This family portraits session was part of my foggy mini session event in Sam Mateo last fall. Our Bay Area weather can be so unpredictable, but I love the different textures and colors that we get that way. It means that every session is a little different even if done at the same place, same time of day. My only request for the sun, though, is that it sets its mind and goes with it: all overcast or all sunny are fine with me. Even starting overcast and gradually transitioning to sunny (or vice versa) are good here. I’m just not a special fan of the peek-a-boo games the sun wants to play behind clouds: then my shutter controlling finger gets a workout. That and moving families around after we have the perfect spot, is kind of rough… especially with young involved. After all kids don’t exactly excel in patience. Ha!

I can’t get over how big H has gotten. He’s such a little boy now. I photographed his family while he was chillin’ in his mom’s belly, his newborn photos, and a few times since, but it’s been awhile since I’ve seen him. He has such an incredible smile, and he is sure one handsome kid!

It’s great watching kids make the best of their environment and find toys in everything. H found this great stick and went to town. Honestly, the two of him carrying it around are probably my two favorite from our session. Don’t get me wrong: there are so many from that morning that I loved, but those two just my favorite — it’s an insight into kids being kids.

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