Fall Family Photo Trends for 2025
If you're thinking about scheduling fall family photos this year, you are not alone! Autumn is the most popular season for family pictures in Central Ohio. And for good reason: golden light, cozy colors, and cooler temps make it the perfect backdrop for beautiful, timeless images.
When putting everyone’s outfits together, it helps to know what’s trending.. especially if you want photos that feel current but still look classic for years to come. Here's what’s in for fall family photos in 2025.
1. Warm Neutrals Are Still Reigning Supreme
This year, we're seeing a continued love for warm, earthy neutrals like:
Oatmeal, sand, and caramel
Rust, clay, and copper
Muted olive and sage
Soft browns and creamy whites
These tones photograph beautifully, compliment fall foliage, and help your family stand out without clashing with the background.
Style Tip: Choose outfits with texture (like linen, gauze, or knit) to add visual interest without bold prints. Colors to avoid for fall: blue, navy, and purple.
2. Flowy Dresses and Movement-Friendly Outfits
Many of my families are leaning into comfort and movement. Long flowy dresses, relaxed-fit trousers, and cozy cardigans. It’s all about creating connection and movement in your photos.
Brands like Baltic Born, Joyfolie, Worth Collective, and Altar’d State have beautiful options this season.
Style Tip: Dress mom first! Then coordinate everyone else around her colors and style.
3. Layered Looks with Personality
Layers not only keep you warm but help add dimension to your photos. In 2025, these are popular:
Knitted sweaters over dresses
Corduroy jackets
Textured scarves
Layered dresses with boots
This layered look is great for both aesthetic and practicality - layers can be added or removed during your session depending on the weather. Fall days are gorgeous but can get chilly when the sun is setting.
4. Matching Is Out—Coordinating Is In
The days of everyone in jeans and white shirts are over. Coordinated but not matching outfits feels more natural and modern.
Think: One person in rust, another in cream, one in sage green, and someone else in soft brown. All different, but they flow beautifully together.
Pro tip: Lay all the outfits on a bed together and snap a photo you’ll instantly see if something’s off. If you’re not sure, email or text me!
5. Emotional, Candid Posing
Fall 2025 is all about storytelling and connection. After we take “looking and smiling” photos, the goal is to capture real moments:
Kids running through leaves
Cuddles and kisses
Holding hands, twirling, and laughing
Parents looking at each other instead of always at the camera
This relaxed style creates photos that feel warm, real, full of love, and lets your personalities shine through.
6. Nature-First Locations
Clients are favoring locations that feel wild and natural. Some favorite Central Ohio spots include:
Shale Hollow
Gahanna Woods
Hoover Reservoir
If you are not sure which location would suit your family best, I am always here to help my families choose the perfect spot based on their vibe, age of their kiddos, and the look they want.
Ready to Book Your 2025 Fall Photos?
My full session calendar for fall is now open, and fall minis are available with limited spots. You might be dreaming of a full session to capture every little detail and moment, or you just need a short and sweet mini to refresh your holiday card.. either way, now’s the perfect time to reserve your spot!
This fall is the perfect time to freeze those fleeting family moments and create beautiful photos together.