For Easter weekend, Andrew’s family (aunt/uncle/cousin/cousin’s boyfriend) came down from Central California to celebrate with us …

Sarah (Andrew’s cousin) is one of the coolest girls … it’s always fun to see her. Plus she’s ridiculously cute (and photogenic) ….

So, I was sitting, reading, minding my own business and my mother-in-law comes in and asks if I would just take a photo of Sarah and Michael together since they look so nice …

Um, of course!

That kind of expanded to a little mini shoot in the middle of our street:

[sidenote: see how really any location can result in good photos? If you are scheduling a photo session with me, or worried about your portraits for your wedding day - don't stress. ANY location CAN work..... ]

Great Photo Tip #1 – The best way you can help me get great, natural photos of you is to be happy. These two are obviously best friends, obviously in love, obviously have the most fun when they are together. None of these shots really required any direction from me because they are already so happy and comfortable together.

We also got some of Sarah with her mom … hi Aunt Debbie!