FALL FAQs

linhly
14 hours ago
3 min read

HELLO EVERYONE!

HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING A WONDERFUL END OF SUMMER!

I thought I would stay on top of things this year and start fall bookings early! So before I start to advertise. I will let everyone on my email list get their picks of fall dates…. That’s YOU! ❤️

I know it’s going to be crazy this fall because September is already booking up - and foliage season has yet to start!

PLEASE NOTE! $25 dollar deposit will be required to confirm booking.

When is the best time to book

Depending on how dry the weather is. The last week of September and the first two weeks of October is prime foliage season!I often shoot until the first week of November. But if often gets chillier later in the season.Weeknights are often quite beautiful too! So if you can do Friday nights...

What time of day should I book

So if you know my work; you know that I love to take portraits in the context of sweeping landscapes! So I’m very choosy when it comes to light. But I understand nap times and bed times are important too.

10 am / chilly, not great for little ones / but great morning light!
12pm- 2 pm/ Please realize that we will be shooting in shade and under a trees and bushes mostly. Unless of course it’s overcast. Then we are good. It’s often warmest mid-day which is great for little ones. Pictures will still be pretty, but compositions will be tighter and more intimate.
3pm - 5 pm. Better, I will also pick shady areas during this time. But the back light during this time is often quite vibrant.
6pm - 8pm. Evening is my most favorite time to shoot. Sunset, golden hour. Weekdays are great if you can manage.
Depending on what weekend you choose, the light will change because the sunsets earlier every week.
Please note, longer bookings obviously means more time to move through landscape.
Please do not fear cloudy/overcast days. This diffused light is very pretty!

Where should I book for FALL foliage sessions?

I’m pretty good at finding great angles and where ever I go; so I actually don’t have a favourite location. It is your preference! I live in Altadore so it’s most convenient for me to shoot near by.
Sandy Beach - close to parking lot, best for elders with mobility issues.
Edison Park - very quiet area, river access.
Stanley Park - great for mobility, busy
Confederation Park - great for mobility, busy
River Park - great for those with dogs, not great for mobility
Christ Church - beautiful stairs, quiet, woodsy
Reader’s Rock - Gardens/ Classical Columns.

Farther Locations:

Fish Creek Park - great for mobility, busy
Nose Hill - Prairie landscape. Prepare for a long walk.
St. Patrick’s Island - great for mobility, busy
Baker’s Park - great for mobilitly, busy
Carburn Park
All locations are searchable on my blog/website.https://www.linhlyphotography.com/blog

What happens if it rains or snows?

Re-book for another date or time of day.
Sait Parkade - great natural light, modernist, brutalist architecture.
Central Library - Bright White, Modernist Architecture
In Studio Session. (5631 Burbank Rd SE). I just redecorated my studio! Very cosy and cute.https://www.linhlyphotography.com/studiophotography
All locations are searchable on my blog/website.

Want Extra FUN?!!!

Add Bubbles! Transform your photo session into a whimsical bubble making playdate. Super fun! It gets wet! I’ll bring bubble making tools, bubble solution +$50.
Add Strobe. If you want high-sheen glaze, high contrast, extra sharp and polished photography. I’ll bring my strobe lights. +$100. Extra patience and grace is required for strobe photography!
Add 1 minute video. Short films are my newest passion! +$100.

Where else to book?

Scotman’s Hill - City Views
Scotman’s Hill/ Dover - City Views, Park, Trees.
The Ridge - City Views from the North
East Village - Urban / Colourful Murals.
MacDougall Centre - Classical Columns & Arches.
All locations are searchable on my blog/website. https://www.linhlyphotography.com/blog

How much time to book?

(2026 pricing)

30 min / 100 photos / $249 / up to 5 people
60 min / 200 photos / $475 / 6+ people (3 generation)
90 min / 300 photos / $725 / 15+ people (3-4 generation)
You can share a 1 hour session between sibling families
GREAT time to add grandparents & cousins to your sessions if you haven’t done so in the past!
ps. 30 minutes is my minimum/ I do not do mini sessions. :D! Why don’t I do mini sessions? I find them very boring; but also tense for little ones…

Prints & Wall Art

My new gallery now has a friendlier print store interface!
Museum Quality Prints, Canvas & Metal Wall Prints Available for Purchase!

With gratitude,

Linh

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