Book a fall family photo session and design that holiday card early! Every holiday card needs a feature photo to show friends and relatives how your family has changed and grown over the past year. However, active children, and dim lighting can make capturing that picture perfect shot difficult. Booking a talented professional family photography session takes the stress of dealing with the technical details away and gives you a chance to have fun. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Pick a Location

Turn the family photography session into a joyful outing by heading to a nearby park, like Prospect Park, Central Park or Brooklyn Bridge Park. Use the warmth red and yellow of the leaves in Prospect Park or the junipers and holly in Brooklyn Botanic Garden to enhance the festive atmosphere. The crisp outdoor air will put color in everyone’s cheeks and the kids will have plenty of room to run around and burn off steam. Alternatively, keep things cozy by sticking close to home. A family photo shoot on your Brooklyn Stoop (Brooklyn Stoop Portraits) will create a heartwarming and snuggly-feeling holiday card. 

What to Wear

Tie everyone’s outfits together with a color theme and make sure your patterns don't clash. Solid rose, ruby, fascia, forest greens, and plaids are always popular, but light neutral tones also work beautifully with the rich color of the fall foliage. Don’t forget to include any pets. They can boast festive bandanas, cheery antlers, or cozy sweaters.

Photo Ideas

Experimenting with poses keeps your family from getting too stiff and serious during the session. There’s nothing wrong with a classic family group shot, but sometimes the less planned poses produce more precious memories. An experienced photographer can elevate even the most casual photo to something crisp and polished. You can incorporate props or even turn your back to the camera for a few photos. 

Newborns grow fast, and those born during the holiday season can sometimes get a little lost in the rush of the festivities. If you’ve recently added a new member to your family, consider booking a newborn photography session for the new year. Schedules will have calmed down, and the baby can be the star of the show in their own cozy winter shoot. 

If you’re eager to get a newborn or family photography holiday session booked, contact Karen Wise Photography. An award-winning photographer with over 15 years of experience, Karen serves families throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, and NYC. Her technical expertise is matched by a heartfelt desire to help families capture precious moments. Call (917) 539-9908 to learn more about her family photography packages, or visit her website to make an appointment today.