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NEWBORN + TODDLER + KIDS
What to Wear for Family Photos: Shop My Curated Outfit Picks
SHOP My RECOMMENDED Outfits
coordinating family photo outfits
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Photography-Friendly Fashion
I've curated a selection of adorable outfit ideas to help Studio 29 Photography clients look their best and feel confident during their session.
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HANDPICKED WITH YOU IN MIND
Etsy Knit RomperS
Sweater Knit Romper & Hat Set
NEWBORN KNOT GOWN & HAT
Newborn + Kids' Photoshoot Outfits
Beige Long Sleeve
Maternity Gown
Indie Back Tie Dress
(multiple colors)
Julian Loves Diamonds Necklace
Women's Outfits & Maternity Gowns for Family Photos
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When it comes to helping my clients choose outfits for their photo sessions I believe styling should serve the photograph’s purpose, not just the client’s closet.
Q. Why does what I wear matter so much for a photoshoot?
Your session was scheduled for a reason, so your wardrobe should have a reason too. Photos mark a specific moment in time, document an event, celebrate a season of life, or help tell the story of your brand. The right outfit supports that purpose instead of distracting from it. Clothing helps shape the mood, message, and overall feeling of your final images.
Q. Why do colors matter so much in photos?
Color is one of the first things people notice in an image. It affects the mood of the photo, how the group looks together, how your skin tone photographs, and where the viewer’s eye goes first. The right color palette can make your images feel soft, warm, polished, playful, bold, or timeless.
Q. Should my family wear matching outfits?
Coordinating usually photographs better than matching. When everyone wears the exact same outfit, the image can feel flat or dated. Coordinating means choosing colors, textures, and styles that work well together without being identical. This creates a more natural, elevated, and visually interesting result.
Q. What colors usually photograph well for family, maternity, and newborn sessions?
Soft neutrals, earth tones, and muted colors are often beautiful choices. Cream, ivory, camel, taupe, soft gray, sage, dusty blue, blush, rust, olive, and warm brown can photograph especially well depending on the location and season. These colors tend to keep the focus on people and connection rather than on the clothing itself.
Q. Will you help us choose our outfits?
Yes, and this is exactly why this page exists! Styling guidance is part of every Studio 29 session because my clients are busy and would rather not spend a weekend researching what photographs well! Shop from these picks, text me fitting room photos, and I'll confirm everything works together before your session.
Q. Are there certain styles that photograph better if I want more shape?
Yes. Wrap dresses, empire waists, high-rise bottoms, tucked tops, belts, tailored jackets, and pieces with a defined waist can help create shape on camera. Fabrics with a little structure often photograph better than very thin or clingy materials.
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