Fall Family Photo Shoot

I had to share our fall family photo session in the golden hour of day! Thanks to our family photographer, Sarah Cramer Shields of Cramer Photo for capturing us in photos year after year. 

Our Fall Family Photo Shoot

15 minutes before this photo shoot:

Mazen: “I am NOT WEARING PLAID. OR JEANS.”

Birch: “I am not wearing shoes!!!!”

Thomas: “How long is this going to take…?”

Yet when Sarah showed up, both of them were dressed with smiles on their faces. They love to protest, but the boys can perform!! 

Silly boys!

Fall Family Photo Shoot Outfit Ideas

I am a fan of different types of plaid for fall photos. While I don’t necessarily think everyone needs to be matchy-matchy in coordinating outfits, a few different jewel tones or burnt oranges mixed with blues and greens looks coordinated yet casual. With four family members, we each have something in the color family to wear. 

Some years my fall family photo outfit leans dressy with a dress and more jewelry and other years we go more casual. This was a casual year! 

If you do end up wearing similar clothing again, change up the accessories with sweaters, scarves, a hat, shoes, and jewelry. 

I got the boys’ plaid shirts at Old Navy the week before. And here’s a similar second black dress I changed into at the end. Old Navy FTW! Braided Lucy shoes from Target. 

Here are more photo outfit ideas:

Location Ideas

Our favorite spot for our family photoshoot is always just around our yard in the fall (because it’s easy!) but don’t be afraid to mix it up with all kinds of local backdrops:

• Apple orchards
• Vineyards
• Properties with barns 
• Fields with tall grass
• In the woods with colorful leaves
• By a landmark in your town
• An empty park
• A trailhead

Best Time Of Day

The golden hour aka sunset is my favorite time to get beautiful light through the trees. Our photographer also does first thing in the morning sunrise shoots with kids who are up early! That time of day when kids are high energy captures the essence of the morning. 

One year ago:

My Love

Even Mr. Gus joined the fun!

I love them together so much

One Year Ago: 

Work mode headshot!

As my mom would say, “Do we look alike?”

Switched back to his favorite shoes!

The Christmas Card

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