What a treat to photograph this extended clan again! The last time I saw the entire group was back in 2018 (actually at the same location) and their family has added two new little members since :)
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San Jose Engagement | Jackie + Alex
I am usually down to get boba, especially with dear friends like Jackie and Alex! Their engagement session in San Jose was full of laughter and snacks, which is very true to them (and our friendship :) ). We started in Santana Row, strolling through the lively outdoor mall, stopping for obligatory PMT (yup, I used the Norcal term), and playing around in front of a vibrant outdoor mural across the way. (I think it was actually part of ongoing construction, but hey, I’ll take it!) Then we traveled to Los Gatos for some photos in beautiful Vasona Park. They were great about walking around the lake with me to find the best spots, even in their dressier outfits :) We stayed until sunset, which also allowed me to play around with a fun silhouette shot at the end. It’s always fun to hang out with these two, and I can’t wait to stand by their side when they get married in just a few months (!!!) Love you guys!!
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Vasona Park Family Photographer | The Nolt Family
50 years. The whole extended Nolt family reunited in the Bay Area from all across the country to celebrate the 50 years that Robert and Anna have been married! It was pretty hot during our late afternoon session, but they were all such troopers and kept each other entertained and in good spirits. The kids were especially well-behaved (I heard there were some sweets offered as bribes - I approve ;)) and came up with some super fun and creative poses towards the end of the session (see the last photo!)
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Vasona Park Engagement | April + Michael
April and Michael met through their church small group. They bonded over mutual interests, like cooking together and hiking in the many gorgeous parks and trails that the Bay Area offers. So it was only natural that when it came time to propose, Michael popped the question at one of their regular hiking spots, Alum Rock.
For their engagement session, we spent an afternoon at Vasona Park in Los Gatos, another favorite outdoor spot of theirs. They were a little more dressed up than they’d normally be for a hike ;) but that didn’t stop them from skipping and tumbling around the park together. (I tell my couples that a session with me can end up feeling like a workout - in the best way, I promise!) They ended the evening with a sweet slow dance in the open field as the sun went down.
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Los Gatos Family Photographer | The Munshi + Kumaravel Family
Blue and gold! It takes some serious skill to coordinate a palette across 9 family members that goes together but still isn’t too matchy-matchy, and this extended family pulled it off amazingly well for their Los Gatos family session in Vasona Park! Bonus points for choosing Cal colors ;) (GO BEARS!)
When Sharanya initially reached out for photos, she semi-joked that it would basically be a photoshoot for Aiden, with the rest of the family just happening to be there. True to form, Aiden was the star of the show the entire evening, giggling and gleefully romping around the park. To his credit, he was quite the equal opportunity cuddler - once he gave someone a kiss, he’d run from family member to family member until everyone was properly assured that they were also loved.
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Los Gatos Engagement Photographer | Erica + Matt
Joy. Erica and Matt's engagement session in Los Gatos was filled with joy - Erica's contagious laughs, Matt's grins as he adapted to my weird posing requests, and the three of us finding our way around Vasona Park. We chose a windy day for the session (despite how sunny and golden it looks!), but these two were SUCH good sports! The two of them are so giggly and relaxed with each other and made my job so so easy. Plus I'm always down for excuses to snuggle close :)
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