Start with the photo location and one outfit you love. Pull two or three colors from it for the rest of the family and vary the textures so everyone looks coordinated.
For outdoor photos: Muted colors and stable shoes
Try a rust or olive midi dress with flat boots for grass or gravel. Cream, brown, and denim layer well around either color.
For studio photos: A simple knit and tailored bottom
Pair one of your knits with trousers or a midi skirt. Choose one subtle print for the group if you want a little pattern.
For casual photos: Denim, knits, and removable layers
Mix light and dark denim with cream or warm brown tops. Try everyone’s outfits together in daylight before the session to see how the colors photograph.