What to wear for your Beach Photo Session?

I know that planning your families photo session outfits can become stressful. And please wear what you and your family are comfortable with. This post is meant to guide and inspire you, and hopefully, take some of that stress off! Please keep in mind that it is not an exact formula nor is it a prescription of what you HAVE to wear.

The most important thing to remember is to keep it clean and simple. Keep outfits soft, warm and easy – that way, we can focus all of our time on your family and the connection you have with one another.

Basic Tips on What to Wear for your Beach Session

Solid colors always photograph well. There’s no risk of distracting from faces, joyful interactions or even the beautiful scenery.
Ladies: look for soft, natural fabrics that flow. These make for beautiful portraits and give a sense of motion.
Choose colors to pick up the beautiful colors of the ocean and sunset. Neutrals such as soft pinks, cream, muted blues, soft greens and white all photograph extremely, blending effortlessly with the natural elements rather than competing with them.
When in doubt select one patterned outfit for a single person in the family and then pull colors from that pattern to dress everyone else in solid colors to coordinate.
Don’t worry about shoes. Plan on being barefoot as shoes in the sand aren’t really practical and look a little odd. In fact, please don’t bring nice sandals to the beach! Sand is pretty good at getting everywhere.
Bring a change of clothes or backup shirt/bottoms for little ones and a blanket/towel. Someone inevitably gets a bit wet and sandy from the ocean sprays or surprise dips in the ocean!