Best Ideas for Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Looking for cute holiday family photo outfits? I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing tips for how to put together the best outfits for fall/Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday family photos. you’ll also find my top favorite Pinterest pics for the perfect inspiration!

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect holiday family photo outfits, you’ve come to the right place!

I love taking family pictures, and I really enjoy putting together our outfits, especially when it’s for holiday family photos!.

Below, you’ll find all of the smart tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years for capturing the perfect photos and putting together the best coordinated family outfit ensembles.

These are the best tips for holiday family photo outfits!

Where to shop for holiday family holiday photo outfits?

Here are of my favorite places that carry matching sets for your coordinated family holiday photo outfits! These stores carry everything from coordinated and matching tees and sweaters to the holiday favorite - pajamas!

Before we get into the specifics of the best ideas for family holiday photo outfits, let’s cover some FAQs!

How do I take a family holiday photo?

1 - First, you’ll need to decide whether you want to hire a professional photographer, or if you want to take your own pictures at home.

It’s easier to do DIY photos than you might think. You’ll just need a digital camera and a stand, or a smartphone and a smartphone photography stand.

I created DIY cake smash photos for my son’s first birthday, for example, and the pictures came out great!

2 - Next, you’ll need to select the time and location for your photos.

You can do photos in your home, at a studio, or in a scenic outdoor location.

3 - Then, you’ll need to select your holiday family photo outfits (more tips for that, below).

4 - Finally, you’ll need to set up your camera and strike a pose!

Make sure to test out your camera angles and distances before you snap your shot. You may need to zoom in our out on your camera, move your camera stand forward or backward, or stand closer or further away from the camera to get the perfect shot.

And you can get inspiration for poses from the Pinterest links below!

When should I take my holiday photos?

The best time to take your holiday photos is in the fall between October and December. If you’re planning to send out holiday cards in December, having your images taken before Thanksgiving is your best bet. It gives you time to create your own cards, receive them, and prepare to mail them out right at the beginning of December.

If you’re using a professional photographer, be sure to check the photographer's turnaround time so you can schedule accordingly.

How should I dress for a holiday family photo shoot?

There are so many great outfit options for family photos. And, how you dress is entirely up to you and your family’s aesthetic. But, here are a few key decisions that will help you decide what to wear.

First, decide whether you want casual or dressy clothing.
Then, pick a color palate. I’ve listed the most popular colors for each season, below, to get you started.
As the woman of the house, I typically do all of the family holiday photo planning. To make things easiest for me, I select my outfit first and then plan everyone else’s ensemble style and color around mine.
Next, decide whether you want everyone to match exactly, or if you want to do more of a coordinated look with similar colors.
Finally, select your holiday family photo outfits, accordingly.

See inspiration, below!

Fall and Thanksgiving Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Here are some of my favorite outfit ideas for fall family photos. And I’ve also listed ideal colors and textiles to go with the season.

Browns, Tans, Oranges and Greens for Fall Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Examples of fall colored clothing pieces for Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Textures and Textiles

Plaids
Florals
Denim
Suede
Corduroy
Knit
Flannel

examples of Matching fall pajamas and matching tees for Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Christmas Holiday Family Photo Outfits

Black and Red for Christmas Holiday Family Photo Outfit Ideas

Below, you’ll find the perfect colors and textures for Christmas holiday photos.

Colors

Reds
Greens
White
Black
Gold
Cream
Blue
Silver

Textures and Textiles

Plaid
Velvet
Fur
Corduroy
Knit
Suede
Flannel
Tulle

Here are some of my y favorite Christmas Holiday family outfit ideas inspired by Pinterest.

What should I wear for a Christmas photo shoot?

For a Christmas photoshoot, be sure to choose a Christmas-appropriate color scheme like gold, red and white, or emerald and silver, for example.

And try to use textures and textiles of the season like plaid, fur, knit, corduroy, velvet, and tulle. If you want to go more casual, you can even choose to wear matching Christmas pajamas with the family.

What do you wear to a Christmas picture with Santa?

Christmas pictures with Santa are usually pretty casual. Pick a simple, comfortable, and warm outfit with holiday colors like red, green, gold, white, and silver.

FAQs

How do you coordinate family photos?

There are several ways to coordinate family photos.

Here are some options to try:

You can purchase all matching outfits (the same outfits for all the boys and all the girls).
You can select outfits with complementary colors and patterns from the season that don’t necessarily match.
Or, you can choose an accent color that everyone can incorporate in some way for their outfit. And leave other clothing elements in a neutral color. For example, you could wear khakis and a white shirt. And family members can accent with the same red color in a scarf, sweater, or hat.

How do I choose a color palette for my clothes?

You should choose clothing color according to the season.

For fall, keep colors earthy and neutral like grays, browns, tans, oranges, reds, and greens.

And for winter, choose bold colors like gold, red, black, green, and blue.

You can also use combinations of these colors in patterns and textiles like plaid.

What is the best colors to wear for family pictures?

The best colors to wear for family pictures will depend on the season.

The perfect colors for winter are bold reds, greens, and blues, along with gold and silver.
For spring, stick to pastels and brighter colors.
For summer, try bright, tropical colors.
And for fall, stick to earth tones and reds and oranges.

What color should you wear for outdoor family pictures?

This will depend on the season and scenery.

Pick outfits that include the colors of the season and that compliment your surroundings.

For Christmas photos with a snowy background and fir trees, you could choose outfits with emerald, black, and white, for example.

What should I wear for an outdoor photo shoot?

Wear clothes appropriate for the weather and the colors of the season

For a fall photoshoot with colorful trees in the background, you could wear boots, a solid-colored mustard sweater, jeans, and a plaid scarf with mustards, reds, oranges, and browns to match the foliage, for example.

What should you not wear for a photo shoot?

Don’t wear clashing colors or unnecessary accessories like purses and bags. And don’t wear clothing that will make you uncomfortable in your surroundings (consider weather and terrain) or that you’re unable to wear for a long period of time.

What did you think of these holiday family photo outfits?

I hope you enjoyed this post on holiday family photo outfits and that you got some ideas and tips to make your next family photoshoot a success. I look forward to family pictures throughout the year and am so happy to share some of the strategies I use to make them extra special.

Let me know if I missed any of your questions in the comments.

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