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Post-Thanksgiving Multi-Generation Family Portraits @ Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz CA

Post-Thanksgiving Multi-Generation Family Portraits @ Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz CA

Wow. What an amazing family to photograph at iconic Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz tonight. I always have families meet me at the rear entrance so we can get some forest-vibes shots before we head over to the beach. I’m SO glad I did because the sun coming through the trees + some fresh grass was absolutely beautiful. This was a big group, with grandma at the top, 4 adult kids, each with their own families. It’s tough to get all the combos, but I feel like we most definitely did. Enjoy my 50 favorites from the session, in both forest and beach environments, below. And if you’re looking for a photographer in the Santa Cruz are to expertly capture your rambunctious family, I’m your guy!

In-Home Maternity Session @ Santa Cruz, CA

In-Home Maternity Session @ Santa Cruz, CA

Most of my maternity shoots happen in the great outdoors, but if a client really wants to do it in their home, I can set up a studio (if there’s room). I set up the lighting to give us a couple different looks throughout the shoot and through three outfit changes. I strive to show tenderness, love and intimate connection as this is a couples’ shoot, but also contains the promise of new family. I was really happy with the results, and I know these two were thrilled as well.

Santa Cruz Family Photo Session @ Wilder Ranch

Santa Cruz Family Photo Session @ Wilder Ranch

I’ve photographed this family every year for over a decade and it brings me so much joy to document their lives, it’s truly an honor to be their go-to family photographer for so long. We’ve historically always shot at Seacliff Beach, so it was nice to change things up this year and explore Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz. Enjoy a few of my faves below:

Wilder Ranch Family Portraits in Santa Cruz, CA

Wilder Ranch Family Portraits in Santa Cruz, CA

After a while, families in the Santa Cruz area have done the beach shoot, done the forest shoot, and are looking for something a little different. Enter the rustic farm-y destination of Wilder Ranch, just north of Santa Cruz off Highway 1. I last photographed this family about 10 years earlier, so it was a bit of a shock to see the kids all grown up, but so great to reconnect with this lovely family. We explored the old buildings and pastures and had a great time making new family memories in a unique Santa Cruz spot.