I love this time of year. The crisp, fall weather has (almost) begun and football is in full swing (Chargers, ugh!). But the best part, for me anyway, is catching up with my repeat clients during family portraits. It’s always great to hear about the past year and to watch how the children have grown. Two of those clients are Sarah and Brian, and their son James, who turns two next month.

The shoot was held at the lower park at San Dieguito Park. The sun was streaming through the Eucalyptus trees and made for a great rim light. They were lit with an Elinchrom Ranger and a 5-foot octabox.