Gilbert Family Photographer | Agritopia Orchard | The Fishers

Dec 8

The Fisher family session reminded me why I love shooting families from my church community. There's already a comfort level there, and the kids aren't looking at me like "who is this stranger with a camera?" It makes everything feel more natural and less forced. We met at Agrtiopia Orchard in late December and was the ideal location, not only because the leaves gave real fall vibes, but the weather was perfect! One of the perks of living in AZ ;)

Kids throwing leaves at Agritopia Orchard in Gilbert.

Gilbert family photographer captures Fisher family in autumn orchard

Sibling group photo at Agritopia fall family session

Child portrait with fall foliage at Agritopia Orchard Gilbert

Individual kid photo during Fisher family session at Agritopia

Candid child portrait at Gilbert orchard session

Natural kid photo with autumn leaves at Agritopia

Their Agritopia Orchard Session

We met up at Agritopia Orchard in early December, right when the leaves were doing that perfect fall thing where they're half on the trees, half on the ground. Late afternoon light filtering through the orchard?…perfection! The kids were in full "let's climb everything and run in circles" mode, which honestly made for some of the best candid shots. You can't force that kind of genuine chaos.

Agritopia is one of my go-to spots for Gilbert family sessions because it's got that rustic farm vibe without feeling overly posed or staged. The orchard setting gives families room to move around, explore, and just be themselves. For a family of six with energetic kids, having space to let them burn off some steam between posed shots is key.

Four siblings playing in fall leaves at Agritopia Orchard Gilbert

Kids running through Gilbert orchard during family photo session

Fisher parents at Agritopia Orchard Gilbert fall session

Mom and dad portrait with autumn colors at Gilbert family session

Fall family photos at Agritopia with parents and four children

Tips for Your Agritopia Family Session

1. Embrace the mess. Fall at Agritopia means leaves, dirt, and kids who want to touch everything. Don't fight it—let them play with the leaves and enjoy the setting. Those messy, real moments are the ones you'll want on your wall.
2. Time it right. Late afternoon gives you that golden hour glow without the harsh midday sun. Plus, it's usually cooler, which helps when you've got little ones who overheat easily.
3. Wear layers. December in Arizona is unpredictable. Start with layers so you can adjust as needed—especially if your kids run hot (or cold, or both within ten minutes).

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