2020 Fall Family Photo Locations
Hey everyone! We are so excited to see you this fall for family photos. This post covers all of the locations we are doing for fall minis. Due to corona, we are keeping everything outdoors at locations where we are able to social distance. Please see below for locations and sample photos. Keep in mind, photos may look different from samples depending on the weather 🙂 Sunny days will look a little different than cloudy days. I tried to include some variety of sunny + cloudy day samples for each location. Thanks and look forward to seeing you!
Ravenswood Mansion
This location is in Brentwood and features lovely open lawns, treed areas, black fences, textured brick walls, tall grassy areas, and front and back porch areas (only available if there’s not an event that day). If you’re feeling super adventurous, we can take a 5-10 minute hike up the trail to get a great view of the rolling hills (best at sunset or early in the morning, not in the middle of the day). Let us know in advance if you’d like to do the hike up, so we can adjust the schedule accordingly. Fall leaves here can be really pretty (see last photo) BUT usually seem to change very late in the season, this particular photo was taken mid November… so if you want fall colors (we cannot guarantee as it’s based on weather) but schedule late in the fall for colors 🙂 Regardless of fall leaves, there are tons of beautiful areas here! Also, clean public restrooms at this location.
Harlinsdale Farm
This location is in Franklin and features open lawns and fields, white fences, weathered white barns and weathered brick walls, teal and white barns, and more. Fall leaves at this location can be really pretty, there’s a very large tree in front of the barn that photographs really well. Fall colors are historically best here the last week of October or first week of November. Regardless of fall leaves, there are tons of beautiful areas here and there are nice public restrooms (always a plus, right?!)
Cannonsburgh
Located in Murfreesboro, this is a super versatile and beautiful location! Open lawns, a wooden and iron bridge, old millhouse, textured brick walls, historic wooden buildings, a wishing well and an old train care are featured at this location.
Oaklands Mansion
Located in Murfreesboro, this historic mansion and grounds are a beautiful fall location! Open lawns, beautiful trees for fall colors, a historic mansion with beautiful brick walls and porches, a historic wooden picket fence area, and more. This location is great for fall leaves, there are many big trees with piles of leaves that fall to the ground late October/early November.
Christmas Tree Farm
Located just north of Murfreesboro, this is the most adorable Christmas Farm! Fields of Christmas trees, custom prop setups like a green couch positioned in a line of tall evergreens.
Cotton fields
Cotton fields are very hard to find! We have an arrangement with a local farmer who is letting us use their beautiful fields. Cotton is very seasonal, and will only be in bloom in October. Don’t miss this opportunity to get photos here. Photos will vary slightly depending on weather, see below for examples of cloudy and sunny photos. No restrooms at this site, literally we will be in the middle of a field 😉
Liberty Grace Farm
This is our first year at Liberty Grace and we couldn’t be more excited! Located in Columbia, TN it is a beautiful farm with vineyards and *possibly* sunflower fields (if they’re still in bloom-weather permitting).
Other options available during the week:
We are always open to shooting at different locations! Here are a few of our favorites that we’re happy to meet you at in the morning or early evening.
Carnton Estate
Beautiful gardens, and a historic mansion with white and teal accents.
Custom or private home or location
Know of a great park or private farm that you’d like to use? We’re up for meeting you there! Usually open fields or lawns with the sun setting behind you at sunset photograph best. We also have a few contacts who have private farms in the Arrington/College Grove areas if you’d like to explore those options.
Waterfall photo shoot
Feeling super adventurous? We’d love to meet you at a local waterfall to get some super unique photos! Please note: the hike into these locations is not for the faint of heart, and not suitable for young children. But IS worth the trouble!
Want to see more examples of family photos? Check out our family gallery! Questions? Email us at hello@kristaleephotography.com.
