A late fall session at the infamous Grist Mill...


The Wayside Inn's Grist Mill (located in Sudbury, MA) is a spot not to be missed, particularly in fall. It is beautiful with it's stone building and large red wheel turning water. The grist mill is still in use today to grind the corn and wheat that are used in the Wayside Inn's baked goods! Beyond the actual Grist Mill, the grounds surrounding the mill make for a perfect location for family photos with a pond and stream, open fields, and a small bridge.


For all the reasons previously mentioned, the Grist Mill is a very popular place for family photos which makes it very crowded during peak season (Sept and October). I typically recommend to avoid doing shoots there during this time of year as it is very difficult to get clear shots without folks walking through the background. It is also very distracting for young kiddos to focus on photos with some many people and animals around. However, as November comes around the crowds thin out and it is still a gorgeous spot for family photos. As this family shoots perfectly illustrates, photos in the late fall are stunning and well worth the wait! Popular spots are great for photos, just pick the right time of year to make sure you get the photos you are hoping for!


xo- Lisa



Family poses candidly together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Teen girl poses in woods by a lake on the grounds of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Masssachusetts.
Young girl poses casually on a bridge at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Father and daughter poses in woods by a lake on the grounds of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Masssachusettson a lovely day.
Mother and daughters pose candidly together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Family poses casually together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Young girl poses in woods by a lake on the grounds of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Masssachusetts.
Family poses together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Family casually stroll down a path on the grounds of the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA toward the pond.
Father and daughters pose candidly together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Family poses candidly together at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.
Family poses in woods by a lake on the grounds of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Masssachusetts on a lovely golden autumn day
Sisters skip down a path on the grounds of the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA.
Mother and daughters pose casually in woods by a lake on the grounds of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Masssachusetts.y
Young girl poses casually on a bridge at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA during their fall family portrait photo session.