I just had the best time with this fam.

We met at the beach for Golden Gardens mini sessions. The day was beautiful and sunny — but also cold and windy. and they ROCKED IT!

My friends, I’m not sure if you know this about me, but I have a few superpowers.

1. the ability to talk people into partying longer

2. bringing people together

3. making people feel super loved

One of my superpowers, however, is not controlling the weather. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try, I can’t for the life of me make the weather perfect for photos at all times.

What I can do, however, is be a good photographer no matter the weather. Today’s challenge: WIND.

Wind on the beach is a lot. Waves are crashing, sand is flying. It’s insane. But this family was game for making the most of it and having all the fun. It made my entire day to document their love and happiness of being together. These kids had so much fun together and their love is so apparent. In the middle of photos, they would randomly find each other for a hug or to show each other a shell they found on the beach, etc. Their connection was so fun to witness and document.

I love that wind can be artful.

Hair can be so full of personality. I know it may not fit the bill of what you imagined for your family pictures. But sometimes, when things happen differently than our expectations, they turn out even better.

One of the things that define me as an artist is my willingness to embrace the unexpected. I crave it. I crave the chaos to interrupt perfection. To kick to the curb boring family portraits and embrace the beauty of real life. I would love to do that for you in your next photo session.

Love your photographer

Anna