styling family photos

One of my favorite parts of getting family pictures taken is the outfit planning process. I just love to put together looks, especially for the whole family! 

photo by Samantha Brooke

I planned our outfits around my new buffalo plaid skirt from J. Crew Factory. I'm a big fan of pattern mixing {which comes in handy when dressing four people for photos} so I decided to do my favorite mix of plaid + leopard for our pictures. I knew my husband wouldn't be interested in wearing leopard so I styled the girls in leopard and I carried my leopard clutch. I also added in some touches of gold and polka dots for them as well.

I laid all of the pieces out on the floor to see how they looked together. I definitely recommend doing this so you can see how everything looks as a group. Josh and Olivia were brown/tan shoes and Julianna and I were both in black ankles boots. We all wore some gray, black, and tan to keep the look cohesive. 

photo by Samantha Brooke

photo by Samantha Brooke

 Also you don't have to break the bank to create a fun, coordinating look for the whole family. Josh's shirt, Olivia's dress, shoes, and leggings, Julianna's shirt, leggings, bow, shoes, and leggings, and my top were all from Wal-Mart! We are definitely a style on a budget kind of family!

photo by Samantha Brooke

photo by Samantha Brooke

And a few of our past family photos styles...