It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we first had the joy of photographing Kayla’s family in Stillwater. When she reached out a few months later to book a second session for this year, we were thrilled!  We are always so honored to serve families again and again over the years.  We met on an absolutely gorgeous evening at Big Marine Park Reserve in Marine on St. Croix, and the warmer temps felt more like summer than fall.  The vibrant, golden light was stunning as it streamed through the trees, and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect for capturing this beautiful family’s portraits.

The kids did such an incredible job for photos!  They were playful, full of smiles, and brimming with laughter.  Whether they were running down the trails together, or interacting with their parents, the whole family’s genuine connection shone through the entire session.  As a photographer, there’s nothing better than documenting authentic, in-between moments to share their story.  One of our favorite parts of photographing families with young kids is that the images are always so full of life!  Each sibling had their own unique personality, and together they create the sweetest blend of friendships that was so much fun to capture.  They were all in, whether it was for a posed or candid moment, and we love the way their joy shines through every image.

Sessions like these remind us why we love what we do.  For us, it’s not simply about capturing people in beautiful light or stunning locations, but about creating a collection of memories that parents will treasure for many years.  We are incredibly grateful to have had the chance to document Kayla’s family again, and we can’t wait to see their kids continue to grow over the seasons to come!