What to Wear for Your Spring Family Photoshoot | Charlotte Family Photographer

It’s March in the Carolinas and you’ve secured your Spring family photos for 2022. Your calendar is marked. You’re done, right? Wrong. Now comes the unnerving task of figuring out what exactly the whole family will wear!

TIP #1: THE BEST STORES TO CHECK OUT

Spending a lot of money on this year’s family outfits is not a necessity. Most people can pull from some of the basics in their wardrobe and supplement with some new pieces. My favorite stores to shop at have many affordable options that photograph really well, you just have to know what to look for! Here are my favorite spots to check:

Affordable:

• Old Navy : great for the whole family

• Zara Kids : great for kids, particularly boys’ outfits

• Target : great for the whole family

• H+M : great for the whole family

• Baltic Born: great for maxi dresses for moms

• Joyfolie: great for tweens

Splurge:

• Anthropologie : great for moms

• Madewell : great for moms

• Rylee + Cru : great for kids

• Freepeople: great for moms

• Nordstrom: great for the whole family

TIP #2: IN THE SPRING, STICK WITH LIGHTER COLORS + NEUTRALS FOR MOST OF THE FAMILY.

Spring is the season of a lush green landscape. To let the backdrop shine and not overwhelm your images with color, go for muted tones. Pastels and neutrals complement Spring greens best.

TIP #3: OVERALLS AND ROMPERS ARE GREAT FOR ANY AGE.

Overalls and rompers are always a great choice for kids. They are classic, photograph well, and best of all, rarely have any wardrobe malfunctions. One piece outfits means less to coordinate and less to fidget with during your session!

TIP #4: HOW TO ROCK A PATTERN (OR TWO).

If you are attracted to a bold pattern or a bright color, pick one person to rock it. Keep the other outfits neutral or the patterns will compete in the frame.

TIP #5: FLOWY STYLES LOOK GREAT ON MOMS.

Movement of fabric looks amazing on camera. Maxi style dresses, flowy blouses, a skirt and tank, or even a wide leg romper all bring a flowing element. Find something that you feel comfortable and confident in and leave the rest to me! (I will always recommend a maxi dress for mom as they compliment all body types)

TIP #6: DAD STYLE FOR SPRING FAMILY PHOTOS

Dads often stress about what to wear but I am here to let you in on a little secret! Simple is best. Comfortable is best. If you’re not a button down guy, don’t wear one! My favorite outfits for dads consist of jeans or cords with a simple t-shirt in a neutral or jewel-tone. Bonus points if it’s a henley (button neck) shirt. Not a t-shirt guy? You can rock a button down with short or long-sleeves but make sure it’s something you’re comfortable moving around in and won’t worry about your kids’ feet dirtying it. I am going to ask you to run, throw your kid, put him/her on your shoulders, and sit on the ground!

TIP #7: ASK YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER!

I love, love chatting about outfits! Please don’t feel like you’re bothering me with any outfit questions. Email me, text me, send me some pictures! I’d love to help you pull everything together.