11 Adorable Fall Baby Photoshoot Ideas (2024)

Looking for sweet and inspiring fall baby photoshoot ideas? We get it! If you’ve got a baby in your life, it’s no big surprise that capturing their early years is high on your list of priorities. After all, these childhood years are notorious for absolutely flying by in the blink of an eye.

Making sure you preserve memories of this period is majorly important. If it’s autumn or you’re just thinking about photoshoot ideas for next fall, we’ve collected 11 of our favorite fall baby photoshoot ideas and matching Peerspace venues to help you get inspired. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to find and book sensational photoshoot locations that serve as the perfect backdrop to your fall baby photoshoot ideas. Keep reading to learn all about it!

1. Playing in the leaves photoshoot

There’s no image more iconically fall, especially for little kids, than jumping and playing in piles of leaves! This fall baby photoshoot idea is not only fun and cute, but it’s also an easy one to execute, so it’s really a win-win. Just find a park or other natural location with lots of fallen leaves. Then, let your baby enjoy playing in the leaves while you take plenty of candid photos. 

2. Pumpkin costume baby photoshoot

Everybody loves a baby dressed up in a pumpkin costume. It’s possibly the most adorable costume a baby can wear, and it looks super cozy, to boot. And pumpkins and fall go together like a ginger cookie and a pumpkin spice latte. That’s why dressing your baby in a pumpkin costume is a frankly unbeatable fall baby photoshoot idea.

Bonus points if you’re able to visit the nearest pumpkin farm and have this photoshoot there! However, a photo studio is an equally great option, like this Twin Cities photography studio or perhaps this boho-vintage historic light factory in downtown Toronto! 

3. Plan a sweet and spooky Halloween photoshoot

Are you a big fan of Halloween? So are we! Fall isn’t just the harvest season, it’s also the spooky season, and your photoshoot can absolutely be a reflection of this too. First, dress your baby up in an adorable Halloween costume – maybe as a black cat or a tiny vampire, but really the sky’s the limit when it comes to baby Halloween costumes. Then, pick a suitable location for a Halloween-themed photoshoot, like a local park or the exterior of your town’s spookiest mansion.

As always, you can use Peerspace to book the perfect Halloween-inspired venue near you to get the perfect shots! If you’re in the Atlanta, GA area, you can opt to book this Halloween haunted house set in Jefferson Park, which is available for fun themed photoshoots year-round. Place your costumed child on the fuzzy black rug and let the camera magic happen!

4. Head outdoors for an autumn apple orchard photoshoot

One of the greatest things about fall is it’s the season of the apple harvest. This brings with it delicious fruit and the wonderful products you can create with it: apple pie, apple cider, applesauce, apple butter, cider donuts, candy apples, and so many more!

Take advantage of all the warm and fuzzy associations everyone seems to have with the apple harvest and use this for one of your fall baby photoshoot ideas. Holding this photoshoot on an actual apple orchard is an ideal option; if you’d rather have the place to yourself, you can actually rent one out for an hour or two, like this farmhouse on a three-acre apple orchard in Fennville, MI. It is welcoming and photogenic indoors and out. 

5. Baby meets animals during a petting zoo photoshoot

Many babies and young kids love watching and interacting with animals, and taking them on a trip to the petting zoo is the perfect photo opportunity that will also leave you with lots of fun and happy memories. Think of all the sweet pics you’ll be able to take as your baby reaches out to pet soft sheep, goats, and other cute animals! Just make sure to keep a close eye on them so you’re sure that everything is as safe as possible, especially if you have a younger child.

Use Peerspace to easily book a petting zoo near you that invites photoshoots! One adorable example is this pristine petting zoo in Wildomar, CA that is veteran-owned and four acres of landscape and precious animals.

6. Formal fall wreath photoshoot

A lot of the fall baby photoshoot ideas on this list so far have been less about formal portraiture and more focused on candid photos of your baby doing various fall activities or just having a blast. But especially if you have a younger baby who isn’t as mobile yet, a more formal portrait photoshoot where they’re featured at the center of a fall-themed wreath (think: pinecones, fall leaves, acorns, and more – you can make it yourself or purchase one) is a fantastic choice for your photoshoot.

For this photoshoot idea, you’ll probably want to hold it at a formal photo studio for optimal lighting and so forth. We’d suggest a location like this Wicker Park natural light photo studio in Chicago, IL. It provides you with your choice of color backdrops and an array of props to keep baby comfortable and looking adorable.

A Peerspace reviewer called it an “Awesome space! Bright, airy, and full of light. Good backdrop selection, and some awesome chairs / props to use.”

7. Get playful with an autumn fairy photoshoot

Dress your baby in an autumn fairy costume covered with lots of fake fall leaves and with little red or orange wings! Then take photos in a nearby natural area and they’re sure to be truly magical, especially if you capture them near sunset during the fabulous light of the golden hour.

8. Go for a classic with a cozy indoor photoshoot with parents

We’re not alone in saying that one of our favorite aspects of the fall season is how cozy it is. We’re talking big fluffy sweaters, mugs of tea, soft hand-knitted scarves, and lots more. A cozy, informal at-home photoshoot with parents is the ideal way to capture your bond with your child and have special photos you’ll love to look back on for years to come.

Would you rather have this photoshoot somewhere other than your own home? Then you can rent out someone else’s cozy space through Peerspace. One of our favorite options is this light-filled historic downtown mansion in Denver, CO. Imagine gathering in front of the vintage fireplace with mugs of cocoa and plenty of autumn decor hanging in the backdrop.

9. Plan a darling autumn basket photoshoot

If your baby is small enough and laid back enough not to be bothered by this, snapping pics of them comfortably nestled in a wicker basket is a truly endearing photoshoot idea. Wicker baskets are associated with fall harvests and give a warm, rustic feel to photos. If your baby is a bit larger you have access to a rustic wagon, that’s another great option.

The backdrop, meanwhile, is entirely up to you and entirely easy to procure when you use Peerspace! This hidden boho Scandinavian home in Chesapeake, VA, is one beautiful option since it has the perfect boho look to complement your theme.

“A photographer’s dream,” shares a Peerspace reviewer about this hidden boho home. “If you want a comfy, lifestyle shoot I recommend booking this space! I was Impressed by the space and will be booking again.”

10. Get pictures of baby down on the farm

This is similar to the petting zoo photoshoot, but a lot broader. Take photos not just with farm animals but also in the fields, while exploring the old barn, and in other picturesque farm-y locations! It’s just a matter of finding the right farm for your photoshoot.

We’d recommend somewhere like this country flower farm with charm in Flat Rock, IN. It boasts stables, pastures, and plenty of fresh flowers to incorporate into your autumn farm shoot.

11. Get creative and recreate an old fall photo

Do you have any fall-themed photos of yourself or your spouse/the baby’s other parent as a baby, perhaps playing in the fall leaves or sitting atop a big pumpkin? You can recreate this photo with your baby in the modern-day and end up with a wonderful side-by-side display for your home that’s sure to fill everyone who sees it with warm fuzzies. 

Fall baby photoshoot ideas: conclusion

Remember, fall baby photoshoot ideas are easy to pull off with a few creative ideas and the perfect Peerspace photoshoot location!

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