Best Style Guide On What To Wear For Spring And Summer Family Pictures

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Is it your time to get in front of the camera for those spring photo sessions? It is the spring season, and coincidently, that means it's that time of the year for a family portrait for the entire family!

It can be a daunting task to plan your family’s outfits and ensure that everyone is still expressing their own personal style. So today, we will be giving the best advice on everything from our favorite places to shop and dress options to style advice to create the perfect look for spring photos and tips to prepare your family members. This style guide will prepare you for spring family photos, engagement photos, or any professional photos you might have in the future. Keep reading to discover how to assemble the best spring family photo outfits!

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How Do You Prepare For A Family Photo Session?

  1. The first thing is to ensure the rest of the family knows about the family pictures ahead of time.

  2. Before the photo spring sessions, have different location options as backups encase a mishap occurs. 

  3. An important thing to remember is to bring snacks for the whole family.

  4. A great way to prepare is to design a mood board to visually see the main colors and different outfits you plan to have in the family photoshoot. Simply create a Pinterest board online!

  5. We recommend lighter colors or a neutral color palette with a pop of color for spring family photo shoots. This is a little detail that people often overlook.

Favorite Stores To Shop Spring Outfits 


Family Photo Outfit Ideas

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Different Textures And Patterns

Spring is the perfect time to embrace those eye-catching patterns and voluminous clothing. Here are some of the hottest trends regarding textures & patterns:

  • Knit

  • Chenille

  • Popcorn texture

  • Textured woven

  • Smocked cotton

  • Floral pattern

  • Subtle patterns

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Chunky Knits

You can never go wrong with knits, especially chunky knits! The trendy oversized knit cardigan and lattice knitwear are the best of both worlds. They both can serve as layering pieces and have lightweight options for the warmer months. We love layering a slouchy chunky sweater over a cute dress and high heels to get a different look. The look definitely screams spring with its small doses of texture and pop of color!

SHOP LIGHTWEIGHT SWEATERS:


Floral Dresses

Spring dresses are a great option for the warmer weather! Light colors like a pastel color palette can maximize the overall look of mom’s dress. This time of year embodies bubbly colors and delicate patterns such as floral. We recommend adding white tights underneath or accessories to make it more mesmerizing to get a complete style. The Altar’d State Benton Floral Dress is the perfect example!

SHOP FLOWY DRESSES:


Plaid Shirts

Plaid shirts are usually a Fall and Winter staple piece. However, they are effortless to style year-round, and this trend is beginning to emerge this spring season. These pieces are a great choice if you are going for a classic look for a family session. Plaid shirts can be used as layering clothing or even tied around the waist to give a more relaxed vibe. Also, plaid shirts come in many different shades so that you can choose lighter or neutral tones for spring.

SHOP PLAID SHIRTS:


White Shirt

The humble white shirt is a versatile piece with a timeless feel and needs to be in every closet. However, they are sometimes not given enough recognition. Despite this, white shirts have a major comeback this season with options like chic button-down white shirts and oversized poplin white shirts. Also, this piece should be in your dress options for a spring photo shoot because it is suitable for all family members, especially for a boy’s shirt. In the summer months, we recommend cotton or linen fabrics such as the Madewell White Cotton Courier Shirt.

SHOP WHITE TOPS:


Denim Jacket

Denim jackets never go out of style, and we live in them! The options are endless for styling this piece because denim is just that good. You can choose from an oversized or standard denim jacket to a cropped denim jacket. These can be styled with flowy dresses, bright-colored mini skirts, white pants, & more. Try out a color block bomber jacket if you really want to elevate your look – a few picks can be perfect for a family photo shoot.

SHOP COLOR-BLOCK JACKETS:


Polka Dots

Any outfit can be brought back to life with polka dots or black & white stripes! These graphic patterns shouldn’t be overlooked. They are on clothing and countless accessories, so you have a vast selection. From runways to fashion designers, you can see that the classic designs can give a revitalizing look that is perfect for spring. Also, polka dot dresses are excellent for little girls who want a fun pattern!

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Color Scheme Ideas For The Perfect Outfit

Each season is associated with specific colors, which stands true for spring. This year, light green, pink, blue, and yellow were seen on the fashion runways. We love all of these bubbly colors! These soft but bright colors can be seen in oversized blazers, satin suits, mini skirts, etc. You can try fun color combinations for a photoshoot, like sky blue and canary yellow, or go for a monochromatic look. Below are some other color scheme ideas to create the ultimate spring look:

  • Warm tones

  • Light blue

  • Pastel palette

  • Neutral tones

  • Bold colors

  • Light pastels

  • Complimentary color

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We hope that you have enjoyed this fun spring-style guide for family pictures! Are you now ready to create the ultimate spring look for your next photo shoot? Let us know in the comment which trend is your favorite this season!

 

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Je’Ana C. has been writing diverse content for clients and her own website for four years. She provides photography, ghostwriting, coaching, and content creation. Her educational background in the English Language & Humanities has given her a broad base from which to approach many topics. Her writing skills may be confirmed independently on shadesoftatiana.com.