This family photo session in the summer sunset was absolutely stunning! Golden hour was extra golden, making each photo more beautiful than the last.
![taking family photos under a tree in the summer sacramento california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-01-800x572.jpg)
One of the things I love most about the Sacramento area is the plethora of gorgeous oak trees within a short drive. The sun glows so nicely in the branches!
![mom and dad with two kids taking family photos in the summer sunset](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-08-800x572.jpg)
Bringing little personal treasures to shoots is always a fun addition. This stuffed whale shows brother’s personality at this moment in time, and I love that this picture will always be a reminder of that.
![brother and sister hugging on a bridge, son holding blue whale stuffed animal](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/g2-800x572.jpg)
Father-son impromptu arm wrestling!
![dad and son arm wrestling and laughing together](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-16-800x572.jpg)
![dad hugging son, family of four posing on a bridge in the summer sacramento california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/g3-800x572.jpg)
![family posing outside on a tree-covered path, young girl laughing by a tree](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/g5-800x572.jpg)
The sweet flower crown and her missing front teeth are so adorable.
![little girl wearing a flower crown laughing outside with missing front teeth](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-32-800x572.jpg)
![young boy posing in a pink shirt by a tree during family photo session in sacramento california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/g6-800x572.jpg)
Mom and daughter bonds are incredibly special. Their matching dresses combined with this tree-lined path make for a magical combination.
![mom and daughter holding hands and hugging in a tree-lined path in sacramento california](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/g4-800x572.jpg)
I love everything about this photo: the silhouette and holding hands, walking together in the sunset. What more could you ask for?
![family of four holding hands together walking the sunset silhouette](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-03-1-800x572.jpg)
Of course, we couldn’t leave without getting a shot with the resident donkey!
![family of four posing by a wooden fence with a donkey during summer sunset](https://jillcarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gonzalez-59-800x572.jpg)
Summer and sunsets go together perfectly for photos! If your family is in need of portraits, I’d love to capture them! Book your session today.