9 Family Photo Color Schemes + 12 Ideas For Your Beach Pictures
Are you thinking about your sweet family photoshoot?
Are you dreaming of the best shooting to forever cherish your special family bond?
Are you a mermaid at heart and hope to merge your beach aesthetic love with your family connection?
We’ve got you covered. This article will share everything you need to know to rock your next family beach photoshoot! Outfit and pose ideas included!
So get your mermaid tails ready and read on.
- 9 Colors Coordinating Family Beach Picture Outfits
- 12 Picture Ideas For The Family Beach Photos
- 1. It's time for a family sandy run
- 2. Hurry! Sun’s setting
- 3. The family game at the beach
- 4. There’s nothing like a beach horizon family stare
- 5. This is a sand artists family
- 6. Water’s mirror family shots
- 7. Time to have a beach picnic
- 8. Joke to the little one
- 9. The children’s admiration
- 10. Play with your baby
- 11. Family’s silhouette
- 12. Sweet family chain
9 Colors Coordinating Family Beach Picture Outfits
Organizing the outfits can be one of the most stressful parts when planning to take family beach pictures. I mean, how can we blame you? The beach is as beautiful as it is sandy, sticky, wet, and bright! You don’t want to mess things up.
That’s why we’ve put together some outfit inspo, tips, and ideas to rock your next family beach shooting! You’ll find 9 color coordinations for you to choose from. Choosing the perfect outfit is the best way to have your beach photos look harmonious and coordinated.
1. All white
You simply cannot go wrong with an all-white outfit! White matches the ocean’s foam and brightness. So, without overthinking it too much, get yourselves some white shirts, pants, and dresses to rock your sweet and elegant beach shots!
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2. Grey and white
If you’re the minimalist kind who doesn’t want to overthink things too much, you might want to consider a grey-and-white combination. These two colors, combined, still share a slightly elegant effect while feeling a bit more casual than the all-white outfit result.
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3. Khaki and white
If your family photos include a big group, or even if it includes a small group but you want to mix a bit of color, check this out! If the all-white outfit idea felt good, but not great you might love this alternative. What about khaki and white? Play around with these two colors to match the color of the sand and the foam.
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4. White and navy blue
Maybe you’re looking for a more vibrant touch? If you still want your outfit color palette to match your surroundings you might want to check this out. Consider wearing white and navy blue - to match the ocean to the fullest. This combination will feel elegant, classy, and slightly more vibrant.
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5. Turquoise and white
Are you the lively kind of family who truly wants to stand out? What if you are, but you still want to match the ocean’s palette and vibe? Then, consider replacing navy blue with turquoise, and match a Caribbean sea color palette. A turquoise and white combination will give energy and light to your family pics.
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6. Green and cream
Now, beaches do not only involve ocean waters and foamy shores. What about the other side of the beach? That might be filled with greenery and palm trees! So if you’re a mermaid with an earthy soul kind of family, you might want to feel harmonious with the earth. Consider wearing green and cream outfits for a more pastel result that matches the sand and plants.
7. Orange, blue, and beige or white
If you have a big family, or if you simply want to add a bit of extra color, you might want to consider a three-color outfit coordination! A great outfit palette for your beach photos involves orange, blue, and beige colors! Make sure they’re pastel tones. This will allow the result to feel more calm, aesthetic, and harmonious.
8. Brown, cream, and pastel green
Especially if you plan to shoot at sunset time, check this out! Brown, cream, and pastel green are such a beautiful color combination that is often underrated! They’ll naturally gift an earthy, warm, and lively feeling to your family beach shots!
9. Pink, white, and blue
Now, if you’re looking for a vibrant, eccentric, and slightly cheesy effect, check this out! Consider wearing pink, white, and blue colored outfits! You can then have the women (and little girls) of the family wear pink, as the men (and little boys) wear blue. See how your beach family shot will effortlessly take on a unique personality!
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12 Picture Ideas For The Family Beach Photos
Okay, now that you’ve got your outfits sorted out, let’s move on to the pose! Having found the perfect outfit is not all of it. Striking the best pose, and especially, knowing what to do with the whole family in front of the camera is key for a great beach shoot result!
But you don’t have to worry because we’ve got you sorted. Here are 12 picture ideas for your family at the beach. Let’s go!!
1. It's time for a family sandy run
Are there any vibrant kids in the shoot? Then you can try taking some shots while they're running, and get to capture some wholesome images. Ideas include the kids after the parents or vice versa.
Also, let the family play a game of tug to get shot variations. This can also be on the edges of the ocean water to add some creativity. However, avoid getting too wet if you don't have swimsuits on.
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2. Hurry! Sun’s setting
The golden hour plus the beach and ocean water are a majestic background for family shoots. It helps create a great background for silhouettes and creative portraits.
You can find a good ocean view spot, set up your tripod, and wait for the sun to dip behind the horizon. Then have the family look out at the beautiful sky and sea or turn your back to the sun.
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3. The family game at the beach
Playing games together is a subtle way of taking some exciting beach photos. Games such as volleyball or frisbee can give great shot variations.
You can include board games to get chilled gaming moments. They offer excellent group shot moments.
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4. There’s nothing like a beach horizon family stare
Instruct the family to stare at the ocean's vastness. The horizon can be a great focal point for your photos, where low angles enhance the drama. Alternatively, you could focus on the waves crashing against the shore.
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5. This is a sand artists family
Beach sand is the ultimate canvas for creativity.
Here are different ways you can use it in your photos:
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Let the kids play around with the sand.
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Write love messages in the sand.
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Make sand castles or sculptures
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Draw pictures with your fingers.
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6. Water’s mirror family shots
Water reflections are a beautiful and unique way to capture your family on the beach. You should wait for a calm day when the water is still, then have the family stand near the water's edge. It's crucial to take the photo from a low angle. This way, the sky's and beach’s reflection in the water creates a stunning effect.
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7. Time to have a beach picnic
Food brings the family together, and enjoying some under the sun is a good family photo idea. You're sure to capture some great family memories when everyone's digging down into a delicious meal. However, remember to clean up the litter after enjoying your meal. The beach is a shared space and should always be clean.
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8. Joke to the little one
Now, wouldn’t you want your pictures to be a bit amusing and fun to look back at? After all, if you don’t smile with your family, with who? So for this sweet result, play with the youngest family member! Have all of you stand one beside the other, as you hold onto the little one as he, or she, lies on your arms. A fun shot that whispers “This is our latest trophy!”
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9. The children’s admiration
A reason why it’s so important to take family pictures is because time flies! You’ll always want to remember how your kids used to look and behave. A sweet way to do so is to let your kid(s) play by the shore. Simply allow them to be spontaneous and have fun, as you stand from a distance in loving admiration.
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10. Play with your baby
If your family includes a little baby, who cannot play by the shore by him/herself just yet, here’s another alternative! Play with your baby as you stand by the shore. An idea is to get both parents to stand or sit as you raise the baby to the sky in a loving and bonding way.
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11. Family’s silhouette
If your wish is to have a truly aesthetic result, you can consider shooting at sunset (or sunrise, if you’re brave enough to wake up at 5 am). Walk towards the horizon as the sun is setting. Make sure you all hold hands leaving a slight distance between one another to fully capture your silhouettes.
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12. Sweet family chain
Last, but not least, why not do a sweet family chain? This involves the whole family (this is a good pose for a smaller family, not a super large one) holding hands as you walk by the shore. Simply be yourselves as you walk towards the camera with authenticity and love.
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Do you feel fully prepared for your mermaid family dreams already? Because we surely are for you!
Remember that the best family shots are the authentic ones that truly express love and bonding for one another.
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