We have so many beautiful locations for family portraits around the Central Coast—sandy beaches, seaside coves, oak laden trails, and grassy fields. With all the amazing opportunities and their endless possibilities, you may be asking yourself: what are the best outfits for outdoor family portraits? What will produce the photos we’re dreaming of; how formal should we dress; or what color tones are best? We invite you to consider the details shared next to get your family and pictures looking perfect.

Yesterday, a family friend gave us beautiful homegrown rhubarb. This gave me the opportunity to spend my morning combining my two passions, photography and food. There is no perfect afternoon dessert for a sunny day on the California Central Coast in May, then some strawberry rhubarb cobbler.

I recently had the pleasure for shooting a portrait session in the old Los Osos oaks with Kailee. The location was full of winding paths, old twisted oak trees, long grass, fluttering butterflies, singing birds and the fragrance of spring.

I recently completed a 52 image project for Tinkle Belle Diaper Service. Tinkle Belle is an eco friendly company located out of the Santa Ynez Valley. They provide cloth diapering and washing services along with eco friendly alternatives to traditional diapering, to the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.