Newport Beach Family Session | Cyndee

When I take photos of littles, I really like to take the stance of - let them explore. I’d rather babies play, be themselves and naturally warm up to a stranger with a huge lens in their face. While some babies are perfectly calm and okay with being held, can smile on command and remain all sorts of happy for long periods of time, I understand that isn’t the case for all the babies. Having my own wild child, I know that it takes time to build trust and that you can only catch the sparkle in their smile when they’re ready and comfortable.

Knowing we had a toddler who was on the move, taking this family to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, was a no-brainer. The center has tons of winding trails, beautiful shaded trees and natural foliage all around. It’s the perfect playground for a toddler to play and get used to being photographed. It was a win-win for everyone.