Carbon Canyon Family Session | Orange County Photographer | Bandak Family

Families

I’m so excited to share this Carbon Canyon family session with you today! When the Bandak Family reached out about family photos, I just couldn’t wait to work with them! There’s something so special about family sessions. These moments allow families to reflect on the current stage of life they’re in, capturing the love, growth, and joy they share together.

Carbon Canyon Family Session

We had scheduled this session weeks prior, but on the day of the session, we ended up being in the middle of a heat wave, and the temperature was about 110 degrees! It was definitely one of those moments where you just have to power through, and I’m so glad we did. One unexpected perk? We had the Redwood Grove all to ourselves, which is rare during the busy Fall season. This meant more space, more quiet moments, and the perfect setting to capture the Bandak family in all their fun and love-filled glory.

Despite the weather, the session was filled with so much laughter. It’s moments like these that remind me how important it is to capture the authentic interactions of a family—those genuine smiles and connections.

In terms of shots, we started out near the gorgeous shaded paths surrounded by towering trees. One of my favorite shots was of Elita and Jane walking hand in hand, with the golden light filtering through the trees behind them. It was such a tender mother-daughter moment. We also got a beautiful family portrait with the family dog, Bolo, lying happily at their feet. The whole scene had such a warm, golden glow that made every shot feel like magic, despite the intense heat.

To the Bandak Family, thank you so much for allowing me to capture these precious memories for you! Your family is so sweet abd I can’t wait to see you all continue to grow together!

Enjoy this little peek into this sweet family session!

A group of four women standing side by side in a wooded area. They are smiling at the camera, dressed casually in light-colored outfits, with trees and soft sunlight filtering through the background.
A man and woman are enjoying a lighthearted moment as he twirls her in a playful dance. They are standing on a forest path, surrounded by trees and soft natural light.
Three women stand together, smiling and laughing, with one woman holding a bright red parasol behind them. They are in a wooded area, with dappled sunlight shining through the trees.
Two women and one man stand together in a wooded area, with one woman holding a red parasol. They are dressed casually, smiling at the camera, with tall trees and soft lighting in the background.
Two women walk hand in hand, looking at each other and smiling as they stroll down a path in the woods. The atmosphere is light and natural, with greenery all around them.
A group of four women stands together on a wooded path, with one of the women holding a red parasol. They are all smiling at the camera, surrounded by trees and soft, warm lighting.
Two women, one wearing shorts and the other in a white dress, are walking hand in hand along a forest path. They are smiling at each other, with trees and sunlight surrounding them.
Two women and one man stand close together in a wooded area, with one of the women holding a red parasol. The group is smiling, standing on a forest path, surrounded by trees.
A large brown dog with a blue leash is lying on the ground, panting happily with its tongue out. The dog is framed by the legs of people standing around it in a natural outdoor setting.

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