A sunny gal from San Diego living in France! I adore slow living, the cosmos, and celebrating the simple joys of daily life. I’m a Disney nerd, obsessed with cats and cocoa, and living in different places in the world. When I'm not teaching in my courses or doing astrocartography readings, I'm often found writing or making short creative films on my Youtube channel. Come enjoy the magic, the simple joys of life with me...
Studying astrology for over ten years, I specialize uniquely in astrocartography and zodiacal releasing.
Looking to book a winter family photo session and need some help picking a location? Here are a few of my favorite spaces!
Tips for a Winter Family Photo Session
As an on-location photographer that specializes in natural light family photography, winter is often the slowest month of the year for my business. And while there is nothing quite as magical as the bright Autumn foilage or cherry blossom season, lifestyle family photo sessions are gaining popularity – even in the winter season! The winter trees are bare, allowing ample natural light to pour through the house, and as long as there are plenty of windows, there is no place I can’t photograph in.
There are so many creative ways to have a family portrait session during those cold winter months. Here are just some of my top favorites. Hopefully, they may inspire you for your next family or engagement photo session!
At-Home Lifestyle Session
My favorite types of photo sessions in the winter season, lifestyle family photos at home are beyond special. Not only does this make each session especially unique and personalized to each family, but there is nothing quite as comforting as having a photo session in the comforts of your own home. Kids already feel at ease, safe and relaxed in their own space, so this is a particularly great option for families with young children. Baby milestone sessions and newborn sessions are also ideally photographed at home.
Museums
Museums provide plenty of wide-open space and natural light, which makes an indoor winter photo session a beautiful spot for an winter indoor photo session. Art museums typically have grand spaces with simple and classic decor making it a timeless place to document some memories. My favorite museums’ to photograph portraits are in Washington D.C., New York City, Boston and Paris.
Indoor Botanical Gardens
Indoor botanical gardens and greenhouses are an excellent place for romantic engagement photos during the winter! If you enjoy plants, nature and plenty of clean natural light, it makes for a creative place for a new environment. Plus, if you’re looking to book a family photo session, the kids will just love exploring the gardens!
Rent an Airbnb
Traveling? Rent an Airbnb!
If you don’t want to have your photo session at home and would rather make a staycation out of your portrait experience, renting an Airbnb with several rooms is a fun idea for your annual family photo session! Just make sure that the Airbnb space provides plenty of windows and natural light before booking!
Book a Winter Family Photo Session with Helena!
Are you looking for a family or at home lifestyle newborn photographer? Please inquire for session details and more information on booking. I look forward to documenting the love between you and your family!
Be the first to know about any upcoming session openings!
I always give email list subscribers first pick of any session openings, so it’s the place to be if you’re looking to book a session or mini-session! If you’d like to join the Helena Woods Photography newsletterand be the first to get on our family, baby and lifestyle newborn session calendar,click here. Weonly share these coveted dates to those on the email list and will share on social media only if there are last-minute available slots.
Looking for more information on your natal promise, life's timing and the best places in the world to travel or relocate? I specialize uniquely in astrocartography and zodiacal releasing.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn astrocartography, or the astrology of place, my locational astrology course is finally here! Have you ever taken a trip to a place that your friends just raved about and when you went, found that it just didn’t click for you? Why do we connect well and form great relationships […]
Free-spirit, author, astrocartography and all around creative in love with documenting the simple joys of life. I am passionate about noticing light and truth around me and reflecting it back to others.
Here's your FREE entry into simple living. Grab my 15 page guide "Living Simply with Authenticity" to press pause, find clarity and the action steps needed for your most soul-enriching life.