Family Photography

There's something so fun about family shoots. Seeing a family interact and having 45 minutes to get to know them and try to capture the essence of who they are for them to forever hang on their wall as family Christmas 2010. Talk about pressure, but fun.
I think that's why I'm always drawn to the kids. They wear their emotions openly.



Their eyes are SO expressive, not to mention I'm good at winning them over.
Wyatt was especially fun. Super shy at first. Not like, whisper but not talk shy, but completely clammed up shy. But it didn't take long. In fact, I think I won him over when I said the word "adventure" he was all in for that.

By the end of the shoot he was even bold enough to tell me I'm kinda cute! (People like to point out the fact that he said "kinda" but still, it made my day!)

The other extra special thing about this shoot was the location. I've been drooling over this location for months just waiting for the chance to shoot here (and also thinking of using it for my family Christmas photos!) and I think they were a perfect fit for the location!

See for yourself:

Family Shoots - San Luis Obispo Photographer

Well! I have been quite busy with holiday family shoots, but it's really so much fun. I love being able to be with different families for a few hours and capture their lives and their interactions with each other. It's amazing how unique each family is and how much you can really feel like you got to know them within the course of an hour and a half. It's especially great when you get the same families year after year and get to build that relationship and see how the kids grow - I'm looking forward to that!

Here's some of my favorites from three recent shoots.

Heidi and Carson:

They are a gorgeous pair. Carson is 18 months and loves to adventure everywhere. Although there were times he'd stop and ask for him mommy and then they'd walk hand in hand - so precious! A family session will be coming in the next few months, but to celebrate Carson's growing up we wanted to do a Mommy-son shoot specifically. They were amazing and their pictures came out great!








The Blackshear Family:

Great family! Since they live in AG we adventured down to their neck of the woods to do this shoot. Their son, about three years old, wasn't very interested in the shoot. At times he'd get distracted and when we asked him to look at the camera he'd dutifully say cheese, but continue looking at the ground. Still, a great family session! They were awesome and willing to try out all our ideas and locations!








The Gregory family:

Another great family! Their daughter is 6 months and just a doll! They also brought their dog along. He was quite a trooper! If you know anything about English Bulldogs you know they aren't the best breathers. This little guy was having quite a fun time and relaxing enough to breath was next to impossible!








More shoots are still in the editing queue and a few more are coming up this weekend, so keep an eye out for those! I'm making myself spend a good deal of time expanding my editing knowledge and technique, so let me know if you see improvements!

Roth Family

I love all the family sessions!! And this family is extra special to me as this is my cousin Marie's family.








My lovely cousin and her husband!


Aren't these girls gorgeous?? They were a blast! So willing to try everything and such great models! =) I can't wait to photograph them again!




Not really sure who he is, but he was running around with us and SO adorable!


This is the gorgeous sight I snapped on my way home:

Fall is here!!

And with it come family photos!

Some of the best times, albeit a little difficult with the youngsters running around. But the photos make it all worth it.

Here's some previews of the recent family portraits that have been keeping me busy:










This following photo was actually taken by my 10 year old nephew Austin, and I think he did a pretty good job!


And some fall photos to inspire the fall spirit =)



Coming up are some more mommy and son shoots as well as some maternity and newborns soon! And of course, more family sessions. Exciting times!

Joe and Friends

Here's a mini preview of the "Family" photo shoot we did today at Laguna Lake.











They were a pretty awesome group with some great group dynamics!