Plan your outfits in advance. 

The more time you allow yourself to plan your outfits, the

less stressed you’ll be. Plus, it never hurts to have options especially when

you’re dressing your kids.

 

     Choose coordinating

colours. Knowing what colours to wear for family photos can be tricky.

Start off with colours that coordinate well. You can accomplish a cohesive look without every family member wearing the exact same outfit. In fact, that can seem overly-matching. By selecting a colour scheme and using hues that complement each other, you can achieve a more natural look across the board. Pick two main colours and then add softer tones to accent and complete your colour scheme.

 

   Consider your home

decor. You’ll want to consider your home decor style when picking out what to wear in family photos. Since a few of these photos will most likely be hanging in your home and on display for a long time, make sure that the clothing you select blends in seamlessly with the colour scheme of your home.

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Keep location in mind. Another helpful

item to consider when trying to decide

what to wear in your family photos is the location of your photoshoot.

Are you going to be on the beach where there are plenty of neutral tones or under a tree surrounded by bright fall foliage?

Select a colour palette for your outfits that will complement the setting.

Pick out items of clothing in colours that will complement your background and not compete with it.

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Choose practical clothing items.

This is an important item to keep in mind for every

family member but, especially when you are thinking

about what to dress your little ones in.

If your kids are not comfortable then you’re going

to be in for a long photoshoot.

Make sure that everyone is comfortable with their

clothing to ensure all smiles.

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Limit distracting patterns and

large logos. Including articles of clothing with multiple

patterns or large logos can become a distraction.

Strong prints and abstract patterns can overpower your photo.

Avoid items that clash and stick to one pattern or textural

element for your portrait session.

 

Lay each family member’s outfit together while planning.

This way you’ll have a good idea about how the pieces will

look next to each other.

This will allow you a better idea of what works and what doesn’t.

Plus, this way, you can make sure that you’re not missing any essential clothing items.

 

Select outfits that will make for a timeless portrait.

If all else fails, when you look in your closet to find the perfect family portrait outfits think about staying classic.

You’ll want your photos to be timeless.

Styles come and go but, your photos are forever.

 

Have fun playing stylist and let your family’s personality shine.