Fall Color Palettes


Fall in Indiana is absolutely beautiful with the changing leaves and golden sunsets. When thinking about colors, think the muted version of those colors. Mix and match your favorite tones by picking 1-2 dominant colors, with some accents of textures and patterns. Neutrals are always a good idea to mix in and I highly recommend keeping some neutral in your color palette! Below are some examples of fall color palettes to help you get started. I even linked every item under the photo for your convenience!

sage dress, toddler broze dress, baby sage dress, baby cream outfit, boy bronze shirt, boy sage shirt, plaid shirt

women's tan dress, kid rust shirt, boy's khakis, baby outfit, toddler floral dress, men's cream sweatshirt, toddler cream dress

women cinnamon dress, women rust dress, women cream dress, men plaid, men tan button down, boy green button down, toddler boy tan plaid, baby girl cream romper, girl cinnamon dress, boy cream henley, baby tan romper, girl mustard dress, toddler rust cardigan

Tips + Advice


  • Layers! Add layers such as cardigans, vests + different textures to elevate your style!


  • Avoid super matchy-matchy. Aim for a combination of coordinating colors, patterns, and textures.


  • Think about movement. Long, flowy dresses are wonderful + create beautiful movement.


  • Accessorize! Necklaces, earrings, hats, headbands.


  • Don't forget to coordinate the shoes. A beautiful earthy outfit with a pair of bright red sneakers will clash.


  • Avoid large graphics/logos on shirts if you can. I don't mind the small "Carhartt" logo (or similar), but large graphics taking up the entire front of the shirt can distract from your face!


  • Most important, wear what feels like you. If you want to wear jeans, you can totally rock that. A nice top, layered cardigan + cute booties can elevate a nice pair of jeans!

more inspo from real sessions . . .

Where can I find more inspiration?


There are SO many options + color palettes when it comes to choosing outfits for your photo session. I obviously wasn't able to cover every single thing in this blog post. If you'd like some more inspo, I highly suggest checking out Pinterest. Start by searching "fall photo outfits" or "fall color palettes" for tons of great results! You can even check out Instagram or Tik Tok for some more great fall outfit ideas!

final thoughts...

final thoughts...

These are YOUR photos + I want you to be happy with them. That means you need to feel + look great, but also feel like yourself. Just because I suggested flowy dresses, that doesn't mean you have to wear a dress. If jeans and a cute top is more your style, by all means wear that! I am going to be more than happy to photograph you and your family in whatever feels like you. This post is simply to help those who may want some extra help when it comes to outfits!