Let me take the guesswork out of what to wear for fall family portraits. The clean, crisp air, changing leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice make me want to relax and get comfortable on the couch. Meanwhile, I’m still thinking about your outfits for fall family portraits.

Fall is one of my favorite times of year for family portraits. The cooler temperatures, warm light, changing colors, and cozy feeling of the season create the perfect setting for documenting your family.

But if you have ever stared at a closet full of clothes and thought, “What are we all going to wear?”, you are definitely not alone. Choosing outfits for the whole family can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to coordinate different personalities, ages, sizes, and styles without making everyone look like they are wearing a uniform.

The good news? You don’t have to match.

When planning what to wear for fall family portraits, the goal is to create outfits that coordinate, photograph beautifully, and still feel like your family. Here are some of my favorite

What to Wear for Fall Family Portraits | Color Palates

Creams, browns, tans, green, rust and dusty mauve are some of my favorites this time of year. These timeless colors add a perfect touch of elegance to your session. As a photographer, I have learned how important it is to wear colors that compliment each other well. Not only that but if you are investing in portrait session you want your photos to stand out and love the final product.

Using these colors in your photo color palette is easy. Let me show you how simple this can be with three different scenarios. Add or remove one outfit if it’s not needed. All of these outfits were styled on Amazon so you can do all the shopping from the convenience of your couch.

These are only ideas, feel free to mix and match the colors or outfits to make them you. Holly Cove Boutique is another excellent choice to find your outfit needs for fall. The have beautiful cream dress, sweaters and skirts in stock.

Fall Family Portrait Outfits for a Family of Five:

Let’s plan outfits for a family of five. Dad will wear a brown shirt layered with a green vest (optional). Mom wears a solid rust color dress with heels. Big sis wears a cream sweater with navy leggings and boots. The Brother wears tan pants with a green pullover, and the little sister wears a floral print dress that ties in rust, cream, and green.

Dads shirt | Moms dress | Moms shoes | Girls sweater | Girls leggings | Tan boots | Boys sweater | Boys pants | Girls dress

Outfits for a Family of Six:

Let’s plan outfits for another family. This time, we will prepare for a family of six. Mom wears a print dress with a belt and booties. Dad will wear a brown button-up shirt with khaki pants. The big brother wears a cream sweater with tan pants. The sister wears a burgundy dress with tan booties. The little brother wears a white shirt with a plaid shirt and tan pants, and the little sister can wear a dusty mauve dress with white shoes.

Dads shirt | Moms dress | Boys pullover | Girls dress | Boys plaid shirt | Boys pants | Girls dress | Girls floral dress |

Outfits for a Family of Five:

Dad wears navy pants and a dark olive green. Mom wears a knee-length cream dress, hat, and tall boots or she can wear a long cream dress. Baby is in a dark olive green outfit, and big sis is wearing a white shirt with a rust skirt. Brother has a brown long-sleeve shirt and tan pants on.

Dads shirt | Moms dress | girls shirt | girls skirt | boys shirt | girls romper | moms long sleeve dress |

Did you see how easy this was? We don’t know where to begin so often, but I would say start with you, Mom. Once you have your outfit figured out, the rest will come easily.

Don’t stress about planning outfits. Your photographer should be able to help you find the perfect color scheme for your upcoming fall family portraits session.