Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Jun 10, 2016 1:37:57 GMT
You know, all denim, all white, all whatever. We're going to have my husband take an informal outdoor family portrait (seven adults, four tweens/teens) when we're together this summer, it's been way too many years since we did one, and we all wore black shirts then and had them done at Sears. Those are not my favorite photos. When I think of those outdoor portraits where everybody's wearing white tees and jeans, I think of Creating Keepsakes magazine in the late 90s!  Is there a new trend in family group portraits, to unify the look? |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 10, 2016 1:39:29 GMT
Many people do shades of several colors that go well together.
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Post by ginacivey on Jun 10, 2016 1:43:51 GMT
pinterest has a million pins on 'what to wear for family photos' i have about 50 pins pinned myself you can even narrow it down by colors my family did navy and coral  an example of what you'll find on pinterest these are great for figuring out what to wear....and to figure out you might have the right clothes already in your closet |
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Post by oliquig on Jun 10, 2016 1:43:55 GMT
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Post by epeanymous on Jun 10, 2016 1:50:31 GMT
We have never matched. I try to get everyone in solids that don't clash.
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Post by mom on Jun 10, 2016 1:52:51 GMT
We coordinate but never all match...for our last photos, our common color was navy blue.
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Post by finally~a~mama on Jun 10, 2016 1:57:58 GMT
We coordinate. We've done:
gray/black/teal
turquoise & red
turquoise & navy
navy/pink/gray
lilac & green
red & white
navy & white
brown & lilac
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 10, 2016 2:03:13 GMT
Personally, I wouldn't. I'd do coordinating outfits.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 10, 2016 2:08:50 GMT
The completely matchy-matchy look never really works in my opinion. The ones where everyone defaults to blue jeans and white t-shirts just look weird.
I do like to see a cohesive look though. Usually that involves selecting no more than two colors to predominate and using those to pull the look together. That allows individuals to wear clothing that is complimentary to them, but the overall look is still connected.
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Post by littlefish on Jun 10, 2016 10:11:59 GMT
Coordinated over matchy. A good rule of thumb I've see is 3 basic colors plus one "pop", or accent color. Pinterest is a great resource.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 10, 2016 10:31:17 GMT
I agree with all the previous posters.
I want to have our family portrait taken this summer (will be the first time with me & all the kids).
I'm interested in pulling together coordinated outfits, but trying not to break the bank. Five outfits that all coordinate is pricey.
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 10, 2016 11:26:53 GMT
Coordinated over matchy every time. It always creeped me out to see completely matched families... just too stepford for me to see everyone in the same outfit.
I actually prefer personality over coordination... even the coordinated look gets taken a step too far by over zealous "I need the perfect magazine ad" look moms. The obsession for perfection drives me nuts.
I think it looks much better if each person is allowed to show their own personality in their clothing selection instead of mom's personality. Makes the photo more authentic to me.
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Post by gar on Jun 10, 2016 12:07:53 GMT
Matchy matchy is far too twee and contrived for me. Some degree of coordination is great but I'm far keener on less posed, more natural, candid photos anyway so that probably plays into that style.
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Post by cakediva on Jun 10, 2016 12:09:44 GMT
We did the coordinated thing 2 years ago, the Peas were helpful directing me on where to go with the guys shirts:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 12:20:01 GMT
We just had some family photos done during a photo shoot for my daughter. We all wore solid colors that didn't match, but looked nice together. I just saw proofs, and I really like them. The photographer gave us recommendations -- we all showed her a bunch of shirts and she picked a set. I didn't buy anything new, just grabbed a bunch of solid-color shirts from the closets.
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 10, 2016 13:00:55 GMT
You know, all denim, all white, all whatever. We're going to have my husband take an informal outdoor family portrait (seven adults, four tweens/teens) when we're together this summer, it's been way too many years since we did one, and we all wore black shirts then and had them done at Sears. Those are not my favorite photos. When I think of those outdoor portraits where everybody's wearing white tees and jeans, I think of Creating Keepsakes magazine in the late 90s! Is there a new trend in family group portraits, to unify the look? If you do the coordinated look that is popular right now, it will scream 2010 (or whenever it started)-2016 or whenever the trend ends. You can't win!  Be sure to have it taken on railroad tracks with a shot of everyone from behind holding hands.  That may have been so 5 years ago. |
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Post by caro on Jun 10, 2016 14:09:00 GMT
We are having family portraits done this summer. Everyone will choose an outfit with the color scheme of navy, white and yellow. DH and I are wearing navy shirts and all the kids and grandkids will coordinate in whatever they want. I will be wearing pops of yellow jewelry.
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Post by paigepea on Jun 10, 2016 14:12:19 GMT
I think it depends on what your backdrop will be and the feeling you want.
We did beach photos a few years ago - we and the sky, mountains, city, and ocean behind us. We did beige, blue and white and the photos were fantastic.
Last year we were in a green field with wild flowers and weeping willows and so we did beige and white, with texture like a lot of lace, and the pictures were beautiful. Less fun, more angelic.
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Jun 10, 2016 14:16:50 GMT
For our last portrait, we used dark denim, black, grey and white as the color palette.
Husband: dark blue jeans, black sweater, grey button down underneath
Me: dark blue jeans, white shirt, grey open sweater
Son #1: dark blue jeans, grey/white button down
Son #2: black jeans, dark blue denim shirt, white t-shirt under
We all had the same color scheme, but not matchy, matchy.
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Post by gar on Jun 10, 2016 14:35:06 GMT
[quote timestamp="1465522677" author=" Mystie" source="/ Be sure to have it taken on railroad tracks with a shot of everyone from behind holding hands. That may have been so 5 years ago. That's why I prefer candid shots, less posed because a lot of photographers get caught up in those trends too  |
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 10, 2016 14:41:43 GMT
I like to tell everyone to wear what they like. It represents them and if you hate it get a black and white photo made.
I didn't even have people coordinating in my wedding party either. I let people wear what they liked.
I think people feel most comfortable and less contrived if they can choose what they feel good in.
At work one of the disabled veterans was recently asked by his family to come in jeans and a white shirt for family portraits. Everyone wore jeans and white shirts, EXCEPT he showed up in red slacks, a white dress shirt and a red tie. Being in a wheelchair he is right in the front. At first his sister was like WTF?? but then she decided that this is how he wanted to stand out in the family photo - as the family patriarch, the oldest son, and dressed in his best.
My sister recently had a cousins portrait done and everyone in the other families had their kids dressed coordinating, and her daughters insisted on cowboy boots for one and flip flops for the other. She was mortified but it was the only way those girls were going to smile in those photos instead of having tear stained faces and folded arms. |
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Post by joblackford on Jun 10, 2016 15:58:50 GMT
I would say that part of the point of having a photo taken is to capture who you all are, so why dictate what people wear? It makes people unhappy (especially the poor salespeople at Nordstrom who have to try to find you a kid's shirt that goes with the theme! been there, failed at that!) and usually costs at least one person a lot of extra time and money, and then it looks really forced. Especially for an informal session, it doesn't seem like the best idea. I guess you could go with a color family or tone (lights or darks or brights) if you want a little bit of control. But in the end, isn't it about getting people together and showing them as they are?
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 10, 2016 17:19:57 GMT
Matchy matchy, no. Coordinating, yes  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 10, 2016 17:22:59 GMT
Coordinated over matchy every time. It always creeped me out to see completely matched families... just too stepford for me to see everyone in the same outfit. I actually prefer personality over coordination... even the coordinated look gets taken a step too far by over zealous "I need the perfect magazine ad" look moms. The obsession for perfection drives me nuts. I think it looks much better if each person is allowed to show their own personality in their clothing selection instead of mom's personality. Makes the photo more authentic to me. This is perfectly said and I agree with this When I think coordinating, I think not clashing, not all the same colors. |
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 10, 2016 19:32:59 GMT
We are doing family photos on Sunday. Mil, her BF, DH, me, our boy & girl, SIL, her DH, their boy and girl. We'll be at a park in the late afternoon with a gazebo and creek. We've chosen pink, gray, white. Denim bottoms. I'm wearing denim capris and a tee shirt (I have all 3 colors in my closet so I'll attempt to balance the colors with my choice. DH is wearing jeans and a gray tee. DD (4.5) picked out a spaghettini strap flowy white muslin ankle length dress. Ds (3 mo) will wear a gray/white striped onesie and denim shorts. DH will probably wear black flip flops or tennis shoes. I'll wear my silver bling you flips. DD will probably wear silver flips or be barefoot. Ds will be barefoot. No idea on the rest of the people. They were told the colors and the time/place. Lol
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 10, 2016 20:05:50 GMT
My sister recently had a cousins portrait done and everyone in the other families had their kids dressed coordinating, and her daughters insisted on cowboy boots for one and flip flops for the other. She was mortified but it was the only way those girls were going to smile in those photos instead of having tear stained faces and folded arms. This reminds me of my BIL's wedding. EVERYONE but our family was asked to wear red, white, and black (SIL forgot to tell us). I felt like a red headed step child.  The marriage didn't last 2 years so I doubt that photo is hanging anywhere. |
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Post by alissa103 on Jun 10, 2016 21:07:35 GMT
I agree with all the previous posters. I want to have our family portrait taken this summer (will be the first time with me & all the kids). I'm interested in pulling together coordinated outfits, but trying not to break the bank. Five outfits that all coordinate is pricey. My advice would be to pull an outfit that YOU look and feel amazing in. And then pull clothes from your kids' closets to coordinate or even hit the thrift store for some pieces for them that work. I think it's waaaaaaay easier and cheaper to coordinate the kids with you vs.the other way around |
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Post by shaniam on Jun 10, 2016 23:17:51 GMT
We did the matchy matchy thing for several family pictures. The last few though have been coordinating and I like those better.  |
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Is there a new trend in family group portraits, to unify the look?
That may have been so 5 years ago.
The marriage didn't last 2 years so I doubt that photo is hanging anywhere. 
