10 Fall Photo Ideas Your Family Needs in Fairbanks, Alaska.
With autumn fast approaching, many families are busy planning their fall photo sessions. There are so many beautiful backdrops and colors to take advantage of as you make memories with the people you love. If you’re planning your own shoot and are hunting for some inspiration, here are a few ideas to get you started. Don’t worry about the weather, let the weather worry about itself. Have a backup plan in mind and you’ll be fine.
Capture the leaves. If this is your first fall family session, you simply have to get a few photos of you and your kids standing in or playing and lying in the leaves. Not only are the colors incredible, but these shots instantly portray cheer and joy. Throwing leaves is also a chance for your photographer to capture the motion your own cameras might not be able to capture.
2. Sit amongst the pumpkins. When you see pumpkins, it’s only natural to think about fall. Whether you have a pumpkin field near to your home or you buy a few for your shoot, this is definitely a prop you should consider for your family session.
3. Pick some apples or berries. Yes there are a few orchards in this extreme arctic environment. This is a perfect setting for your family photo session. Whether in the wild hills or on the U-pick berry farms, the colors are striking and picking a few apples or berries will help your photographer grab some candid shots. You can achieve something similar with a cornfield too.
4. Create shadows. If you want to give your photos a dramatic effect, schedule your session for later in the day. This allows your photographer to use the colors of the setting sun and a fall backdrop to play with shadows. Picture the silhouettes of your family against a beautiful, natural backdrop.
5. Play in the park. If fall is starting to take its toll on the trees in your local park, why not use it for your family photo session? There are so many elements in a park that work well in family photos. From the falling leaves to swings and lakes, it’s no wonder this is a firm location favorite.
6. Bring in Halloween. If you and your children are big fans of Halloween, you could always use it as a theme for your upcoming fall session. Whether you want to dress up or add in a few props to bring the theme across, the choice is yours.
7. Get cozy. Sometimes, something as simple as a blanket can create the perfect family photos. Find a cozy blanket for your session and let your photographer get a few shots of you and your loved ones laughing and keeping warm.
8. Your favorite wooded walk. If you’re an outdoorsy family, you no doubt have that favorite walk with the dogs or just the family. Take us to that place where your favorite memories always surface, where there’s a stream or a crop of rocks, or the path turns just so to make for the most beautiful composition.
9. On the Fence. Is it just us or have you noticed the way the leaves poke through the fence just so? Can you see the rich tones of harvest peaking into their brightest glory, shortly before they say goodbye and give way to winter? Along the boundaries of fields, or riverside pathways, look for the last clinging vines and leaves.
10. Drink up. Nothing says fall like warm cider or cocoa, so why not incorporate it into your session? This is a particularly nice idea if you choose to have your shoot at home. Make and drink some cocoa with your loved ones for great candid shots.
If you’re new to the area and need some help finding a location for your fall family session, speak to your photographer about a few ideas.