A group stands together under blooming spring cherry trees in a sunny orchard.
A blooming cherry tree creates a beautiful backdrop for a sweet springtime moment in a grassy field.
A tender moment outdoors under pink cherry blossoms during springtime in a sunny garden setting.
A family of three poses together outdoors under flowering spring tree branches on a sunny day.

Spring can be one of the most beautiful time for family photos! Buds are starting to bloom and here in the suburbs on Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we have some of the most beautiful crab apple and magnolia trees in Whitnall Park. I have been falling over myself with how beautiful these trees are and the gorgeous background they make for family photos since I found them four years ago.


The trouble with spring photos, especially in Wisconsin, is that the weather is completely unpredictable. It seems to be a common Midwest joke, that the weather here can’t make up it’s mind. We could have a 75 degree day in February and a snow storm in mid-March… which literally just happened as we went into Spring Break this year. With this wavering weather, can we really blame the trees for avoiding consistency in when they bloom?? 

A group of four people stands together on grass with a blooming pink cherry blossom tree in the background.

Because of this, scheduling Spring Mini Sessions to catch this beautiful landscape is extremely tricky. It seems the best you can do as a family photographer, is schedule April and May dates and hope for the best! The most convenient thing to do if you want these beautiful blooms, is schedule a regular session for springtime and maintain as much flexibility through April and May as possible. These gorgeous trees tend to bloom for only a week so by keeping the date tentative, you can work with your photographer to catch the trees in their most blossomed state.


That’s not exactly what this extended family did, although we did flex the time somewhat to avoid the spring rain. Having the eldest generation coming in from out of town, we decided on a date that happened to fall on one of the best possible weekends to catch the crab apple trees in bloom. Lucky for us, the spring weather [mostly] cooperated and we got the beautiful scenery of a Wisconsin spring!

Three generations share a tender embrace outdoors with blooming spring trees in background.
Three generations pose together for a portrait under blooming spring trees with dandelions dotting the grass below.
A tender moment shared between an adult and child embracing outdoors with blooming trees in the background.
A joyful springtime moment captured in an orchard with blooming trees and dandelions dotting the green grass.
Three generations of family members pose together under a blooming apple tree in a sunny spring orchard.

Not only did we catch the crab apple trees of Whitnall Park in full bloom but, because they scheduled a full session, we were able to catch both colors of trees that are available. The white trees are a clean classic but if you want a little more pop to your backdrop, the pink petals are a great touch.


Ready to capture precious moments for your family this spring?! Check out the Spring Mini Session offerings happening now and grab a spot. Or get in touch to schedule your own session and ensure having gorgeous blooms in your family photos!

A couple stands together smiling in front of blooming white spring trees with dandelions dotting the grass.
Three people stand together smiling outdoors with flowering trees in background during springtime.
Happy family enjoying a playful moment together on a sunny day in a grassy backyard with blooming trees.
Two senior individuals standing together outdoors in front of a blooming white flower bush on a spring day.