So many of my clients have graduated from UC Davis, so it means a lot to them when we can capture beautiful portraits at the Davis Arboretum. No matter the season, it always looks beautiful with its varied gardens and picturesque bridges. Afternoon is a particularly pretty time to shoot there with the sun streaming through the trees and creating that soft, glowing look that flatters everyone.
![family standing on the bridge looking at the ducks at the davis arboretum](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/family_portraits_davis_arboretum_2.jpg)
Playing with bubbles is an all-time favorite!
![girl playing with bubbles in front of a bridge at the davis arboretum](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/family_portraits_davis_arboretum_5.jpg)
I’ll never leave a shoot without doing cuddles with mommy.
![mother daughter cuddles in front of the duck pond at the davis arboretum](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/family_portraits_davis_arboretum_4.jpg)
“1-2-3-SWING!” followed by “Again, again!”
![family pictures of swinging daughter in front of a pretty bridge at the davis arboretum](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/family_portraits_davis_arboretum_3.jpg)
What a fun family! They were up for anything (including piggy-back rides).
![father daughter piggy back rides at the Davis Arboretum](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/family_portraits_davis_arboretum_1.jpg)
If you’d like to schedule a photography session for your family at the Davis Arboretum, or any other location you see here on the blog, just give us a ring at 916-933-8352 or email us at info@jillcarmel.com.