What To Wear For Family Photos

WHAT TO WEAR GUIDE

This is where I feel people stress out the most about family photos. Picking your own outfit for family photos is hard enough, let alone picking out everyone’s outfits for family photos! I get it…it’s stressful! So I made this little guide for you in hopes I can give you some ideas & inspiration for your photo session.

First off, let me just say it…let’s ditch the matchy-matchy look. Gone are days of everyone in denim with white shirts posing on the beach. Let’s have a little fun with it!

I’d say the easiest way to start is to pick a color scheme with at least three colors. It could be as simple as denim, gray, & black. It gives people options—someone might wear a dark grey shirt & jeans; another person might where a black & heathered grey striped dress. Everyone will have their own individual look, but it will all tie together. 

Don’t be afraid of patterns or textures either! I mean maybe don’t have everyone in head to toe different florals, but some stripes, gentle florals, & polka dots make things interesting! Some fun textures to add are chunky sweaters, tulle, or crushed velvet.

My only other suggestion is to not put Dad in a white shirt, especially for beach sessions, or where there is no shade (very shaded locations are usually fine). In those bright locations it tends to just blow out that shirt, and dad will glow (in not a good way haha!). And that’s where your eye will want to go and stay…Dad’s blinding white shirt. I’ve found that white dresses are usually fine in that scenario…because they usually have some texture to them, which helps.

If you’re still feeling unsure, let me know & I would be more than happy to help you decide on outfits for your family.