Spring in New Hampshire is a delightful time for family photos: the flowers are in bloom, the days are warming and lengthening, everyone is itching to get out of the house and go on an adventure, it’s just the best. It can also be muddy, rainy, or cold (or all three!), so here are some tips to make the most of your spring family session.
Pick a spot where there’s an indoor option or quick shelter
You never know when a shower will pop up (or a full day of rain in the forecast!), so my top tip for spring sessions is to plan it for a place you love that has an indoor option. Your home is a fantastic place to start: your kids will be more relaxed, it’s the place where you live the ins and outs of your story, and it’s the feeling you’ll want to remember later. Even if your home is not as tidy, updated, or bright as you want it to be, you’d be amazed at the kind of photos you can get at your own home.
Not feeling the at-home session? We’ll brainstorm other favorite places of yours (and mine!) that have some shelter and go from there.
Plan for messes!
With wet grass, mud puddles, and overflowing streams, someone is bound to get wet during your session! We’ll work together to keep it to a minimum (especially at first and especially if you’re looking for a more posed, traditional family portrait), but think of the stories we could tell with a bunch of rain boots, umbrellas, and rain coats, or muddy hands, like my son’s at the beginning of this post. So many beautiful stories!
Be flexible
If your heart is set on an outdoor-only session, flexibility is the name of the game! I’ll always ask when we book your session if you want to schedule a back-up date or play it by ear (I highly recommend planning a back-up date!), especially in the spring and fall when the weather can be so unpredictable. We keep an eye on the weather, stay in touch the few days before, and make a call the night before so you’re not rushed or concerned the day-of.
Make the most of it and book your spring session today!