Can you believe it’s already fall and we’re almost in the fourth quarter of the year? This is the time of year when parents everywhere start to panic a little bit, thinking about everything they have to do before the fall and winter holidays that are fast approaching. That’s especially true for things that take a lot of pre-planning, like photo Christmas cards or holiday cards.

So that begs the question, if you want photos taken for your holiday cards, when should you have your family photos taken? As a Seattle area photographer who has helped countless families get the perfect portraits for their cards, I’m happy to help!

Winter in the Seattle area is absolutely stunning, and it can create the perfect backdrop for a lovely family photography session. If family portraits are in your winter plans this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about what to wear. I’ll help you plan your wardrobe, but here are a few tips to get you started.