Who says you have to travel to find the perfect photo location? This family invited us to their home. It certainly makes it easier on the family! It’s also easier for the beloved pup to pop in a photo or two. Plan for the right time of year when either Mother Nature or holiday decorations add pops of color.
Energy is always high when there’s a toddler at a shoot. All they want to do is explore and run. That’s one of the great things about little kids – their curiosity. Fall is the perfect time to do these photos because the little ones love toddling about in the leaves.
If you have pets as part of your family, bring them to your photo shoot! It’s a great way to bring out some real smiles and lots of joy. Joy is our favorite thing to witness during a shoot, other than love!
Boy, was I tickled to be at this surprise photo shoot! She wanted to surprise her husband of 40+ years by wearing her wedding dress again. I don’t know too many people who can still fit in their dresses that many years later. It was an emotional surprise for them both, and we were pleased to capture those moments.
One way to enhance your photography skills, as mentioned in an earlier blog, is to look at things a little differently. That can mean focusing on an object in the foreground, or even zooming in closer on smaller objects. There’s so much beauty in nature. It’s often overlooked in favor of a personal subject. Take the time to look a little closer.
We’ve said it at least once, and we’ll say it again. Fall is the perfect time for family photos. The colors are popping, it’s not too hot, it’s not getting dark early yet. It’s actually a great time to get pictures for Christmas cards. This location in Forest Park had lots of beautiful trees.
Here’s some more of Samantha’s travel photography. This post includes scenes from GA, TN, VA, MO, IL, WI, CO, and UT. There are so many beautiful things to see in this country of ours. And while we may be a young country, there’s still plenty of history. Check out Nation Park properties – they won’t disappoint!
It’s not too early to start thinking about booking a fall family session. The colors will be changing before too long, and that always makes for beautiful photos. This family had so much fun wandering around Drace Park and playing in the leaves. That can be you, too! Book today.
This couple didn’t let a constant rain dampen their day! While adjustments had to be made, this bride and groom didn’t mind the rain. We even wandered around to get photos in the rain. They got married on their own property, and live next to a nature preserve, so there were beautiful locations all around.
The last time we took this family’s photos, the kids had their cousins jump in for a few shots. The fun continued this year with the same tradition. Drace Park was a great backdrop for this family reunion. Of course, we’ll always snap a few photos of just Mom and Dad, too.
