It can be very nerve-wracking for parents to do a photoshoot involving toddlers and young children, because they can be really unpredictable and their cooperation is far from guaranteed (which is exactly why I created the "No Strings Attached" session setup). Fortunately, if you can convince the kids they're having a good time, they will be all over posing for the camera and their natural smiles and authentic interactions make the best photos! These little ladies were no exception - they were all about twirling, running, jumping, and dancing for the camera, especially after they realized how cool it was to see themselves in the pictures on the back. We had amazing light and beautiful weather for a fall day on the beach.


(For tips on taking great family photos with little kids, check out this post.)


Here are some of my favorites from the session:

 

Family of five in coordinating outfits posing together on a rocky beach at sunset.
Close up portrait of young child smiling with braided hair.
Black and white image of two children hugging on coastal rocks.
Three children sitting together on a blanket at the beach on a peaceful overcast day.
Young girl in blue floral dress twirling on beach with wind in her hair.
Two sisters playing and laughing together on rocky beach.
Black and white portrait of girl with braided hair looking down in wind.
Joyful family portrait on beach with dune grass at sunset.
Three sisters in pink and blue dresses sitting together on blanket.
Two sisters embracing and smiling on beach with dunes in background.
Happy family walking and laughing together on sandy beach path.
Three children embrace while sitting together at the beach during sunset.
A silhouetted figure in a pink dress stands against a moody sunset beach backdrop.
Family smiling together on sandy beach with dune grass at sunset.
Two children share a joyful moment while sitting on a beach blanket.
A family group sits together on a blanket at the beach with rocks in the background.
Three girls in pastel dresses sit together on a blanket at the beach.
A smiling child wearing a bright pink cardigan sits on a light colored blanket.
A twirling figure in a flowing pink skirt stands against an ocean backdrop with wind-swept hair.