What to Wear For Your Family Photo Session
Congratulations! You just booked you family photos!
Now you are probably wondering:Â “what in the world do I wear for my family photo session?”
You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions that I get from people once they book their session.
Your photos will reflect you and your wardrobe choices- and there are good and bad choices. Lucky for you, I’m going to share with you how to select to right clothing so that your family photos will turn out fantastic! Keep reading to guide you through What to Wear For Your Family Photo Session.
#1 Make Sure You Are Comfortable
The first thing I want to say right away, its to make sure you are comfortable.
Don’t choose an outfit that you feel awkward in, is itchy or just doesn’t fit your personality. If you are uncomfortable it will show through in the photos. Make sure to try it on beforehand ( this goes for all family members!) to make sure that you feel good in what you are wearing.
You might even snap a quick phone picture and look back it it too see if you like what you see. Also, make sure that your clothing is clean and wrinkle free!
#2 Complement Colors
This is a big one. Selecting color combinations that complement each other will be pleasing to the eye and make your photos look even better. The complementary colors are:
- red and green
- blue and orange
- yellow and purple
Use one of these color combinations as a starting point when choosing what everyone will wear. You don’t have to be exact- shades within these color combinations will give you the best results.
Do NOT choose all solid colors or all of the same color, but rather use these as your color palate. One family member might wear a solid color, while another one might incorporate the color in stripes, plaids or another pattern. Below are three great examples of coordinating colors. See if you can pick out the color scheme in the three families below
#3 Add Accessories
Adding accessories can also make your photos really stand out. Once again, only if you are comfortable with the accessory. Add some jewelry or a hat. Flower crowns or even using loose flower bouquets photograph well- especially in maternity or child photos. On boys or men; bow ties, suspenders, handkerchiefs or watches make for cool accessories. If you have visible tattoos or piercings let me know so we can show those off too!
With child sessions, adding food or toys in can make for really cool shots. Check out the jewelry, headband, hats, and sunglasses and more in these accessories shots! (and color complemented)
#4 Don’t forget the DETAILS!
These are things you might overlook like:
- shoes
- fingernails/toenails
- clean AND wrinkle-free clothes
- things in your pockets
- hair ties on your wrist
- gum in your mouth
All of these things will show your photos.
If you are wearing old, dirty shoes, it won’t look good. Make sure they match with what you are wearing. High heels on women will make your legs look longer and you look taller.
If you choose to wear open toes shoes, think about painting your toenails (just make sure the color compliments your outfit!) Also, look at your fingers make sure the polish is not chipped and nails aren’t dirty.
What NOT to Wear
There are a few things to avoid as much as you possibly can:
- words or big logos across your clothing
- wearing solid black or white
- having everybody in identical outfits
- white t- shirts and jeans
- neon colors
- dirty or wrinkled clothing
Hope this helps get you thinking about what to wear for you family photo session! Please contact me if you have any questions! emily@cozyclicks.com