In a family group, proper clothing consideration is critical. When decorating a home, a major concern is to coordinate the colors and tones of the walls, carpets, drapes, and furniture. Similar consideration Is necessary when selecting clothing for a group portrait. Choose clothing in the same total range so that no single member of the family stands out because the clothing is too light or bright or has distracting patterns as compared to the rest of the group. Also, long sleeves and solids are preferable to lessen the amount of skin showing which distracts from the face and solids do not draw attention.