Josh + Alysia + Quincey + Izaiah + Cruz + Santana + Sonny too


Talk about easy going and chill parenting! I am beyond inspired by Josh and Alysia! Four kids and a big fluffy dog doesn't usually imply chill, yet that was exactly what this family of six was. Chill, fun, and so loving! The four and seven year olds were so good with their twin one year old little siblings.


Also, talk about an easy going and chill session! When thinking of planning a real life session, you really don't have to go out of your way with planning. When I arrived everyone was in comfy clothes and felt at home in their own space. I got to catch mama in action doing their hair and dad cooking homemade quesadillas. The big kids used their indoor slide, played ball and chase while one baby played in the plant's dirt and another wanted snuggles. They ate lunch together while music played, told jokes, did chores like feeding the dog, and eventually they spent time upstairs in the coolest indoor jungle gym I've ever seen. Finally, they played the greatest kid friendly game of charades (that Santa somehow totally knew to get my kids for Xmas!). Sure, I had talked with mama Alysia before the session about a basic plan of cooking a meal, playing in their jungle gym, and walking to their favorite local store (which did not happen since the weather ended up being one of the absolute darkest and rainiest days of the month!). Yet, so many of the amazing moments were found in the in between, in those connections that occur naturally. The best part about real life sessions is documenting within the comfort of your own home, where your kids are safe and can get easily distracted and ignore the photographer lady in order to capture life right now.

Relaxed moment on gray couch with decorative pillows in background.
Siblings playing and hugging on gray couch in living room.
Child sitting on hardwood floor playing with blue plastic toy.
Cheerful indoor playtime scene with houseplant in foreground.
Playful indoor scene with children and a blue slide near large window.
Family gathering in kitchen to prepare sandwiches together.
Intimate indoor moment of connection on a cozy gray sofa.
Caring moment in kitchen as family prepares food together at counter.
Small child crouching next to a large brown leather bag on hardwood floor.
Tattooed hands preparing food on a gas stovetop in a modern white kitchen.
Modern kitchen scene with high chairs and family members gathered around during mealtime.
Two children sitting on hardwood floor wearing white socks near a leather ottoman.
Black and white image of a small child resting on the floor near dining furniture.
Two people preparing food together in a modern white kitchen with countertop workspace.
Baby in a gray sweater sitting in a high chair with a blue sippy cup.