How to Choose Family Photo Shoot Outfits That Aren't Too "Matchy-Matchy"

If you're taking photos outside in nature, keeping your outfits simple and neutral-toned is probably your best bet. Too much color and pattern can conflict with the surroundings. But neutral doesn't have to mean boring. Small patterns, like my son's Tea Collection shirt, will read like a more interesting solid in pictures, and my daughter's striped linen Tea Collection dress added some interest to the color scheme. As a general rule, I'll put my kids in wilder outfits than my husband and I because, let's face it, they're really the stars.