What a year! I thought it could be therapeutic to take a look back and reminisce over a few favorite shoots filled with smiles and laughter. We can also use a little more joy after the wild ride that was 2020…
Here are some that warm my heart:
Family Photos in a Flower Farm
![Close up of basket of pink and yellow roses during sunset in Sacramento Valley flower farm](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Family-Photos-at-a-Flower-Farm_9-800x572.jpg)
Sweet Newborn Lifestyle Photos in Oakland
![Mom and dad lovingly kiss sleeping newborn baby outside](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sweet-Newborn-Lifestyle-Photos_10-800x571.jpg)
Giving Back Through Reforestation with One Tree Planted
![Mom and daughter looking up at the tall redwood trees in backyard of Mendocino home](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mendocino-Family-Lifestyle-Session_6-800x557.jpg)
Sleepy Newborn Studio Photos with Big Sis
![Close up of newborn baby sleeping with long lashes in studio](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sleepy-Newborn-Studio-Photos_7-800x572.jpg)
Sunny Spring Family Photos in Land Park
![Mom and son lying on grass and smiling at each other aerial view next to wildflowers](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sunny-Spring-Family-Photos_10-800x572.jpg)
Colorful Family Photos in Midtown Sacramento
![Family walking in front of LOVE SACRAMENTO mural in downtown Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Colorful-Family-Photos-in-Midtown-Sacramento_9-800x572.jpg)
When You Do Newborn Photos Over the Phone Because…COVID
![Big sister kissing newborn baby on bed shot on phone](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/launitz-00114-800x572.jpg)
Best Friends Photo Shoot in Folsom (shot pre-covid)
![Friends hugging and smiling outdoors in park among green grass](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Best-Friend-Photo-Shoot_11-800x572.jpg)
![Family sitting on the dock and dipping their feet into the lake in Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Moms-40th-Birthday-Family-Session-in-Sacramento_7-800x572.jpg)
When You Get to Photograph Your Good Friend’s First Baby
![Newborn session with dad kissing mom while holding sleeping newborn baby in home](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/calkins-23-800x572.jpg)
Lake Tahoe Family Trip (shot pre-covid)
![Toddler boy in foreground smiling as brother and little girl make silly faces at Lake Tahoe](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Lake-Tahoe-Family-Trip_7-800x572.jpg)
![Mom and daughters sitting on tree trunk surrounded by leaves in Folsom Lake](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Folsom-Lake-Family-Session_2-800x557.jpg)
Downtown Sacramento Mural Senior Portraits
![Teen girl posing in front of dandelion mural in downtown Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Downtown-Sacramento-Senior-Photos_5-800x572.jpg)
Extended Family Session in Folsom (shot pre-covid)
![Mom kissing daughter's cheek as dad holds her in Folsom](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Extended-Family-Session-in-Folsom_6-800x572.jpg)
Fall Family Photographs in Davis
![Mom and dad holding son and daughter and smiling directly in golden sunset light](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dusky-Fall-Family-Session-in-Davis__11-800x572.jpg)
Davis Fall Foliage Family Session
![Long overview shot of family standing next to fall foliage trees in Sacramento](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sacramento-Fall-Foliage-Family-Session_12-800x572.jpg)
Looking back puts things in perspective and makes me hopeful for what 2021 has in store. I am ready!