Family Photos: What We Wore
We survived! Family Picture Day – that annual event (although it's been a few years for us) let’s face it, every mom secretly dreads but rarely admits out loud. Navigating the outfits, ambiance, lighting, and those ever-elusive genuine smiles can feel like an impossible task. For our recent photo session at the park, I opted for a palette of blues, khaki, gray and whites. I aimed for us to look coordinated but not too matchy-matchy. If only photos could relay the backstage negotiations – ‘smile now, ice cream later,’ the ever-optimistic 'we're almost done,' and of course, the universally recognized mom-glare. And here's my biggest tip: go shoeless. My photographer (he’s the best, btw) swears by it. Ditch the shoes when you can. They can be a distraction and just another item you need to buy and coordinate.
To the moms gearing up for their own photo op, consider this a torch in the tunnel. Lean into color coordination, let the kids believe they have some input, and laugh off the imperfections. The candid moments are always the real keepsakes anyway.
HUSBAND / Sweatshirt, Chinos in River Brown
ME / Dress *This is a dress I bought for a special occasion. I love it so much I swore I would save it for my daughter to justify the price. Similar option 1, Similar option 2 and Similar option 3
DAUGHTER / Dress *She wore an old CottonON Kids dress but it’s an almost identical color
SON / Shirt, Pants *He wore old Zara pants but these are similar and on sale
All links and few more options that were close calls below:
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