Fall in Love With 24 Autumn Family Portrait Ideas. By Macy Cate Williams. Updated on Sep 7, 2017 at 9:48 AM. Melissa Avey Photography ...

As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, so too do St. Louis families fill our region’s parks for annual family portraits, hoping to capture whatever age and stage their child is ...

1. Focus on the light. Wyatt says a prime time for fall photos is the hour before the sun sets — a time when the dramatic light helps to capture the cozy feeling of autumn.

According to Rachel Boekel, a lifestyle photographer in Canmore, any spot your family frequents regularly should be considered, as the images are a representation of how you spend your time together.

Read these tips on lighting, settings, and backdrop to capture a great family portrait at your holiday party. Consumer Reports offers tips and tools to doing it better.