By far the majority of families I photography are those with young kids, and I get it. It’s those years you just don’t want to forget, those little details you want to hold onto forever. Chubby hands, silly dances, kisses with mom, and swinging in the air with dad are all my favorites too! However, now that I am a mom of not only a baby and toddler, but also a ten and twelve year old, I am seeing just how much of their “big kid” moments I also want to hold onto. I will look back when they are off on their own and reminisce on these days we had together, looking back at photos and seeing just how young they still were. Sports, after school clubs, friends, work, the list of reasons why it seems way too hard to get schedules together and everyone down to the beach is legit, I totally get it. BUT, it is so worth it for just one day out of your year. These are the memories you will cherish forever. Long gone may be the days of dimpled grins, but I can still get those beautiful faces to cuddle up close with you for a minute.
I got to hang with this gorgeous family at Newport Beach last month and loved every minute of my time with them. The sunset was amazing, the light golden, and their love and laughter all the icing on top.
