Keep your albums somewhere cool, dry, and consistent. The biggest enemies of photographs are heat, humidity, moisture, and dramatic temperature changes. That means the attic and basement are pretty much off-limits. Instead, choose a place inside your home where the temperature and humidity stay relatively stable, like hallway linen closet, a bedroom bookshelf, or interior cabinet.

If your heart is craving family photos this season, but you aren't sure if the traditional field look fits your family's personality, here are a few other fall session ideas that might feel more authentic.

We moms are living in a moment of yearning. To be seen. To be remembered. For our moments of joy, love, and presence outshine our moments of overstimulation, overwhelm, and over it. Being a mom is harder now than it's ever been. We must deal with the heartbreak of the world while making snacks, while making appointments, while making do, while making time for ourselves. And in the midst of all this, we are also trying to soak up a season that we know is passing too quickly.