When we pulled up to the location, (one of my favorite spots— Coyote Hills Park in the East Bay), I met them in the parking lot so we could walk up the trail together. Ali immediately gave me the warmest hug ever, and then the two of them immediately started cracking jokes and making me laugh. I knew immediately that these were some awesome girls and we were going to have a great session together.

This beautiful family is celebrating their sweet one year old daughter’s first birthday this Spring! Can you believe her big soulful brown eyes? These parents were so kindhearted, easygoing, and clearly absolutely smitten with their baby girl! (And who on Earth wouldn’t be!?) It was such a great opportunity to meet a wonderful family and help them celebrate this beautiful milestone in their lives together.

The magic is in the garden.

This family session was photographed in their own family gardens, among a collection of over a thousand roses! It was simply spectacular and tucked away like their own secret paradise. They chose a wardrobe of laidback, flowing, springy pieces to compliment the natural scenery.