Making Fall Mini Session Magic: Check Your Calendar Now For Fall Picture Time

Fall Photo Session Season

The back-to-school rush is in full swing, our kids are getting scheduled up with school events and activities, and before you know it, the holiday season will be knocking at your door. Schedules fill up quickly during this time of year, so planning ahead is essential. As a senior and family photographer serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. area, I want you to take advantage of the beautiful fall season for you and your family photos. That's why I'm encouraging you to book your fall family session now to ensure you capture those special moments filled with joy and laughter. I love fall. Not only because of the brisk feel in the air, but because of the opportunity for beautiful colorful works of art capturing you. And here's a detailed rundown on why fall is the perfect time and what it has to offer.

Why Fall?

Fall offers a magical backdrop for family photos. The leaves change color to stunning reds, oranges, and yellows, creating picturesque scenery that looks fabulous in prints and holiday cards. The weather is also ideal—not too hot, not too cold—making it easier for everyone to look their best without overheating or shivering.

Beautiful Natural Lighting

Natural lighting is a photographer’s best friend, and fall provides it in abundance. The softer, more diffused light of autumn enhances skin tones and adds a natural glow to your photos. No harsh summer sunburns or squinting into the camera. Just pure, flattering light that highlights the beauty of everyone in the photo.

Smooth Scheduling Tips

Take a look at your calendar now to schedule your family photos. We know how quickly schedules get filled with back-to-school activities and holiday preparations. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect time:

• Check School Calendars: Look for school holidays or half-days that might offer an ideal time for your session.

• Plan Weekend Mornings: Weekend mornings usually offer the best lighting and the least crowded parks and natural areas.

• Go for the Golden Hour: The hour before sunset, known as the golden hour, produces beautiful natural light that is perfect for photography.

Taking Action

Thinking ahead and taking action to book your session now is the way to go.😊 Fall offers beautiful colors, perfect weather, and gorgeous natural lighting—all of which provide amazing backdrops for your family photos. Don’t let your schedule fill up before you have a chance to capture these precious moments.

My objective at Beautiful Awesome Moments is to create sessions that are not only beautiful but also filled with joy filled moments, laughter, as well as authentically real awesomely dope moments. Fall sessions are particularly special because they offer so many opportunities for fun and spontaneity. Imagine you and/or your family playing in a pile of leaves, enjoying a cozy picnic, or simply taking a walk in the crisp autumn air. These natural, joyful interactions make for the best photographs. I'll create some of these backdrops or make sure we shoot in locations that have these creative natural gems for preciously visual takeaways that I'll capture for you!!!

I'm help to give you some feedback on coordinating outfits. I've also identified some great locations. If you want to discuss any specific ideas you have for your photos, I'm here for you!!! Interested in booking a fall family photo session in the Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. area? My schedule tends to fill up quickly. You can secure your preferred date and time, on my mini session schedule and avoid the last-minute rush. Contact me today, and let’s make it happen!

Sonia Greenaway Mickle is a senior photographer and portrait photographer based out of Fort Washington Maryland and Northern Virginia and serves the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Her goal is to bring out every senior’s personality in their images and she's dedicated to making sure that every senior session is unique and different so that you enjoy your images that reflect you and only you, know that you're special and valued, and experience a fun time. Sonia is now booking the Class of 2025 students for senior sessions, as well as portrait sessions