Guilderland, NY | the Fila family

Oct 5, 2025
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Updated: Mar 13

In early fall, the Pine Bush Preserve provides a stunning backdrop for family portraits. The Fila family joined me there for a quick session among the golden leaves and warm earth tones.

Family portrait with dogs at Albany Pine Bush Preserve during peak autumn color, captured by Benjamin Jennings Studio.

Family portrait session with dogs at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Guilderland NY by Benjamin Jennings Studio

Capital Region NY family photographer, autumn session at Albany Pine Bush Preserve by Benjamin Jennings Studio

Outdoor fall family photography in Guilderland NY, Albany Pine Bush Preserve by Benjamin Jennings Studio

Albany NY family photographer, relaxed portrait session with dogs at Pine Bush Preserve by Benjamin Jennings Studio

Of course, we couldn't leave out Mookie and Luna stealing the show more than once. If you've ever tried to photograph two dogs and a family at the same time, you know exactly how that goes. Somehow it always ends up producing the best shots.

Family and dog portrait session at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Capital Region photographer Benjamin Jennings Studio

Natural light family photography with dogs at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Guilderland NY by Benjamin Jennings Studio

The preserve is one of those spots in the Capital Region that feels a little wild and a little peaceful at the same time. In October the light filters through the pines in a way that's hard to replicate anywhere else, and the earthy colors give everything a warmth that just works.

Albany Pine Bush Preserve family portrait session, Guilderland NY photographer Benjamin Jennings Studio

Family portrait of father and son at Albany Pine Bush Preserve during peak autumn color, captured by Benjamin Jennings Studio.

Family portrait at Albany Pine Bush Preserve during peak autumn color, captured by Benjamin Jennings Studio.

Family portrait of mother and daughter at Albany Pine Bush Preserve during peak autumn color, captured by Benjamin Jennings Studio.

If you're a family in the Albany or Guilderland area looking for a photographer who's happy to include the whole crew, fur babies and all, I'd love to connect.

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