What to wear for a family portrait

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The question we hear most before a family session: what should we wear? Our simple rules:

Coordinate, don't match

Pick two or three colours that go together and let everyone wear something in them. Identical outfits look stiff.

Plain beats patterned

Small checks and stripes can shimmer on camera, and big logos pull the eye away from faces. Plain colours and soft textures photograph best.

Dress for comfort

Children who are comfortable smile more. Bring a change of clothes for little ones, and something warm if we are shooting outdoors in winter.

Bring something that matters

A grandmother's sari, a favourite toy, a family book: small things make a portrait yours.

Two outfits, at most

Our studio portrait includes up to two outfits. For family sessions we suggest one: more time photographing, less time changing.

Book a family session in our online calendar.