What to Wear for Family Photos

A guide by Tegan Murray Photography

What to Wear

Let’s keep this simple.

The best family photos don’t come from perfectly styled outfits. They come from connection, cuddles, laughter, movement, and being together.

If you’re standing in front of your wardrobe feeling overwhelmed, take a breath and remember: this doesn’t need to be complicated.

Things I love

  • Linen dresses and shirts

  • Chunky knits

  • Layers

  • Bare feet at the beach

  • Flowy dresses that move in the wind

  • Well-loved denim

  • Loose braids

  • Hair worn down

  • Cosy coats in winter

  • Clothes that look lived in and loved

DO:

Coordinate, don’t match

Choose a few colours that work well together and build everyone’s outfits around those tones. Think creams, earthy browns, soft blues, sage greens, rusts and warm neutrals. Nobody needs to be wearing the exact same thing.

Dress for the location

Whether we’re at the beach, in the bush, or chasing golden light through a paddock, choose colours that work with the landscape rather than compete with it. Tasmania already provides the backdrop.

Add some texture

Linen, knitwear, denim, chunky cardigans, wool coats and layers all photograph beautifully. Texture adds interest without feeling busy.

Wear something that feels like you

This is the most important one. If you’re constantly adjusting your outfit, worrying about a dress riding up, or wearing something you’d never normally choose, it will show. Comfort always wins.

DON’T:

Overthink it

Seriously. You do not need to buy an entirely new wardrobe for family photos.

Match everyone perfectly

We’re photographing your family, not a uniform. A little variety creates a much more natural and timeless look.

Choose clothing with large logos, graphics or text

These tend to draw attention away from the people in the photograph.

Go overboard with patterns

A pattern or two is lovely. Five different patterns competing for attention is another story.

〰️

Messy Hair

〰️

Bare Feet

〰️

Big Cuddles

〰️

Belly Laughs

〰️ Messy Hair 〰️ Bare Feet 〰️ Big Cuddles 〰️ Belly Laughs

A Little Reminder

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is to create photographs that feel like your family.

The messy cuddles.
The wind-blown hair.
The belly laughs.
The chaos.

That’s where the magic lives.

Need Some Inspiration?

I also have a small client wardrobe available, and I’m always happy to help if you’re unsure what to wear.

For outfit ideas and colour palettes, take a look at my Pinterest inspiration board here

Planning a Family Session in Tasmania?

Get in touch and I'd love to help you create beautiful, relaxed family photos you'll treasure for years to come.

Enquire now