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Clothing Colors for Family Photos | Houston Family Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family portraits and can help with clothing colors for family photos.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

Clothing Colors for Family Photos

During the family consultations, we talk about wardrobe.  This is often the hardest part for Mom.  She’s the one usually in charge of finding outfits for everyone that will coordinate and look good in the family photos.  As your photographer, it’s my job to help with this task!  I have examples to show you from other family portrait sessions so you can see what colors you like that coordinate well together.  Here are some tips for selecting wardrobe.

  1. Location: consider the location of your family photo session.  If it’s indoors in the studio, colors should be in the same tone as the background that you’ll be using.  So if it’s a light background, choose lighter colors.  If it’s a darker background, choose darker colors.  If the session will be outdoors, choose colors that will coordinate and be complimentary to an outdoor scene with lots of greens and browns.  I really enjoy blues in an outdoor scene.
  2. Colors: many families like to wear jeans or khakis.  These are great options and do not count toward your color choices.  Choose two or three coordinating colors.  Remember the color wheel from art class?  Here is a great article on color theory.  Depending on your tastes and preferences, choose complimentary colors directly across from each other on the color wheel.  Or choose monochromatic colors in different hues.
  3. Review: once you have chosen a color palette and wardrobe pieces, lay them out together.  Review the selections and see if anything in particular stands out or doesn’t coordinate.  Adjust as needed.

Choosing clothing colors for family photos can be fun!  With these tips and a little preparation, you will be ready for some beautiful family portraits!

The Paul Family

I photographed the Paul family several years ago and this year, the kids were in town for the holidays.  We were able to catch up and get some gorgeous family portraits!  The session started in the studio (it was December in Texas so you never know what the weather will be like).  It’s always a good idea to have a safe location option in case of bad weather.  Then we moved outside and the weather was absolutely perfect!  The timing couldn’t have been better…we captured the family just as the sun was setting on the horizon.  Between individual portraits of the kids and parents to the entire family and some fun shots in between, it was a family portrait session success!

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in family portraits.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

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🎓 Planning senior photos? Start with my Senior Session Guide!

I put it together to help you plan your session—from what to wear and what to bring to all the little details that make your photos feel like you. Grab it through the link in my bio!

And one thing I always encourage seniors to think about? Don’t document just one moment of senior year.

So much changes between the beginning of the school year and graduation.

Fall is about who you are right now—your personality, interests, style, sports, hobbies, and everything that made these last four years yours.

By spring, the focus starts shifting toward what’s next—college decisions, future plans, and all the excitement that comes with finishing senior year.

And then comes the cap and gown. 🎓 The final milestone before one chapter officially closes and another begins.

Senior year goes FAST. Take the photos. 🤍

📸 Class of 2027: Grab my Senior Session Guide through the link in my bio and start planning your senior photos!

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🎓 Planning senior photos? Start with my Senior Session Guide! I put it together to help you plan your session—from what to wear and what to bring to all the little details that make your photos feel like you. Grab it through the link in my bio! And one thing I always encourage seniors to think about? Don’t document just one moment of senior year. So much changes between the beginning of the school year and graduation. Fall is about who you are right now—your personality, interests, style, sports, hobbies, and everything that made these last four years yours. By spring, the focus starts shifting toward what’s next—college decisions, future plans, and all the excitement that comes with finishing senior year. And then comes the cap and gown. 🎓 The final milestone before one chapter officially closes and another begins. Senior year goes FAST. Take the photos. 🤍 📸 Class of 2027: Grab my Senior Session Guide through the link in my bio and start planning your senior photos!

Great headshot lighting doesn’t need to be complicated—it needs to be intentional. 📸

Where you place your light, how you position your reflector, and understanding what each one is actually doing can be the difference between a headshot that feels fine and one that looks clean, crisp, and polished.

And once you find setups that work? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel at every session.

That consistency is especially important when you’re photographing corporate teams and need every headshot to look cohesive—even when people are photographed at different times.

If you’re a photographer working on your headshot lighting, I put together a FREE guide with 3 Lighting Setups for Flawless Headshots that you can reference when planning your next session.

💡 Grab the guide through the link in my bio and save this reel for the next time you’re setting up your lights!

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Great headshot lighting doesn’t need to be complicated—it needs to be intentional. 📸 Where you place your light, how you position your reflector, and understanding what each one is actually doing can be the difference between a headshot that feels fine and one that looks clean, crisp, and polished. And once you find setups that work? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel at every session. That consistency is especially important when you’re photographing corporate teams and need every headshot to look cohesive—even when people are photographed at different times. If you’re a photographer working on your headshot lighting, I put together a FREE guide with 3 Lighting Setups for Flawless Headshots that you can reference when planning your next session. 💡 Grab the guide through the link in my bio and save this reel for the next time you’re setting up your lights!

Your business doesn’t need to be “more established” first.

You don’t need to lose the weight, finish the website, perfect your wardrobe, or wait until you feel 100% ready.

If your current photos no longer reflect the level of business you’re building, that’s reason enough to update them.

A branding session gives you more than a new headshot—it gives you a library of intentional, on-brand images you can actually use across your website, social media, marketing, speaking opportunities, and everything in between.

We’ll plan the looks, the location, the shots you need, and how you’ll use them.

You just have to finally put it on the calendar. 😉

📸 Ready for a refresh? Book your consultation with the link in my bio!

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Your business doesn’t need to be “more established” first. You don’t need to lose the weight, finish the website, perfect your wardrobe, or wait until you feel 100% ready. If your current photos no longer reflect the level of business you’re building, that’s reason enough to update them. A branding session gives you more than a new headshot—it gives you a library of intentional, on-brand images you can actually use across your website, social media, marketing, speaking opportunities, and everything in between. We’ll plan the looks, the location, the shots you need, and how you’ll use them. You just have to finally put it on the calendar. 😉 📸 Ready for a refresh? Book your consultation with the link in my bio!

You’re not supposed to know what to do in front of the camera—that’s my job. 🙌🏼

I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to angle your body, when to shift your weight, where to look, and yes… I’ll probably demonstrate it myself first. 😂

Good posing isn’t about memorizing a bunch of complicated positions. It’s about making small adjustments that help you look confident, approachable, and like yourself.

And if you want a little head start before your next headshot or branding session, I put together a free guide with 5 Power Poses Every Professional Should Know.

These are simple poses you can use for professional photos, speaking engagements, events, or anytime a camera gets pointed your way.

📸 Grab the free guide through the link in my bio—and save this reel as proof that you will never be left standing in front of my camera wondering what to do with your hands. 😂

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You’re not supposed to know what to do in front of the camera—that’s my job. 🙌🏼 I’ll tell you where to put your hands, how to angle your body, when to shift your weight, where to look, and yes… I’ll probably demonstrate it myself first. 😂 Good posing isn’t about memorizing a bunch of complicated positions. It’s about making small adjustments that help you look confident, approachable, and like yourself. And if you want a little head start before your next headshot or branding session, I put together a free guide with 5 Power Poses Every Professional Should Know. These are simple poses you can use for professional photos, speaking engagements, events, or anytime a camera gets pointed your way. 📸 Grab the free guide through the link in my bio—and save this reel as proof that you will never be left standing in front of my camera wondering what to do with your hands. 😂

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
Tara is a Certified Professional Photographer.
Tara is a member of TPPA Texas Professional Photographer's Association.
Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
Tara has earned her Photographic Craftsman certification.
Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston PPGH.