All White never fails-
A white wardrobe looks beautiful against the colors of the sand, water,and sky at the beach.
When going through some beach photoshoot ideas for your outfit, there’s something about the beach that draws folks to a whiter wardrobe.
It makes sense because white is the colour that will keep you cool in the hottest of climates. I recommend white dresses, white polo shirts, and white linen for your beach photoshoot wardrobe.
Bright and Bold-
For those looking for photos with a bit more pop, I think the colours to wear for beach photos are bright yellows, teals, or tangerine!
These bolder colours simply scream summer fun, sunshine, and smiles. But be careful not to mix these colours with neons or patterns.
Keep in mind that brighter colours will overpower more muted colours so if you’re going to go with a bright yellow outfit, pair it with a white or black bottom. Pick 2 colours if you are having a beach family photoshoot or a photo session with some friends. Whether girls wear one colour and guys wear another, or your kids wear one colour while you and your spouse wear another, it is a cute idea to coordinate while adding interest to your photos.
Family Beach Outfits-
Using the rules above, make sure you match each other or stay in a theme. Colors are the best way to do this. You don’t have to necessarily wear the exact same outfit, but keeping to the same colour scheme is effective and eye-catching. If you are a family with young children, it is adorable to see the children in the same outfits as their parents. Think mum and daughter in matching dresses or dad and son in matching shirts and pants.
Beach Couple Outfits-
When you think of beach photoshoots for couples, engagement pictures, wedding announcements, maternity photos, or maybe even a beach marriage proposal ! Whatever the occasion, the photos need to show a couple in love so consider an outfit that will look soft and romantic. A flowy dress compliments the straighter lines of pants and shirt. If there is a pattern on the dress ensure that your partner’s outfit has solid color and is complementary to the dress.
Dresses for a Beach Photoshoot-
The ideal dress for a beach photoshoot is long and flowy. Straight maxi-dresses are also an option as you don’t want a dress to be too short.
The shorter the dress the more uncomfortable you will be as it is harder to pose. The same applies to a dress that may be more fitted. If a dress is unflattering, it will make the experience tense and stressful, and that will be seen in your photos, no matter how talented the photographer is.
As mentioned, the main thing to consider when choosing any outfit for a photoshoot is to be comfortable. Think loose fitting shirts, dresses and pants in soft fabrics like cotton. Garments with a little movement gives the look of being relaxed and provides softness. Keep the clothing choices basic with solid colour and minimalistic buttons, zips and belts. If wearing a top and pants combination, jeans are also a great option without being too harsh looking.
No matter the style you choose to go for, having bare feet for the shoot is effective and keeps the experience light-hearted.