Couples Session With My Parents | Cayucos, California
Couples photography sessions for older couples are often overlooked by photographers, and couples themselves. Portraits with someone you love should be captured and celebrated at all points in your life. I have been begging my mom for a while now to let me take some photos of her and my dad. It’s like pulling teeth with them when it comes to photos, but finally, they caved in, and I’m in love with the images we captured. It might have only been 25 minutes, but it was all we needed to have a little fun. It was so special to live these moments with them, and now we all have something special to look back on.
When it came to posing, I treated this session like any other. I gauge everything in the moment, keeping all the movements natural. Everything comes organically and the images speak for themselves. An older couple session can be treated like any other couple session. But do keep in mind that you’re working with individuals who are more sensitive and require more care. Be attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable 100% of the time. Still in need of some posing ideas? Visit this Pinterest board for a little inspiration. Thinking about photography for your next wedding anniversary? Maybe you are renewing your vows soon? Wedding anniversary and vow renewal quote available. Get in touch here.
My photography is a blend of art, experience, and instinct—a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of photography. It all started when I was 18 and stepped into a darkroom for the first time. That moment sparked a lifelong obsession with capturing the world through my lens. It eventually lead me to the fine art space, collaborating with artists, managing studios, and working alongside galleries and museums.
Through years of studying art and photography—both in undergraduate and graduate school—my aesthetic evolved under the influence of critical theory and contemporary art. I found myself drawn to the intersection of traditional documentary photography and spontaneous, unfiltered moments of real life. My goal is to create images that are raw, honest, and deeply human.
Travel plays a huge role in my creative process. I find inspiration in the unfamiliar—letting light, movement, and emotion guide my eye. Photography is my way of making sense of the world, turning fleeting moments into lasting stories. With a camera in hand, everything becomes a canvas, and every frame is a chance to reveal beauty in the unexpected.
