Fall River Family Portraits | Amanda Howse Photography

Family Portraits

April 15, 2023

Fall River Family Portraits

Last October, I got the pleasure of taking some stunning PNW fall river family portraits for one of my Model Team girls! Miss Carly is on my Class of 2023 Model Team and goes to Puyallup High School. She is also a fantastic level 10 gymnast, which if you didn’t know, is the highest level in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics Program. How cool is that?? Carly committed to Boise State to continue her education and her gymnastics career at the D1 university level this fall. Congrats to Carly and her family on two huge accomplishments! 

Best Locations in WA for Fall Family Photos | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Capturing Family Memories with Your Grad

Before she heads off to Idaho, we wanted to make sure that Carly and her family got some photos with everyone all together! With busy schedules and active kids, it can be hard to find time to get the whole family in one place. But when you do, the memories are always worth the effort. Especially for photos with your soon-to-be graduate that will last forever! I was SO excited to be able to capture this moment for Carly and her family, and help honor this special time in their lives! Let’s go check out what their fall session had in store!

PNW Fall Family Photos | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

A Bridge, A River, and Some October Sunshine

We did their photos at the end of October at this great new location I found from another photographer. Carly’s mom decided to take me up on this new river and bridge location and we had a blast. They wore the perfect colors to match the scenery. We got photos with the whole family, of Carly and her brothers, and of course some great ones with Mom and Dad and the kids! It was so much fun getting to play on the bridge and get close to the water. For a family with older, active kids, planning your photos at a spot where they can adventure around is a huge perk! I’m so glad Carly and her family trusted me to try out this location because the photos turned out AH-mazing! 

Riverside Family Portraits in WA Forest | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Planning For Your Fall Photos in the PNW

Picking the right time for your family photos all comes down to what works best for you and your family! What time of year can you get everyone together? Which season do you enjoy the most? If you like wearing jeans and sweaters or love warm fall colors like I do, then September through November is the time for you! At least in Washington State. We have tons of outdoor locations that are perfect for showing off all those colorful leaves and PNW landscapes. Plus, you can plan your outfits to go with the season. Carly and her family did an awesome job coordinating with their river location and still allowed each person to dress in their own style! Let me know in the comments if your family wants to take your next portraits riverside! 

Planning For Your Fall Photos in WA | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Outdoor Family Portraits on Wooden Bridge | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography
Fall Family Photos with Mother and Children | PNW Families | Photographed by the Best Tacoma, Washington Family Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Let’s Connect!

Interested in booking family portraits of your own? Take a look at some of my past family portrait sessions to spark some inspiration! Then reach out to start planning! I can’t wait to hear from you! Contact me anytime on my website or email me at [email protected]. Or to schedule your shoot via call/text, you can reach me at 530-412-0730.

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