Guide · autumn
Autumn photo session in Riga
Autumn is the shortest window for outdoor portraits. This guide helps you pick the day, place and clothes before the leaves fall.
Riga · Sigulda · Jelgava · Jūrmala
Tips
Sigulda
The Gauja valley and Paradise Hill add depth and colour. Paths can be wet — bring shoes with grip.
Jelgava and Jūrmala
Parks and the coast give different backgrounds. Jūrmala is windier; bring a layer you can take off for the frame.
Weather
An overcast day is softer than midday sun. No exact 2026 peak-colour date is promised — check the forecast a week ahead.
Prices in Riga and elsewhere
The session is outside (not a studio). In Riga, a mini for 1 person is from €75. 1–2 people €120. 3–5 people €130. The mini is only in Riga. Fuel is paid separately and depends on the location. See the autumn gallery. The image above is a mood illustration, not a client frame.
If the wedding is this autumn
An autumn wedding day needs a rain plan and a shorter light window. Compare the style in the wedding portfolio and use the wedding checklist on this site.
FAQ
Does the autumn session cost something else?
Outside (not a studio). In Riga a mini for 1 person is from €75. 1–2 people €120, 3–5 people €130. Fuel depends on the location.
Can we shoot in Riga Old Town in autumn?
Yes. The Old Town gallery is separate: mariaphoto.lv/en/portfolio/oldtown/.