25 Tips on What to Wear for Beach Pictures along with a few extra tips for shooting and editing beach pictures. Family beach pictures can be a highlight from our vacations yet what to wear for a beach photoshoot can be taxing on mom. So we hope these tips will help you along the way!
What to Wear for Beach Pictures
There is nothing more beautiful than family beach pictures on a gorgeous beach..whether at sunrise or sunset. Usually when I plan family photos the biggest question I have is “What’s the best colors to wear for our beach family portraits?” I want them to look amazing…right? I’m hoping my research will only help you and provide you some inspiration to help you figure out what’s best for your family beach pictures.
Beach Family Photos
What to Wear for Photos on the Beach at Sunset
What’s the Best Colors to wear for Beach Portraits
#16 Be barefoot. Shoes do not make sense in the sand.
#17 If you are having beach sessions made while on vacation, try to schedule them toward the beginning of your vacation. Sunburns and funky tan lines inevitably happen while on vacation, and they can look strange in family photos.
Best Time to Take Pictures Outside
#18 Try to schedule your session during the early morning or evening. This is for the best lighting. No one looks good with squinty eyes and harsh shadows.
I usually go to Gulf Shores, Alabama, twice a year every year. In my opinion, it has the best beaches!! You can’t beat the beautiful white powdery sandy beach there.
#19 If you wear patterns – make sure you’re both not wearing strong ones so they don’t clash.
#20 Solid colors always photograph well. If you guys are fun and energetic – bright colors work great.
If you’re laid back and relaxed – neutral colors are amazing too!
Family Beach Pictures
#21 Balance is the biggest issue you have to face. Its not about the color of the clothes, its about how the style and color of the clothes balance with each other and the setting that you are in. No matter what the setting is, choose colors that you would see from there. If you are in the woods, browns, white, greens, and even yellows go great with that type of surrounding. You don’t want to wear something that is going to take away the focus from the location; example: pink or bright oranges or even black (in some cases) will take from the images.
#22 A neutral color pallet- blends so nicely with the natural elements rather than being in competition with them if that makes any sense. But I can also see where a pop of color can be well placed and not overwhelming and if done in moderation won’t seem harsh. White always has such a nice glowy soft look in the late afternoon sun.
White Dress for Beach Photoshoot
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Lacey Charrene says
Wow I learned so much from this post. Thank you for sharing you knowledge. Your photos are amazing. #laceyslegacy
Lacey JW says
These are amazing tips. I learned a lot from this post! Amazing photos! Thank you for sharing Erin!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Yes, someone will get wet, and everyone will get sandy! We made the mistake of making dinner reservations at a beachside restaurant after our beach photos… we all had sandy butts and legs! 🙂
Alli says
So refreshing to see some color! I get so tired of the traditional white and khaki and personally, I think it sometimes makes the people look washed out. That baby in the hot air balloon prop is simply adorable. All of the photos are amazing and have me pining for the beach!
Tiffani says
These are absolutely beautiful beach pictures. It is my goal this summer to have a beach pic taken. I will definitely use your tips on what to wear…especially the patterns & greens & blues. Great post! 🙂
Logan Can says
I love the aqua shades next to the beach! I’ll have to remember that!
Dionne Dean says
I need to travel to wherever you are for our family pictures! These were so well done!
Cynthia says
I must admit I tend to find beach photos to oftentimes look cheesy. I read your blog because I was curious to see what your thoughts were and these photos have really changed my mind. I especially love all the photo above #6 since the group works together but everyone doesn’t look so matchy-matchy. Great post!
Ginger Bergemann says
Gorgeous photos! And love the tips. These are great for sessions with photographers or just photos done yourself.
Morgan Adams says
Great tips! I love when there’s one patterned piece and all the coordinating colors are solids. I also love a lot of these shots because I lived on Oahu the last two years and have beach photos in a lot of the same places!