When it comes to your family portraits, remember to keep it simple and keep it fun. You want your family to be able to be themselves in the pictures. You don't want stiff, expressionless photos. You want these pictures to hang on the wall, to remember special times, people, and places. When selecting clothing for your family portraits, take the occasion into consideration. For example, will the picture revolve around the holidays, always a favorite. Or, will you be having the portrait done on a family vacation? Coordinating your clothing to the seasons or occasion will help you choose the clothing best suited for your family portrait. Start by picking a couple of colors that match the type of setting you have chosen.
If your portrait session is around Christmas, think of colors that say “Merry Christmas.” Reds and greens are always popular and stand out in pictures. Mix it up with flannel or plaids! Winter is perfect for adding layers and textures to add more interest and clothing options. For example, a suit jacket can be removed for pictures that will showcase the shirt under it. You can do the same with sweaters and cardigans.