Fall is Family Photography Season

Fall is a particularly alluring time of year to capture families frolicking in nature. A North Carolina autumn never disappoints. The splendid colors that burst from trees and bushes create a backdrop that will surround your family with warmth and serenity. The beautiful setting and the mood it brings both play into why fall is family photography season.  My family photography gallery displays how uniquely I portray each family I photograph.

Fall and Family Photography

As a lifestyle photographer, the magic of fall’s changing color palette provides the purity I am inspired to share with my clients. The essence of summer giving way to cool breezes creates a casually cheerful mood. The thought of crackling fires to come lends to a genuine playfulness.

I adore capturing giggling children as they stretch out their fingertips to grasp falling leaves. There is magic in the sparkling eyes of babies taking in the vast array of hues created by nature’s paintbrush. I snap those moments when parents view their children with intrinsic joy while fondly remembering their own childhood; in awe of how time evolves, yet somehow stays the same. Fall photography sessions are the perfect host for creating small but joyous moments to treasure.

North Carolina has no shortage of amazing fall backdrops for your session. I love to shoot at New Hanover Arboretum for their gorgeous Japanese maple trees. Abbey Nature Trails adjacent to Poplar Grove Plantation, and Long Leaf Park in Wilmington are some of my favorite local locations as well.

Mom and dad with kids during fall photography session

The Season of Love

Autumn brings the weather that lends itself to cozy cuddles with the loved ones. I feel that it always serves as a breath of fresh air after sticky summer days. The willingness to get snuggled up close returns, and creates beautiful moments in front of the camera. Fall is family photography season as I am able to capture all of the warm fuzzy feelings that come along with the changing weather. 

A photograph-worthy setting occurs naturally when a family bounds into a giant pile of leaves. Picture playful sword-jousts with twigs and scrambling over tree roots while escaping tickle-hugs. I become the captive audience to these authentic moments. I then create a gift that your family will treasure for years to come. Fall photography sessions lend themselves to fun, laid back, and relaxing times for both the parents and the children.

Fall Maternity photo of pregnant woman
Man and woman on bridge in front of fall trees
Couple posing behind fall leaves during photography session

I will bring this awe-inspiring scene into your home. Fall photography sessions create wonderful portraits for your walls and framed photos for your children’s grandparents. The holiday season will be here before we know it, so this is the perfect time of year contact me to book your family photography session.

I'm Erika and I am a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based near Wilmington, NC. I'm also a mom to two cutie boys, lover of backyard gardening, candles, chocolate and Amazon Prime.

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