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Pleasanton Family Photographer | The Matsumo family

3/1/2023

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A father and young daughter hold hands in a field of flowers in Pleasanton, CA while his wife and son look on.
I like to reserve my use of the word "epic" for occasions where it is truely warranted.  Overuse is a problem; then nothing is epic.  But I feel like this family shoot qualifies.  What do you think?
The husband and wife look at each other while the two kids explore the field of deep plants in Pleasanton, CA.
Greater risk yields greater rewards.  The forecast called for clouds on their shoot date.  And often people ask me to reschedule.  But the clouds created this incredible atmosphere.  Here in Pleasanton, we often only get clouds in winter and early spring.  This is a key reason to book photoshoots then!  Embrace it!
The family's dog did run down the hill and back several times during the photoshoot.
About their outfits: the Matsumo family kept things pretty simple for their photoshoot but it looks cohesive with white, ecru, and khaki.  They ordered most of their clothes online for this shoot.  You probably could find the guy's outfits pretty easily over at the Livermore Outlet Mall, or Stoneridge, but the dresses - honestly probably not.  They are both from Joyfolie.

A father throws his young daughter in the air during their photoshoot in Pleasanton CA.
Bring the dog.  Why not?  Especially if we are working with smaller kids, and wind- there's going to be chaos no matter what.  Let's embrace it.
Capturing father-daughter moments are a lovely part of family pictures.
Being open to non-traditional style portraits opens you up to creating artwork of your family that is more layered and nuanced.  
A family with two children dance on a hillside of flowers at sunset with a Pleasanton vineyard in the background.
Is it ok that not a single person is looking at the camera in your family portrait?  Yes!  This is a prime example of an environmental portrait where the Matsumo family play the lead roles, and the hills of Pleasanton are supporting characters.
Picking flowers is a great activity for kids during spring family pictures.
Notice the textures on the dresses.  Textures are wonderful for portraits.
A bird's eye view of a family of four sitting in grassy spot at sunset.
While the mother and father dance, the small daughter picks a yellow flower at sunset.
People have mixed opinions about solar flare, as shown above.  I specifically aim to capture this, when possible.  I love the golden glow it contributes to your family pictures.
One benefit of hiring a professional photographer is getting images that frame you within the context of your relationships and where you live.
A family portrait where the two children are playing tag around the parents.
A family of four, standing together, gazing off towards the sunset with pink and purple clouds behind them.
Now it's your turn.  I'm here to help you create an epic portrait of your family.  Let's work together to create some magic for you!
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