What To Wear for Family Photos (Outfit Ideas & Tips)

Being a family means that you are part of something wonderful. It means that you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.

Some things cannot be changed, such as time; however, photography allows us to freeze time for a split second. We can take family photos to keep the memories of our loved ones alive for the rest of our lives.

So you’re trying to figure out what to wear now, right? 

Well, choosing outfits can be a bit daunting and you should invest a bit on this one because this isn’t an everyday thing, and you want to look your best.

Don’t worry, I’m here to help!

In today’s article, we’ll talk about family photo outfit ideas, and I’ll make sure the family photo session goes well for you.

Without wasting time further, let’s introduce the guideline on how to take the proper family portraits.

How to Pick The Best Outfit for Family Photos

Below you will find some family picture outfit ideas so without wasting time let’s look at them.

Pick the Location

First things first,

Before you start thinking about family photo outfits, speak to your photographer about the location and which one you prefer.

Whether you’re in your yard or at the beach, you want your family’s clothing to fit in with the surroundings. The location has a major impact on the outcome of your photography, so discuss with your photographer about this as well.

Avoid Heavy Branding

Another thing prior to picking your outfit would be avoiding any clothing that has big visual elements on it. Yes also please don’t overdo your kid’s clothes since it can ruin the whole family’s outfits.

Clothing with excessive branding or large text printed across the front will date your images faster than anything else. Instead of gazing at the faces in your photos, your eye will be directed to the visual elements that are heavily printed on your clothes.

Young ones will hate me for this, but no cartoons either. This is something you should inform the kids especially, because even if they love their Shrek t-shirt, Shrek will certainly ruin the picture.

No Matchy-Matchy

It’s best to use colors that complement each other but aren’t too matchy-matchy. Wearing the same color palette top as your partner or putting your children in the same outfits is not a good idea.

This is a family portrait, not a couple’s goal session.

While some people think they’re “cute,” most of the time identical clothing makes you feel uneasy and don’t look serious in photos.

Dress in Muted Colors

Avoid extremely saturated and vivid colors in your clothes, they will detract from the image. You don’t want to be flashy or flamboyant, instead, you can go for darker colors.

The dark colors look good, serious, and blend in well with most environments.

Extra Clothes

It won’t hurt to take some extra clothes for different photo shots, try to take a second bag with alternate options. I understand it’s uncomfortable to go through all this trouble, but keep in mind that these images will last you a lifetime.

Don’t Forget the Accessories

Accessories not only complement your looks, but they also look excellent in photos, such as wearing an oversized hat on your toddler. Please stay away from large chains or heavy jewelry that will limit your movement during these fun photoshoots.

Timeless Style

Yet again, I am telling you guys to wear something serious and simple, basically, that has a timeless fashion style behind it.

Simply put, you need to consider going basic when looking for the proper family portrait clothing in your collection. You’ll want your images to have a timeless quality to them. Styles come and go, but your photos last a lifetime.

Different Colors for Different Seasons

Spring Family Photo Clothing

Since the cold winter has gone, I’ve noticed that I’ve been smiling more recently. I’m sure it’s because spring is approaching; there’s no better season than spring, without a doubt.

Spring is the ideal time to try out your photo idea outside.

As far as color clothing goes beautiful pastel colors, as well as white and blue tones, are more prominent in the springtime.

You can pretty much wear everything in spring and still look good.

Color Choices for Spring

Some colors you want to consider for spring:

• Pale peach
• Blush pink
• Mint green
• Baby blue
• Cream
• Light gray
• Soft yellow
• Spring green
• Lavender

Summer Family Photo Clothing

Isn’t the beach a great place to take great family photos?

Summer is what brings us the beach and beach. We all love the warm weather, lovely windy nights, vacations, and many other things that make summer a wonderful season.

For summer I would aim you towards light clothing, light skirts and such.

Oh, and another important note for my fellow males: please do not wear shorts; no one wants to see your hairy legs, cheers.

Color Choices for Summer

• White
• Lemon Yellow
• Candy Apple Red
• Mandarin Orange
• Bold Pink / Fuchsia
• Turquoise
• Royal Blu

Winter Family Photo Clothing

Winter and snow have their charms, despite being chilly and flu-ridden.

Imagine crawling into your blanket, drinking a cup of coffee, and watching your favorite TV show in the late hours of the evening.

Winter is one of my favorite seasons since it allows us to mix and match our outfits and appear stylish in a variety of ways.

Make sure you bring your hats and jackets, it sure is cold.

Color Choices for Winter

• White
• Cream
• Shades of Brown
• Black
• Medium to Dark Gray
• Deep Ruby Red
• Dark Purple
• Emerald Green
• Sapphire Blue

Autumn/Fall Family Photo Clothing

Short days, chilly air, and falling leaves make me want to take out my sweaters, get outside, and enjoy every moment.

Another thing that you can enjoy during fall definitely is photography, known as one of the best seasons to take family pictures.

You may bring out your hats and coats, actually, there’s even more; fall provides us with a wide range of stylish options for fall family photos.

Color Choices for Autumn/Fall

• Browns like Espresso
• Muted Mustard Yellow
• Burnt Orange
• Hunter Green
• Darker purple tones like Mauve and Aubergine
• Neutrals like cream, and all shades of gray and black

Final Words:

If you’re a photographer and planning a family photo shoot, you should get a proper lens for family portraits.

If you’ve noticed, I didn’t specify what kind of clothing you must wear; instead, I merely said that you must wear some specific colors. That is because you are free to wear whatever you desire; we all have various tastes and fashion styles. I may offer tips on how to appear good in photos, but I still can’t tell you what to wear.

Hopefully, I managed you to provide family photo outfit ideas, as a last remark, I’ll insert this quote here.

“You never realize the value of something until it’s gone, hence why you should always appreciate the little things in life.”