Without a doubt, the Fall is the busiest time of year for photographers. Here on Long Island, countless families scramble for fall family photos in the Fall. This time of year is highly popular for photos for a multitude of reasons. As a family photographer serving Nassau County and beyond, I am here to explain to you the many reasons why Fall is a great time of year to finally schedule that portrait session with your loved ones.

What is so special about Fall family photos?

family embraced in the fall leaves in teal and browns laughing as they hold a baby girl

1) Ideal Lighting times

My sessions are scheduled 60-90 minutes prior to sunset. In the Summer, this means the start time is as late as 7:45/8:00pm. This can be quite a challenging time of day for families with young children. Because most babies and toddlers tend to be their crankiest right before bedtime, this can create stress for some families. However, in the Fall, the sun starts setting earlier and your start time will be closer to 5:30-6:30, so we can start your family portrait session earlier. Not only will you have beautiful light, but your children will be happy too.

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family in rust and camel tones seated on leaves with fall golden glow os sunset around them

2) Engage in some fun activities with your kids

We all know that nothing gets a kid more excited than jumping into a huge pile of leaves. Not up for a foliage session? Well, then lets schedule your session at a farm or head out apple picking. The key to happy children during a photo session is keeping them engaged and doing something fun.

husband and wife in formt of pumpkin house at pumpking farm wiht baby girl seated on ledge all in buffalo plaid

kids running under a blanket in a pile of leaves wiht sunset flare behind them

3) Adorable Wardrobe Options

I love the casual Summer vibe of wardrobe options, but nothing is better than Fall outfits. The cooler temperature allows you to dress up in layers, which will add texture and dimension. You can also incorporate accessories such as hats, scarves and boots that will make your images pop. Plus, I absolutely love jewel and earth tones for photos and Fall backdrops seem to lend itself to those color options.

cousins in paid seated on fur blanket on leaves at the park

little girl in faux fur vest in front of driftwood tree and leaves

4) Crisp and comfortable weather

As a woman with curly unruly hair, I am here to tell you that I live for the Fall weather. I love that the humidity is lifted and replaced with that crisp and comfortable air. Here on Long Island, the weather between September-early November is absolutely perfect and it often doesn’t get truly cold until late November. Once it gets cold, it can be hard to keep the kids happy if they are uncomfortable. If we do happen to have an unseasonably cold day on the day of your session, just layer up with coats, hats and scarves.

husband flying baby boy to mom to kiss her while she is seated holding other son in knee high boots in golden light

siblings playing in leaves and laying in them while laughing

5) Holiday gifts and cards

I know…I know…you want that traditional all eyes on camera shot to use for your cards and give to grandma. I promise will capture those traditional images that for you and so much more. I want you to have photos that feel magical and filled with life. I want you to have the kinds of images you can happily display in your homes for years to come. Fall photo sessions allow me to do that for you. Plus, scheduling in the earlier Fall months, means you will have plenty of time to choose the perfect card and order prints for your loved ones.

family in christmas attire seated in the leaves

Ready to Schedule your Fall family Photos?

Contact me today and lets start planning your session.

What is so special about Fall family photos?