Spring Family Photos
Spring family photo season has started in Chicago! The Chicago winter is definitely over. Everyone is talking about spring and the beauty that surrounds this season. Spring is a beautiful season for family photos! Imagine the picturesque background of blossoms blooming, the fresh green tree leaves and the colorful spring flowers.
So if you are here, chances are you are looking to get spring photos for your family too! In this blog you’ll find ideas, information, and inspiration for your Spring Family Photo Session. If you want to know more about my work as a family photographer in Chicago, take a look at my portfolio!
Spring Family Photo Outfit Ideas
Elevate your spring family photos with gorgeous spring outfits! You can leave winter jackets at home and wear happy colors, floral patterns, pastel beauties, or earthy neutrals. Spring family photo outfits start with a color palette. Once you’ve chosen the palette, it’s easy to mix and match outfits for your family. Compliment outfits by choosing colors from the same color scheme. Matching outfits can look a little dated — complementing outfits look harmonious and pretty.
Floral patterns are gorgeous for a spring family photo session but stay away from too many busy patterns in your family’s outfits. Even though outfits take your photos to a next level, we still want most attention to be drawn into the beautiful interaction happening in the image.
Locations For Spring Family Photo Sessions In Chicago
Chicago has a lot of beautiful spring blossom trees for a gorgeous spring family photo session. Where to find the blossom trees for your spring family photo session in Chicago?
Jackson Park, Chicago Botanical Gardens, and around the Museum Campus are all amazing locations.
Or go downtown Chicago for the tulips at the Magnificent Mile or the State Street Shopping District.
Other than that, any nature park in Chicago is a great idea for spring family photos, such as Lincoln Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park, Milton Lee Olive Park, Art Institute South Garden, or Lurie Garden.
What Is The Best Time For A Spring Family Photo Session In Chicago?
First things first, to get Spring photos, you need to know when Spring is in its full swing. In Chicago the best time to get Spring family photos is from mid-April until May-end. June will still be a good month for family Spring photos but the trees will be blossomed out and the typical Spring flowers like the tulips most likely had their best time.
As for the time of day, during the months of April and May, the best time would be morning sessions (starting between 9:00 and 9:30 AM) or afternoon sessions (starting between 3:30 and 4PM)
Are you looking for a magical golden hour Spring photo session? Then don’t start before 5PM. Check the best time with your photographer when you book your family photo session, the exact time differs each month.
How Can You Find A Photographer For A Spring Family Photo Session In Chicago?
Wouldn’t it be easy if there was a shortcut to the photographer for your Spring photo session that fits you best? To be honest, when you Google search ‘Family photographer near me’ you get a ton of options, varying from photographers ranging from $89 till $890 per photo session. Or more.
A photographer is someone you will share some most meaningful moments of your family with. You want memories that last forever captured in beautiful photos that reflect you as your unique family. So it’s only fair that you get a lot of options to choose from.
But how to choose the best photographer in Chicago for your family?
Pay attention to these things to make your first selection:
The photographer’s style
Does the family photographer’s style appeal to you? Do you like what you see? Does the photographer’s style reflect the style you aim for your family photos?
Communication
For an easy and relaxed family photo session and for amazing results, communication is key.
It should be easy to get information from your photographer about your photo session. And it should be easy to get your photo session booked.
The photographer should be interested in you and your family, your ideas about the photo session and other details that are important to you.
Pricing
We might not like to say it out loud, but pricing is important when you are looking for a family photographer near you. First of all, a good photographer is always worth every penny! But look into what you get for your money versus what you need. If you don’t need 80 photos out of your family photo session, try to find a photographer with different packages.
From mini family photo sessions in Chicago, to full family photo sessions, newborn photo sessions at home, if you’d like to know about my packages, check it out here.
I hope this information was useful and helped you with your Spring Family Photoshoot. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
X Cath.