🧥 What to Wear for a Family Portrait? 12 Outfit Ideas That Always Work | Tals Studio
- Tal Levy / Tals Studio
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
🧥 What to Wear for a Family Portrait? 12 Outfit Ideas That Always Work
When booking a session at Tals Studio, one of the most common questions we get is: “What should we wear for our family portraits?”
The truth is, what you wear for your family portrait plays a huge role in how your final photos look—and feel. Whether you're doing a casual home shoot, a holiday card, or a formal studio portrait in NYC, choosing the right outfits is the key to cohesive, timeless results.
Here are 12 outfit ideas that always work and photograph beautifully:
👨👩👧👦 12 Outfit Ideas That Work for Every Family Portrait
1. Neutral Tones
Whites, beiges, grays, and soft blues never go out of style. They're calming, flattering, and keep the focus on your faces—not your clothes.
2. Coordinated, Not Matching
Instead of everyone wearing the same exact color, build a color palette. Think creams, dusty pinks, or navy and khaki combinations.
3. Textures Over Patterns
Solid colors with different textures (like denim, linen, knits) photograph better than busy patterns, which can be distracting.
4. Denim + White Classic
Jeans and white shirts are a timeless combo that works for any backdrop, especially if you want a casual vibe.
5. Earthy Fall Looks
If you're booking in autumn, go for burnt oranges, deep greens, and browns. Think cozy but elegant.
6. Elegant Black & White
A black and white theme is dramatic, classy, and never out of season.
7. Formal Wear
Dress it up with button-downs, flowy maxi dresses, and dress shoes for a more editorial, magazine-style look.
8. Monochrome Palette
Everyone wears shades of one color—like all-blues or all-greens. It creates a modern, sleek effect.
9. Layered Looks
Cardigans, scarves, and jackets add dimension without overwhelming the photo.
10. Seasonal Accessories
Cozy knits in winter, sunhats in summer—just avoid logos and busy branding.
11. Comfort Comes First
If the kids are itchy or uncomfortable, it’ll show in the photos. Choose clothes that feel good and look good.
12. Let Everyone’s Personality Shine
Give each person a little room for individuality within the color scheme—like mom in a floral dress and dad in a soft-toned shirt.
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