I met up with Jessica and her family for an outdoor family portrait session in Folsom, California a few months back. Lovely green stalks still graced the open field, and her families gorgeous complexions and fiery red hair complimented this natural setting perfectly. Thank you to this sweet family for allowing me to provide them a few images of their growing children.

This family is at home in the outdoors, often taking family camping trips and vacations in the mountains. They want to expose their children to a life filled with fresh air and sunshine, and that is probably why I am so fond of them. I adore sweet siblings the kind of kids that are gentle with each other, and truly love each other. These lovely children are a true joy to be around and their parents are so kind and compassionate with them.

Family photography, to me at least, should show a little more than a standard portrait. I feel happiest when I can connect with my clients on a deeper level and unearth their personalities, true smiles, and soft interaction. There is always a moment where a family is really being themselves and individual personalities are shining through…those are my favorite moments to capture. Putting children at ease and drawing them out is always my goal during a family portrait session.

Family means so much to me, I never want to forget the way my husband laughs with my two boys. I always feel like I am given the opportunity to get to know people in their elements when they are with their own families during a session, and that is such an honor. A philosophy I was exposed to from some industry leaders I admire, being a photographer is about more than showing off what people look like…it is about showing who they are and how they are with others that they love.