I have posted a lot of pictures from my summer outdoor sessions but what about autumn and winter outdoor sessions? The good news is, outdoor family or maternity sessions are still possible and the natural backdrops of Norfolk are extremely magical.

Firstly, lets get real. This is the UK. It rains a lot. As always, outdoor sessions are subject to weather changes and sometimes need to be rescheduled. It’s no biggie, just a little frustrating. I check daily reports and get you in as soon as the Met Office gives us some promising news. Communication is key.

Secondly, it’s cold. That’s ok too but the wardrobe needs to be sufficient for the weather conditions. If you want to wear something of limited warmth (or nothing at all), its best to schedule a studio session. But seriously, an outdoor sessions, with a woolly jumper, hat, long sleeved maxi maternity dress and body warmer or big coat (and tights underneath!) are just as beautiful.

Thirdly, the optimum times for taking photos are at ‘golden hour’. This is typically the hour before sunset or the hour after sunrise. During autumn and winter, these are at much more favourable times if you have young kids already. 9pm on a summers eve is likely too late for most little ones.

Finally, my favourite thins about autumn and winter outdoor sessions. The colours of autumn and winter are immense. The pink/blue skies, the golden leaves and if we are lucky, some snow and icicles make for beautiful photos.

So what are you waiting for?

If you had your heart set of a family or maternity session outdoors, don’t wait. We can discuss what would look brilliant at this time of year and locations that will really create a stunning backdrop for your photos.

Contact me and we can start designing your bespoke session. Looking for inspo, as always, check out Pinterest.