One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, "What should I wear to my portrait session?"
We have created this guide to help make choosing your outfit for your family portrait session simple
dENIM AND WHITE
OUTDOOR PORTRAITSYes, this had been done for years, some people love it it and others do not but if you feel like this suits your family, you can’t deny, it looks great! Not only can you have jeans but you can mix it up with Demin skirts, dresses, shorts and jackets.
Denim and black
OUTDOOR PORTRAITSGood alternative to the white and Demin/Jeans and looks great. Don’t forget black is still slimming too, so some may prefer this look. Makes a nice change of outfit from a previous choice with white or even better, you can have a change of clothes during your session, start with denim and white or blue, then switch to denim and black.
white and khaki/brown
outdoor portraitsFor a more earthy tone, the white and khaki is great for the right family who likes those more subtle colours. Don’t forget to incorporate dresses skirts and jackets in this colour which you can use to highlight certain family members too.
POPS OF COLOUR
OUTDOOR PORTRAITThis works when the parents wear both black or both white tops and the kids have some colour. It also works in reverse, putting the kids in white (or black) and the parents being in colour. You can also choose to have one focal person in a colour too if they are the centre focus of a portrait (like Mum in pink while the boys are all in white for a Mother’s day special)
great colour choices
outdoor portraitsThere are some colours that just look great and below are 3 options that are very popular. We do recommend softer pastels in these colours, rather than bright or dark colours. The soft nature of pastels compliments the person rather than bold colours that draw attention away from the face.
Blues - Either the same of subtly different tones of blues look great for a portrait. Combined with white and denim, you can have different combos for each family member.
Pinks - Pink look good on girls but even guys can pull off a nice pink polo or business shirt.
Greens - Green isn’t right for everyone but if you love the colour then own it! Especially outside it can really compliment the landscape at the park.
Complimenting colours
Outdoor portraitsMixing and matching is key here, choose colours that compliment each other. You can also choose floral patterns that compliment a key colour.
We recommend-
Pink and Yellow
Green and Blue
Pink and Blue
PRINTS AND IMAGES
OUTDOOR PORTRAITSWe always advise against large prints and logos as it directs away from the person. However, patterns can look great! You just need to ensure the colours aren't too bold or clash
Floral print - Nothing says summer or Queensland than a beautiful summer dress. Again make sure that the colours in the dress are complimenting and the patterns are smaller rather than a large floral print
Check shirts - Yep, guys look great in check shirts. I put my boys in them and I love seeing others wear them. It can really bring the boys together in a shoot. Just remember if they are not the same to choose complimenting colours like blues and greens or pinks and blues.
The Formal Look - We can be a very casual nation with our shorts, t-shirts and thongs, but some prefer to have a more formal look for their family portrait. A collared business shirt for the guys and if you want a blazer. The kids can go formal too with the collared shirt and maybe even braces for the little ones. The formal look is great for the studio or a nice park setting. I would avoid it for the beach however as the beach is a more casual setting and would be in contrast to the outfits.
CASUAL
outdoor portraitsShorts and shirts and long flowing summer dresses are what we do best and the casual look is great for the park, the bush and the beach.