With the changing leaves and temperatures comes time for your fall family photos! While we see the remnants of summer in the rearview mirror, so many of us in the VA-DC-MD area are itching for autumn! Every family and wedding photographer is excitedly waiting for the beauty ahead in front of our camera lenses these next few months.

“But we’re barely done with our swim suits and summer cookouts!” you say. “How can I think about fall family photos?” Here are my top reasons why you should start thinking about booking your family portrait session TODAY:

1. Optimal Timing for Fall Foliage: Fall is known for its vibrant foliage, which can provide a stunning backdrop for your fall family photos. Booking early ensures you get the best timing to capture the peak of autumn colors before they fade.

2. Avoiding the Holiday Rush: Fall is a busy season with holidays and events approaching. By scheduling your fall family photos now, you can avoid the last-minute rush and have your photos ready in time for holiday cards or gifts.

3. Better Availability: Photographers’ schedules can fill up quickly during fall. Booking your fall family photos early gives you a better chance of securing your preferred date and time, especially if you have specific dates in mind.

4. More Time for Planning and Preparation: With early booking, you have ample time to plan outfits, choose locations, and coordinate with family members. This helps ensure a smoother and more enjoyable photo session.

5. Flexibility with Weather: Fall weather can be unpredictable, with a mix of sunny days and rainy spells. By booking early, you have a better chance of selecting a date that aligns with favorable weather conditions, and you can potentially reschedule if needed.

A major reason I encourage booking your family session NOW is to allow plenty of time for getting prints + albums made as holiday gifts! I have pivoted my focus in family photo sessions this year to make it my goal to leave clients with a tangible, physical product, not just digital images on their phone. Creating an album for your family to flip through or large wall prints that you and guests admire day after day is the reason I want to take your photos in the first place! Getting photos scheduled far before December 25th allows you to order these products as the perfect gifts for loved ones.

Wherever you’re planning your photos to be, it is time to schedule! Message me today to book your full portrait experience! Hoping for something quick and easy just to get a Christmas card photo? Find a spot in my fall mini sessions!