Cherry blossom season is one of the most magical times of the year for family photos in London. When the trees bloom, parks like Battersea Park and Greenwich Park are filled with soft pink blossoms that create a beautiful and dreamy backdrop.
Choosing the right outfits can help your photos look even more timeless and harmonious. Here are a few simple tips to help your family prepare for your cherry blossom photoshoot.
1. Start with Your Child’s Outfit First
If you’re not sure where to begin, a simple trick is to choose your child’s outfit first, and then coordinate the rest of the family around it.
Children’s clothing often has soft colours or small details that can inspire the overall colour palette. Once you’ve chosen your child’s outfit, it becomes much easier to select complementary outfits for the rest of the family.
A helpful order to follow is:
- Choose your child’s outfit first
- Then select mum’s outfit to complement the colours
- Finally choose dad’s outfit to complete the look
This approach makes the styling process simple and helps create a natural, coordinated look for the whole family.
2. Choose Soft and Natural Colours
Cherry blossoms already add beautiful pink tones to the background, so soft and neutral colours work best.
Lovely colour options include:
- Cream
- Beige
- Soft blue
- Light pink
- Sage green
- Light grey
These colours complement the blossoms and keep the overall look soft and elegant.
3. Coordinate Colours Instead of Matching
Instead of everyone wearing the same colour, try choosing two or three colours that work well together.
For example:
- Cream + soft blue
- Beige + white + light brown
- Soft pink + neutral tones
This keeps the outfits coordinated while still looking natural.
4. Add Texture with Light Layers
Spring weather in London can be unpredictable, so light layers work beautifully for both comfort and style.
Some great options include:
- knit sweaters
- cardigans
- light jackets
- soft scarves
Layers also add texture and depth to your photos.
5. Keep Children’s Outfits Comfortable
Children feel happiest when they are comfortable. Soft, simple clothing allows them to move freely and play naturally during the session.
Good choices include:
- cotton dresses
- soft sweaters
- simple overalls
- comfortable trousers
When children feel relaxed, their smiles and interactions look more natural in photos.
6. Avoid Large Logos and Busy Patterns
Clothing with large logos, bold graphics, or busy patterns can distract from the beautiful blossoms and family connection.
Simple textures like cotton, linen, or knitwear photograph beautifully and keep the focus on the people in the photo.
7. Choose Comfortable Shoes
Most cherry blossom sessions take place in parks, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
Neutral sneakers, flats, or casual shoes work perfectly and help keep the overall look relaxed.
Cherry blossom season in London is short, but it creates one of the most beautiful backdrops for family photos. With soft colours and comfortable outfits, your family photos will feel natural, relaxed, and timeless.
I offer relaxed and natural family photography sessions during the blossom season in locations such as Battersea Park and other beautiful parks around London.
If you’d love to capture some spring memories with your family, feel free to get in touch to check availability.