Fall Mini Sessions in Guelph


Without a doubt, the University of Guelph Arboretum is the most beautiful place to take fall photos. The Arboretum features trails, bird sanctuary, a Japanese and an English garden, variety of scenes, open fields, and a generous palette of colours.

Here are some tips for a beautiful fall session:

  1. Golden Hour. The fall with its warm yellow-brown hues is the perfect match for the warm golden hour warm light.
  2. Natural. Less posed photos but more natural ones with lots of movement. Walking is a great choice as this is what people normally do in the fall. But also leaves throwing and some playful activities to show the family bond.
  3. Dress warm and appropriate for the season in seasonal or neutral colours.
  4. Bring your happy smiles and playful nature.
  5. Embrace the weather. The fall is a season of change, and the weather gods might decide to throw us a curve ball for our golden hour. If it rains, or if it is windy, embrace it and run with it as the photos will be awesome. Bring your rain boots and rain coats, and un umbrella for fun in the rain.
Young girl walking through sunlit autumn meadow smiling in jeans and graphic tee.
Family of three standing under yellow autumn maple tree, parents holding baby in a park.
Smiling young couple holding their baby outdoors among tall trees in autumn season.
Family of three smiling together in front of vibrant golden autumn foliage outdoors.
Family of three walking outdoors in autumn, laughing together, wearing jeans and leather jackets in golden sunlight.
Happy family with baby sitting on blanket among golden autumn leaves in park.
Older man giving smiling teenage girl a piggyback ride in sunny autumn outdoor setting.
Family of three wrapped in plaid blanket smiling outdoors among autumn trees.
Man giving piggyback ride to teen daughter while blonde woman walks beside them in fall park setting.
Mother and daughter sitting in golden fallen leaves laughing during autumn photo session.
Young family sitting on fallen autumn leaves, parents playing with laughing baby in a park.
Family of three walking hand in hand on sunny autumn path with fall foliage.
Family of three sitting on a blanket covered in autumn leaves under a large yellow tree.
A large family of five shares warm embraces by a wooden fence in a fall landscape.
Smiling couple posing together under vibrant orange autumn foliage in an outdoor park setting.