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Tis the Season | Christmas in California

“We are what we believe we are.” ~ C.S. LEWIS

Christmas family portrait at a tree farm with hot chocolate stand in San Diego.

I don’t think it gets any cuter than this! This portrait was truly a family effort. Dad made the hot chocolate stand, mom styled everything and the kiddos (including pup) were their adorable selves. Mom had contacted me about wanting to do Christmas portraits while I was in San Diego. I immediately thought of a Christmas tree farm and began researching places and gaining permission to do their family portraits on the premises. Luckily, I found this tree farm where you could cut down your own trees. The owner was super nice and accommodating and everything worked out perfectly. Dad mentioned that this is what Christmas was like as a kid for him. Cutting down your own tree with hot chocolate in hand to warm you up. Wonderful memories relived and shared with the kiddos. I love that you can see the San Diego mountains in the background and even a hint of a palm tree in the upper right corner. So California. Such a festive feel, while giving this family a taste of home. Merry Christmas!

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Early Fall mornings gives beautiful light and sometimes works best with busy schedules of teenagers during this time of year. 

Love how the light embraces her and how the hydrangeas add a painterly texture to the background. 
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Three more weeks until St. Louis portrait sessions. Cannot wait to reconnect with families and take in the beautiful season's beauty in the Gateway City when I am in town.

Just a handful of spots left. Contact me asap if you are still needing to be added to the calendar. October 23 is fully booked, but there are openings October 24-26 still. 
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There is something about early fall mornings...

The air is crisp but still comfortable, the temperatures are perfect for cozy layers, and that beautiful morning light gives everything such a soft, warm glow.

You don’t have to wait for peak fall color to create portraits that feel like the season. 

Sometimes these quiet early fall days are the prettiest of all.
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Mom belongs in the pictures, too. 

You’re often the one capturing the everyday moments, but your children deserve photographs with you in them - the way they lean into you, laugh with you and fit beside you in this season of life.

And beautiful fall portraits don’t require vibrant autumn leaves. Early fall offers soft greens, warm golden tones and gorgeous light that photographs beautifully.

If updated family portraits are on your list this year, I’d love to help you preserve this season together.
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