Is The Morning A Good Time To Take Family Portraits?

Frequently Asked Questions: “Is the morning a good time to take family portraits?”

Family Portraits at Hellyer Park in San Jose

One of the most frequently asked questions is, “is the morning a good time to take family portraits?” More times than not, the answer is yes 🙂 Here are a few reasons why the morning can be a great time to take family portraits.

When Working With Children, The Morning Is Great

If you have small children, the morning can be a really good time to take family portraits. In the morning, children are well rested and have the most energy of the day. And this can translate into really fun images. In my experience, the times of the year when you and your family are used to waking up early are the best times of the year for early morning sessions. For example, when your children are in school. During the school year, children are used to getting an early start. So there will be little to no push-back to getting them up and out of the house on time for family portraits. In the summer, when your children may stay up later at night and wake up later in the morning, it will be a little harder to get them out the door on time 😉

Parks and Other Venues Are Less Busy In The Morning Time

Another reason why the morning is a good time to take family portraits is because the parks are not as busy. Depending on the park, they may be parties or sporting events that are scheduled at the park. This can affect parking and a lot of people can make it difficult to take pictures without people in the background. Scheduling your session early in the morning is the safest bet that there won’t be too many people.

The Lighting Is Best As Early In The Morning As Possible

Perhaps the best part about scheduling portraits in the early morning is the lighting. Outdoor portraits are best to schedule in the evening or early in the morning – when the sun is low in the sky. This creates soft, flattering lighting that is ideal for portraits.

Hopefully this brief article has answered the question “is the morning a good time to take family portraits?” Thanks!