Family Photos: Gibbons/Meissner Clan

I had the chance to meet up with this group again and take some updated photos. I can’t believe how much time has gone by, but it was such a pleasure to have everyone in front of my camera, especially finding reasons to make the kids laugh!

Multi Generational Family Photos (Hayward, California)

This was a special shoot, with four generations gathering together to celebrate some milestones in the family. It was a rare opportunity for this much of the family to all be in one place, so I was asked to spend some time taking family photos. Along with the larger group photos, we took the opportunity to do smaller family portraits as well. As you can guess, the cousins ended up stealing the show and were having so much fun together.

Maternity Photos: Turquoise & Brandon (Hayward, California)

It was so much fun to meet Turquoise and Brandon to celebrate their growing family! Our maternity session was on a lovely Saturday morning (we were lucky enough to avoid the rain) and they were so natural in front of the camera. The connection between these two is so evident in these photos, which makes me excited for their baby to be born into that love. Looking forward to meeting your little guy!

Baby Photos: Brooklyn (Castro Valley, CA)

You’ve met this little lady before and she is growing up fast! While the family was in California, we took the opportunity to do another photo session and spend some time together. We met up at the same location we their maternity photos and it was fun to recreate some of the images from before, now with Brooklyn joining us.

And a few photos with a beloved family friend!

Family Photos: The Sewells (Hayward, CA)

I seriously get to meet the best families and photograph them! We met up at the Hayward Japanese Gardens, needing some covered areas in case of rain, but lucked out and were able to roam the entire garden. The little guy loved all the fish in the pond and we got a great set of photos. Pets are often a very big part of a family unit, so I was happy they were able to bring their dog along for some of the photos.

Family Photos: David & Gabriel (Hayward, CA)

I like it when it’s the right thing, at the right time. While I was out on a photoshoot, I happened to run into my cousin and his son. Since I had my favorite camera out with me, I met up with them a little later to take a few photos for them. Kids grow up so quickly, so I wanted to take the opportunity to capture a few moments with them while I could.

Maternity: Wendi & Sam (San Francisco, CA / Hayward, CA)

This maternity shoot was magic, just the thing a photographer hopes for. You may remember Wendi and Sam from their wedding last summer, now they’re getting ready to welcome little Brooklyn into their lives. We started with the most beautiful morning light at the Hayward Japanese Gardens, then headed to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to wander around. Anyone who suggests we take a boat ride and carousel ride for photos definitely makes my day.