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How to Plan Outfits for Family Portraits | 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.  She can help with how to plan outfits for family portraits.  See more family photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

How to Plan Outfits for Family Portraits

Planning everyone’s outfits for the family portrait session might just be the hardest part of the process.  Or maybe it’s narrowing down your favorites!!  Either way, at Tara Flannery Photography, we will help you every step of the way.  During our consultation, we will discuss wardrobe and talk about color, patterns, and style.  I usually recommend starting with the person who has the fewest clothing options.  For my own family, my daughter and I coordinate our outfits and then we can always find something for the boys!  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning outfits:

  1. Solid colors are best (no bold patterns or logos)
  2. Keep in mind that we will likely be in a natural setting for family photos where there are lots of greens and browns in the background
  3. Choose two to three colors that coordinate (no matching colors where everyone is wearing the same thing)
  4. Neutrals like jeans and khaki pants are freebies
  5. Texture and layering is a good thing
  6. Make sure to lay out everyone’s outfits, down to the shoes (there’s nothing worse than running around at the last minute trying to find shoes!)

The Godbold Family

The Godbold family looks fantastic in their yellow and blue color combination!  Mom is in yellow for a pop of coordinating color with all the boys in blue.  Also, blue is a great color for the background since blue coordinates beautifully with greens and browns found in nature.  And isn’t it cool that mom’s yellow dress coordinates with the little yellow flowers in the field?  We had a great time during our session!  The boys were curious and had fun while we tramped around in the park.  All my best, Godbold family.  I can’t wait to see the framed family portrait hanging above your fireplace, a reminder of the love you all share.

family portraits in the parkbrothers pose for family portrait session in the parkfamily loving on baby during family portrait sessionfamily walking in the park during portrait session

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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Let's talk about it 👇🏻 Whether it’s your LinkedIn profile, website bio, or social media presence—your photo is often the first impression people get of you. And if it’s outdated, poorly lit, overly casual, or just not aligned with who you are now… it’s doing more harm than good. Here’s what a great headshot can do: ✅ Build instant trust with clients ✅ Attract job offers, press, or speaking gigs ✅ Help you show up confidently in a crowded market ✅ Make your personal brand feel polished and professional It’s more than just a photo—it’s your reputation in pixels. 📸 I create relaxed, guided headshot sessions that reflect your style, your energy, and your goals. Let’s make sure your image is working for you, not against you. Contact me to book your session or visit the link in my bio to schedule your free consultation. Your future self will thank you. 👏

Goldfish have longer attention spans than most people online. If your visuals don’t speak fast, they’re not being seen.

And more often than not, it’s your photos doing the talking before you ever say a word.

High-quality, professional visuals do more than “look good.” They ⤵️

✅ Build Trust Instantly

People want to feel like they know you before they work with you. Clear, polished images of you (not stock photography) help potential clients connect with the face behind the business.

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Goldfish have longer attention spans than most people online. If your visuals don’t speak fast, they’re not being seen. And more often than not, it’s your photos doing the talking before you ever say a word. High-quality, professional visuals do more than “look good.” They ⤵️ ✅ Build Trust Instantly People want to feel like they know you before they work with you. Clear, polished images of you (not stock photography) help potential clients connect with the face behind the business. ✅ Showcase Professionalism From your website to your Instagram grid, cohesive brand photography tells the world you’re serious, credible, and ready for business. ✅ Create Brand Clarity What do you want people to feel when they land on your page? Confident? Warm? Innovative? Your visuals should reflect that vibe—because clarity creates confidence. ✅ Set You Apart In a saturated market, people are buying you as much as your product or service. Brand photography gives you a chance to stand out with personality, story, and style. If you’re still using a mix of selfies, old photos, or generic images, you might be confusing your audience—or worse, losing them. Let’s fix that. Let’s create visuals that stop the scroll and start the connection. 📸 DM me to learn more about a brand session or click the link in bio for details.

Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻

❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices

Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what`s clean in the closet.

❌ No Vision or Direction

If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference.

❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset

Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!).

✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with:

✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail

✔️ Outfit and location guidance that fits YOUR brand

✔️ Confidence-boosting prep tips

When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫

📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

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Let’s talk about a few common mistakes that can totally throw off your branding session 👇🏻 ❌ Unplanned Outfit Choices Random, last-minute outfits = a scattered visual message. Your photos should reflect your brand intentionally — not just what's clean in the closet. ❌ No Vision or Direction If you’re unsure how you want to show up online, your photos will reflect that confusion. A clear brand vision makes all the difference. ❌ Rushing or a Stressed Mindset Showing up frazzled can impact your energy, your expression, and how confident you feel on camera (and it shows!). ✨Here’s the good news - you don’t have to figure this out alone. I guide you through it all with: ✔️ A pre-session consult to plan every detail ✔️ Outfit and location guidance that fits YOUR brand ✔️ Confidence-boosting prep tips When we plan it together, you show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident — and that’s when the magic happens. 💫 📅 Let’s book a branding session that works for you, not against you. DM me or hit the link in bio to schedule your consult today!

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
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