If you’re searching for a Berks County children’s photographer and wondering what the heck to wear, take a deep breath. You don’t need to run out and buy a whole new wardrobe or try to match perfectly. In fact, the best photos usually come when everyone just feels comfortable and like themselves.
Go-To Colors
Neutrals and soft tones are always a safe bet, think cream, blush, dusty blue, olive, or even mustard. These tones photograph beautifully, mix well together, and look timeless when displayed on your walls at home.
Coordinate Instead of Matching
Matching outfits can feel stiff. So yea, put all of those white tops and blue jeans back into the closet. Coordinating looks more natural and effortless. Pick two or three colors you love and mix them throughout your family’s outfits. For example, one person might wear a patterned dress with those colors, while someone else keeps it simple with solid tones pulled from that pattern. It creates a pulled together look without everyone feeling like they are in a uniform.
Change It Up With Layers and Textures
Layers and textures are an easy way to add variety. A cardigan, a denim jacket, or a scarf can quickly change up a look without a full outfit swap. Textures like lace, linen, and knits also add depth to your photos and keep them from looking flat.
No need to scramble, tossing everything into your online cart
My studio closet is stocked with a few solid staples I have collected over the years. These are not random pieces, they are carefully chosen items that photograph beautifully and work well in different combinations. From dresses for girls to timeless staples for boys and flattering pieces for moms, there is something here to make photo day easier.
Families often combine their own clothing with pieces from the studio closet, which takes a lot of pressure off. Whether you borrow a neutral dress, a textured layer, or something to tie the whole look together, it saves you from that last minute panic shopping spree.
Why In-Person Planning Makes a Difference
Instead of handing you a checklist or doing a quick phone call, I meet with you in person before your session. This planning time is when we talk through outfits, look at what you already have, and tour the studio closet together. You will leave knowing exactly what works best for your family and feeling confident that everything is ready for photo day. Parents tell me all the time that this step makes the biggest difference. It turns outfit planning from stressful chaos to something simple.
It’s All Taken Care Of
At the end of the day, what you wear should compliment your family, not distract you from the experience. When you feel good in your clothes, it shows in the photos. That is why I built the process to include guidance, in-person planning, and access to the studio closet. You do not have to juggle it all by yourself.
If you are looking for a family photographer in Berks County who helps with all the details and makes the process easy from start to finish, I would love to welcome you into my Sinking Spring studio. Together we will create a photo experience that best suits your children and family.
