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Fall Family Portraits in Athens, GA

“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” ~ JOHN LUBBOCK

Fall family portraits taken in Athens, GA at a local lake surrounded by vibrant trees.

Last night I photographed this beautiful family for their fall family portraits in Athens, GA. It was a cloudy Autumn day, but the colors will still amazing and luckily we beat the rain that arrived just a few hours later. These four are such a delight to be around. You can just feel the love they have for each other and you know they have a wonderful time together. Brother and sister never argued even once. That is pretty rare. In fact, little sister got a little choked up when her brother and dad would go explore without her and her mom. I loved hearing about their upcoming Halloween costumes and how excited they were to tell me about their new outfits. Apparently Super Man’s favorite skill is saving people from alligators and Cookie Monster plans on eating 1,000 cookies this coming weekend. I can’t wait to see pictures of them in costume. These four have camping plans in the near future and hopefully last night’s photo session helped them get in the mood to be surrounded by the beauty of Mother Nature.

Mom did an excellent job picking out everyone’s outfits. Perfect example of what to wear for fall family portraits. I love how their wardrobe coordinates and how the colors fit in with this time of year. Mom’s purple belt matches son’s shirt and daughter’s shoes and hair barrette and the navy blue in dad’s sweater coordinates with daughter’s dress and everyone’s blue jeans. Love that the boys are wearing button down shirts too. Casual and timeless.

Such a loving and sweet family with children with the best manners. Thank you for trusting me with your family portraits. Enjoy the sneak peek. Many more to come!

If you are wanting Fall family portraits for yourself, it’s not too late. Four openings between now and the end of the year and so much beauty to be captured! Contact Athens, GA family photographer, Yvonne Niemann Photography, today to get on the calendar.

Athens, Georgia | info@yvonneniemannphotography.com

706.713.0676

Some bonds deserve to be remembered forever. 

When planning portrait sessions, I always encourage families to include the animals that hold such a special place in their hearts. They are part of your story too. 

This sweet girl adores her beloved horse and says he is “the most gentle, loving horse” she has ever known. Watching the two of them together was pure magic. The quiet connection, trust, and love between them is something worth documenting and cherishing for generations.
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St. Louis sessions are just a week away! There is an opening for a sunset session on Saturday, May 16th. Contact me as soon as possible to be added to claim the last spot. 
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A quiet field, wildflowers in bloom, and that golden hour glow…the perfect setting to document this once-in-a-lifetime season before she headed to UGA.

These are the moments you’ll always want to remember.
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Such an honor photographing this sweet girl for her sitting milestone session this morning. A true dream baby—full of smiles and the softest little coos.

We captured moments in the studio and then stepped outside into this beautiful spring light. This bassinet felt perfectly fitting for both her milestone and the season.

These first-year milestones pass in a blink… but they are the moments you’ll treasure forever.
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Documenting baby milestones
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“Lala Land” 

What started as a few messages between strangers turned into something so much more. Two sisters, two new friends… and a leap of faith that became a home.

Now, they’re not just roommates - they’re chosen family. A place filled with laughter, support, comfort, and the kind of connection that defines a freshman year.

The sweetest beginning to friendships that will last a lifetime.
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My goodness! Georgia is beautiful right now!!!! She sure is showcasing her vibrancy this Spring.
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When I asked this little girl where her favorite spots are on her home property, she mentioned the peonies out front. They were in full bloom and her little hands couldn’t resist them as she showed me some of her most beloved flowers. 

At sessions, I  always encourage incorporating the things your children love most into your portraits. These details may feel small now, but they become part of their story - their season, their wonder, their childhood. The result? Images that feel personal, meaningful, and timeless.
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