I did this family photography session in mid-November—which
feels so long ago! We had the most beautiful fall last year, with warm sunny
days lasting all the way through October, and we were only just starting to
think about winter when we took these photos. Now it feels like winter has
lasted forever and I’m so ready for spring! I thought it was here a couple of
weeks ago, but the weather has turned cold and gray again. Oh, well. Hopefully
soon!
Natalie reached out for fall family photos before the
holiday season. She wanted lots of fall colors and leaves. Even with the long
dry autumn we’d been enjoying, we knew weather could be an issue at this time
of year, but we got lucky. Although the clouds gathered, the rain held off
until after the end of our session.
I suggested Armitage Park as our photoshoot location.
Armitage is one of my go-to places for fall leaves, since they tend not to
clean them up quite as quickly as at other parks. No complaints here! We were
able to get those fading autumn colors, and there was even enough on the ground
for a fun fall leaf fight—which the girls absolutely loved!
Lorelei and Rosalie are a pair of cuties, and they had so
much fun being outside and playing in the leaves. As a family photographer,
I like my sessions—especially the outdoor ones—to be as enjoyable and natural
as possible. It’s a great opportunity to capture your family in a fun and relaxed
way. Kids in particular don’t always like being posed, and I’ve found that it can
often be avoided, or at least made to feel less strange. Being told to throw
leaves in the air on the count of three feels more like a game than posing for
pictures! I frequently get great shots just by letting kids do their thing and
then following them around with my camera to catch all the best moments.
It was great to meet Natalie, Matt, and their girls. I’m so
glad the weather cooperated and that we were able to find the perfect leafy
location to get exactly the look Natalie was hoping for. Fall sessions are
super popular, so if you’re wanting to book a fall family session for later this
year, now is the time to do it!
Thank you for visiting Shanna Chess Photography! Shanna is
an award-winning Eugene, Oregon photographer with expertise and
experience in maternity, newborn, baby and child, and family photography. She
serves families throughout Eugene, Springfield, and the surrounding areas, and would
love to serve your family as well! Please contact Shanna if you have any
questions or would like to book your session.
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