5 Original Autumn Photoshoot Ideas To Try

It might be the mom in me, but one of the best ways to ensure you get great photos at a family shoot is to make it as fun as possible. Not only do organic laughs and smiles photograph way better than the Colgate kind - but fun is just fun, and it makes the whole experience something you’ll remember every time you see the photos.

Here are a few exciting and original autumn photoshoot ideas for the whole fam:

1. It’s Raining Leaves

If there’s one thing I love about an Autumn photoshoot, it’s making sure to get the gorgeous colours of the season involved. Whether there’s an existing pile of leaves or we have to make one ourselves, throwing them all in the air like we just don’t care is always a great idea.

2. Pumpkin Carving

While Halloween is definitely a little far out, pumpkins are in season. A family pumpkin carving moment makes for many camera-worthy moments AND gives you actual art at the end of it… or at the very least, something you can chop up later and turn into dinner.

3. Coffee Date

Not to be too Starbucks about this one, but if you haven’t had a spiced latte yet, this is definitely the best excuse there is to try one. Whether we’re popping into your local spot to get a takeaway, or - my favourite - making it ourselves at home, the spiced latte look is a fun, tasty way to get the family into the whole photoshoot concept.

4. Bake Up A Storm

I’d love to say let’s explore the outdoor landscapes or go on a hike at this point, but sometimes it’s nice to switch things up and do something indoors. Baking - and then decorating - gingerbread biscuits is colourful, fun and you don’t have to worry about snacks for the shoot because they’re already part of it!

5. Pillow Forts Aplenty

I love camping-out-but-inside! Let’s turn your living room / dining room into a pillow fort - it can add just the right amount of chaos and fun to your shoot day. Don’t worry, it’s always quicker to dismantle than it is to build, and it doubles as a great family movie night venue once the shoot is over. Just add popcorn, your favourite film, and you’re ready to go.