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Family Photo Ideas For What To Wear

Wondering what to wear in family photos? These great Family Photo Ideas are just what you need to make your pictures pop with personality! 

These family picture tips are written in partnership with Minted.
Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!

Family Photo Ideas: How To Pick What To Wear

Take a deep breath.  Halloween has passed, and we've officially entered the holiday season.  That means we're all already behind on Christmas shopping and baking.  The hustle and bustle of the winter is here….and family photos are on all of our to-do lists.

After more family photo shoots than I can count (blogging is so weird sometimes)…..we've collected some amazing tips from the photographers we work with on how to select outfits.

Family Photo Ideas like these from lifestyle blogger Carly of Lipgloss & Crayons make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever! Check out our tips for how to look your best!Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!

Family Photo Ideas like these from lifestyle blogger Carly of Lipgloss & Crayons make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever! Check out our tips for how to look your best!

// Mom: shirt / grey tulle skirt c/o Bliss Tulle / boots / leather earrings //

// Dad: shirt / jeans / shoes //

// Lydia: shirt / skirt c/o Bliss Tulle / boots / bow c/o Pitchochin //

photos by Cindy Green Photography 

Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!What to Wear in Family Pictures:

  1. Plan Coordinated Colors: We always select one or two main colors as the theme for our pictures.  For instance, this shoot? Grey and black with pops of red.  See how all the outfits blend together?
  2. Minimal Patterns: Patterns are very hard to shoot, and can easily look dated.  Solid colors won't go out of style and are much each to color or blur if your photographer needs to do so after the fact.  Plus, they're more likely to coordinate with any background you choose at your location. Ditto to logos, none.  And no character shirts for the kids.  You'll thank me later. 
  3. What Reflects You as a Family: Rookie mistake, for our first family photos…..I forced my husband to wear a shirt he hated.  Because it matched.  No joke, he still complains that he doesn't like those pictures.  Should you coordinate? YES.  Should you torture your family members? No.  In the list of family photo ideas – this is probably one of the most important to consider. 
  4. For Younger Children Find Outfits that Engage Them: Toddlers are notoriously difficult during photo shoots.  What helps? Props or outfits they love to show off.  Lydia's currently obsessed with “twirly skirts” and ballerinas.  So these mommy and me tulle skirts from Bliss Tulle were pretty much a requirement.  She loved showing our photographer how she could twirl and jump in her skirt….and it made for some adorable photos!
  5. Don't Wear White: Every photographer laughs when I say this.  White is hard to shoot.  The white in your shirt can confuse the white balance in a camera against most skin tones.  Plus, white against the sky or a light wall? Doesn't look good.  Think darker colors or soft tones.  They tend to be more flattering and to shoot well.
  6. Consider Location: What you wear in a shoot in your local forest will be different than a family photo shoot at Disneyland.  Think of what you would ACTUALLY wear in that location…..it will look much more authentic.

Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!Want more inspiration for family photo shoot outfits? Check out our entire what to wear in family photo shoots series! 

So, wondering what to do with these adorable family photos? Holiday cards of course!  Enter Minted.  Minted is a community of independent artists that houses amazing options for holiday cards.  So, you get a HUGE variety when it comes to card designs.  What did we want? Clean, modern, and something that would compliment our color scheme.  Isn’t it perfect? And with Minted’s customizable options we created a collage on the back of our card so our friends and family could see more of our year!Family Photo Ideas like these make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever!  Check out our tips for how to look your best!Family Photo Ideas like these from lifestyle blogger Carly of Lipgloss & Crayons make picking your family picture outfits easier than ever! Check out our tips for how to look your best!

These top Family Photo Ideas are just what you need when you are struggling to figure out what to wear for your upcoming photo shoot.  Whether you are shooting a holiday card or simple family images to go on your wall in a frame, these tips are just what you need! 

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  1. Chelsea says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    I can’t stand how cute you guys are! Any tips for coordinating photos with animals? (because I am totally single and my cat is my child) haha!

    Reply
  2. Amy Tong says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I love Minted’s holiday photo cards! 🙂 That’s what I will order if I won.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  3. Nancy says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:22 am

    If I won, I’d let our daughter choose the cards. We might get this one: baby’s first christmas holiday ornament cards.

    Reply
  4. Angela Mason says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I’m not sure which one I would pick right now I like a few of them. Thank you kindly for the opportunity to win such an awesome giveaway! have a wonderful weekend!!

    Reply
  5. Annmarie W. says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I’d love to get the modern peace & joy holiday photo cards!

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  6. tiffany dayton says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Happy Holidays with the winter berries.

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  7. Betty B. says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I would choose the snowflake holiday ornament cards they’re adorable!

    Reply
  8. Cheryl says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:17 am

    I would order Cozy New Year.

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  9. Amy C. says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:40 am

    I would pick up the Art Party Thank you Cards for my two boys. Love the personalization!

    Reply
  10. Casey H says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I love their foil pressed holiday cards and this year we may combo it with a moving announcement:)

    Reply
  11. Dotty J Boucher says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I love the script frame picture, I think its lovely and you can write your
    own words on the picture.
    @tisonlyme143

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  12. Nancy Burgess says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    I’d order fun Holidays Script.

    Reply
  13. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    I really like Minted’s foil cards. I think my favorite this year is the Minimal Christmas Tree design by fatfatin…

    Reply
  14. Jamie Johnson says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I would pick the foil pressed, glittery card; either the Holiday Frame or the Shine On ones. Great choices!

    Reply
  15. Renee Walters says

    November 3, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I would choose their wonderful time of year holiday photo cards!

    Reply
  16. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    November 3, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I would love to have the winterberry filigree holiday photo cards. They have so many great choices that you can’t go wrong. Yours turned out so good.

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    November 3, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I would probably get the merry christmas magic holiday photo cards! Cute!

    Reply
  18. Cathleen King says

    November 3, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I like joyful lettering christmas photo cards.

    Reply
  19. Crystal Gregg says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    I would get the gilded wood grain cards with foil!

    Reply
  20. Kristie says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    There are so many cute choices!!! I have lots of favorites but I like the “Christmas Drive” card and the “Light Hearted Tree” card. I have eight favorites so far. *LOL* kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

    Reply
  21. shannon fowler says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I really like the frosty pines photo cards! They have some great card selections for all occasions.

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  22. Kristen says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    So cute….can’t go wrong with red boots and twirly skirts!

    (…also definitely agree with not making people wear something they don’t feel comfortable in. You want them to look themselves…..okay maybe a bit of a put together version 🙂

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  23. Kristen says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    I love Minted….so many beautiful choices!

    I like the simplicity of the styled called height of happiness, so if it worked with my photos, that’s what I’d choose.

    Reply
  24. Laurie Nykaza says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Flowing Joy by Carrie ONeal are such cute ornament cards. I would love to send these out for the holidays this year.

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  25. Kalan says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    The foil cards and the laser cut ones, oh and the ornament cards. Probably those !

    Reply
  26. Saundra McKenzie says

    November 4, 2016 at 2:48 am

    I like the clean laurel wishes Christmas photo cards. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  27. Justin Sparks says

    November 4, 2016 at 4:23 am

    Happy holidays where you can have your own art pressed sounds amazing!!!

    Reply
  28. Tara L says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:49 am

    There is so many great cards to choose from, but I found this lovely Holiday Frame Foil-Pressed Holiday Cards that I absolutely love.

    Reply
  29. latanya says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:29 am

    I like the floral joy cards

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  30. Natalie says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:36 am

    I would order the Wonderfully Merry cards for Christmas.

    Reply
  31. Ruth McIver says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:51 am

    I would love the photography art if I won. The shots of any nature scene is an attention grabber. Pine cones, animals, anything that makes you reflect on the beauty all around us.

    Reply
  32. Angella Richards says

    November 4, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I Luke love to do the custome ornaments they are so adorable thanks for the chance

    Reply
  33. Jeanna says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I would choose the festive foliage letterpress holiday photo cards!

    Reply
  34. Candace Galan says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I would order the Snowflake ornament cards!

    Reply
  35. Abigail says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Id put it towards our holiday cards – I like the Bountiful Joy design

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  36. Christine H says

    November 4, 2016 at 11:17 am

    I would order the Frosty Pines – the one with the red background. Undecided between the more golden pine needles or the greener ones – they both look good!

    Reply
  37. greta says

    November 4, 2016 at 11:18 am

    I can’t ever choose just one holiday card! Love the Modern Family Joy and Holiday Frame. I can see I would have a hard time choosing, they’re all great. Such cute outfits for your holiday pics!

    Reply
  38. Tarah says

    November 4, 2016 at 11:29 am

    I like the “Fancy Holidays by Hannah Williams” card! Beautiful & simple!

    Reply
  39. Tina McCallum says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I love the: Silent and Holy Night overlay

    I love sending out cards but it can be pricy! Hope I win!

    Reply
  40. Elena says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I would order the holiday ornaments cards

    Reply
  41. Tiffany Cheung says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Love all the minted holiday cards! I’d really want to send the foil stamped metallic pine brush to all my family and friends. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  42. Sandra says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    I like the Holiday Ornament Cards.

    Reply
  43. Mary W says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    I would use this for wedding invitations and let the bride & groom choose the design.

    Reply
  44. allyson tice says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    If I won, I would choose the Minimal Christmas Tree cards! These would be great for our family xmas cards to send out!

    Reply
  45. Alison King says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I’d order the woodland wreath holiday ornament cards.

    Reply
  46. Deborah W. says

    November 4, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I love the Christmas blessings branches photo cards. All of the cards are so pretty.

    Reply
  47. Kenya F says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    All of your photos are so beautiful!
    Everything on Minted is awesome! I would pick Modern Peace & Joy.

    Reply
  48. patricia caradonna says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    The engraved flowers wedding invitations would be my choice for my son’s wedding in July 2017.

    Reply
  49. ashley e says

    November 4, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I especially like the “Wild & Free” and “Floral Joy” designs 🙂

    Reply
  50. Carrie says

    November 4, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I love the stacked joy card, but there really are so many beautiful cards

    Reply
  51. Rachel M. says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I love the winter harvest postcards.

    Reply
  52. Wendy R. says

    November 4, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    The one that really caught my eye is the christmas hand script christmas photo card. BTW, your pics are adorable!!

    Reply
  53. Penni says

    November 4, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    I’d go for the Festive Foliage cards!

    Reply
  54. Sindy Murray says

    November 5, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    I would love to get CHRISTMAS PHOTO CARDS :: LUKE 2:14 or CLASSIC CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!

    Reply
  55. Kristin C says

    November 5, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    I like the carols on eve.

    Reply
  56. Deb Smith says

    November 6, 2016 at 4:44 am

    I’d have a hard time deciding what to order if I won…possibly this card http://www.minted.com/product/christmas-photo-cards/MIN-TEN-CHR/silent-and-holy-night-overlay?ccId=1127394&agI=0&color=A&greeting=christmas&org=photo&feature=Browse&event=sku_click&sku=MIN-TEN-CHR&pop_rank=5&source=image&t_api=1

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  57. Chelle says

    November 6, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I’d probably order decor instead of cards.

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  58. Lorena Keech says

    November 6, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Merry Christmas Magic is a very cute design.

    Reply
  59. Michelle C says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I love the silent and holy night overlay cards!

    Reply
  60. Katherines Corner says

    November 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    thank you for the giveaway opportunity, I love their foil holiday cards, just enough sparkle. I invite you to stop by and enter some of my giveaways too. It is the Season of Giveaways at Katherines Corner Hugs!

    Reply
  61. Hayley S says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    I love the Snowlike holiday photo cards!

    Reply
  62. DENISE LOW says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    I would get the Holiday photo cards. They are all really nice.

    Reply
  63. april says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I think I would order the Wintry Nights card. Silent Night is one of my favorite Christmas songs and I love seeing that on the front.

    Reply
  64. Marian says

    November 11, 2016 at 5:30 am

    I love the Modern Merry & Bright photo cards. I’m thinking it might be what I go with this year.

    Reply
  65. Tracey says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:31 am

    We’re having our family photos taken next week and I’m already stressing over what we’ll wear! Thanks for these tips!

    Reply
  66. Sarah A says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Be Jolly
    by Susan Asbill

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  67. Dana Matthews says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:53 am

    If I win I’d choose the Holiday Frame Foil-Pressed Holiday Cards,

    Reply
  68. Theresa says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:59 am

    So adorable! Love the photos. Thanks for joining the #InspirationSpotlight party. Shared

    Reply

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