Here are some valuable tips for dressing for a
family photography session, ensuring that everyone looks and feels their best while capturing timeless memories together:
Dress Comfortably
We literally request people to focus more on their comfort than style. Any photo would turn out great if you’re enjoying the process. It also depends on the location. If you’re planning a family photo shoot in your home, then you can simply wear jeans and a T-shirt. For a woman, a floral gown would look just perfect. But if your shoot location is somewhere near water or in a posh studio, you might wanna dress differently.
Let Kids Wear What They Love
Sometimes, the parents can be a little too over-protective towards their kids, which is fine, but on occasions like these, let the kids do what they want. If your baby is complaining over the outfit you’ve picked for them, there must be a reason. Instead of understanding their concern, you’re still forcing your decision on them, which is wrong. The best way is to lay out a few outfit options for them and let them pick what they love the most!
Coordinate But Don’t Match
It’s not necessary that the whole family has to wear matching outfits with the same pattern as it’s not a uniform. You can indeed coordinate with each other about the colors they’re wearing. This will make the photos look awesome when everyone’s color-coordinated!
Don’t Forget to Accessorize
You can say that your attire isn’t almost complete without some cool accessories adding charm to your outfit. Not to mention, the accessories are vividly apparent in the photos. In fact, you can also make
poses with the accessories. Like a man can wear a tie, and a woman can slightly hold it for a pose.
Go For Nude or Pastel Shades
While primary colors are also a staple choice, you might want to keep the color choice soft and warm for a family photo shoot. You can opt for color shades like hues of pink, beige, blue-grey, cream, or off-white. These are some of the popular choices. If you’re more into bright colors, olive, indigo, forest green, dark purple, and blue would look lovely. Your choice of color will also depend on the location and the background. Your photographer will be able to guide you about it properly.
Give Importance to Your Footwear
You don’t want your feet to feel left out if you are paying all your attention to the clothes. Your footwear is equally important for the whole look, especially for the kids, depending on your shoot location. We suggest casual slippers or pumps for at-home pictures. But if you must stay barefeet, make sure your socks are free of holes!
Consider the Shoot Location
When selecting costumes and colors for your photo shoot, it’s critical to consider the backgrounds against which you’ll be taken. Choose colors and tones that complement your home’s interior decor and overall style, especially if you intend to display the images as wall art. Sticking to neutral colors is a good rule of thumb.
Bonus Tip
After everyone has selected what they’re going to wear in the family photoshoot, it’s extremely important you all try them on beforehand. Believe us, we’ve seen people regretting not trying the clothes before coming. It can kill the fun if you find out at the last minute that one of your clothes doesn’t fit anyone. Even if you somehow fit in, it will be evident on the camera that your parts are squeezed in, and they’re begging to get released. Plan your attire at least one week before the shoot so you all are coordinated and prepared.
Capture Timeless Memories with Your Family
Who wouldn’t want to capture the best memories with their family, and what better excuse than an amazing family photo shoot? We hope these tips help you pick out a perfect outfit and the overall attire for your family shoot. Our assistance is more than that. We also welcome you and your family to
our photography studio and let our amazing photographers capture your best moments. If you want, our team can guide you more on our services and how we can make this day special for you and your family.
