Here in Santa Fe, the first week of October is perhaps the most popular week for family photography. Every year, the aspen groves all over Northern New Mexico turn golden, creating a magical backdrop. At the Aspen Vista picnic area, the Snow Family and I found beautiful pockets of yellow, stunning trails with mountain views, and lots of time to play in the autumn beauty.

Blonde mother hugging two girls among vibrant yellow fall aspen trees.
Young smiling girl sitting on a boulder in a brown dress and boots in autumn.
Young girl in a purple floral top and jeans standing in a golden autumn forest.
Happy family of four sitting on a boulder surrounded by golden fall foliage outdoors.
Family of four smiling together with a stunning autumn mountain landscape in the background.
Black and white photo of a happy family with two young girls laughing together outdoors.
Family of four walking on autumn forest path surrounded by colorful foliage.
Mother smiling at two daughters near golden aspen trees in fall setting.
Two girls playfully touching fathers beard in vibrant autumn forest.
Young blonde girl in floral blouse standing among pine and aspen trees.
Family of four holding hands and walking through a golden autumn forest together.
Smiling blonde girl in brown dress sitting outdoors with golden fall foliage.
Happy family of four sitting together on a blue blanket in a lush green meadow.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing and smiling at each other in a forest setting.
Two young sisters wrapped together in a blue and yellow blanket smiling in autumn.
A joyful family of four jumps in an autumn forest with golden aspen trees and evergreens.