Family walking through golden autumn trees during a Calgary fall photo session

The Fall Style Guide

What to Wear for Fall Family Photos in Calgary

Warm colour palettes, comfortable layers, and simple outfit ideas for a timeless family gallery.

all family photos should feel warm, relaxed, and true to your family. A thoughtful colour palette, a few soft layers, and clothes that let everyone move comfortably will photograph beautifully against Calgary's autumn colours.

Start with a warm, natural palette

Choose three or four colours and repeat them in different ways across the family. Warm neutrals and muted autumn shades complement the leaves without competing with them.

Cream · camel · rust · olive · chocolate

Coordinated fall family outfits in warm neutral colours

Family wearing coordinated autumn clothing in Calgary

Coordinate, rather than match

Start with one favourite outfit, then pull two or three colours from it for the rest of the family. The colours relate to each other while every person keeps an individual look.

Connected colours.
Individual personalities.

Add texture and layers

Knits, corduroy, wool, linen blends, suede, and soft denim all catch the light beautifully. Layers also help everyone stay comfortable when Calgary's autumn weather changes during the day.

FOR WOMEN

Midi dresses, flowing skirts, fitted knits, simple jewellery, and boots made for natural ground.

FOR MEN

Henleys, knit sweaters, textured overshirts, neutral chinos, and earthy solid colours.

FOR LITTLE ONES

Soft sweaters, rompers, overalls, corduroy, and one comfortable backup outfit.

The Complete Outfit Guide