Joe and Vanessa are the coolest couple you'll ever meet. Laid back and vibrant, Vanessa walks down the hill to Crescent Bay, cradling her belly. Joe is walking their adorable dog, Pheebs (yes she is named after Pheobe from Friends). Joe kindly guides his wife over the tide pools as we prepare for our shoot. And Vanessa is radiant.
I'm a firm believer in making your family photos exude what makes you you. Part of this is finding the perfect place. And let me tell you, the Mayers' session couldn't have represented them more. Equal parts ride or die and sweet badassery, Jae chose the train tracks across from her husband's work at the port in San Pedro.
With small kids, I've learned it's best to go with the flow. If they want to play in the white wash, let them. They have their whole lives to pose for pictures, but these are the moments you'll want to remember - them laughing, splashing, and playing around. And don't forget to give mom and dad a few shots together, too.
