Anna Christine Photography | St. George, Utah Family Photographer


What to Wear for Family Photos


I know choosing outfits for family photos can feel like the most stressful part of the whole experience — but I promise, it does not have to be complicated. The goal is not for everyone to match perfectly. The goal is for everyone to feel comfortable, confident, and like themselves.

Family of three posing in a scenic desert landscape with red rock formations and golden hour lighting.
Family of seven posing together in a scenic desert landscape with red rock formations at golden hour.
Family of six poses among Joshua trees in a sunlit desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Start with Mom's Outfit


The easiest place to start is with mom’s outfit first. Choose something you love and feel beautiful in, because once you have your outfit picked out, it becomes so much easier to coordinate everyone else around it.

A flowy dress, a cute sweater with jeans, or a simple outfit in a soft neutral color photographs beautifully. Once mom’s outfit is picked, pull colors from that outfit for the rest of the family.

Colors


For family photos, I always recommend muted earth tones and soft neutrals. Colors like cream, ivory, beige, camel, tan, sage green, dusty blue, soft brown, rust, terracotta, olive, and muted blush all photograph beautifully together. Instead of everyone wearing the exact same color, try mixing a few shades within the same palette. For example, mom in a cream dress, dad in olive or tan, one child in dusty blue, and another in a soft beige sweater.


I always recommend avoiding neon colors, bright red, large logos, super busy patterns, or everyone wearing the exact same outfit. Coordinating always photographs better than matching.


You can piece these colors together from both horizontal and vertical line parings.


If you would like to see more examples of outfits you can browse my instagram page.

A curated palette of 20 earthy and muted tones arranged in a grid, featuring beige, sage, slate blue, brown, and warm neutral circles.
Family of four poses on sandy beach with ocean waves and pastel sky backdrop during golden hour.
Family of five posing on red rock formations with stunning sandstone cliffs glowing at sunset in the background.
Family of six posing outdoors in a sunny green meadow surrounded by trees during a warm summer day.
Family of four smiling together on red rock formations in a desert landscape during golden hour.

Add Texture


Textures also make a huge difference in photos. Linen, knits, denim, cotton, corduroy, and flowy fabrics add so much warmth and depth without being distracting. Layers like cardigans, sweaters, jackets, or little suspenders for boys can make outfits feel even more put together.

Family of seven posing outdoors at golden hour with a rocky hillside and dry grass in a warm sunset landscape.
Family of four walking hand-in-hand on a sunny dirt path surrounded by tall green trees and golden grass.

Where to Shop?


If you are not sure where to shop, some of my favorite places for family photo outfits are Target, Old Navy, H&M, Gap, Zara, Carter’s, Rylee + Cru, and Amazon. These stores usually have great neutral options for moms, dads, and kids, which makes it easier to put together outfits that feel cohesive.

Family posing near a red rock cave in a desert landscape, children playing in the sand while parents embrace outdoors.
Family of three posing in red rock desert landscape at golden hour, parents holding toddler girl.
Family posing in front of red rock formations in a desert landscape with sparse green shrubs.
Family in teal outfits walking by a scenic lake with red rock mountains in the background at sunset.

Most Importantly: I want you to feel good!


One of my favorite tips is to lay everyone's outfits out on the floor together before your session. When you can see everything side by side, it is so much easier to tell if the colors work well together.

Most importantly, wear something you feel good in. When you feel comfortable and confident, it always shows in your photos.

I am so excited for your session and cannot wait to capture your family exactly as you are! Your photos do not need to be perfect to be beautiful — they just need to feel like you!


🤍 Anna

PRO TIP: While at the session, smile through EVERYTHING! Whatever your kids end up doing is honestly fine and no need to stress.

It will make your photos go faster, and turn out so much better :) Thank you!