Family members came from Colorado and elsewhere to Grandmother’s house in Camarillo.  They had four generations in the family.  There were a lot of kids in the group and they wanted some family portraits.

After breaking the ice, everyone was relaxed.  I was able to capture every one’s energy. 

It was a very nice day at Conejo Botanical Garden (Thousand Oaks).  It’s been raining for several days.  It even rained yesterday on Christmas Day.  Today tuned out to be one of the best days of the year.  Look at the sky on that picture.  I didn’t have to fix anything on this picture.

I took well over 100 family photographs today. 

The customer asked if they should dress up like the pictures they see on fancy websites, such as light colored tops and blue jeans.  There were some members of the family who didn’t care too much for that look.  So, I told her this (I will copy exact words from my email)

When it comes to “color coordination”
You should do what’s natural for your family.
You should wear same colored tops and jeans ONLY IF that will represent your family
As long as your mother is happy, and most of your family members are happy, it will be all good.
People’s faces and love will shine from the pictures to satisfy your family.
Same colored shirts is secondary.
Anything will work as long as people look tidy.