15 Thanksgiving Photo Backdrop Ideas for the Memorable Family Portraits

Hey, it’s Thanksgiving already!

So wouldn’t you want to capture an appreciative, everlasting, family portrait?

Wouldn’t you love to seize your family’s love in a photograph? A forever enduring photograph?

Because what’s better than a photoshoot as a reminder of gratitude and family bonding?

But let’s be real: maybe you’re wondering where you could possibly find the perfect setting.

We don’t want you to worry! It’s a festive time!

That’s why we’re sure you’re going to love what we’re about to share!

Below you’ll find 15 Thanksgiving photo backdrop ideas, so your setting and photo will be on point!
Curious to know more? Keep reading!

1. Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving Pumpkins Backdrop

Thanksgiving is a typical autumn festivity. Capturing your family portraits in front of a pumpkin harvest is a great idea! But hey, what if you happen to live in a tropical Country, or far away from any pumpkin harvests? That’s where the autumn Thanksgiving backdrop comes into the game to enhance your photos and make your autumn dreams come to life! This one’s perfect for a traditional orange-brown palette family photo!

2. Pumpkin Truck Harvest Thanksgiving Backdrop

Now, what if you’re still into pumpkin harvests but want to spice things up with a more original outcome? Then, we’re sure a pumpkin truck backdrop might be of interest to you! To complement this creative setting, make sure you and all of the family members wear farmer-looking clothes to match the vibe and add to the photo’s personality!

3. Autumn Thanksgiving Barn Door Backdrop

Are you more of the aesthetic, traditional kind? Then family pics in front of a barn door are your perfect fit! There’s something so special in the rituality of a family picture. Taking one, each year, in front of an aesthetically-looking door is a great way to achieve this! You don’t have to go places to make sure you find your favorite barn door that has a pinch of autumn Thanksgiving vibe! You can easily bring the best-looking door directly to you by choosing this unique backdrop!

4. Fall Maple Leaf Thanksgiving Backdrop

What about something that truly resembles coziness and warm autumn vibes? Then the fall maple leaf backdrop is the most accurate option! This is a backdrop that will share romantic, bonding, sweet, and cozy vibes. You can make your picture effortlessly enhanced with the addition of props and elements like real pumpkins, leaves, and lanterns.

5. Fall Barn Door Hay Bale Backdrop

Do you ever dream of your fall farmhouse? One surrounded by orange, yellow, and brown trees. One surrounded by hay bales and wildland. Do you? Because if you do, you can directly bring it home to you! Yes, you’ve read it right. Check this fall backdrop for you to make your Thanksgiving dreams come to life!

6. Sunflower Field Backdrop

Who said that sunflowers are only a spring symbol? Thanksgiving is a perfect time of the year to showcase all the unlimited gratitude you’re feeling. This includes gratitude for sunflowers if you happen to love them! But of course, who can find sunflowers during fall? Not really possible, is it? Unless… you choose to rely on a sunflower field backdrop. Make the setting look more autumn-ish with the addition of pillows, cozy elements, and Thanksgiving signs! The best of both worlds - and seasons!

7. Thanksgiving Kitchen Backdrop

Now, Thanksgiving pictures don’t only need to be shot outdoors (or in front of an outdoor-looking setting). To make your shooting look cozy, sharing family love and connection - here’s your ideal setting! Consider shooting in a warm, festive, kitchen! Even better if it’s an orange, yellow, and brown colored kitchen as it will match fall’s vibes!

You don’t have to go crazy if you don’t love your kitchen enough for it! Choose your favorite kitchen backdrop and pose in front of it! Make sure you and your family members re-create a bonding family moment while cooking, baking, and having a good time for a perfect Thanksgiving picture outcome.

8. Pumpkin Fireplace Backdrop

Similarly, for an indoor cozy Thanksgiving outcome, check this one out! Posing in front of a fireplace may be the most homely, cozy, and snuggly Thanksgiving photo outcome ever. If the fireplace is surrounded by candles, warm lights, and pumpkins it’s even better! For this shot, consider wearing cheerful fall PJs and warm socks!

9. Thanksgiving Turkeys Backdrop

Now, what shouts more Thanksgiving than a turkey-filled dinner table? I don’t know, do you? So if you really want your photos to express Thanksgiving vibes to the fullest, check this out! Consider shooting in front of, or around, a festive Thanksgiving dinner table. Add cute props and elements like pumpkins, candles, wine glasses, and fall leaves to enhance the whole scenery.

10. Thanksgiving Light Design Backdrop

Thanksgiving is that time of the year right before Christmas. So, start with the magical feels and atmosphere by posing in front of a fairy-light-filled backdrop! Make sure you add some real ones all around you to make the capture even warmer and more magical.

11. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Scarecrow Backdrop

Are you more of the creative family kind? Especially if your family includes two or more children you might want to include a pumpkin scarecrow! Yes, because why not? If you don’t want to go classic with barn doors, fall leaves, and pumpkin harvests… choose a scarecrow to add to your Thanksgiving photo. For a touch of additional creativity, have your kids dress up as scarecrows too! Voila - your themed Thanksgiving to forever look back to with fun and gratitude. 

12. Golden Wheat Field Backdrop

Want classical and aesthetic? Hey, don’t worry! We thought about you too!! Pose in front of golden wheat fields. Alternatively, you can pick nice-looking ceramic vases and put a bunch of golden wheat inside them. Then, add extra props. Fairy lights, candles, cushions, and flowers will make the overall setting look as aesthetic as you want it to be.

13. Fall Leaves Pumpkin Pathway Backdrop

Visualise this: you, and your whole family holding hands. Now visualise it a little deeper. You and your family lovingly walking into a fall leaf pathway. How nice does that sound? It’s a great idea that you can easily bring to life with the help of a backdrop. Make sure you match this backdrop with an extension floor backdrop.

14. Red Apple Orchard Backdrop

Perhaps you’re tired of the same pumpkin-filled photos during fall and Thanksgiving? We feel you! But if this is the case, you don’t have to worry!

Here’s a great alternative for you. Not only pumpkins are a fall season fruit. Apples are too! If you still love that farm-looking, natural-landscape setting, but want to be more creative, consider apple tree fields! You can bring real apples to the setting and savor them with your family while shooting. Add picnic baskets, cozy blankets, and lanterns to add to the cozy shot.

15. Thanksgiving Fall Market Backdrop

If you crave a vintage, creative touch in your shots… have you ever thought of fall markets? Re-creating a floral market to pose in front of with your family is a great idea, filled with uniqueness and style! Add your favorite lights, flowers, and signs to the shot!

Still, have some doubts? Here are some FAQs!

We’re sure you’re not worrying anymore about the perfect Thanksgiving setting after reading these!

But, perhaps, you might still have some questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions we have already answered for you. Check them out.

1. How can you create a Thanksgiving-themed photo backdrop for outdoor settings?

Pumpkin harvest, fall maple leaf, sunflower fields and fall barn door backdrops are all great settings for a Thanksgiving-themed outdoor photo! Choose to enhance the overall setting by adding pumpkins, lanterns and outdoor blankets!

2. What are some budget-friendly DIY Thanksgiving photo backdrop ideas?

Some easy and budget-friendly ideas include using a fall leaves backdrop and adding real autumn leaves too; using a pumpking harvest as a setting and adding orange pumpkins to the scene; choosin an indoor cozy setting next to a fire place and enhance it with candles and cushions!

3. What are the best colors to use for a backdrop in Thanksgiving-themed photos?

The best colors to use for Thanksgiving-themed photo are a autumn color palette. This includes: red, burgundy, mustard, gold, yellow, olive, orange, brown and beige.

4. What are some creative ideas for a Thanksgiving party photo backdrop?

Fall barn doors, Thanksgiving turkeys, red apple orchard and pumpkin trucks backdrops are all great setting ideas for a Thanksgiving party photo! Make sure you decorate the setting with pumpkins and fairy lights to make it extra festive.

We hope you’re a little grateful for us too, now! Because you’re all set up for your magical, cozy, and special Thanksgiving shooting with your family!

Remember to express full gratitude while posing, that’s the most important detail to bring with you at the shooting.