There is something special about having family photos that you can enjoy for years to come. This fall family photo session was planned for Christmas cards, but we also made time for something I believe is just as important: individual portraits of each child. I love including these little personal portraits in family sessions. They are a wonderful way to capture each child’s personality and have a little update of how they look at this particular age. These photos become even more meaningful as the years go by.
October and November are some of my favorite months for family photography. The sunlight is softer, the colors are beautiful, and the overall light creates such a lovely atmosphere for outdoor portraits. One little thing about fall golden hour: it’s not really an hour! ((; As the days get shorter, that beautiful warm light can last only about 20 minutes. So the timing is especially important. But even with a shorter window, we can create beautiful, warm, and timeless family photographs.
If you’re thinking about updating your family photos or planning a family Christmas card or holiday card photo session, fall is a wonderful time to do it.