Fluorescent colors are really a 'NO GO' at a photo shoot, but quite frankly very bright colors are just not a good idea in general. Especially for family shoots or a family portrait, it is better to choose calm colors. Technically, it also has its limitations in digital photography. With bright colors (such as red and orange) you soon suffer from colors that clash or colors that reflect on the skin. In post-processing it is a challenge to get everything back together and you want to avoid this during a photo shoot on location.

Avoid completely white garments if you have a (beach/dunes) photo shoot, on a very sunny day. Due to the bright light, white garments can become completely overexposed, also due to the reflection of the sand. Then opt for beautiful soft pastel shades.

Make sure that the selected colors match and complement each other. For example, dark and lighter shades of the same color always go well together. You could also opt for very neutral colors with one accent color.

Do you really have no idea which colors combine beautifully with each other? Look here for inspiration.

Is there one person who 'must' jump out in the photo? For example, your child or grandpa and grandma? Then choose a striking outfit for them and all other family members go for neutral/calm tones. The main character really takes center stage!

Be careful with patterns that are too busy such as stripes, checks and prints that are too large. Smaller patterns on one part of an outfit are fine, but stick to one or two people in the group. Patterns should compliment each other and certainly not distract from the main subject in the photo, you!

If you want to hang your photo in the living room later, all those prints or imprints can be very disturbing. It is therefore best to opt for 'harmony'. Limit patterns and large prints on garments and go for a neutral look.

Your photos will also be delivered in black and white. If you also like black and white photos, be sure to consider how the color combinations will appear in a black and white photo. Make sure that not everyone wears a light top and dark pants/skirts, but alternate this. A mix of light and dark tops and the same goes for the pants/skirts. So make sure you have enough contrast.

Will it be the city, dunes, forest, or beach? Which colors would go best with this, so that you do not disappear into the environment? Contrast is therefore very important. If you go to a green environment, colors such as ocher yellow, burgundy red or cobalt blue can give a very nice effect. On the beach or in the dunes, pastel colors such as light blue, light pink, light green or light brown will combine beautifully.

Are we going to the beach or the dunes? Then it is of course wonderful to take off your shoes. And at all locations it can happen that you sit down. Also keep this in mind. So put on your best, but also your most comfortable clothes.

Long hair is beautiful, but watch the weather closely. It can get windy, especially at beach shoots. Also, in case this is necessary, take things with you to put up any long hair or to brush in between.

Make sure there is absolutely nothing in your pockets. Keys, telephones, chewing gum, coins, etc., it is not a pretty sight in the photo.

Even in cold weather you can take really beautiful pictures. Put on extra layers of clothing or thermal underwear under your nice clothes (I do that too ;-)). Choose nice thick sweaters and cool scarves, then you don't have to wear a thick coat.