
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Another tip to doing your Christmas styled shoot is to pick the right photographer. Erin is my go-to, always. I adore her and it helps that we are such good friends. It’s easy to laugh and pose for her, and Adam is comfortable with her as well. He’s a great sport when it comes to taking pictures with me, even though he doesn’t love it. Having someone we know, love and trust is key to getting the best photos!
If you are local to St. Louis – and need family pictures, engagements, your wedding, etc. done – check out Erin’s website. She is FANTASTIC (if you can’t tell from all my blog pictures) and her images speak for themselves. Visit her site HERE.
Let me know what you think of our shoot in the comments below!
Wow, what beautiful photographs! I’ve never considered having styled photos taken previously; however, now it’s on my mind. Thank you so much for the useful information!
You should definitely get them done!
You guys are too cute. I loving these pics.
Thanks Gita!!!
Such a lovely couple! I love how your photos turned out!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Thank you so much Belle!!!
Gorgeous photos! Probably my favorite for Christmas cards so far. 🙂 I love the plum/wine color, but it still looks so festive! And you’re definitely lucky to have such a talented friend! Fun shoots will never get old (and you’ll always have perfect pictures for the blog!). Merry Christmas!
I agree – even if it isn’t red and green it still looks totally festive!
They turned out perfect, Taylor! Love your color scheme. I always love doing something different as well. She a great photog! Will keep her in mind for our next family photos!
– Mary
http://www.MissMaryPowers.com
Thank you so much Mary!!! <3
Your Christmas photos are gorgeous! I love these tips, I’ll definitely be using this for my next Christmas photo shoot 🙂
Kristen | http://www.sophisticatedgal.com
Thanks Kristen! Next year I’m going to do them earlier so I can actually get them on a Christmas card. LOL.
You guys look really great in the photos! I love the one that you chose for the Pin. It’s not the standard fare, and that ribbon on the wreath is so pretty trailing down like that.
Thanks Kyla! I am OBSESSED with that wreath!
These turned out amazing, Taylor! I love that y’all went with plum, it’s one of my favorite colors, and it looks so good on you!
It’s definitely one of mine too!!!
These turned out so cute! Love how you incorporated burgundy! So pretty!
Thanks Cara! That means so much coming from you!
These photos are absolutely stunning! I love that y’all steered away from the typical Christmas type shoot in terms of colors.
Thanks Jenny! I love how unique they turned out!
Wonderful tips Taylor! My family missed out on scheduling our Family Christmas photo shoot this year, so we are considering a New Year’s one. The tips you gave are awesome. Will definitely be helpful.
Definitely do a new Year one! There no time like the start of a new year!
I agree! Having someone you are comfortable with makes everything easier. Love how the photos turned out. You both super cute!
Thanks Melissa! 🙂
These are just the cutest photos ever! I love the different locations/backgrounds you have! My hubby and I went to central park and got our pics taken during the snow storm and our picture is my favorite ever! We didn’t get as many as we had hoped for because of the snow, but it was so worth it!
You are so sweet!! I LOVE Central Park! I SO wish I lived in New York!
Your photos are so beautiful and I love that you did it without the usual red. Your colors are still so festive and match your surroundings so well!
Thanks Crystal! It’s nice to think outside the box sometimes!
What a great photographer she is! Wish I lived closer! Love all your pictures ????❤️????
Me too! She is the BEST! Thank you so much!
These photos are beautiful and fit perfectly for the season and the theme of the shoot! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Kiara!! Erin did a fabulous job!
Y’all look like a magazine couple. So adorable 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
These photos are amazing! You two are so cute.
Thank you so much Christina!
Oh my gosh, these pictures are so beautiful! Love the outfits and that wreath is so cute!
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks Kileen! 🙂 Erin does a fabulous job!
These photos are so cute! I love how you styled them!
Thank you Nataly! It is nice to change it up!
These photos are perfect for the holidays. You both look amazing!
Thanks Lecy! I hope they give you some inspiration!
Oh my cuteness! That top photo is darling!
Thanks Kathryn!!!
Your pictures came out so great! I love your outfit with the heels. The Burgundy scarf really stands out and makes it pop.
I thought so too!!! I love how it stands out!
great photos, so lovely! nice photography too! I love the outfits and the setting!
Thanks, girl 🙂 Erin is fantastic – totally makes us more photogenic than we really are! 😉
These photos turned out amazing! I love that lip color on you!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Thank you so much Amanda!!!
UGH ERIN CAN I COME OVER FOR A SHOOT TOO
She says yes plz come
These photos came out beautifully and I am absolutely obsessed with the outfits and props! They’re seriously giving me all the inspo for my first set of Christmas photos next year after Brandon and I get married! So gorgeous!
Thank you Stephanie! I cannot wait to see how those pictures turn out!!!!
These pictures are SO amazing! I love the style, that wreath is stunning – you look beautiful and these came out insanely perfect!
Thanks Adriana! 🙂
These turned out amazing! I can’t wait to try these tips next year!