Family Outfit ideas for fall pictures 2023


Fall is the busiest time for family photographers, especially for the ones that live in an area with changing seasons. Reno and Lake Tahoe are perfect examples in this case. The nature gets rich with yellow and orange hues and it is so beautiful, no wonder everyone is trying to squeeze in a photo session. But there is always this lingering question - what should we wear? I hope some of my suggestions will will help to pull the family style together and make it look like a cover from a magazine, which later you can proudly frame it on your walls.

Black, White and checkered + shades of Gray


If the backdrop is saturated in rich color, consider classic black and white to stand out from the background. 2022 season is popular for checkered pattern as well, so you can easily mix it in. Gray shades will look good in this color scheme too!

A person in a white sweater stands on a hiking trail surrounded by golden aspen trees during autumn.
Person in a white sweater poses among golden aspen trees in an autumn forest setting.
A child wearing a white sweater and sunglasses stands playfully among birch trees with golden fall foliage in the background.
a child wearing a white sweater and sunglasses poses on a rock among yellow aspen trees during autumn in the forest.
Someone in a white sweater and sunglasses stands among yellow aspen trees in an autumn forest setting.
A person in a white sweater stands on a dirt path surrounded by golden autumn grasses and evergreen forest.
A couple and child share an intimate moment in a wooded setting with fall foliage during outdoor photography session.

Hop on a trend


This year we have beautiful pastels trending, why not hopping on a trend? These are trending interior paint colors, but that only means that your walls and your pictures will be coordinated. Then you can hang them on your walls. Choose outfit colors from this chart, and I can promise this will make you happy with the final result.

Fashion color trends chart showing neutral Pantone shades for Autumn/Winter 2022/23 including beiges, grays and browns.

THE CREAM THEME

This one is a bit more punchy than the previous one, but it will look equally as good in your family photos. This is an easy combination that will make mom happy!

Fashion mood board featuring cozy cream and earth-toned clothing items with straw hat and boots in a cohesive family photo style.

Browns and dusty pink


It's hard to argue with this combination. It looks great.

Fall fashion mood board featuring earth-toned clothing items including dresses, shirts, pants and color swatches in burgundy and brown.

Blues, grays and pastel pinks


In color theory, the colors that are on the opposite sides of color wheel are visually pleasing to the eye. The opposite of yellow is blue, and we all have a pair of favorite blue jeans. The key here is not to be too matched up. Yes, it's a thing. It happened in 2000's. We all know the look. It looked cool then, but now it looks a bit outdated. So instead of looking all the same try to mix it up and give each family member a unique flare.



Black, Brown and rust


One thing for sure - black is a classic. Pair it with almost any color, and it will look good. No wonder it's been a favorite for many people over the years! Try a combination of black and various shades of browns, rust and reds. I guarantee it will look great!

Ready to start planning your family session?