Confession: I was a little hesitant to share this INCREDIBLE family session in Palo Alto. Not because it isn’t beautiful (it’s beyond stunning, actually!), but because I’m afraid I’ll never be able replicate this soft golden luminous light. Why? Well, because this session took place during the devastating fires in Northern California last fall.

Although it was smoky, we caught a small break with the air quality and were able to and fortunate to move forward with the session. And, it was STUNNING. Not only that, baby girl M was such a little ham—the best baby girl anyone could have while taking family photos! She had the most mellow and happiest personality a baby could have. Especially when we waved a “Dora the Explorer” doll behind my camera (aka mom and dads secret weapon). Seriously, I couldn’t get over her + her two little toothers!

I’m soooooo happy this beautiful little family found me (thank you internet + Whitney!) and picked me to take one of their first family photos. I already cannot wait for their next family session + see how much baby girl has grown.