The Stevens family brought blue denim, tan pants, and sneakers to their fall photos, and I’m loving this combination. If you’re choosing denim family photo outfits this season, their photos give you a whole family look to start with.
There’s darker blue denim, a pale blue shirt, and a little stripe in the mix. Everyone shares the same few colors, with room for each person’s own outfit. I’m especially into the denim shirt and cropped jeans with those brown sneakers. That pair deserves another outing.
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These are the Stevens family’s real session photos. The Amazon links below lead to similar pieces, rather than the exact clothes they wore. Check the selected color, size chart, and return details before you order.
Denim family photo outfits with mixed blue washes
A blue denim shirt with jeans is where I’d start. In the Stevens photos, the darker shirt sits beside a much lighter blue button-down. Both work with the jeans, and you can still see each piece of the outfit.
For your own version, pull out the denim you already wear. Try a shirt with a pair of straight-leg jeans, then add a lighter blue top for someone else. Lay them beside each other so you can see the shades together.
If you want a lighter shirt option, a long-sleeve chambray button-down gives you a similar starting point. Chambray is a woven fabric often used for shirts. Compare the blue options with the jeans you plan to wear, since the wash and pocket details may differ from the family’s shirts.
You can button the shirt, leave it open over a tee, or roll the sleeves. I like a rolled cuff when you want a bit of the lighter inside to show.
Light blue shirts and tan pants for the kids
The kids’ tan pants bring another color into this family’s blue outfits. One shirt is solid light blue, and the other has narrow stripes. It’s a sweet way to repeat the blue while giving each child a different top.
You could try that with a blue shirt already in the closet and a pair of kids’ chino pants. Look for the tan option if you want to follow this palette. The linked pants have a skinny cut, so compare the fit with a pair your child likes wearing.
For siblings, one solid shirt and one striped shirt would be fun. Two solid tops in slightly different blues work too. Let them try their clothes on together so you can see the full group, shoes included.
Sneakers and boots you can sit and walk in
The shoes in this session stay in the same casual mood as the denim. There are light sneakers, brown sneakers, and brown lace-up shoes. I like seeing those warm browns repeated beside the tan pants.
Try the jeans with the shoes you plan to wear before deciding on the hem. A cropped pair shows more of the sneaker. A longer pair falls over the top of a boot. Both give you a different detail to play with.
If your kids have a pair of sneakers they reach for every day, try those with the outfit first. Walk around, sit on a step, and bend your knees. That gives you a useful look at how the whole outfit moves.
Put the whole outfit together before photo day
Start with one outfit you’re excited to wear, then pull the other colors from it. For this look, that could be a denim shirt and jeans, a light blue top, and tan pants. You can bring in brown through the shoes or belt.
Once everyone has a full outfit, take a quick phone photo of the clothes together. Look at the blues, the pant lengths, and the shoes. If you want another layer, try a cream cardigan or a tan jacket with the group. Those are styling ideas to try with your own clothes, beyond the outfits shown here.
For the rest of your session plan, the fall family photo guide covers timing and what to bring. You can also see the options for family photos in Bolivar, MO. Bring along the denim you’re excited to wear again after photo day.
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