Gina is a friend from High School (actually pre-high school but those days are too embarrassing for me to relive!) and I am so incredibly honored she has chosen me to photograph her family through the years. I am so thrilled for her, expecting her second child. She is radiant. I remember photographing her newborn session for her daughter (who is now 2), and a family session for the three of them last year.

Her and her sister wanted to surprise their parents with a generations photo session with the grandkids for their 40th wedding anniversary. It was my pleasure to meet up with these gorgeous sisters, their little girls, and their parents for this special photo session. I remember Sandy and Ken’s amazing kindness from my younger days, and this couple remains genuine and loving. I really did have an amazing time getting some of the love and affection these two have for each other after 40 years together. It is truly an inspiration to many when sweet couples are still so obviously in love after half a lifetime together.

Gina and her sister, Alyssa, were such good sports as we trooped the kids around in Livermore for this session. The golden sun was the perfect backdrop for all of the giggles and laughter I was able to capture for them. Thank you to this very special family for allowing me to document this time in their family. I wish Gina the best with the rest of her pregnancy and I am looking forward to meeting her little guy in December 🙂

Many thanks to Livermore for always being such a beautiful location for photos. The vineyards, friendly low key atmosphere, and that fall light is perfection. Anita Martin is available for family session in the Bay Area and Sacramento Area, Lake Tahoe, and Wine Country.