Family Photo Shoot Ideas & Tips

• Plan ahead – Don’t wait until the last minute to throw outfits on yourself and the rest of the family. You won’t feel good about it and will likely end up with wrinkled clothes that don’t coordinate at all.
• Coordinate – You don’t want everyone matching. Nobody has their own unique look! You do want to coordinate. I suggest picking a few complimentary colors and sticking to that.
• I always, always, always say that neutrals or muted colors look best in photos.Using these colors keep you as the focal point. They are the most pleasing to the eye and create a bright, airy looking image.
• Don’ t Wear Logos/Graphics/Bold patterns – This will make everything look way too busy and you will get lost in the background of your clothes. We want you to be the focus. Instead, let the interest come in with textures. You’ll notice Heather added texture with her Charlotte London blazer she threw on as an option and with Leyton’s pant legs and the sweater.
• Don’t Over Accessorize – It’s totally fine to accessorize, but don’t overdo it and put on every piece of jewelry and scarf you own. Again, this will take focus away from you and onto what you are wearing.
• Think Timeless – You want these pictures to have a classic feel you will look back on for years to come and still love. Try to avoid super trendy looks that will date your images.
• Be Comfortable!!! – These tips are my personal opinion based on my experience as a photographer. The most important thing is that you be comfortable in whatever it is you’re wearing! If you aren’t comfortable, it will show in your images. Wear whatever makes you feel your best!

   

  Shop Women’s Clothing Photo Shoot Ideas: Long maxi dress // Long sleeve t-shirt dress // Long sleeve tunic // Tunic // Long sleeve knit top // Pullover sweater // Bell sleeve sweater // Fringe cardigan // Open front cardigan // Levi’s // Colored jeggings // Blanket scarf // Plain infinity scarf // Poncho // Pashmina scarf

  Shop Men’s Clothing Photo Shoot Ideas: Jeans // Slim fit jeans // Button down shirt // Flannel shirt // Long sleeve polo // Jacket // Vest // Boots // Brown watch // Black watch 

   

  Shop Little Girl Photo Shoot Ideas: Lace knit sweater // Bell sleeve knit sweater // Suede Moto jacket // Lace dress // Sweater dress // Ruffle cardigan // Sweater cape // Sweater vest // Quilted plaid vest // Levi’s // Bootcut jeans // Riding boots // Faux fur boots // Ankle bootie

  

With Leyton, I try to let him be running around playing with me or doing other things and let the photographer work their magic. Anytime we try to set up for a perfect photo, it turns into a total melt down.