A photo shoot is a fantastic way to encapsulate emotions and memories. For families, an annual photography session can document the evolution of your children from babies to young adults while providing you with beautiful images to display around the house and in holiday cards. Here are some reasons to consider scheduling a photo shoot this summer.  

3 Reasons to Schedule a Family Photo Shoot This Summer 

1. Schedules Are Less Hectic

Many families have hectic schedules during the school year. Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and holidays, it can be challenging to find a time when everyone is free for a photo session. During the summer, schedules are likely a little less full. Days are also longer in summer. You can schedule a shoot later in the afternoon or evening and have more time to get ready without family members feeling rushed.

2. Everyone Is Well-Rested

Busy schedules can translate to stress and sleepiness, which may not help you feel your best on the day of the photo shoot. During the summer, people tend to be more well-rested and relaxed. Even if your children attend day camps, these typically start a bit later in the morning than school. This allows you and your family to get plenty of beauty rest so everyone feels great—both mentally and physically. 

While some people experience allergies in summer, viruses like the flu and the common cold are often less prevalent during warmer months. This keeps family members from feeling run down as they get their pictures taken.

3. Nicer Weather

Pictures at a pumpkin patch or Christmas tree farm are a lovely photo setting, but outdoor photo shoots in the summer offer additional benefits. The likelihood of warm, sunny weather reduces the chances of having to reschedule due to rain and snow. Proper lighting is crucial to beautiful photography, and the golden hours of summer can be particularly magical. 

Pleasant weather also makes it easier to choose outfits for the family. It opens up locations, such as flower gardens and lakes, that might not be as attractive or accessible in winter; you can even go barefoot or splash in the water without freezing.

Schedule a summertime photo shoot in St. Charles, MO, with Meredith Struebing Photography. For more than 20 years, this family photographer has been capturing precious moments and beautiful memories. In 2018, she was named one of the Best Newborn Photographers in St. Louis by Expertise, and her work has been featured in publications including Forbes® and the National Association of Child Photographers. Call (636) 255-4679 to schedule a photo shoot with this acclaimed photographer, or visit the website to view her portfolio.