This family reached out to schedule family photos as their little guy was approaching his first birthday. They chose a Marin location where they spend a lot of time as a family, and it ended up being absolutely perfect!

This almost one year old came with some seriously adorable accessories. His hats were so cute! I always aim to capture the tiny details. I love the tiny hand grasping a parent’s finger. Those tiny little hands get bigger so quickly.

Family photo sessions typically run anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. With younger kids, they are often on the shorter side, but I find that not putting a time limit on the sessions makes everyone more relaxed. There’s no pressure to get the shot. If a kid needs a snack or a moment to themselves, we can easily accommodate without having to worry about running out of time.

Sometimes an unexpected angle ends up being my favorites. There’s a playfulness about it that I love. If you’re out and about on the trails of Marin County and see someone laying on the ground with a camera, don’t worry. It’s probably just me photographing families from weird angles! Ha!

I loved working with this family, and I’m wishing this little guy a very happy first birthday and another good (hopefully pandemic free) year ahead.

This was a hybrid session meaning I shot it on both film (Kodak Portra400) and digital. You can take a peek at another outdoor family photography session on the blog here or hop over to Instagram to see more recent work. Don’t forget to say hi while you’re there.

If you’re ready to plan a Marin family photo session, schedule a phone consultation here.