What to Wear for Family Photos: My Stress-Free Style Guide


As a Simi Valley family photographer, one of the most common things I hear from clients is: “What should we wear?” And honestly, I get it! Choosing outfits for family photos can feel like the most stressful part of the entire process. Between coordinating colors, matching styles, and making sure everyone feels comfortable—it’s a lot to think about.


That’s exactly why I created my Family Session Style Guide—a beautiful, easy-to-follow resource that takes the guesswork (and stress!) out of outfit planning. When you book your family session with me, you’ll receive this guide filled with tips, inspiration, and practical advice to help you create a cohesive look that photographs beautifully.


Inside, you’ll find helpful suggestions for coordinating colors, layering outfits, and mixing textures and patterns in a way that feels natural and timeless. I even include gentle reminders to think about where you’ll be displaying your photos—since you’ll want your outfits to look amazing both in your gallery and in your home.


And my favorite part? The Style Guide includes clickable outfit suggestions! You can browse curated looks for every member of the family, click the link, and buy them right then and there. Click, click, done! How easy is that? No more endless scrolling or running around to different stores—I’ve already done the searching for you.


The guide also covers the little details that make a big difference, like what shoes photograph best and how to add subtle accessories for that polished, put-together look. Plus, there are visual examples and inspiration to help spark your ideas.


My goal is to make every part of your photo experience relaxed, fun, and effortless—from planning your outfits to hanging your finished portraits on the wall. The Style Guide is just one of the ways I make that happen for families here in Simi Valley and beyond.


So if outfit planning has been stressing you out, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Once you’re booked, I’ll send over your guide and help you plan a session that feels perfectly you.

A series of outdoor portraits showing someone in a blue floral top posing against a natural backdrop with white flowers.
A romantic sequence of photos shows a couple in blue attire sharing tender kisses and embraces outdoors.
A person in a navy blue dress poses gracefully against a backdrop of delicate white flowers in a garden setting.
Group portrait of family members in blue dresses sitting together on a dirt path surrounded by greenery.
A family wearing coordinating blue outfits poses together on a wooden bridge in a natural outdoor setting.
Multiple shots of someone wearing a blue denim dress posing playfully near blooming white flowers in an outdoor setting.
Two friends in denim outfits lean against a rustic wooden fence with green trees in the background.
Romantic couple sharing intimate moments by a creek with natural greenery and rocks in the background.
A person in a royal blue polka dot dress poses near blooming white flowers in an outdoor setting.