Why January is the perfect time to book in-home family photos in New England

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Living in New England, I can tell you that the vast majority of people equate family photos with fall. And I don’t blame them. The fall color makes a stunning backdrop! And the weather is usually more reliably-pleasant - not insanely hot, not frigid, not super rainy or humid or buggy - so it’s a little easier to think about photos then.

I am here to tell you, though, that January is even better, and here’s why:

January light is stunning.

All that snow and gray may look dreary, but they make a perfectly neutral backdrop for family photos. Have you ever noticed how bright it is inside your home on sunny days, what with all the snow on the ground? The lower angle of the sun plus that bright, white snow make for some beautiful, clean light pouring into your home, and that light makes for some lovely photos.

January calendars are lighter.

Aesthetics aside, January is a quieter month than the fall (or spring!) months. The rush of the holidays is over, the days are shorter, and there’s more room to carve out time to be together as a family and document it. It’s the perfect time for a cozy game night, pancake breakfast, snuggly reading sessions, chilling by the fire… what cozy January things does your family love?

January marks a new year.

I write about it all the time but time flies. Our kids go from toddlers to teenagers in what feels like a blink of an eye (especially once they’re teens). They grow and change so much in the short 18 years they’re with us. January is a convenient reminder of a new year, of an opportunity to slow down and remember what life looks and feels like right now so we can remember it when they’re grown and off on their own.

Book your January session today!

Whether you’ve got toddlers, teens, or adult kids starting their own families, January is the perfect time to pause, connect, and make memories that will last forever.