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August 24, 2021

What to wear for family pictures outside | The Woodlands Family Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, TX. Tara Flannery Photography can help with what to wear for family pictures outside. See more family photos in the gallery. Contact me to book your family portrait today!

What to wear for family pictures outside

Figuring out what to wear is probably the hardest part of the family photo session! But with a little help from your photographer, it can be super easy and stress-free! Here are some things that I recommend for families getting ready for a family session.

Take a look in everyone’s closets and see what is currently available. Sometimes a piece or two will inspire you for the entire family. If one person has fewer choices in terms of wardrobe, start with that person. The boys are usually easiest to put in a coordinating polo or button-down.
Choose a color scheme. We don’t want everyone to match but rather to coordinate. Pick two or three colors that compliment each other and build wardrobe from those colors. Jeans and khaki pants are freebies! And consider where we will be – usually in a park or other natural setting. There are lots of browns and greens. So shades of blue always look great!
Layer and mix it up. Use the main color in tops and bottoms and accessory pieces. What we don’t want is everyone in purple shirts! I love purple but it’s better to mix it up a bit.

Here is a Pinterest board with some ideas for coordinating your family’s wardrobe. And don’t be shy about asking for help. Your photographer will help you too!

The Pennington Family

The Pennington family was beautifully coordinated without matching! They wore a mixture of dark blues and cream with a pop of yellow. We had a great session and now their family portraits hang on the walls of their home. Mom is super excited about sending gift prints to the grandparents and extended family.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Craftsman based in Houston, 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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Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

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One day, this will be a memory. Don’t miss capturing it.

Senior year has a way of slipping by faster than you expect… and before you know it, they’re graduating.

These photos aren’t just for now—they’re something you’ll look back on for years to come, remembering exactly who they were in this moment.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your reminder—time is running out and spots are limited.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to book your senior’s session.

Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

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Shutter speed is one of those things that feels confusing… until it clicks. 😉📸

For headshots, you don’t need anything complicated — just a solid, consistent range and an understanding of how your lighting plays into it.

If you’re a new photographer trying to figure all of this out, I’ve put together a few resources to help you get started — from gear to posing and more.

📥 Check the link in my bio to explore my guides!

Perks of having a photographer mom?… you get senior photos that actually feel like you. 🤍

Getting to photograph my own son for his senior session was really special — and it’s also a perfect reminder of how important it is to make these sessions personal.

The guitar, the truck… these aren’t just props. They’re pieces of his story right now.

That’s what makes senior photos meaningful — capturing who you are in this moment, not just what you look like.

If you’re planning a senior session, think about what represents you — your hobbies, your interests, the things you’ll want to remember years from now.

Those are the details that turn photos into something you’ll truly hold onto.

📩 Senior sessions are filling up — click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning yours.

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Perks of having a photographer mom?… you get senior photos that actually feel like you. 🤍

Getting to photograph my own son for his senior session was really special — and it’s also a perfect reminder of how important it is to make these sessions personal.

The guitar, the truck… these aren’t just props. They’re pieces of his story right now.

That’s what makes senior photos meaningful — capturing who you are in this moment, not just what you look like.

If you’re planning a senior session, think about what represents you — your hobbies, your interests, the things you’ll want to remember years from now.

Those are the details that turn photos into something you’ll truly hold onto.

📩 Senior sessions are filling up — click the link in my bio or DM me to start planning yours.

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Senior season is here, and spots are filling up FAST!

This is one of those moments you don’t get back — and these photos become something you’ll look back on for years.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is the time.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to secure your session!

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🚨 QUICK! TIME IS RUNNING OUT 👇🏻

Senior season is here, and spots are filling up FAST!

This is one of those moments you don’t get back — and these photos become something you’ll look back on for years.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now is the time.

📩 Click the link in my bio or DM me to secure your session!

Most people step in front of the camera thinking, “I have no idea what to do.”

That’s where I come in.

Every small adjustment you see here — posture, hands, angles — is intentional. It’s what turns a quick headshot into something confident and professional.

If you want to learn the poses I rely on most, I put together a guide breaking them down.

📥 Grab my FREE guide that includes 5 Powerful Poses Every Professional Should Know.

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