What colors photograph best for family photos? Soft neutral tones, creams, sage greens, dusty blues, warm earth tones photograph best. These colors keep it timeless and the focus is on your face and the tones pair nicely with skin and earth's natural background. Should you and your family match your outfits? No, you should not match your outfits, but coordination is key. I recommend Mom's picking out their outfit and coloring that they feel beautiful in (I prefer long flowy