A family vacation photo session among the redwoods of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
The last day of vacation always comes too fast. Before heading home, the Taylor family wanted one more thing to take with them: photos of all of them together, in the moment, while the trip was still fresh.
We met at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, just outside Santa Cruz, where old-growth redwoods tower overhead and the light filters down through the canopy. It's one of my favorite places to photograph families. The trees make everyone look small in the best way, and the forest has a calm, magical quality that slows everyone down.
We wandered the trails together and let the session unfold naturally: walking hand in hand, snuggling up close, stopping to look up at the giants around us. No stiff poses, just a family enjoying the last stretch of their getaway and each other.
Visiting Santa Cruz or the Monterey Bay?
Vacation photos usually mean someone is always behind the phone and never in the picture. A vacation photo session puts everyone in the frame. Whether you're exploring the redwoods, the beaches of Santa Cruz or the Carmel coast, let's capture your trip so you can bring home more than souvenirs.
