Dress For Family Photo Day

Here are some tips about how to dress for family photo day.

Even though your family is the main focus of the photo, you don’t want to blend in with the background. Try to choose colors that are opposite on the color wheel, like blue and orange or red and green. The contrasting hues will make your family stand out!

If it’s chilly outside, layer up! Layers add a sense of depth and dimension to photographs. And if you get hot during your shoot, you can always lose a layer or two!

Dress for seasonality so that your photos look less staged. If it’s springtime, avoid wearing big puffy coats. Instead try a light jacket or thin sweater over something more summery like a t-shirt and shorts or jeans. This way if it happens to be warmer than expected during your shoot, you won’t have to spend any time changing clothes between shots!

If you’re taking photos for an occasion like a Christmas card or birthday celebration, dress accordingly!

Family photoshoots are a lot of work and can involve a lot of last-minute scrambling.

Family photoshoots are a lot of work and can involve a lot of last-minute scrambling. Your kids might get sick or your dog might eat your other kid’s pants. You may have to change locations at the last minute due to rain. That’s why it’s so important for you to be prepared for anything on this special day.

First, make sure that everyone is on time and ready to go by having all the necessary clothes ironed and packed the night before, along with hair products, water, snacks, etc. Once you arrive at your destination—whether it’s in the middle of an open field or in front of a monument or historic building—make sure to take several shots from different angles and lights so that you get the best possible shot. And don’t stress too much over any elements that are out of your control (like the weather). If something doesn’t turn out as you want it to, go ahead and retake it until you’re happy with what you have!

It’s best to have a choice of outfits.

When you’re considering what to wear for your family photo day, I suggest giving yourself a couple of options. This way, if you don’t like how the first outfit looks on camera, you can switch to the second one. If you’re doing a shoot with a professional photographer, they’ll be able to help make sure that your outfits look great no matter what.

You don’t have to be perfect, but make sure your outfit is clean and pressed, and your hair is styled.

Family photo day is here, and you’re not exactly sure what to wear. It’s not easy picking out an outfit that will suit all of your relatives, but here are some guidelines to help you choose what to wear for family photos:

• Make sure all of your clothes are clean and ironed. No one wants big wrinkles in their family portrait!
• Don’t dress too sporty or too casual. You want your future children and grandchildren to look at this photo and say, “Gosh, everyone looked so put together.” Not “Wow, Nana was really into tracksuits back then.”
• Wear something that fits you well. This is not the time for a shirt with a tight collar or an ill-fitting blazer. You don’t have to be perfect, but make sure your outfit is clean and pressed, and your hair is styled. Jeans are usually fine (unless it’s a super formal event).
• Ask yourself if this outfit makes you happy when you look at it. When you look at the past photo of yourself five years from now in this very outfit on this very day, will you be glad that you’re wearing these clothes? Will they still represent who you are?

Dress conservatively, especially when you’re at the beach or in an environment that may be a little more casual than you’re used to.

This is not the time to wear your favorite bright pink graphic t-shirt with ripped jeans. It’s also not the time to wear that beautiful new cocktail dress you just bought for a wedding you’re going to in a few months. When dressing for family photos, you need to remember that this is a special occasion and this will be documented. So, make sure you dress according.

If your session is at the beach and it’s summertime, we’re something casual but still nice for family photos. A simple sundress would be fine or linen trousers and a white blouse. If your session is at home with the kids running around, keep it casual but still polished – jeans and a button-up shirt or sweater. If your session is at your home (like mine) make sure you look good but not like you’re trying too hard! Take some time in front of the mirror to put yourself together because I promise, after one hour with me I will capture how to put together you are/were!

Also, layer layers! Keep in mind what season it is when choosing outfits for family portraits because if it’s December and cold outside – bring a coat! Or scarf or gloves or hat – whatever works best but remember: LAYERS!!! This goes for even if it’s warm outside because of windchill or if there’s a breeze coming off of water somewhere nearby – BRING A COAT! Bring something warm so we can get those gorgeous shots on location AND inside warm by the fire too!!

If you have time, do your own hair and makeup before the shoot.

If you are like me, you are not skilled in hair and makeup. Don’t know how to apply eyeshadow or do the perfect blowout? That’s okay! If you have time before your photoshoot, take a look at YouTube for some beginner tips. You can find a simple tutorial on anything from French braids to natural-looking makeup that is super easy to do yourself. Of course, I can’t guarantee your skills will suddenly be as amazing as Beyonce’s glam team, but it is worth trying out some tricks at home first if you have time!

Also, make sure your outfit is clean and pressed (or buy one that doesn’t need ironing!). One thing I always remember is that when dressing for family photos – especially those taken outdoors – is not to wear anything overly busy or too revealing. While everyone loves a cute swimsuit on the beach, this may not be an ideal choice for family photos. Just keep everything conservative and classic!