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Capturing the Magic of Autumn in Savannah

Darla Clarkson • Oct 23, 2023

How Hiring a Professional Photographer can Elevate Your Season:

As October winds down, the sweltering Georgia summer days begin to wane, making way for the enchanting fall season. It’s a time when the streets are adorned with shades of red and gold, and the air is filled with the promise of memorable moments. Among your preparations for the season, there is a crucial element that can elevate your Savannah fall experiences to something truly unforgettable: hiring a local professional photographer to capture those extra special memories.  

Imagine looking back at this special time in the future, reliving the emotions and moments that made this Savannah season so uniquely charming. 

Ordinary pictures have their charm, serving as time capsules that transport us back to cherished moments. However, fall is no ordinary season. It is a season of vibrant colors, warm emotions, and a touch of magic. Capturing all of this requires more than a simple snapshot; it demands a touch of local expertise and artistry. 

Here at Darla Divine Photography, we love putting our special spin on the season. We don’t just capture memories. We transform them into art that exudes the essence of the season fused with the personality of the city. 

I wanted to take the opportunity to share with you ten reasons why hiring a local professional photographer in Savannah can make your season all the more special: 

1.   Savannah’s Fall Flair

Local pros intimately understand the unique beauty and feel of the city. They blend your photos with an extra layer of magic that mirrors both your personality and the city’s Southern charm. 

2.   Breathtaking City Moments

Through their lens, photography pros can capture the warmth and emotions that fall creates in residents and visitors alike. Your memories come to life, forever linked to this enchanting city. 

3.   Artistry Rooted in Savannah’s History

These photographers are more than artists. They are able to change ordinary moments into stunning pieces that celebrate your memories within the rich history of the city. 

4.   Capturing Savannah’s Angles

Pros in Savannah view the city from angles that not only make you look your best, but also showcase the beautiful, historic architecture. Spanish moss-draped trees, maple’s vibrant colors, and streets lined with shrubs coloring their leaves for the season, decorate fall in Savannah. 

5.   Southern Details that Define

The keen eye of a pro captures the subtle hints that not only make Savannah special, but they also notice the details that make you stand out. They can see the things that will add depth to the story that only your photos tell. 

6.   Visual Storytelling in the City

With their photos, pros craft a story that captures a piece of your experience in the Hostess City, that you can take with you and share for years to come.

7.   Top Notch Quality with a Southern Touch

Thanks to their technical expertise and local knowledge, photography pros ensure that each photo is of the highest quality, preserving not just the image but also the unique Southern charm of the city.

8.   Stress-Free Savannah Moments

With a pro handling the photography, you can fully appreciate the joy of the moment. They are there to make sure that your precious time is being beautifully recorded, so you can sit back, relax, and just enjoy. A true pro knows how to make you feel calm in front of a camera, like you are hanging out with your friends!

9.   Southern Style Enhanced

These photos aren’t just about this city, after all they are yours. Pros infuse their own unique editing styles, ensuring that your photos are a good balance of your individuality and the special charm of this unique city.

10.   Timeless Savannah

These photos aren’t just fleeting moments. They’re your priceless memories, and they deserve to be cherished and shared for generations to come. Pros understand how important these moments are to you and are committed to giving you a reminder that is both personal and beautiful.

Pros add a priceless touch to their photos that you can’t find anywhere else. Their deep connection to the city and their ability to expertly frame the unique beauty and history of Savanah make every print a tribute to your time in this enchanting place. I want to walk you through a range of photography sessions tailored to various life stages and events, and use each to give you a few ways that you can use the fall season to make the most of your special milestones – no matter where you are in life:

Engagements

Fall is engagement season in Savannah! Take advantage of this time to get down on one knee and say YES!

Weddings

Imagine saying I do under the canopy of Savannah Oak trees, with a cooling autumn breeze coming over you. This season gives us all back the comfortability of being outside without that intense Georgia heat. Not to mention that natural, outdoor lighting just adds a certain glow to your wedding photos that you can’t get inside.

Maternity

This is a popular season in Savannah to welcome a new baby into your family! This means that it is also the perfect time to capture that pregnancy glow; maternity photos turn out best when they are done one to two months before your due date.

Children

Kids love summer, but there is a certain magic that comes with the changing of the leaves. The bright colors, the carving of pumpkins, and the anticipation of what is to come in the cooler months make for unforgettable experiences that deserve to be frozen in time.

Family

From festivals to Halloween costumes (even for your pets) to haunted experiences that only the Hostess City can provide, fall is the perfect time to document all of your family’s adventures in Savannah.

Seniors

The last year before graduation has begun! That means it is the perfect time to freeze this moment in time forever. Fall is the best time to get your senior photos so they’re printed and ready for your family and friends to admire at your grad party.

Events

This seasonal shift comes with so many fun parties as the kids go back to school, and you plan out your holiday season. The Halloween season is also the perfect time to throw an unforgettable theme party, and you want to document every second.

Now, imagine all of these precious moments taking place in front of the breathtaking Savannah sunsets. The time change that occurs in the fall season makes sunset photo shoots much more convenient and enjoyable. As winter inches closer, the sun sets earlier every day. This means that your sunset photos can be taken at a more reasonable hour, and you can still have time afterwards to enjoy your evening.

The autumn chill we have all been waiting for flows through Savannah, and it’s finally time for sweater weather! You no longer have to worry about that summer humidity messing up your hair or leaving sweat stains in your pictures. You can enjoy the shade from the Live Oak trees around the city, or a light breeze off the ocean in Tybee without all of the stickiness that comes with the Georgia summer heat. 

One of the best parts about fall arriving in the Savannah area is the shift in tourist season, especially when you don’t want people wandering around in the backs of your photos. As the air cools off and the kids go back to school, people get back into their routines. This gives you the option for an aesthetic picnic in the park with a little bit of privacy, a photoshoot at Wormsloe with its historic trees, a trip to the beach without the stress of fighting for just the right spot and SO much more. Even downtown, where people come to see all of the haunted happenings in the Hostess City, local photographers know when and where to go to miss those spooky fall crowds. 

In the heart of the unique beauty that only Savannah can offer, you are at the center. Professional Photographers capture you and preserve your precious fall moments like no one else can. Here at Darla Divine Photography, we turn your experiences into cherished works of art, ensuring that the memories you create in this unique city will be celebrated for a lifetime. 

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