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:
- Solid colors are best (no bold patterns or logos)
- 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
- Choose two to three colors that coordinate (no matching colors where everyone is wearing the same thing)
- Neutrals like jeans and khaki pants are freebies
- Texture and layering is a good thing
- 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.
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!
