As a mom, you’re always thinking about the fleeting nature of childhood...how your babies are growing too fast, how you want to freeze time, how the little details are slipping through your fingers. And if you’ve been wondering, when is the best time to take family photos? you’re not alone. Most families automatically default to fall sessions for holiday cards, but let’s be honest, fall is chaotic.
Between school events, sports, and the holidays creeping up, squeezing in family photos can feel like just another thing on the to-do list. And in Arizona? Fall still brings scorching temperatures, which means cozy fall outfits often turn into a sweaty mess. That’s why I want to let you in on a little secret: spring is actually the best time of year for family photos.
Here’s why spring sessions are a game-changer:
1. The Weather is Absolutely Perfect
Spring in Arizona is a dream. The temperatures are warm but not unbearable, with cool mornings and evenings that make outdoor sessions comfortable for everyone. If you’ve ever tried to wrangle toddlers in 100+ degree heat, you know how much of a difference this makes. And if there’s a little chill? That just means more cozy snuggles, without the sweat.
2. Sunset Sessions That Won’t Wreck Bedtime
Let’s talk about bedtime. If you’ve got little ones, you know that anything messing with their routine can feel like rolling the dice. In the early fall, sunset sessions mean keeping kids out way past their usual schedule. But in spring? The sun starts setting later, but not too late. You can get that dreamy golden-hour glow and still have time for the bedtime routine (without meltdowns).
3. The Desert Comes Alive
Spring is when Arizona truly shines. The winter rains bring the desert to life, and for a brief, magical moment, the landscape is green, lush, and (if we’re lucky) dotted with wildflowers. If you want a family session that feels extra special, capturing the desert in this rare state of bloom is pure magic.
4. Less Stress, More Fun
Unlike fall, when every family is scrambling to book last-minute sessions for holiday cards, spring is much more relaxed. That means you get your pick of dates, locations are less crowded, and there’s no pressure to rush the process. If you want to enjoy your family session without the holiday-time stress, spring is your season.
5. More Time to Enjoy Your Photos
When you take photos in the fall, they’re usually on a time crunch: get them back, order cards, send them out. But when you take photos in the spring? You can actually enjoy them. Display them in your home, update your albums, and use them for whatever you want (without the holiday deadline looming over you). Plus, if you still want to use them for holiday cards later, you totally can, just with way less stress.
Spring is about renewal, fresh starts, and soaking up the little moments before another year flies by. So if you’ve been putting off family photos because life is busy (and let’s be real, it always is), consider this your sign to do it now, while the weather is perfect and the desert is alive.
Ready to book your spring session? Let’s make magic together.
