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What to Wear for Your Family Photo Session in Noosa

Writer: Maree Garner
Maree Garner
Jun 11, 2025
3 min read

When choosing colours for my own photo session with Zoe Rane Photography (image above), I began by choosing a sage green skirt for myself. I then chose complimentary colours for my husband and children, a combo of rust, blue and sage colours for my family.
When choosing colours for my own photo session with Zoe Rane Photography (image above), I began by choosing a sage green skirt for myself. I then chose complimentary colours for my husband and children, a combo of rust, blue and sage colours for my family.

Choosing what to wear is one of the most important parts of planning your family photos. The right outfits help create a clean, consistent look and ensure you feel comfortable during the session.


Here are three key tips:

  • Stick to neutral or earthy tones: Colours like beige, cream, sage, rust, and soft blue work well in natural settings.

  • Avoid logos and bright colours: These can distract from your faces and surroundings.

  • Choose clothes that fit well and allow movement: Avoid anything stiff, tight, or uncomfortable.

Neutral tones allow for people to stand out as well as to highlight the vibrant colours of the sea and sky.
Neutral tones allow for people to stand out as well as to highlight the vibrant colours of the sea and sky.

Outfit Ideas for the Whole Family


Here are simple outfit suggestions that photograph well in Noosa’s natural environment:

  • Mum: Solid or lightly patterned dress, flat shoes or sandals.

  • Dad: Neutral shirt (like linen or cotton) with chinos or shorts.

  • Kids: Soft fabrics in similar tones, like a simple dress or shorts and tee.

  • Baby: Romper or onesie in a plain colour.

  • Accessories: Minimal—optional hat, simple jewellery, no large bags or props.


    Try to keep colours simple and timeless. Avoid bold patterns, logos and words.
    Try to keep colours simple and timeless. Avoid bold patterns, logos and words.

More Styling Tips to Prepare


A few more things to think about before your shoot:

  • Bring light layers: A jacket or cardigan can be useful and adds variety.

  • Pick 2–3 colours and build around them: Helps everyone look coordinated.

  • Use different textures: Try mixing linen, denim, or cotton to add depth.

  • Keep styles simple and classic: Avoid very trendy items.

  • Try everything on before the session: Make sure it fits and feels right.


Family Photo Outfit Inspiration


  • Style Your Occasion: Offers over 19 outfit ideas categorized by season, with color palette suggestions and coordination tips. 

  • Shotkit: Provides 20 outfit ideas suitable for different seasons, including tips on adding textures and considering the background. 

When adding colour to your beach photos, keep the colours fairly muted and try to find colours that compliment one another- like the image above.
When adding colour to your beach photos, keep the colours fairly muted and try to find colours that compliment one another- like the image above.

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Blues, greens, beiges and whites compliment each other well.
Blues, greens, beiges and whites compliment each other well.


 
 
 

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