What do we wear for our Newborn Family Portraits?
As a women, I 100% understand that trying to figure out outfits for your whole family can be extremely overwhelming at times! Do I have to buy all new outfits? What will my kids wear? What looks good? Should we match? I’ll answer all your questions below!
Wardrobes Guidelines:
First and foremost…Coordinate, do not match. Wear colors that go together, but don't all wear the same color. This makes everyone blend together in images.
Avoid patterns at all costs. Patterns are distracting in images. When you look at an image of someone with a polka dot dress, the first thing you see is their dress, not their beautiful face! We want your family to be the main focus of these images, so solid colors are the way to go!
Neutrals, neutrals, neutrals. I ALWAYS recommend neutral or earth tone colors. Brown, Tan, Cream, White, Maroon, Earthy Greens, etc (see color chart below for examples). When photographing neutrals and earth tones, this makes your portraits look clean, crisp, and helps everything flow together without bright popping colors that can also be distracting, just like patterns.
Be COMFY. Wear something that you and your family are comfortable in. If everyone is uncomfortable, you will see that in your images.
For the ladies and little girls, I always recommend flowy, long dresses. Flowy dresses add character and texture to your images, without being distracting. I know for some momma's who have just had babies, we can be self conscious sometimes(I know I was), flowy dresses help hide most insecurities we may have. If you don't like your arms, wear long sleeves! Again, I just want you guys to be comfortable and love your final images, and wardrobes and the way we feel about how we look, can make a huge difference! (Even though we are all beautiful for who we are!) You could even wear a nice, soft sweater with jeans, if that's what you're comfortable in!
For the guys and little boys, I recommend a long sleeve comfy shirt. There is no need to wear button ups! (I know most men and little boys are happy to hear this haha). Then just comfy khakis or dark, white-washed jeans.
Guess what? You don't have to worry about shoes! Let the kids and everyone go barefoot or with socks for their session. Afterall, we are inside and I won't be aiming for your feet when capturing your family!
Of course this is just a general guideline. I want these images to portray you and YOUR family! Be comfy and confident in what you wear, that alone will make your images a beautiful representation and memory for your family!
*I do have select sizes and styles of outfits for kiddos and momma's in the studio for client use. If you're interested in seeing these, just let me know what sizes everyone is and I can let you know what I have. You can also go to visit the studio and see what I have listed at the moment for clothing options.