Whenever a client calls me to schedule a photo session, I am asked how they should dress.
While some may like the idea of everyone looking the same, as a lifestyle photographer I never recommend this to my clients.
Here are a few tips on how to dress to get great family pictures.
1. Be Unique
Each member of your family is a unique and different person. Let each person dress in a way that is true to themselves. I know very few boys that would wear a white 'school' shirt and black trousers outside of school on a regular basis.
Each member of your family is a unique and different person. Let each person dress in a way that is true to themselves. I know very few boys that would wear a white 'school' shirt and black trousers outside of school on a regular basis.
If you are a jeans and t-shirt kind of family, maybe that's what you should wear to get your photos in. (If that feels too casual maybe just get some fun, new t-shirts for the whole family.)
2. Accessorize
Accessories are a great way to show your personality and add that splash of color that brings the whole family together, whether it's chunky necklace or a pair of brightly colored shoes or even some cool sunglasses.
Accessories are a great way to show your personality and add that splash of color that brings the whole family together, whether it's chunky necklace or a pair of brightly colored shoes or even some cool sunglasses.
3. Avoid Being Too SimilarI honestly am not a fan of "clone photos". I find them to be distracting and more often than not superficial and overtly posed. That is not to say you can't all wear black jeans. Or that you shouldn't all wear pink shirts. Just make sure to show your unique personality in the style of your clothes and through your accessories.
4. Coordinate
IYou do want to look like you belong together in the sense that dad should not wear a suit if the rest of the family is wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Just make sure that you all complement each other.
IYou do want to look like you belong together in the sense that dad should not wear a suit if the rest of the family is wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Just make sure that you all complement each other.
5. Simple Patterns
It's best not to wear busy clothes - like big floral prints, polka dots, or stripes. Clothes with a lot of design tend to distract from the subject of the picture - you and your family. Try and stay away from 'fashion' as well, there is nothing like a bit of fashion to date a photo!
It's best not to wear busy clothes - like big floral prints, polka dots, or stripes. Clothes with a lot of design tend to distract from the subject of the picture - you and your family. Try and stay away from 'fashion' as well, there is nothing like a bit of fashion to date a photo!
If you use these five simple guidelines when getting ready for your family photo session, you are sure to get great photos that capture your family's true personality.
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