Sherwood Park & Edmonton Fall Family Photos | Catriona Hope

Natural, joy-filled portraits with golden leaves, gentle guidance, and real connection

Now booking September–October 2025. Expect calm direction, easy posing prompts, and space for the little moments to unfold.
Sherwood Park & Edmonton • Golden-hour availability • Family-friendly pacing • Edited images in 2 weeks

5★ reviews from Edmonton & Sherwood Park families for relaxed sessions, natural direction, and keepsake wall-worthy images.

Fall Photo Packages

Every session is crafted with our signature editing style, gentle posing direction, and the freedom for you to simply be yourselves.

Weekday Mini

Best for Weeknights

Short & sweet — a quick seasonal refresh with relaxed prompts and cozy autumn colour.

  • 30 minutes

  • 10 edited images (extra images $25 each)

  • Simple posing + playful prompts

$325

Signature Family Session

Most Popular

Balanced and unrushed — time to settle in, explore a spot, and capture real connection.

  • 60 minutes on-location

  • 25 fully edited, high-resolution images

  • No extra fee for up to 10 people (great for grandparents)

$475

Extended-Family Reunion

Great for Large Families

Room for everyone — organized groupings plus genuine candids for the whole crew.

  • 90 minutes

  • Multiple groupings + relaxed candids

  • Location guidance for easy parking & clean backdrops

  • 45 edited images (extra images $25 each)

$725

Father posing with his two daughters in elegant dresses during an autumn family session in Edmonton

Why Autumn is the Perfect Time for Family Portraits

Fall brings the most flattering light, rich colour, and cozy layers—ideal for relaxed, timeless family photos. We plan your session around peak colour, sunset timing, and wind conditions, so little moments feel unhurried and authentic. Expect gentle prompts, real connection, and the kind of images you’ll be proud to frame and share.

Your Autumn Session Experience

  • Easy planning: location guidance, styling tips, and timing for the best colour.

  • Kid-friendly flow: short, playful prompts; time for breaks and cuddles.

  • Natural direction: gentle posing support so you look and feel like you.

  • Quick delivery: Your edited gallery is ready within 2 weeks, print- and share-ready.

Pregnant mother with husband and toddler during an autumn family portrait session in Edmonton
Mill Creek Ravine (South) Edmonton Mother two sons

Scenic Spots That Bring Your Autumn Story to Life

Locations We Love for Fall Family Photos

We avoid traffic-heavy boulevards and cluttered backgrounds. Our favourite parks and trails give you safe, car-free space for natural moments — and a cleaner, more timeless look.

Sherwood Park Favourites

  • Broadmoor Lake Park & Festival Place — lakeside paths, footbridges, and glowing maples for reflections at golden hour.

  • Smeltzer House & Gardens — heritage textures, treed lawns, and warm brick tones for cozy family groupings.

  • Strathcona Science Park — sweeping river views, golden grasses, and poplar stands that light up late September.

  • Heritage Wetlands Park — boardwalks, reeds, and mirrored water on calm evenings.

  • Woodbridge Farms Park — quiet trails, mature trees, and a small lake with easy access.

Edmonton River Valley Gems

  • Rundle Park & Ainsworth Dyer Bridge — treed paths + river backdrops; great for larger families.

  • Gold Bar Park / Capilano area — amber grasses, broad trails, and soft river light.

  • Henrietta Muir Edwards Park — leafy canopies, city-adjacent convenience, classic fall colour.

  • Whitemud Park (Alfred H. Savage Centre) — sheltered trails and warm, even light on windy days.

  • Mill Creek Ravine (South) — layered foliage and boardwalk textures for intimate family frames.

A Little Further (ask us about timing/permits)

  • Strathcona Wilderness Centre — forest trails and open meadows that pop mid-to-late fall.

  • Elk Island (Astotin Lake) — glassy water and golden shoreline (entry/permit considerations apply).

Dad and his young boys sitting on a blanket with their dog in an autumn forest.

Catriona is amazing, we’ve hired her twice and the photos she takes capture the real moments of the day. She’s always laughing and makes it more of a privilege instead of a chore to get family photos. If your looking for a great photographer for your individual or family photos you definitely cant go wrong calling Catriona Hope Photography. I wish I could give her more stars she’s worth it. You won’t be disappointed. I guarantee it!!

David Turner

Gallery — Autumn Family Portrait Highlights

Session Details & Booking Information

Our autumn portrait sessions are designed to be simple, relaxed, and memorable — whether you choose a quick weekday mini, a full signature experience, or a large extended-family gathering.

Edited photos are delivered within 2 weeks, ready to download, share, and print. Packages range from our Petite Week-Day Mini to our Extended-Family Reunion, with no extra fees for groups of up to 10 people in the Signature Family Session.

A signed contract and 30 % retainer secure your date.

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Smiling toddler girl plays peekaboo behind an aspen tree during a colourful autumn family photo session in Edmonton