How to Prepare for an Outdoor Family Photo Session in the Bay Area
Most family photo session prep advice is written for a different kind of session than the one I shoot. Here's the prep I actually want families to read before an outdoor session in the Bay Area — kids by age, weather realities, multi-generational logistics, and the partner who'd rather not be photographed.
Nine People, One Walk: An Extended Family Session at Wilder Ranch
Nine people, one walk, three generations. The day moved from the historic farm at Wilder Ranch to the cliffs above the Pacific — an extended-family session that earned every frame the long way.
Cutting the Christmas Tree at Radonich Ranch
Nobody at Radonich Ranch is standing still and waiting to be photographed. They're in the rows of trees, arguing about height, dragging things around in the mud. That's exactly what makes it worth shooting.