Summer is officially here, and this session at the Davis Arboretum could not have been more beautiful. The sun gave us its best golden light for this gorgeous family shoot!
![family of four posing in the park, mom and dad kissing under a tree in davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-1-800x572.jpg)
This photo on the right makes me swoon. Kids grow too fast, but I am always thankful to capture these small moments in their lives.
![family of four hugging in the park during summer, young girl looking at the camera](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a5-800x572.jpg)
![mom and dad looking at each other smiling, family of four hugging in the park](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a4-800x572.jpg)
These kids have the “smize” down pat. Those eyes say so much!
![brother and sister hugging in the park in natural light davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-12-800x572.jpg)
![young girl looking at the camera, young boy sitting on a bench in the park](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a3-800x572.jpg)
![family of four hugging on the park bench in davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-18-800x572.jpg)
The great thing about taking pictures in a park is that there are many areas for kids to get their wiggles out. We climbed trees and ran in the fields, and still got a few beautiful photos at the same time.
![brother and sister climbing a tree together, mom kissing young daughter on the head](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a6-800x572.jpg)
![mom and dad holding hands walking in the park with son and daughter walking ahead](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-22-800x572.jpg)
![family of four walking in the park by big trees and natural light](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-21-800x572.jpg)
Soon, it was time for a wardrobe change. The switch from neutrals to pastels brings the best of both worlds to the session!
![family of four standing by a pond in the park during summer in davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-39-800x572.jpg)
I adore when we can get goofy. This photo cracks me up, I don’t think the parents had a clue what the kids were doing!
![young family of four sitting in the grass with goofy faces in the park davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/abrie-42-800x572.jpg)
Speaking of the parents, we got a few pictures with just the two of them. This week marked a very special milestone for this couple and I was thrilled to have an opportunity to capture them together. Such a gorgeous couple!
![mom and dad standing face to face in the park in davis california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a7-800x572.jpg)
It’s a great time for family photos while the grass is still green, and the sun is giving its summer glow. Book your next shoot today!