Lauren Rund Photography

Family photos: work smarter not harder edition.

Want your family pictures to look cohesive without everyone wearing the same checkered outfit? Time to use a little color theory magic!

•Start with a Color Palette: Choose 2–3 main tones (earthy neutrals, soft pastels, or rich jewel tones). Think harmony, not uniformity.

•Use the Color Wheel:
✔ Complementary colors (opposites on the wheel) = bold & dynamic
✔ Analogous colors (next to each other) = soft & natural
✔ Monochrome (different shades of one color) = sleek & timeless

•Balance Patterns & Solids: If one person wears a print, let the others wear solids that pull from those colors.

📸 Pro Tip: Think about your location! A forest backdrop = warm earth tones. something by the lake? Cooler tones and whites shine.

You’ll thank yourself later when every photo actually looks like it belongs on a gallery wall.

Excuse me while I make mini sessions with cacti my whole personality!🌵I’m obsessed with the mini sessions I had yesterday evening in Ft. Worth!! The weather was warm & breezy, the sunset was golden, and the Texas sage was blooming! If you’re wanting a spot at this location I only have TWO spots left for this fall— book now 🔗 in bio!!

Been a minute since the blog got some love...

Today on the blog I have a quick post about my upcoming Fall Family Mini Sessions (registration email going out TOMORROW) and the wonderful time I had last year. You can read more on my website...

And if you haven’t yet signed up for my email list this is your last chance before my sessions go out via email tomorrow!! 🔗 in bio. 🤍

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!