Found your photographer and finally found a day for your family session that works around your busy schedule Check!

But now what?

What do you do for your family session? This can be a really daunting question! I have rounded up some of my favorite ideas to cover all of our seasons here in Montana! Family pictures are so important, and I really want you and your family to have a good time! Here are just a few ideas to think about when planning your family session! Think about what your family loves to do together and what will get those adorable giggles out of your kids!

Fall & Winter

Montana’s fall season can stretch out for months or it can last two days! You just never know! Days are starting to get shorter which is great for younger families since golden hour will not be so late in the evening!

We can have some brutal winters here in Northern Montana. But there is no denying snow family sessions can be a blast! This is a great season to get holiday focused shots inside or out!

Outdoor Ideas

• Leaf piles

• Carving Pumpkins

• Picking Apples

• Snowball Fight

• Ice Skating

• Sledding

• Making a Snowman

• Campfire

Indoors Ideas

• Reading books

• Pizza Party

• Snuggles in bed or the couch

• Decorating Cupcakes

• Blanket forts

• Puzzle

• Painting

• Hot Coco

• Holiday Tree

• Decorating Holiday Cookies

• Tea Party

• Baking Pies

Spring & Summer

When spring is in the air it is totally refreshing! This a great time of year to enjoy the weather warming up and beautiful green landscapes!

Summer is full of long golden evenings that stay warm! Wonderful for families who want to capture those beautiful summer days!

Outdoor Ideas

• Lake day

• BBQ

• Campfire

• Sprinklers

• Trampoline

• Wheat fields

• Picnic

• Bike Riding

• Garden or Greenhouse work