A Fall Family Session Filled with Play and Laughter
This sweet fall session had everything I love most about family photos. Real smiles, kids running around, and a few favorite toys that made the session feel perfectly them.
Fall is one of my favorite times to photograph families. The light feels softer, the air is cooler, and everyone seems to relax a little more. This session had all of that and more.
Teddy showed up with his baseball and didn’t waste a minute getting started. The girls brought their dolls and were quick to show them off before running off to play. It was exactly the kind of energy that makes these sessions so fun to photograph.
Most of the time, the kids were in motion. Running, laughing, exploring. Those are always my favorite moments. The ones that happen in between. Parents watching, kids doing their thing, and everyone just enjoying the time together.
The leaves were starting to turn, and the sun gave us that warm golden light that makes fall so pretty. We didn’t need anything fancy. Just a family being together and a few toys that made the kids happy.
By the end, we had a gallery full of smiles, movement, and the kind of photos that remind you what this stage of life feels like. Messy, full of energy, and completely worth remembering.
Extended Family Session | Red Gate Park
My second time photographing this awesome crew—this time at a new spot: Red Gate Park! Warm weather, happy kids, and plenty of candid moments made this session one to remember.
I always love getting to photograph families more than once—and this extended family was just as fun (and photogenic!) the second time around. We met up at Red Gate Park, a new-to-me location that turned out to be a perfect fit. Plenty of space, good light, and a sand pit that the kids zeroed in on immediately.
The weather was warm, the energy was high, and the kids were all about exploring. They ran, they chased, they found feathers (which quickly became treasure), and they made the most of that sand pit. Honestly, the best part of sessions like this is letting the kids lead—those in-between moments and unscripted laughs are always the winners.
We grabbed some group shots, let the cousins play, and captured lots of little connections between siblings, parents, and granddad. Everyone rolled with the chaos in the best way, and we ended up with a great mix of posed and candid photos.
Thanks again to this sweet crew for trusting me (again!) and for being such good sports. Red Gate Park might just be a new favorite.
