The Taylor family | Encinitas Family Photos

When Ali came to me and asked about a family session, I was ecstatic. She had just moved here from Vancouver, Canada and she wanted a quintessential, California lifestyle photo shoot.  How could I resist when that includes water, sand, a stand-up paddle board and an amazing family.

I have gotten to know Ali and Colin because they are my neighbors. They are the neighbors that you dream about, and the neighbors that you want for life! I will never forget one day when Ali first moved here, she dropped off chocolates and coconut water on my front doorstep because I wasn’t feeling well (I think this is when I first had Keaton and Alexandra -AND- Andy were both sick). I knew that she was a keeper {I mean, come on… coconut water, yeah!!}. Inevitably, I knew that I had a new, lifelong friend.

Thank you Ali, Colin and Waverly for the honor to create tangible keepsakes for your family, and most of all, thank you for your friendship.  Xo, Patty

Her hair.. her dress… gahh!

The tide was so low this day that nature provided us with ripples in the sand. Just love!

I secretly want this photo of me and my babies. xo

Only in Southern California will you get warm water and warm evenings in October. I am guessing this is why they moved here from Canada.

Hair and make-up by the amazing Jackie at Jellis Faces.