What to Wear to Studio Sessions?

First, decide whether you want to go for a lighter, dark, or more neutral look. Then, choose which backdrop you'd like from the three studio choices below. I will need to know what backdrop you are choosing prior to your session. From there, you can decide on your outfits.

STEP 1. CHOOSE A BACKDROP

Cream - Light


Light neutral tone outfits

White or cream is best

Oatmeal, light gray, tan, blush also work well

Best option for sibling photos

Nutmeg - Medium


Neutral, warm tone outfits

Black or cream is best

Great option for family photos with a warm feel

Gray - Dark


Dark neutral tones or gem tone outfits

Black or dark gray is best

Avoid light colors

Great option for parent/newborn photos

White Wainscoting


Light neutral tone outfits

White or cream is best

Oatmeal, light gray, tan, blush also work well

My favorite backdrop for family photos in studio

Dark Wood


Neutral, warm tone outfits

Warm neutrals and gem tones work best

Gray Wainscoting


Dark neutral tones or gem tone outfits

Black or dark gray is best

Avoid light colors

STEP 2. CHOOSE YOUR OUTFIT COLOR PALETTE

LIGHT COLORS


White is a very popular choice for family photography and can look absolutely stunning in images if done correctly. Sometimes off-white, cream, or ivory can soften the image and create a more delicate look. Do be aware that your eye will go to the lightest area in a picture, so white jeans will draw the eye and might make you look larger than you are.

DARK COLORS


Black can be a bit dark for family photography so blue or gray would be a better choice as it’s a bit softer. Certainly don’t dress half the family in black and half in white as that will create harsh contrast problems in your images.

NEUTRALS


Neutral, coordinating colors. Mix neutral earth tones that go well together but are not exactly the same. Variations and different shades of black, white, ivory, cream, and gray. Some colors have neutral-like characteristics, such as earth tones like sage and olive greens, burnt orange, sand, and shades of blue including navy and denim.

Pastels/GEMtones


Adding in subtle splashes of pastels or gemtones can also be a great way to bring some color into your photos.

Still need assistance?

As always, I am happy to help you with your outfits. Just send me a message and we can discuss your options!