What to Wear for Your Outdoor Family Photoshoot🌿
Pink/Peach Dress- H&M, Mens pink shirt-Zara, All Children's clothing- Next
You’ve booked an outdoor family photoshoot in Hertfordshire and need something to wear? Planning outfits for your session can feel like the hardest part but it doesn’t have to be.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s to feel comfortable, connected, and like yourselves. When you feel good in what you’re wearing, it shows in every image.
✨ Start with the Feeling, Not the Outfit
Before choosing clothes, think about how you want your photos to feel.
Soft and cosy?
Light and playful?
Calm and connected?
Outdoor sessions work best when everything feels natural and effortless like a beautiful version of your everyday life.
Blue & White dress- H&M, Peter Rabbit Overalls- H&M, Cream girls outfit- H&M, Mens outfit- H&M
👨👩👧👦 Coordinating as a Family (Without Matching)
Instead of matching exactly, aim to coordinate.
A good approach:
Choose 2–3 colours and build outfits around them
Mix textures (knit, linen, denim)
Let one outfit be the “anchor” (often mum’s), then build the rest around it
This keeps everything feeling cohesive but still natural and relaxed.
Red Dress- Boden, Girls 2 piece set- Mamas & Papas, Boys outfit- Next, Baby knit outfit- Next, Mens outfit- Zara
👗 Outfit Ideas (Easy Wins)
A flowy dress for mum + neutral layers for everyone else
Chunky knits + jeans in soft tones
Linen shirts, cardigans, and simple basics
Barefoot for little ones (if the setting allows!)
Avoid:
Large logos
Bright/neon colours
Busy patterns that distract from faces
If your session is surrounded by greenery I suggest avoiding wearing too much green as you may blend in with the surroundings
If opting to wear a bright colour like red, ensure to balance the look out by keeping most of the items a cream or white colour and allow the red to be an accent colour. Everyone wearing matching red tops would be too much 🍓
All outfits on this image can be found in Next
🌿 A More Sustainable (and Budget Friendly) Way
You absolutely don’t need to buy something new just for your session.
Some of the best pieces come from:
Vinted
Depop
Your own wardrobe (or borrowing from friends/family)
Second-hand shopping is not only more affordable, but also a more thoughtful, sustainable choice and often you’ll find beautiful, unique pieces that feel less “high street.”
If you’re searching, try terms like:
“linen dress”
“boho dress”
“oversized cardigan”
My favourite brands to search for are:
Zara
Free people
Next
Boden
Daughters of India
Pink Women’s Dress- Zara, Baby/toddler crochet romper and matching bonnet- Zara, Baby Cardigan- Zara, Girls Pink floral dress- Zara, Boys pink shorts set- Next, Mens Pink shirt- Zara
🧡 Most Important: Be Comfortable
If you’re adjusting straps, pulling at sleeves, or worrying about how something fits it will show.
Comfort = confidence.
And confidence is what makes your photos feel real.
Womens dahlia Midi Dress- Free People, Mens Yellow knit shirt and trousers- Next, Boys white shirt- Zara, Boys yellow shorts- Next, Baby/toddler daisy crochet romper- Zara, Girls Yellow Floral Dress- Next
💌 I’m Here to Help
If you’re unsure, you can always send me a few outfit options. I’m more than happy to help you choose what will work best together.