Best Spots for Spring Photos

As a professional photographer, families almost always ask me about the best spots for spring photos. Spring is just around the corner, and this flower-loving gal cannot wait to feel the warm spring sunshine on my face! I just posted my spring session calendar. So I thought it would be helpful to share some of the best spots for spring photos to help you pick out THE special spot for your family’s photos this spring.

Why is Spring a Great Time of Year for Photos?

SPRING FLOWERS!! ~ Anyone who knows me is probably already aware that I love flowers! Now imagine yourself laughing and snuggling with your family with vibrant flowers blooming all around you. If this immediately gives you a goofy grin that you can’t seem to wipe off your face, then spring is your season, mama! Let’s take this daydream and turn it into reality.
Mother’s Day ~ With Mother’s Day coming up, photo sessions are the perfect way to celebrate motherhood. In most families, moms are the ones behind the camera documenting all the big and little moments as they unfold. I don’t have many pictures of me and my daughter Lucy, and the ones I do have are some of my favorites. If you’re a mom, treat yourself by booking a photo session with your babies. I’ve yet to meet a grandma who wouldn’t count photos of her grandbabies among the best possible gifts they could receive, too!
Warm Evenings and Spring Sunshine ~ Mother Nature is always a wildcard when it comes to outdoor family photos. That’s why I always leave room for re-scheduling due to weather if necessary. And in the event that we need to bump your family photo session back due to rainy weather or unexpected illness, the temperatures get WARMER as spring goes on. When your kids are warm and comfortable, it makes family photos a much more joyful experience for everyone!
No Holiday Card Deadline ~ Don’t get me wrong–I’m one of the many moms who LOVES sending out a family holiday card. And I look forward to getting holiday cards from our family and friends as well. But it’s so nice to do photos when you don’t feel that rush to get the pictures done by a certain date. With no deadline looming over you, you can relax and just enjoy the experience. Plus, if you pick one of these best spots for spring photos, they make for a beautifully bright and cheery holiday card a few months down the road as well. You can even take advantage of the best sales for holiday cards that usually run in October! Knocking those holiday cards off your to do list months ahead of time before the crazy busy holiday season hits will feel better than you think.

Best Spot for Spring Cherry Blossom Photos ~ Philadelphia

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: Late March-Early April

The Highlights: The Cherry Blossoms are one of the first blooms to open in the early spring before the leaves are even on the trees. My favorite spot for early Cherry Blossom photos is in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Peak bloom time can vary from year to year, and the blooms can be short lived depending on the weather once they open. For this reason, I’m only able to offer 1-2 session dates at maximum for the early blooming cherry blossoms each year, so availability is very limited for these beautiful, fleeting blooms.

Pro Scheduling Tip: Weekday evening scheduling flexibility is necessary to time our session when the trees are in peak bloom.

an expecting mom standing in front of cherry blossom trees in full bloom as she smiles down at her belly during a spring photo session

A family of four walking on a path lined with cherry blossom trees in bloom during a spring photo session

An expecting mom holding her young son on her hip and smiling up at dad as they walk in a field lined with cherry blossom trees in bloom during a spring photo session

Best Spot for Spring Peach Blossom Photos ~ Mohnton

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: Early-Mid April

The Highlights: Rows upon rows of soft pink peach blossoms as far as the eye can see burst into bloom in early spring before the leaves are even on the trees. It’s a magical setting for families with little ones who love to explore!

a young girl smiling as she reaches up to touch a pink peach blossom on a tree during a spring photo session

a mom sitting in the grass with her young son and daughter on her lap surrounded by peach trees full of pink blossoms during a spring photo session

a young girl running through an orchard full of peach trees covered in pink blossoms and as she looks over her shoulder at the camera during a spring photo session

Best Spot for Spring Apple Blossom Photos ~ Kennett Square

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: Late April

The Highlights: Apples may come to mind first when you hear the word orchard, but the fields of apple trees are just as beautiful when they burst into bloom in the spring. The soft white apple blossoms bloom just after the leaves begin to emerge. With a little luck and good timing, the white pear blossoms and pink peach blossoms may still be blooming when the apple blossoms flowers open, too.

a mom sitting on a blanket in an orchard full of apple trees covered in white blossoms and snuggling with her son on her lap as she smiles off into the distance during a spring photo session

a mom standing in an orchard with white apple blossoms all around her holding her son in her arms and looking at the flowers during a spring photo session

Longwood Gardens ~ Kennett Square

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: May

The Highlights: Longwood Gardens is a gorgeous spot for photos any time of year, but I’m absolutely blown away every time I visit in the spring when the flowers burst into bloom. The variety of flowers and backdrop options at Longwood Gardens are endless. I especially love when we catch the Wisteria garden in bloom, which typically happens in early-mid May.

Pro Scheduling Tip: Schedule your session for a Thursday or Friday evening. Longwood Gardens is much less busy and open later these days, so we can time our session just before sunset when the light is soft and flattering.

a family of four standing on a brick path surrounded by flower gardens during a spring photo session

a young girl looking directly into the camera while her brother reaches out to touch a purple wisteria flower in the background during a spring photos session

Valley Forge ~ King of Prussia

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: April – June

The Highlights: Stone architecture, columns, log cabins, barns, bridges, fields, historic rustic charm, stone arches, sweeping valley views, long grasses, and seasonal flowers are just a few of the many beautiful backdrops Valley Forge offers. There are beautiful backdrops around Valley Forge even in the early spring before all the leaves are back on the trees. And of course it’s beautiful when the spring colors burst forth, too. Valley Forge is one of the most popular spots for family photos for good reason!

two young kids marching down a walkway with a line of white columns on one side and a black slatted fence on the other side during a spring photo session

an expecting couple holding hands and smiling at each other as they walk along a pathway with a purple redbud tree blooming in the background during a spring photos session

a young boy kneeling in the grass and laughing as he holds out a leaf toward the camera during a spring family photo session

Springton Manor Farm ~ Glenmoore

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: May & June

The Highlights: Barns, fences, animals, tree-lined paths, big boulders, fields, swooping branches, long grasses, a pond, and seasonal flowers. You’d be hard pressed to find a spot with more variety of beautiful backdrops at a single location than Springton Manor Farm. I chose to do our own family photos here in the spring a few years ago. That definitely earns this farm bonus points as one of the best spots for spring photos!

a young boy standing on a stone pathway and lifting his hands up high and laughing as the stones fall from his hands to the ground while his parents smile at him in the background during a spring photos session

a little boy smiling as a sheep pokes its head through the fence and eats a piece of grass out of his hand during a spring photos session

a little boy clapping his hands while his parents hug him from both sides and laugh with him during a spring family photo session

Green Lane ~ Perkiomenville

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: May & June

The Highlights: This is one of my go to spots for families who love the idea of a lake backdrop for their photos. There’s also a bridge and waterfall I love here that truly make this spot a special gem. It’s best to wait until May or June when the leaves are fully back on the trees to filter the sunshine and make the most of the colorful reflections off the lake.

a little boy sitting on a blanket next to a lake and smiling at the camera during a spring photos session

a family of four holding hands and walking along a bridge during a family photoshoot

an expecting mom holding her young son over her belly as dad hugs them during a family photo session

Historic Poole Forge ~ Narvon

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: May & June

The Highlights: A red covered bridge, creek, stone house, bridge, and spring flowers make this a beautiful spot for spring photos. It’s best to wait until May or June so we’re surrounded by greenery once the leaves are fully back on the trees. And if we’re lucky, we’ll catch some spring flowers in bloom around the stone houses as well!

a family of six walking through the grass holding hands with a red covered bridge in the background during a spring photo session

a girl sitting on a stone wall with a garden in the background and smiling at the camera during a family photoshoot

Lavender Farm ~ Coatesville

Best Time to Schedule Spring Photos: Late June

The Highlights: This lavender farm has other beautiful backdrops like a barn, horse pasture, and pergola with a purple chair swing, but my eyes are always drawn back to the fields of soft purple lavender. This is a beautiful setting for any family’s photos, but I especially love this spot for families with young kids because the lavender is the perfect height for sitters and early walkers to explore and interact with the flowers.
Pro Scheduling Tip: The bees LOVE the lavender. So if you or your little ones are allergic to or afraid of bees, it’s best to choose a different setting for your family’s spring photos.

a young girl standing behind a row of purple lavender flowers in bloom and looking directly at the camera during a spring photos session

a family of four sitting on a purple swing as everyone smiles at mom and mom smiles at the camera during a spring photos session

a little girl reaching out to touch a purple lavender flower with an amazed expression on her face during a spring photos session

Are You Looking for a Family Photographer for your Spring Photos?

I’d love to help your family pick one of the best spots for spring photos! Kristin Brockman specializes in lifestyle photography for families with young kids. For more information, you can check out my Family Portfolio and Family Session Details. You can also check out my Featured Photo Sessions, to see the full gallery of images from a couple of my family photo sessions and reach out if you’re looking for a family photographer for your spring photos.

If you have any questions or want to inquire about my availability for family photos this spring, please email me at kristinbrockmanphotography@gmail.com.

Kristin Brockman Photography is a natural light family photographer based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania who serves clients in the Greater Philadelphia area including but not limited to the Main Line, Malvern, Wayne, Media, King of Prussia, Collegeville, Harleysville, Lansdale, Willow Grove, Doylestown, Pottstown, Phoenixville, Royersford, Chester Springs, Kennett Square, West Chester, Coatesville, Exton, Downingtown, Reading, Birdsboro, Morgantown, Gilbertsville, Boyertown, and Allentown. She specializes in natural, family-centered photos focused on capturing genuine and authentic moments.

kristinbrockmanphotography@gmail.com

Best Spots for Spring Photos