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10 Must-Take Fall Family Photos You'll Treasure Forever

Sunday, September 07, 2025 | By: Animal House Photography

A collage of photos shows a family of five.

Ten Must-Take Family Photos You'll Treasure Forever

Are you hoping to take some quick fall photos but aren't sure how to encourage your family into those cute, unposed poses? 

Well consider this your guide. Let's explore ten must-take photo ideas to get those candid shots!

1. Group Portrait

Let's start with the obvious: get everyone together and take some group pics! 

Instead of just sitting and smiling, loosen up. Let your kids be a little silly. Tell a joke. Find somewhere fun, like a set of stairs, to help you get playful with group shots.

A family of five stands together with the young son on his father's shoulders and the youngest daughter on her mother's back.
A family of five sit together outside on a step.
A young girl closes her eyes and smiles wide while her family smiles in the background.
A mother and father sit on a step and lean on each other as their children sit around them.
A group of three children stand on a sidewalk with their mother while their father smiles around the corner at them.
A family of five holds hands and smiles in a downtown setting.

2. On the Go

Go for an adventure! If you're outside, check out the woods or explore a field. If you're in a downtown setting, go for a walk together. Movement leads to the best pictures!

A young girl rides her scooter with her arm stretched out behind her while her younger siblings and father follow.
A family of five stand on a sidewalk with two daughters on scooters.

3. Let Personalities Shine

Those goofy moments don't have to be a frustrating distraction. Instead, let them highlight the personalities in your family. Silly faces and wiggly dances can make for some adorable memories.

A young girl puckers her lips at the camera.
In black and white, a family sits on the stoop of a building.
A mother and father kiss as their three children play around them.

4. Side-By-Side

Line those kids up! Walk across a road, race, reach for something high...you get the idea. As your kiddos grow, you'll be able to look back and see the differences in height and how they changed over time.

Two sisters on scooters ride on a sidewalk while their little brother follows on a skateboard with his father.
Two sisters on scooters ride on a sidewalk while their little brother follows on a skateboard with his father.

5. Siblings

Once again, these don't have to be perfectly posed. Instead, let your kids interact in a natural and playful way. The goal is to capture their relationship just as it is.

A brother and sister stand side by side and smile at the camera.
A zoomed in image shows a young girl's hands on her father's as she stands in front of him.

6. Unforgettable Details

Of course you're here for family pictures, but don't forget the details you'll want to remember. The relative sizes of your hands, the little wrinkles and folds, and tiny fingers are too precious to overlook.

7. The Magic of Play

That's it. Just play. Make up games, make faces, do a dance, or even play hide and seek. Enjoy each other and it will come across in your photos.

A father shows his son how to skateboard.
A mother holds her daughter's hand as she twirls while the other siblings gather around her.
A family of five stand together with the brother on his father's shoulders.
A young boy on his father's shoulders leans down and kisses his mother while his sister laughs.

8. Mommy and Me

Looking back at these pictures over the years and seeing your kids grow is the whole point. Pull them in close and grab those photos!

A mother and daughter lean close together.
A mother leans down to kiss her daughter while her other two children stand with her.

9. And dad too!

Don't forget that daddy! Pull him in and make sure you catch those sweet moments with the kids.

A father sits on a stoop surrounded by his three children.
A father holds his young daughter, who smiles at the camera.
A father sits on a stoop surrounded by his three children.

10. Mom and Dad

Don't forget you and your spouse. In the chaos of kids, it's easy to overlook the relationship that started it all, but you are the heart of your family. Make sure you take the time to commemorate YOU.

A couple hold hands and smile at one another around a corner.
A man wraps his arm around his wife and smiles at her.
A woman holding a camera smiles confidently.
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