I adored going back through these beautiful fall family photos in Berkeley from last year! These two sisters and “Mr. W” were such a joy to work with and we had a ton of fun exploring this Berkeley park together. I’ve been photographing this kid since he was a little tiny nugget so he and his mom hold a special place in my heart, big time.
![two lgbtq+ moms with their young son, standing face to face and smiling at the camera](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-08-800x572.jpg)
![Mom holding young son in the grass in front of fall foliage in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliot-1-800x572.jpg)
The trees were showing off with their deep reds and shimmering yellows.
![mom and son touching noses in front of autumn leaves fall family photos berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-07-800x572.jpg)
The photo on the right makes me giggle just looking at it. You just can’t fake that kind of joy! Kids have a way of making things more fun and for these three, it was all smiles (and a lot of tickling) for their session.
![mom and son sitting on a bench in the leaves, mom holding son while he is laughing during golden hour](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-2-800x572.jpg)
![lgbtqia+ moms with son sitting on the ground and tickling, laughing together during fall family photos](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-13-800x572.jpg)
![lgbtq+ moms posing with young son during fall family photos, mom and son jumping up laughing together](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-3-800x572.jpg)
This location had some incredible views! Natural greenery is my favorite backdrop.
![mom hugging young son on a bridge in front of green foliage in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-30-800x572.jpg)
![mom kissing son on the cheek, mom and son posing nose to nose on a tree lined path](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-4-800x572.jpg)
This guy was a great model. He is as sweet as they come.
![young boy sitting on a bench in berkeley califronia smiling during family photos](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-36-800x572.jpg)
![young boy climbing a tree, sitting on a bench and smiling during fall family photos in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-6-800x572.jpg)
I’m always thrilled when kiddos come to their photo shoot with missing teeth! They grow up way too fast, and I love capturing their childhood in a way that is authentic to them. I like to encourage them to climb their favorite trees, smile wide, and just be kids!
![young boy smiling at the camera standing by an oak tree in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-42-800x572.jpg)
![mother and son sitting on an oak tree branch looking at one another during golden hour in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-39-800x572.jpg)
![lgbtq+ family sitting in front of a fountain, walking along a redwood forest in berkeley california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/elliott-7-800x572.jpg)
November is here, which means only a few more weeks to get your photo sessions in before the end of the year! Book your session today.