2026 What to Wear Guide for Fall Sessions

Happy fall, y'all!  As you prep for your fall family session, here are a few tips to ensure that your outfits are picture perfect.

Natural earthy tones such as brown, grey, taupe, mustard, olive green, and navy work really well for fall photos.. Consider your backdrop while selecting outfits, and imagine that you are coordinating your clothing with the gorgeous colors in the autumn leaves.

Try to steer clear of white, black, and bright red.  If you're leaning toward colors like pink and purple, try to select dusty/antique pink, and deeper purples or burgundy.

Avoid loud patterns - simpler is best.  Accentuate your outfits with fun accessories such as hats, shoes, scarves, vests, and jewelry.

Think of your family groupings when selecting clothing.  For example, if Mom is wearing a navy blue dress, don't dress Dad in a navy blue shirt.

Avoid logos and trendy items like Crocs.  Classic pieces and styles will ensure that your portraits don't look dated ten years from now.

Ladies - keep your makeup simple and tasteful.  

Very important - ensure that your clothing is neatly pressed!  Wrinkled clothing is difficult to edit.

Dress for comfort and the temperature!  Cold children rarely smile, and we want to have fun at your fall session.  Bring a few layers that coordinate with your outfits.

For further inspiration, search Pinterest for "What to Wear Fall Photo Sessions" and you'll find a plethora of ideas!