Fall is a busy time of year. Apple picking, visiting pumpkin patches, viewing colorful foliage, Halloween, and Thanksgiving are all a part of the fall season. Each day provides numerous opportunities for family pictures. Are you capturing the best photos for lasting memories? If you need a little inspiration, check out the following list of ideas for fall family photos to capture this season.
Fall Family Photo Ideas

- Walking down a hiking trail. (If you can do it, get your children to hold hands).
- Searching for the perfect pumpkin.
- Sitting in the pumpkin patch.
- Going apple picking.
- Baking a apple or pumpkin pie together.
- Doing leaf crafts.
- Attending a football game.
- Tailgating before the game. (Food is always a major part of game day photos).
- Playing catch football.
- Around a bonfire.
- Standing in front of trees with vibrant fall colors.
- Holding leaves out front of you. (For added fun, write names or wishes on the leaves)
- Raking and jumping in the leaves.
- Vising a local farmer’s market.
- At a community event.
- Making Halloween decoration together.
- Dancing to Halloween music.
- Carving pumpkins.
- Roasting pumpkin seeds.
- Volunteering.
- Drinking homemade hot cocoa in a new mug. (Do not forget the marshmallows.)
- Dressing up in Halloween costumes.
- A Halloween photo shoot in the back yard.
- Trick or treating.
- Decorating for Thanksgiving.
- Photo with extended family at Thanksgiving.
- Photo of everyone sitting at the Thanksgiving table.
- Kids choice. (Often children create the best photo shoot for your family.)