Having a family photoshoot is important and something you will all treasure into the future, so it's worth spending some time to consider what to wear. Deciding how to dress every family member so that the shots come together as a whole might seem quite daunting, but there is no need for it to be so.

Just follow these few tips and you can rest assured that you will get great photographs you will be proud to hang on your walls.

Comfortable Clothes — But Not Too Casual

You should choose comfortable outfits that will help you feel relaxed during the shoot and will add a natural feel to the photographs. This doesn't mean that you should wear outfits that are too casual — ultimately you want to look your best, so semi-casual or smart casual styles tend to be the best choice.

Keeping It Simple

Sticking to a simple colour palette means that your photos will be harmonious. This doesn't mean all dressing the same — try to coordinate colours rather than match them.

Choosing Your Colour Palette

Ideally, your colour palette will consist of up to four complementary colours. These will determine the overall feel of the photographs:

  • For an autumnal feel: choose shades of orange, rust, brown and yellow
  • For a spring feel: include blues, yellows, oranges and violets
  • For a natural feel: choose a palette containing blues, beiges, and olive shades

Combining Neutral Colours and Accents

A combination of neutral colours with colour accents and highlights can add pop to your photos. For example, you might select beiges, ivory, and greys as the neutral colours highlighted by a primary colour such as red, blue or yellow.

Accessories

We love accessories as they can make a great prop which can add pop to the photographs, but don't over-accessorise so that they become dominant.

Things to Avoid

  • Large logos, pictures, busy patterns and bold stripes
  • Everybody wearing matching colours (coordinate, don't clone!)
  • Uncomfortable clothes
  • Everybody wearing trainers

Finally

Your family photoshoot will be fun for every member of your family, and everybody will want to look their best — so use these tips to help you choose your outfits and guarantee a fantastic day with fabulous photographs to hang on your walls.