Carmel Family Portraits. The Lilley Family.

 I just finished up this adorable little family's session & coincidentally they are dressed in patriotic colors, so I thought this would also make for a perfect Fourth Of July blog post!

 I met the Lilley family at Carmel River State Beach a couple weeks ago on a perfect summer afternoon.
 I also had my assistant & second shooter Jenna with me that day.

Jenna's view:

 My View of the same moment!

 This is Giovanni & he is totally adorable in every single way. Such a happy, happy babe!

 Isabella is pretty precious as well & packs some huge personality into her little frame.

 I just love this...

 And this! Swoon...

Ashlee actually contacted me several months ago via email. She said she had found me thru a Google search & had started following me on Facebook and Instagram. She told me that her & her family were moving to the area in a couple of months & she loved my photos & wanted to set up a session. This was like, the best compliment a client has paid me in a long time. I was seriously floating for at least two days. So Ashlee, thank you! I am humbled and honored that you chose me. I recognize and appreciate the love!

 This so reminds me of childhood.

 Toddlers are hard to photograph. Always. I often give families little tasks & activities to do during their session. This tricks toddlers into thinking something fun is happening & I always get an authentic reaction.

 We stopped by the Carmel Mission for a change of scenery. Check out this to-die-for side profile.

 And though she be but little, she is fierce.

-Shakespeare

 Gio. Just chillin'.

 My photo on the left. Jenna's photo on the right.

I love seeing one cohesive moment from two different perspectives.

 This is technically a blooper, but I loved the lifestyle feel to it. Just a mom with her kids.

This was total chaos. Bella was eating sand while Gio was face planting directly into the pile he had just made! Fun times.

Randall & Ashlee,

I had such a fun time meeting you and your totally adorable mini me's. They are both little slices of heaven! Thank you for contacting me. It was such a great day!

xoxo

Jess