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Deciding what to wear for a family portrait is probably one of the most important things to consider when getting a picture together with everyone. After all, these types of pictures with the family are the kinds that get passed around, made into calendars, photo cards, and more.
To help you decide what you should wear and get a beautiful family picture together, here are some tips below:
1. Timing is Everything: If you will be going to a professional photographer for the portrait, you’ll want to make sure that it’s a time when you and the other members of your family are not stressed. Make sure the kids are well fed and rested since this usually helps them be the most cooperative. If you go when you are all feeling rushed or stressed out, you’ll end up with pictures that show it.
2. Choose a Color Scheme: A color scheme is very important and can help determine what all of you should wear. You can stick to just one color, or choose several colors that compliment together naturally. Having the same colored shirts or shirts that are complimentary to one another will help you get the best looking picture.
3. Minimize Logos, Writing, Etc.: Your family portrait should not be an advertisement for your favorite clothing brand. Make sure that whatever you are wearing it doesn’t have any writing or emblems on it. The only exception to this rule would be if you are going for a sports theme and everyone in the family will be wearing their favorite team’s jerseys.
4. Avoid Patterns: Too many patterns of different clothes can make it difficult for one to determine where they should focus when they look at the picture. Choosing solid colors may be the most simple way, but some can be successful with mixing and matching patterns if you have a good eye for it.
5. Pick the Right Background: The backdrop of the photo will be another important determination in deciding on what you should be wearing. If you are going to a studio, most backgrounds will either be blue, gray, or white. Some photographers also have the ability to change the background. If you’ll be having the photo done outdoors, you may want to consider what colors will contrast well against the sky or the greenery.
6. Look at Galleries for Inspiration: Most photographers will have an online gallery of their work, or you can always spend some time surfing the internet by searching for images. Looking at examples of what others have done and what you like the best can also help with deciding how you should all dress for a picture that will look professional and be memorable.
These are just a few tips and pointers that will help you achieve the best possibly family portrait. Remember the most important part: Smile and Have Fun!
