FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE GUIDE | NJ FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ
Hello friend! I've created this guide to help you make choosing family outfits simple (I hope!). Please don't feel pressure to go out and spend tons of money on new outfits for your entire family, this is simply a guide to help you find inspiration. By using this guide you should be able to take some of the outfits you already have and put them together in a cohesive way that will compliment one another. Keep in mind that your outfits will look best in images when color palettes coordinate. Pick 3 or 4 colors that compliment one another and check your closets!
Styling Tips
for Her
Start with mama first and "say yes to the dress"! Long flowy dresses look great in portraits and flatter the female body, so if you enjoy getting "dressed up" go for the dress! That's not to say you have to wear a dress or skirt. If you're not into the dressy vibe, jeans are always fun too, especially for fall photos. Whatever you decide focus on your outfit first, something that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Tip: Three quarter length sleeves look more flattering on camera and have a slimming effect on arms. Layering is also an option; you can bring a cute jacket or cardigan for some shots as well. Avoid super tight clothes and logos, and look for neutral colors with either a solid or light subtle patterns. Remember you don't want your outfits to be so loud/colorful that they take away from your beautiful family.
If you feel like treating yourself to a new outfit, below are some shops and websites I love!
Loft
H&M
Nordstrom Rack
Target
Amazon
Baltic Born
Pink Blush Maternity
For more inspiration - copy and paste the family photography outfit inspiration link using your internet browser: https://pin.it/4HDadXQ
STYLING TIPS
for Him
Consider swapping out jeans and shorts for fitted dress/colored pants with brown dress shoes. Unless you're going for a fun beach session then maybe opt for navy or gray dress shorts paired with a long sleeve button down shirt and leave the shoes on the boardwalk! For fall pictures add layers - a vest, scarf, v-neck sweater. Try to avoid baggy/super tight clothes, neon colors and logos.
Stores for men...
JCrew
Banana Republic
Gap
Target
Amazon
Kohls
Nordstrom Rack
Old Navy
STYLING TIPS
for the Kids
Accessories are always fun for kids - headbands, bowties, suspenders. Don't feel that you need to put kids all in the same outfit, mix it up (but sometimes it looks cute too!). If mom and dad are in solids, look for subtle patterns for the kids! Try to limit patterns to a maximum of two per family- to many patterns can be distracting in your photos.
Stores suggestions for babies & kids...
Rylee and Cru
Janie & Jack
Gap Kids
Old Navy
Carters
H&M
Target
