The Ultimate Guide to Fall Photography: 25 Photo Ideas

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, and it is officially upon us! Between colorful fall foliage, autumn harvest festivals, and pumpkin spice everything, the entire season is basically one big, beautiful photo op.

And to help inspire your photography game (and give your Instagram all of those dreamy fall vibes), I’ve compiled a list of 25 of my favorite fun and photo-worthy places to go and things to do this season into the ultimate fall photography bucket list. So grab your camera, a pumpkin spice latte, and your favorite over-the-knee boots, and get to snapping!

1. On a Leaf Covered Back Road

Have fun; Throw leaves around like confetti! Just make sure no cars are coming.

2. At a Local Farm Store

Local markets are becoming more and more instagrammable… and I am not complaining!

Couple in front of pumpkin wall at Nall's Produce

3. Wine Tasting at a Vineyard

Cheers to that, pumpkin! Bonus points for matching your outfit to your wine.

4. Picking the Perfect Pumpkin in the Patch

We take this task very seriously each and every year.

Couple in a Pumpkin Patch

5. In a Corn Field

… or on a fence beside a corn field; it’s up to you.

Couple sitting on a fence in front of a corn field

6. Sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you’re anything like me, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to snap this photo.

7. On a Fall Picnic

Dinner outside on a blanket? It’s a date – that must be documented!

Couple on a fall picnic in the park

8. With Spooky Seasonal Decorations

… because it is indeed spooky season!

9. Apple Picking

If this doesn’t scream quintessential fall, I don’t know what does!

10. Taking a Hike

… or dancing through the forest; the choice is yours.

Rock Creek Park Fall Foliage

11. Playing in the Leaves

This one will bring on all of the childhood nostalgia. Just watch out for spiders.

Meridian Hill Park in Fall

12. In a Grave Yard

… or outside of a grave yard if you are a scaredy cat like me.

13. Your (Neighbor’s) Porch Décor

The phrase “mi casa es su casa” applies to porches too, right?

14. Posing with Scarecrows

You haven’t heard of scarecrow pose? It’s the newest yoga move for fall. Look it up.

Woman posing with scarecrows

15. Your Favorite Local Cider

If you can find a local cidery where you can also pick your own apples AND drink cider, you are in for twice the treat!

16. Surrounded by Mums

… because what screams fall florals more then some warm-colored mums!

17. Your Movie Marathon Set-Up

It’s the perfect way to show off your pumpkin-covered mantle.

Hocus Pocus Scary Movie Night

18. Wearing Your Favorite Fall Flannel

Flannels for fall? Revolutionary.

Sugarloaf Mountain Fall Foliage

19. Hitting the Hay

Hitting the hay bale, that is.

20. Among Autumn Wildflowers

These bright, wild beauties are too pretty to pass up.

Fall Wildflowers in Chicago

21. Leaf Peeping

… because it sounds a lot more fun than “looking at foliage.”

Boulder Bridge

22. Celebrating Oktoberfest

The bigger the stein the better!

23. Getting Lost in the Corn

If you are navigating a corn maze or enjoying a hay ride, these corn-related escapades deserve to be documented with several selfies.

Fall Hay Ride

24. In Your Halloween Costume

… and maybe on a polaroid camera.

25. Gourd Big

Whatever you do this fall, gourd big or go home.

Gourd Big

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One Comment

  1. Janet M. Spence

    Aleah & Seth, I just love viewing your photos, beautiful colors, exciting places to see. These adventures are a great way to feel connected to you, while you are so far from home. Enjoy your life, more to explore. Be safe , always. Keep sending more pics. Love , Nan & JoJo.

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