What to wear for your Spring & Summer Family Portraits can feel overwhelming.
But I have you covered. I have put together mood and inspiration boards for a range of different colours and tones to suit every family. Whether you are having portraits in studio or out at the beach or bushland, I have pulled together some current season clothes for all the members of the family. All the clothes in these inspiration boards can be found either at www.theiconic.com.au or www.davidjones.com.au in the current 2024/2025 season. When choosing what outfits you want your family to wear for your portrait session, think about the colours that suit your family and the area of your house where you will be displaying your family portraits. From neutrals, to muted pinks, green and blues there is a mood board and colour story to suit everyone.
I always recommend choosing an outfit for mum first, and then building the family outfits around that. My top tips for Mums is to wear a dress, choosing a midi or maxi length dress to allow you freedom of movement. Short skirts and dresses limit the poses you are comfortable in and much of my sessions centre around movement and fun. Make sure you are comfortable and feel beautiful. For dads a collared shirt in beautiful rich linens and weaves can elevate a simple outfit. And for the children, make sure everyone is comfortable and can play easily. Finally, don’t forget about everyone’s shoes – if we are shooting in a park or bush setting these will be in the photos. If we are on the beach, kick off the shoes and get those toes in the sand. If you are planning to leave shoes on, make sure they match the outfits and are appropriate for the location (avoid hit heels in bushy and rocky areas.)
Enjoy looking through these colour stories and choosing your families outfits for your family portraits, whether it is for a newborn, baby or family session. If you want some more inspiration head over to my Pinterest Board.
