There’s no perfect time of year for a session because all of them have their pros and cons. I actually love all of them for different reasons, so keep reading to find out why!

WINTER:

Snow!!! All that snow makes colors pop like the teal blanket. It’s a great season for some outdoor fun if you like the cold. Some great things to do with the kiddos during a winter session are snowball fights, snow angels and hot chocolate! Snow can help create a dreamy effect that’s just beautiful. It’s also a great time of year to do an indoor session. Using your home makes for a special backdrop, but I’m always happy to bring a small backdrop too.

SPRING:

Spring is beautiful and fresh. Everything is starting to bloom, but not yet super saturated with green trees and grass. Just like winter colors pop and the top and bottom images show what a cloudy vs sunny day look like. They are also March vs April too! There are also some great flowers that only bloom during spring to make use of.

Penny wasn’t too excited about her flower crown, but isn’t it just adorable???

SUMMER:

Green!!! Summer is all about being green, bright and happy. It’s one of my favorites times because the fields are full of different wild flowers. There are so many great locations to use in the summer like Lake Geneva, forest preserves or cute towns. I’m itching to use a waterfall I found in Elgin that isn’t far off the path and easy for kiddos.

FALL:

Fall is the most popular time of year for family photos. The fall colors can be beautiful and the cooler weather makes it easy to use great accessories like boots and scarves. I’m all for it, but my only concerns with fall is the tempermental weather and sometimes the fall folliage is unpredictable. October is gorgeous, but definitely fickle since sometimes it’s rainy and cold and other times like the last picture it was close to 80.

So make sure you look around your house and decide what colors are going to go great on your walls and that can make choosing a time easier. I’m always happy to help too!