Golden Fall Light at VanDusen Garden – A Family Session in Vancouver

VanDusen Garden in the fall has a quiet kind of magic.

The leaves were turning, the pathways were glowing with warm light, and everywhere you looked there was texture — rich greens, deep oranges, soft golden tones. But what made this session special wasn’t just the scenery. It was the way this family moved together within it.

The boys ran ahead along the garden paths, full of energy and curiosity. There were spontaneous hugs, playful squeezes, and that kind of laughter that can’t be forced. The parents leaned into the chaos in the best way — holding them close, kneeling down to their level, soaking it all in.

One of my favorite moments happened by the water. The family gathered naturally, arms wrapped around each other, completely present. No stiff posing. Just closeness. Those are the frames that last.

VanDusen Botanical Garden offers such variety for family photography — winding trails, quiet garden archways, reflections by the lake, and pockets of soft light filtering through the trees. It creates space for both movement and stillness, which is exactly what family sessions need.

What I loved most about this evening was how unhurried it felt. The boys explored. Mom leaned in for a kiss. Dad pulled them close. The golden light wrapped around them and everything felt calm.

Family sessions aren’t about perfection. They’re about preserving this season — the ages, the energy, the way your children fit perfectly under your arms right now.

If you’re looking for a natural, relaxed family photography session in Vancouver, VanDusen Garden is always a beautiful choice.