I usually stick to just a handful or two of places for my family photography sessions. It helps to know the location well and when the light and background work to create the best possible photograph. However, since I just opened a new studio in Petaluma, I wanted to explore in and around the area to get a feel for it, and maybe find some great new locations to add to my list.
I’m glad I did. And when I had the opportunity to photograph this lovely family, I got the chance to have some fun. I traveled just a few miles north of the studio to Santa Rosa to photograph them at Luther Burbank Home and Gardens.
They were such a pleasure to photograph, and so easy! Some families are overly concerned that their kids won’t be cooperative during the session. I always ensure the parents not to worry and to let the kids run around a little. It not only makes for a less stressful photo session, it makes for great pictures! These kids were jumping around on rocks and having a great time together. There was no shortage of photos for me to document. And when it came time to do some pictures of them all together, the kids were more than willing. When it comes to families, giving a little can get you a lot.
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