Choosing what to wear for your family photo session might be the most stressful part of the experience, but it doesnt have to be. Here are some tips to consider and some color schemes to give you some inspiration! THE FIT
First and foremost, I want you to be comfortable. I want you to LOVE what you’re wearing and love how you feel in it! When you feel comfortable and confident in what you’re wearing, it shows in the photos. Next, I want you to do the “Movement Test” on your outfits. Can everyone sit, stand and lay comfortably in their outfits? TIPS ON PLANNING OUTFITS Loved these color coordinations
Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the day you have family photos to figure out what you’re wearing. This is especially true if you’re coordinating with a lot of people. If you plan and figure out what everyone will be wearing, you will have plenty of time to share with other family members and reduce stress day of.
Don’t do matchy matchy. This applies to colors, patterns, outfits. Instead, find a color scheme that pulls complimentary colors together in a cohesive way. This allows for everyone to wear something a little different. Think coordinate instead of match perfectly.
Some patterns are okay. Plaids and florals can be awesome in a picture, just make sure that not everyone is wearing the same loud print and remember to mix it up.
Remember your head to your toes. Your hair all the way down to your shoes will likely be photographed at some point, so keep that in mind when choosing accessories like your shoes. Something I’m always also conscious of is my nails being painted because to me, I just like the way it looks.
Empty your pockets (and wrists). Pockets usually applies to men – lose the wallet, keys, phone, etc. And wrists usually applies to women, like me, who always have hair ties at the ready.
Avoid neon, bright white, or super dark colors. Super bright or super dark colors can be difficult to photograph and can also mess with the hue of your skin tone and overall feel of the photos. If you’re a fan of white, like winter white, try for creamy or ivory hues instead of something super stark.
When in doubt, neutral colors. I’m convinced you can never go wrong with good ole neutral colors. One of the color schemes I’m sharing at the bottom is a perfect example of classic neutrals that will make for clean and beautiful photos every time. Pastels and earthy tones also qualify as wonderful neutrals. These are some of my favorite color schemes- best colors for neutral family photos: Neutrals: whites, creams, grays, beige
Creamy: think: off-whites, light tans, and soft, reflective colors Soft Pastels: think: light pink, light blue, light purple, light green Earth Tones: think: browns, deep greens, tans, whites, off-whites Subdued Jewel Tones: think: dusty rose, muted navy, or deep emerald Monochromatic Schemes: Pick different shades of a single color. It’s a simple way to create cohesive and stylish outfits without overthinking it.
Scroll through some other great color scheme examples for outfits:
Hope this helps !
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