27 Fall Family Photo Outfit Ideas, Tips, & Tricks

The warm neutrals color palette can work for any fall photoshoot location, but we especially love how these colors play with the vibrant yellows and golds of early fall foliage. To keep things looking interesting, work in a rich rusty-red as an accent color in the form of a scarf, tie, or child’s sweater.

Work in all the rich tones of the season with a jewel-toned palette that is anchored by rich greens, browns, and blues. Then, add in a true pop of color with a warm red or even a deep plum.

Play up the warm golden light of fall sunsets by opting for a color palette saturated with warm, dusty tones. Dress the boys of the family in combinations of deep camel and a cooler chocolate brown, while accenting the girls of the family with rosy pinks for a super sweet vibe.

Capture your family’s low-key spirit with this cool and casual color palette. Focus on pairing classic light-wash denim colors with slightly warmer-toned shades of gray and stone. Then, add in a pop or two of color with a deep saddle brown in the form of leather accessories or a classically cozy sweater.

Lean into the dramatic vibes of the season with a color palette that doesn’t shy away from rich and vibrant tones. The key with this palette is to look for ways to break up bigger blocks of black and dark blue by playing with pattern and texture. Think a black dress with orange and beige florals, or a plaid button down featuring blue and burnt orange checks.

If you’re looking to blend the classic colors of fall with outfits that would look at home in your local city, then this palette is ideal. The deep indigo of raw denim is a perfect offset to rusty foliage, while cool bone, camel, and black provide nice opportunities for contrast.

By now, sage has more than earned its spot as a modern neutral — it there’s a tone that looks good on everyone and will work in almost any photoshoot location. We love the idea of working it into your fall family photo shoot outfits by playing with different shades of sage (include some that lean more green like the one in the palette above, along with some that lean more brown). Then, use rusty reds and rich blacks to provide an anchoring contrast to your photos.

For a timeless take on fall family photos, go for a vintage-inspired color palette. We love how dusty blue and toned-down eggplant looks against rich forest green. Rusty brown and soft white should be used as accent colors to help keep the color palette feeling firmly autumnal.

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Your wardrobe is a great way to work in the iconic golds and bordeaux reds of fall foliage in an evergreen photoshoot location. We love the idea of using gold as the focal color, and then accenting more neutral outfits with rich wine tones to add even more visual interest.

Most photographers agree that it is easiest to start with mom’s photoshoot outfit — she’s usually the one driving the planning and setting the overall vision, after all! Here are a few fail proof outfit ideas to make mom feel her best.

• Maxi dress + boots. We love a maxi dress because it an easy way to make a big impact in your photo — swishing skirts can provide nice movement in your photos, and an all-over print is a great way to tie in your overall color scheme.
• Maxi skirt + slim sweater. A maxi skirt is another great way to add a bit of movement to photos, and they look great when paired with a slim sweater and boots.
• Mini sweater dress + boots. Love your legs? Don’t be afraid to show them off! A sweet mini dress and knee-high boots is the perfect outfit combo for a fall family photo shoot.
• Jeans + pretty blouse. If a dress or skirt just isn't your style, you can definitely still rock jeans during your photo shoot! We recommend making an outfit feel a little more special than what you throw on every day by styling your favorite pair of jeans with a statement making blouse or sweater.

When it comes to dressing dad for a fall family photo shoot, the key is to go for an elevated version of what he feels best in. That means sneakers and t-shirts are still fair game, as long as they’re paired with things that make them feel intentional…and not like his outfit was an afterthought.

• Trousers + soft sweater + sneakers. You can’t go wrong with trousers and a soft sweater. To make this outfit feel current, go for trousers with a slightly wider leg, opt for a sweater with subtle detailing—whether it be a luxe texture, a henley collar, or a nice pattern—and dress everything down with a fresh pair of sneakers.
• Jeans + chore jacket + sneakers. An easy way to dress up dad’s typical jeans and a t-shirt outfit is to have him layer on a timeless chore jacket. This outfit will look great in nearly any setting, but works particularly well for more rugged outdoor photoshoot locations.
• Chinos + statement outerwear + boots. Outerwear can be a great opportunity to add a bit of pattern and extra visual interest to your family’s photoshoot outfits. We particularly love the look of pairing more neutral brown or khaki chinos and a long-sleeve shirt with a puffer vest (though be sure it has a bit of interesting pattern or texture!), plaid coat, or shearling jacket.
• Jeans + button down. Jeans (or dad’s preferred style of pants) and a button down is an outfit combination that will never fail you. To make this feel photoshoot ready, use the button down as outerwear by layering it over a thicker t-shirt and look for basics that feature elevated details, textures, and fabrics.

When it comes to dressing your daughters, the main goal is to elevate their favorite things to wear. Get them involved by giving them a say in the type of outfit they get to wear (give them the choice of a skirt and top or a pair of nice pants, for example) and help older daughters translate their sense of fashion into something that is appropriate for the overall theme of your photo shoot.

• Dress + cardigan. A dress at any length paired with a cardigan in a coordinating color is a great outfit formula for both little girls and teenage daughters alike. For little girls, play into the sweetness with a pair of colorful tights and mary janes. For older girls, let them choose their accessories to make the outfit feel more like them.
• Jeans + sweater + boots. If you’re going for a more casual look, you can absolutely let your daughters wear their favorite jeans! Dress them up by pairing them with a fresh sweater and boots.
• Fun pants + plain top. Whether they have a bold pattern in your color scheme or are a trendy cut like cargo pants, let your daughter incorporate her favorite trend into the bottom half of her outfit!

It’s all too easy to dress sons in a mini-me version of dad’s photo shoot look — and while you can’t go wrong with that, there are some fun ways to let your boy’s personality shine through. Our biggest tip? Let him wear his favorite sneakers…just be sure to give them a quick clean up to help them feel fresh.

• Overalls + sweater. Admittedly, this outfit formula really only works for boys aged toddler and younger, but we can’t skip this classic combo!
• Chinos + patterned shirt. This combo works no matter your color palette, and is a great way to add a bit of visual interest. Choose a pair of chinos in a neutral color, and then find a long-sleeve shirt or sweater with a pattern like plaid, stripes, or even checks that your son loves.
• Chinos/cargos + denim jacket. If your son has a favorite pair of neutral colored pants, whether they be chinos, cargos, or even cords, let him wear those with a fresh t-shirt or lightweight sweater and denim jacket.

The right accessories can add an extra dose of personal style or fall flair to more muted color palettes. The only rule? Embrace variation! Having the entire family wrap themselves up in the same scarves or rock matching beanies can make your photos look a bit forced.

• Beanies. Having a few of your family members slip on beanies is a great way to add a bit of cold-weather charm to fall photos. The key here is to look for beanies in your color palette that add a bit of texture — think fuzzy pom pom toppers or chunky knits.
• Baseball cap. Have a family member that never leaves the house without a hat? Let them wear one in your fall photos! Baseball caps are a classic way to add a bit of personal style to plainer outfits, and are an easy accessory to incorporate if you want your photos to have a more casual or outdoorsy feel to them.
• Fedoras. A wide-brimmed felt hat is a fall staple that can add a beautiful bit of interest to your fall photo styling. The trick is to have just one family member wear a fedora — and in a neutral color — to keep it looking natural.
• Scarves. Scarves and bandanas are great ways to work an accent color into your family’s outfits. Like with fedoras, be conscious of how many people you dress in scarves. If multiple people want to wear them, be sure to have some variation in the color, patterns, and texture of the scarves to keep it from being too matchy-matchy.
• Sunglasses. While we wouldn’t recommend everyone wearing sunglasses in every single photo, they can be great to have on hand to switch up the look of some of your photos, especially if they’re something the members of your family wear regularly.

Lending a polished air to your fall family photos is all about choosing outfits that center around tailoring. Choosing pieces that are carefully fitted and feature a more traditional cut is a great way to give your outfits a more formal feeling, even if you’re skipping a traditional suit and tie (which could look out of place against a more natural background).

Pieces to look for:

• Wool or tweed blazers for men
• Dark chinos
• Close-fitting cashmere sweaters for men and women
• Midi- or maxi-length wrap dresses for women
• Sweet full skirts for little girls
• Velvet accents and accessories

From fashion to stationery design, prep is back in a big way. The key to keeping this modern is to choose pieces that are both preppy and relaxed, so your photos don’t come across as stuffy and instead look like a lived-in reflection of your family.

Pieces to look for:

• Polo shirts featuring rugby stripes
• Dark denim
• Tailored trousers
• Vintage cardigans
• Cotton collared shirts
• Oversized sweater vests
• Boat shoes or loafers

The foundation of any good casual fall photoshoot outfit is denim! But, to keep things from feeling overly monotonous, have some family members wear blue jeans, while others wear chambray shirts or denim jackets. This will allow you to dress little girls in dresses and to put boys in khakis for a bit of variation.

Pieces to look for:

• Blue jeans (be sure to keep the washes as consistent as possible!)
• Denim jackets
• Textured sweaters
• Slouchy cardigans
• Neutral long-sleeve t-shirts
• Sweater dresses
• Cowboy boots

To infuse your photoshoot with an adventurous spirit, opt for outdoor fall family photo outfits that feature elevated takes on performance wear. The key here is to not wear anything that would look totally out of place at a tucked away cabin, without wearing your actual hiking gear. Think nubby fleece zip-ups and cozy hoodies paired with rugged boots for men and women.

Pieces to look for:

• Hats, including baseball caps, beanies, and flat-brimmed fedoras
• Hiking boots
• Wellies
• Cozy sweatshirts
• Rugged chinos
• Distressed denim
• Flannel button-down shirts (bonus points if they are plaid!)

Flowing silhouettes and relaxed textures have become almost as common in fall family photo shoots as traditional plaid — and for good reason, too. Bohemian outfits let your family’s personality shine through, and offer plenty of variation for people to find something they feel good in. Just be sure to keep the color palette neutral here to help everything feel modern and streamlined.

Pieces to look for:

• Maxi dresses with movement (think wrap dresses, ones featuring ruffles, etc.)
• Off-the-shoulder tops and dresses
• Loose linen textures
• Wide-brimmed hats
• Relaxed T-shirts
• Dark denim