I met this wonderful family photographing their son’s birthday at the fabulous Andaz in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. A spectacular event put together by Bellz & Whistlez – an elite event company whom Janissa is part of. So I was thrilled when asked to photograph their family photo session at Balboa Park’s Desert Garden. Our family session doubled as a maternity session PLUS a few head-shots were thrown in to round out an awesome shoot. Here are some highlights from this fantastic family’s family photo shoot.
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