Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
We (DH, DD, DS and I) are having a family photo done as part of a kinder fundraiser. Trying to decide on what to wear. Do you do the theme thing (similar clothes) or just wear 'good' clothes? I have seen some with everyone in denim and white t shirts that looked good, but not sure if we can pull it off or will just look ****y.
what have you done?
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
I would dress similar but definitely not matching using complimenting colour tones, which I'd limit to four colours at the most. I also think bare feet are the way to go, shoes can stand out too much in a photo.
I also think your colours are best to reflect the decor in your home. If you have reds and blacks in your lounge room and that's where your hanging the print then dress in red and blacks.
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
Our photographer said to keep something similar on each and don't wear anything with numbers or letters on it. We had all of our boys in different shades and styles of denim shorts and some with white singlets (these looked great in black and white and she had them all sit on a fluffy white rug), some with different colored singlets (red, black, blue, etc) and some with no shirt. All had no shoes too. I have seen some great ones with the kids dressed in costumes for something cute? Good luck - family photos are so stressful!
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
Subbing for ideas - we are doing our first family photo in a week and we've got no idea what to wear
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
I think just choose some cute clothes that reflect the kids & you guys. DD would look gorgeous in a bright outfit with plenty of pockets :)
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
From a photographers perspective - not matchy but similar colours with minimal logos, numbers or patterns.
Grey not so good either, as can wash out skin tones unless you are doing b&w.
Blues tend to be a good colour for all unless you got little girls then tends to be more aqua, mint etc.
Enjoy your session and try not to over think it!! That's the photographers job!
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
I always pick a colour or 2 and try to put everyone in that. Definitely not identical clothes. My kids had some gorgeous pics done at an old abandoned shack and they were dressed in beige, cream and black. The results were gorgeous.
You can find a pic of my girls here - http://mixedlollies.weebly.com
Family Photos - clothes in theme or not?
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Lisa the photo of your girls is just gorgeous!
Thank you :)