Favorite Fall Family Photo Session Location in Raleigh

Raleigh is a big city, and there are some amazing locations for fall family portraits. Things I look for when looking for the perfect location for a family:

• Light. Light. Light. I don’t shoot anywhere where the light is harsh to make you squint, and I don’t shoot in overly covered areas like forests. Just not my jam.

• I love textures like flowers, bushes, buildings, fences, tree lines, etc. Anything that gives it a little depth & dimension is what I lean toward.

• If the location isn’t overly crowded, that is a plus, but unfortunately, the best places aren’t secrets anymore.. just like the gem below.

This location is at the NC Museum of Art. Any photographer who has shot here can probably recognize this area based on the photos, and the NCMA is not a secret gem. In fact, it is a super popular photography location. But I mean, come on! Look how gorgeous these images are. I love that you can see the fall leaves in the background but it doesn’t scream fall… and I’m pretty sure it was like 80 degrees on the date for this session last October. But, I will definitely be back because it is just so beautiful to me. If you see me out there, give me a shout!