Autumn Mini Session at Fenham Carr | Capturing Another Season with the Burbidge Family

There is something incredibly special about photographing a family year after year. Watching children grow, seeing personalities develop, and preserving those fleeting seasons of family life is one of the greatest privileges of being a family photographer.

This autumn, I had the joy of welcoming the Burbidge Family back to Fenham Carr for their second autumn mini session with me. Nestled amongst the rich colours of the season, Fenham Carr once again provided the perfect backdrop for a relaxed family adventure filled with laughter, cuddles, and those beautiful in-between moments that tell a family's story.

here is something magical about autumn family photography.

The golden leaves, crisp air, and rich seasonal colours create the perfect backdrop for capturing genuine moments between the people you love most. When I met the Badal family for their autumn mini session at Fenham Carr, we were treated to everything that makes this season so special.

Nestled just outside Lancaster, Fenham Carr offers beautiful woodland paths, open spaces for little legs to explore, and an abundance of autumn colour. It is one of my favourite locations for family photography sessions because children can simply be themselves. There is no pressure to sit still or smile at the camera. Instead, we walk, play, cuddle, collect leaves and enjoy time together.

That's exactly what made this session with the Badal family so lovely.

Their little boy spent the session exploring the woodland, crunching through leaves and sharing giggles with mum and dad. Some of my favourite photographs came from the in-between moments: tiny hands reaching for a parent's hand, a spontaneous cuddle, and the laughter that happens when nobody is thinking about having their photograph taken.

These are the moments that often become the most treasured years later.

There is something truly magical about autumn family photography.

The golden leaves, the crisp air, the softer light and the chance to slow down for an hour and simply enjoy being together. It's one of the reasons autumn is my favourite season to photograph families, and my recent mini session with the lovely Whaite family at Fenham Carr was a perfect reminder of why.

Fenham Carr provides such a beautiful backdrop at this time of year. The woodland paths were beginning to transform with rich autumn colours, creating the perfect setting for little adventures, cuddles and plenty of opportunities for children to simply be themselves.

One of the things I loved most about photographing the Whaite family was watching the children explore. There was no pressure to stand still or smile on command. Instead, we followed their lead, looking for interesting leaves, sharing giggles and enjoying the simple moments that often become the most treasured photographs.

Autumn at Fenham Carr | A Family Session with the Suddell Family

There’s something about autumn that feels like a deep breath before winter arrives.

The rush of summer holidays has passed, school routines are settling into place, and the world seems to slow down just enough for us to notice the little things again. The crunch of leaves beneath tiny boots, rosy cheeks after an afternoon outdoors, warm knits, muddy adventures and those fleeting moments of togetherness that often get lost in the busyness of family life.

That’s exactly what I loved about photographing the Suddell family at Fenham Carr.

The woodland was beginning to transform, with rich copper tones creeping through the trees and a blanket of fallen leaves underfoot. Rather than focusing on perfectly posed smiles, we spent our time exploring, cuddling close and embracing the season.

One of my favourite images from the session is a beautifully tender moment between mum, dad and their daughter. Nestled between them, she is wrapped up in their love and attention, completely unaware of the camera. It's the kind of photograph that tells a story years from now — not just what everyone looked like, but how it felt to be together.

There’s something so special about this time of year — the golden leaves, cosy jumpers, and that crisp autumn light that makes everything feel just a little bit magical. I had the absolute joy of welcoming the lovely Burbidge Family back for their autumn mini session at Fenham Carr, and what a treat it was!

I first photographed mum and baby Toby when he was just a tiny bundle, so seeing him again — now full of giggles, curiosity, and energy — was such a joy. We spent the afternoon exploring, hunting for pumpkins, snuggling up on picnic blankets, and sharing popcorn and laughter amongst the rustling leaves.

Fenham Carr was the perfect backdrop, with its warm, earthy tones and peaceful woodland paths. The Burbidges made the most of every moment — from playful family cuddles to those quiet, tender looks between parents that speak volumes. It’s these in-between moments that make autumn sessions so special: a mix of warmth, fun, and love captured forever.

I always aim to bring all the joys of the season into my autumn mini sessions — from the vibrant colours and soft light to those cosy, heartfelt family memories you’ll treasure for years to come.

If you’d love a beautiful gallery of autumn images like this — perfect for Christmas gifts and holiday cards — there’s still time to book! You may just be able to sneak into one of the last remaining slots.