There’s something special about slowing down and spending an evening together as a family, and that’s exactly what the Rodriguez-Allen family did during their session at Mead Botanical Garden.

Large diverse family group portrait outdoors under Spanish moss trees, smiling together in coordinated white and blue outfits.

Mead is one of my favorite locations for family sessions because it has a little bit of everything—beautiful light, gorgeous greenery, and plenty of space for kids to explore and just be themselves. It’s the perfect setting for capturing natural moments without anyone feeling rushed or overly posed.



The Rodriguez-Allen family made my job easy. The kids were full of personality, there was lots of laughter, and the whole session felt more like a family outing than a photo shoot. Those are always my favorite sessions because the best photos happen in the moments in between—the giggles, the cuddles, the hand squeezes, and the way everyone naturally connects with one another.

Six women of color standing together outdoors with arms around each other, viewed from behind, wearing summer dresses.

One of the things I love most about family photography is freezing these little moments in time. The days can feel long, but the years move fast. Having photographs that capture your family exactly as you are right now becomes more meaningful with every passing year.

Rodriguez-Allen family, thank you for spending the evening with me and trusting me to document this season of your lives. It was such a joy getting to know you, and I hope these images bring back all the sweet memories of this day for years to come.



Enjoy some of my favorites from their session!

Large multigenerational Black family posing together outdoors under moss-covered trees in white and light-colored outfits.
Black father seated outdoors surrounded by three daughters in white and neutral outfits among green trees.
Group of women in summer dresses smiling together outdoors on a path surrounded by lush green trees.
Four young Black women in pastel dresses sit together outdoors surrounded by lush green trees and plants.
Five young women in summer dresses laugh together on a lush green park path surrounded by tall trees.
Four Black women in white dresses smiling together outdoors among lush green trees and yellow flowers.
Two Black girls in summer dresses running down a sandy path surrounded by lush green trees.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a park bench surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
Six women standing arm-in-arm with backs to camera in a sunny green park wearing summer dresses.
Group of friends in white outfits gather outdoors, smiling and embracing near trees on a sunny day.
Two Black women smiling outdoors in a park, one in blue dress pointing while other in white dress embraces her.
A family of five poses outdoors in a lush garden, with four women standing behind a seated man in casual summer attire.
Four Black women in pastel summer dresses posing together in a lush green garden with mulch pathway.
Two Black women embracing and smiling at each other in a park, one in blue denim dress, one in yellow gown.
Two Black women holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors, one in blue dress, one in white dress.
Two women hugging and laughing outdoors in a lush green park, wearing summer dresses on a sunny day.
Three women smiling together outdoors in a lush green park, wearing floral and solid maxi dresses on a sunny day.
Smiling young woman in white polka dot dress sitting on green grass in a park surrounded by trees.
Young Black woman with afro and glasses in white dress posing outdoors among green trees.
Smiling young woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a light yellow sundress standing outdoors near trees.
A young woman in a white dress poses under a rustic metal garden arbor surrounded by lush green plants.
A couple shares a romantic kiss outdoors on a sandy path surrounded by lush green trees.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees outdoors.