There is always a mad rush for Fall photos - and I get it, Fall is probably my favourite season too. The beauty of the leaves changing never gets old. But as Fall goes on and Winter settles in, there are still tons of opportunities for great photo sessions.
I put together some ideas of activities in and around the home to help inspire you on what to capture this season right in your own backyard; whether with your own camera or by hiring a professional photographer to document them for you.
Build a snow fort, snowman, or make snow angels: a classic family activity that you have to do at least once each winter.
Snowball fight: action shots and flying snow always makes for interesting shots and lots of laughter.
Sliding or skating: if your kids are lucky enough to have a rink or sliding hill in their backyard, how can you not want to capture that?
Bring the fun inside: I love that in-home sessions can be done year round. Think about those rosy cheeks as the kids come in from the cold, hot chocolate and spending time relaxing together.
Family game night: Does your family have a competitive streak? Winter is often when the board games come out in our family and is such a great tradition to capture.
Baking/Cooking: With the change in seasons, often comes new favourite dishes. Document the making of a winter meal or dessert. Especially around the holidays - this is one you won't want to miss capturing. Think about taking photos of hand written recipes, key ingredients and ask family to help prepare.
I hope you will take the time to document some of your family's moments this winter. One of the great things about in-home sessions is that there is no timeframe - you don't have to wait until the leaves are at their best or reschedule because it's raining. There is such beauty in the simplicity of everyday moments and these happen year round.
