Lake Tahoe Family Photography | Lexie + Jose

I met up with this adorable family in Lake Tahoe for a family session. We started out at their family cabin near South Lake. After running around the backyard, which was perfectly woodsy, we headed out to the lake. Lexie and Jose have two sweet daughters. The girls were absolutely amazing during their session. They took a quick minute to warm up to me and my camera, but once they were comfortable they were the best!

The best photos come from letting the little ones be themselves. Kids need to be able to run around and play during a family session. I encourage the silliness and playful family hugs. Lexie and Jose have a really awesome relationship with their girls and it was easy to capture all of their love.

Our time at the lake was lovely. The girls played in the sand while the sun set over the Tahoe mountains. We kept the session light and easy, allowing the little ones to get all sandy and dirty. Their shoes kept falling off and the air grew colder as the sun went down, but it was a fabulously fun evening. I admire the way this family interacts and it was a joy to photograph them!

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January 8, 2018

Folsom Family Photography | Amy + Family in Sacramento

I met Amy and her family on a foggy, gorgeously cool fall day. We were introduced on an online photography forum. I always get nervous when I photograph someone who also photographs families. Amy and her family were absolutely amazing. She has an incredible love for her children. It was a very peaceful, beautifully candid session, with the quietness of the fog and the kids playing. The children explored and roamed around the trails. We saw deer and squirrels. The fog made the morning quiet.

This family wanted holiday photos for their card. I loved their easy going nature with each other. It makes everything flow so smoothly when parents can fully relax and let go, allowing their children to be themselves. I captured the sweetest moments between siblings. Their oldest daughter has such a special connection with the baby of the family, and she gives sweet hugs and love. It was awesome to capture that for Amy.

We ran and talked and laughed and generally enjoyed the morning. The foggy air poofed our hair and really made some magic in the photos. I loved everything about this family and wish them the very best in their new year together!

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January 1, 2018

Sacramento Family Photographer | Jessica + Zak

Any time I get to see these people I get happy. Jessica has become one of my favorite people. She was a bride from years ago, and I have been able to photograph her family many, many times since. Zak and Jessica are so fun. They also have the cutest, sweetest little girl (who clearly loves my camera just like her mama!)

We met for holiday photos and lucked out with a beautifully cloudy day, with hints of sun peeking through. Jessica has amazing style and her little family looked perfect as usual. But more importantly, they have a ton of fun together. They could be wearing sacks and still photograph like models. This is what a relaxed, easy going family looks like, folks. I love their banter, the way Zak adores his girls.

It makes me feel so honored to keep them around. They are now expecting their second baby and I cannot even wait to meet him or her. My feeling is a second baby girl, but we shall see what their little peanut turns out to be (other than sweet and amazing haha).

Congrats to their growing family and thank you so much for allowing me to document your family year after year. I feel like I say this a lot, but it really does mean so much to me to see my families and brides and grooms again. I’m a crazy stalker and adore meeting the kids and watching them grow up. Keeping in touch really reflects how these people are more than “clients” (who likes that word anyway?!), they are friends and folks I enjoy being around. I bond with my brides and grooms beyond the casual business acquaintance, and it warms my heart to see them so happy. Happy, happy holidays Jess and Zak!

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