This fall family session was done in August on the Central Coast of California. Pismo Beach is Bakersfield's go to beach. With dad being a teacher and school about to start up this family wanted to get their session done and ready before the fall frenzy started. They had their Christmas Cards done and ready to go by the end of August.
It was a very busy day on the beach, people everywhere but with a little photoshop magic we were on a beautiful secluded stretch of beach. We moved around and used everything from the dunes to the pier. Their little man was a trooper in the cold wind. He’s a busy and active growing boy, so I made sure to let him get the wiggles out in-between shots. He loved getting to play in the sand while I snapped some photos of mom and dad.
Their love for one another was easy to capture, the huge genuine smiles and easy laughter made this a fun session for all of us. There are so many wonderful photos from this families session, it’s hard to single any one photo out, but one of my favorite photos from this session is the close up image of the little boy, his adorable curls blowing in the breeze, the tiny bits of sand on his face and the joy in his eyes as dad lifted him up into the air. Dad is hilarious and the photo of him attacking mom and making her laugh is everything!
Capturing these little moments in a families life means so much to me. Children grow and change so fast. The joy of my work is in the moments my clients see their images for the first time. Not everyone loves having their photo taken it can feel awkward and silly, but all that fades away when you hang a beautiful photo on your wall of your family.