If we asked you when the best time of year for family photos in Charlotte would be, what would be your best guess? You might be surprised that our answer isn’t always in the fall. Of course, we always love our fall sessions and catching up with all of you before the holidays. But would you believe it if we told you that spring and summer are just as exciting?!
Best Time of Year for Family Photos in Charlotte, North Carolina
Fall is the time to check things off the list, so we completely understand that yearly family photos find their way there as the season slows. But our personal favorite times to lock in those family photos for your annual holiday photos are spring and summer?
The Lighting
We love that spring and summer light! The days are longer, and the sun sits higher in the sky, making spring the best time for more crisp and bright light. It’s a bit less “muddy,” and we prefer spring afternoons or summer mornings for our overall style.
A Longer Lead Time
As we mentioned before, not only is the lighting better, but it also lasts longer. Most people love fall photos because of the foliage. The time frame can be a little more unpredictable as the years pass, and it lasts only four to six weeks. It gets quite chilly in the late afternoon, and with the time change, shoot times usually interrupt nap schedules, which don’t always make for the best experience.
Morning sessions are not really an option because of temps in the fall, but we LOVE morning sessions in the summer! Kids are chipper, and the lighting and temps are great.
Choose The Unexpected
We love mixing things up a bit! You can still create holiday cards and yearly updates (with more time, we might add), and you can cross it off your list before all your holiday baking and travel!
The Color Palette
We are biased, but we also think spring and summer are best with our editing style. The fall color palette is sometimes saturated and high contrast which is not conducive to our style and what you see on our website and socials. If you want those light and airy tones, spring and summer are the best times to lock in your session!
Have more questions about when to book your family session? Get in touch. We would love to help you start planning!
Want to take advantage of those spring and summer photos? Reach out to us! Or, check out more family sessions HERE.
