As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the vibrant transformation of fall is beginning to unfold. With the approach of the autumnal equinox on Sunday, September 22, 2024, we look forward to nature painting the landscape in a stunning tapestry of reds, oranges and yellows. Photographers are gearing up to explore scenic vistas, hidden trails and peaceful parks with their cameras to capture the fleeting season. Get inspired with some fall color favorites below and tag #SonyAlpha on your Instagram posts for your chance to be featured.

Check out these fall color favorites taken by leading photographers, and tag #SonyAlpha on your Instagram posts for your chance to be featured.

Gina Danza – @wildgina

If you want more of the most beautifully intimate nature scenes to visually feast on in your feed, Gina Danza is a must-follow. The intimate landscape photographer, SciArtist and Sony Alpha Ambassador says that September, October and November are truly her favorite months of the year. She posted these fall shots to share the intimacy of autumn in Acadia National Park. “These images (esp the first one!) makes me feel the warmest hug of autumn the most in my own art collection and hope these images make you feel that way too!” They sure do! Make sure you check out her print shop if you want that warm hug of nature in your own home or office.

Autumn Schrock – @autpops

Who better to capture the fall season than Sony Alpha Ambassador Autumn Schrock? The Utah-based photographer posted this awesome fall landscape with a moose in frame and writes, “It’s finally not 100° in Utah and it’s getting me so excited for my time of year! Who else is ready for fall?” We are! Follow her if you want more fall landscape inspiration and check out her pointers in Autumn Schrock's 5 Tips For Landscape Photography.

Michael Castaneda – @_mcastaneda_

Michael Castaneda is a landscape and lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He’s shared his stunning captures of “Snowliage” – the collision of fall and winter with us before, and below he shares a beautiful fall photo taken with his Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. Learn more about his gear in What’s In My Bag: A 2-Camera, 4-Lens Kit For Landscape & Lifestyle Photography.

Ryan Ditch – @ryanditchphoto

Ryan Ditch is a landscape and commercial photographer whose style is a mix of urban and nature. He snapped this shot in Colorado with his Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. Learn more about the gear he uses in What’s In My Bag: A New Camera + A Trio Of Zooms For Urban & Natural Landscapes and make sure you follow him to keep up with all he captures this fall.

​​Carolyn Ferreira – @go.out.in.joy

​​Carolyn Ferreira is a photographer and a practicing psychologist from Bend, Oregon. She says she was blown away by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest when she moved to Oregon from the East Coast. Using her Sony Alpha 7 III paired with her Sony 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6, she captured the beautiful scene in Bend last fall and we can’t wait to see what she captures this fall! See more of her images and learn more about her landscape kit in What’s In My Bag: A Minimalist Camera & Lens Combo For Hiking Adventures.

Brandt Ryder – @brandtryderphotography

Brandt Ryder is a semi-pro landscape and nightscape photographer based in Colorado. In anticipation of the coming gold rush of fall color, he took these golden shots of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado with his Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. Learn more about the gear he’ll be using for those colorful landscapes in What’s In My Bag: A Complete G Master Kit For Landscapes & Astroscapes.

Michael Simmons – @distantlightphotos

Michael Simmons is a retired first responder who now calls himself a landscape photographer – a very worthy title if you scroll through his stunning collection on his feed. He created this beautiful fall color and Milky Way composite with the Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. Learn more about his lenses for landscape in What’s In My Bag: An Alpha 7R V Kit For Creative Landscapes & Astroscapes.

Antonio Valente – @valens.landscape

Antonio Valente is a landscape photographer whose landscape photography covers the gamut from dramatic alpine scenes to tranquil coastal vistas. He snapped this fall landscape shot in Switzerland with his Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master. Discover his complete kit in What’s In My Bag: A High-Resolution Kit For Next-Level Landscape Photography.

Naomi Atherton – @naomijaneatherton

Naomi Atherton is a travel and landscape photographer originally from coastal Australia, now based in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Her work is based on a desire to share places and experiences that inspire her, and evoke a curiosity of the outdoors. She uses her Sony Alpha 7 IV with lenses like the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master, Sony 24-105mm f/4 G and Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master to create a wide variety of scenes that you can feel through her feed. We love the beautiful fall photo she took below in North Cascades National Park. Learn more about her kit for capturing such beauty in What’s In My Bag: A Complete Backcountry Kit For Landscape Photography & More.

Luis Hernandez – @luizvisuals

Luis Hernandez is a photographer and content creator from the San Francisco Bay Area. The creativity he can channel through his photography is what keeps his passion for it so strong, and you can see that shine through in his feed. Just check out these shots he posted below from both Paris and San Francisco last fall and learn more about his complete kit in What’s In My Bag: A Two Camera, Four Lens Sony Alpha Kit For Landscapes, Urban Scenes & More.