Clothing Choices

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Clothing for Small Groups - Couples or small groups should choose simple garments within the same total ranges.  When subjects appear in a mixture of light and dark tones together, there is a visual confusion as the light color comes forward and the dark color recedes.  When this happens, (see example 2nd row below), one person becomes dominant and appears heavier than in reality.

The clothing in the photographs above are in the same tonal range.

                                There is visual confusion in the photographs below with light and dark colors combined.

Clothing for Families -- In a family group proper clothing coordination is critical.  When decorating a home, a major concern is to coordinate the colors and tones of the walls, carpets, drapes, and furniture.  Similar coordination is necessary when selecting clothing for a group portrait.  Choose clothing in the same tonal ranges so that no single member of the family stands out because the clothing is too light or bright as compared to the rest of the group.

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