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Family Photos Outfit Guide

All 'fits, no tears

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Abby Arad
Oct 03, 2025
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‘Tis the season… for family photos!

Our first family photoshoot in 2017 and I’m looking stressed to the MAX

The first time we took professional family photos was absolute chaos and my husband and I nearly wound up divorced. The goal of a shoot is precious memories, not court docs, so today I’m sharing some serious photoshoot wisdom I wish I had known back then. I also called in the big guns for help - I consulted with LA’s favorite family photographer, Nicki Sebastian, to bring you all the tips you need to make your picture day smooth, and your pictures amazing. Nicki is not only the go-to family photographer for LA cool moms and celebs, she is the kindest person, with the warmest, sweetest energy. I urge you to follow her on Instagram and soak it in. Today, with Nicki’s guidance, we’re covering everything you need to know for your family photo shoot including:

  • What to wear & color palettes

  • A thorough list of “do’s and don’ts”

  • The truth about denim in family photos

  • Tips for Dads, kids, and so much more…

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