Mountain Living

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Last fall, I ran family photography mini sessions in the woods above the valley. What joy! What fun! Amazing, really.

Family #1

I admire a man who carries his son like a sack of flour. That, and dresses in pajamas to please his wife who has a vision, come what come may…

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…and makes googly eyes at his boy just because.

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Here older brother is doing what every kiddo wants to do, always: play, play, play.

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Younger kiddo doesn’t know it yet, but this allegory of brotherhood in three frames will set the tone for the rest of his days. When in doubt, shout. Or listen, as the case may be.

Family #2

Wrinkles the canine keeps the family together like a good herd dog.

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Mother and daughter square up for a shot as golden hour paints the landscape in magical tones.

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Only thing better than having a brother is hanging out with a brother on a fence.

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Rim light transfigures everyone it touches.

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Family #3

With scenes like these, every family deserves at least one…

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…OK, maybe two family portraits.

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Of course, where would Family be without Grandma? She lights up the scene!

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Contact me for kids, teens, family, and corporate photography in the Bay Area.

Published by Kevin Neilson

Kevin Neilson is a professional photographer and creative visual artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kevin provides headshot, family, brand, lifestyle, landscape, and senior portrait photography services to individuals and families in California and Utah and to businesses worldwide. He specializes in candid realism that captures the warmth and authenticity of his subjects. His clients include authors, executives, models, doctors, speakers, lawyers, families, agencies, and Fortune 50 companies. When Kevin’s not working, he’s spending time with his family or backpacking in the High Sierras. He has a black belt in Cormac McCarthy. For testimonials, please visit my Yelp and Google business listings.

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