#whatsyourskintone

Everyone always wants to know what to wear on a photoshoot. I’ll include a few resources for you in this post. I’ll also weigh in on some popular suggestions. If you’re still unsure about your outfits for your next family photography session, contact me! I’m always happy to talk it out with you.

What Colors Look Good on You?

Pantone recently weighed in on what colors compliment different skin tones. You can find out more about that here. Some colors looks best with cool skin tomes while others look better with warm skin tones. Your skin tone is your co-pilot. 

What Is Your Skin Tone?

Finding what colors match your skin tone assume you truly know what your skin tone is. Allure weighs in on how to gauge your skin tone. For me, looking at the color of my veins really helped!

Color Reflects on Your Skin

Now, you’ve identified your skin tone and found the optimal colors for your skin. But here’s a caveat for photo sessions: the colors you wear reflect back onto your skin. Bright green might add a fun pop of color into your wardrobe, but can cast onto your skin tone in an unpleasant way. I suggest wearing more photo-friendly, subdued colors in the neutral palette to your next family photography session. 

Bringing All of the Colors Together

Your family will want to wear complimentary colors without overtly matching. Too many colors and patterns can detract from your family photos. Even bright white can stand out in a picture. Find a neutral color palette that your whole family can enjoy. Just as too many clashing colors can detract attention from your family’s faces and warm embraces, so can exact matching outfits. Let your wardrobe bring out the best in your family!

Wear What you Love

Your personality will shine through when you wear your favorite clothes. When you’re happy, it shows in your photographs! This is especially true for kiddos.

Let Kids Be Kids

You can urge your children to wear the clothes you want them to wear, but ultimately, they may be in a better mood if they get to wear one of their favorite outfits.

Everyone Should be Comfortable

While a family photography session is a special occasion, wear comfortable clothes that let you move around. We won’t be standing still in one place but you’ll want to make sure that your clothing does.

Plan Ahead

Adults, plan your outfits ahead of time. Kids might make last minute decisions and that’s ok! Try to give them two options to steer them in the right direction.

The Moral of These Family Wardrobe Guidelines

All of my families make their own, unique wardrobe decisions based on their style and comfort. Some of these wardrobes included strong color choices and patterns and the resulting pictures were fabulous! Don’t let these guidelines deter you from being you! And don’t overthink it. Let’s review some basics:

Choose colors that look good on you

Veer away from bright colors (including white!) and strong patterns

Choose a color palette that al of your family wears

Wear what you love

Let your kids choose from one or two of their favorite outfits you’ve picked for them

Be comfortable that what you wear won’t impede your movements

Set aside your wardrobe a few days ahead of time

Have fun with it!