Fifteen people, three generations, and one narrow window to get everyone on the same beach. We met at South Ponto in Encinitas during a family vacation scheduled just before three members of the family moved to Thailand. My friend and second-shooter Everin came along in case things were too bright, and we needed a reflector for shade. It turned out there were clouds, we left the reflector in the car, and she ended up shooting the whole time. We had a ton of great images!
Why this session? The Murrays are spread across the Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, and LA. Tracy put it plainly: “It’s relatively rare for all of us to be together.” With the move coming, this was the year.
What were they hoping for? Three generations, candid and posed. “We really wanted to capture this special moment in time.” Favorite photo? “Ohh gosh, there are so many, I honestly haven’t been able to choose.” That’s my favorite kind of answer.
Any good moments from the shoot? The little kids, mostly . . . all the small unposed things that happen when a family this size is in one spot. They also loved the romantic couples shots of their nephew and his girlfriend, who Tracy says they already consider family. That phase of a relationship doesn’t last long, and now they have it.
Anything else while they were in town? Family dinners at home, which was really the whole point. Tracy and her husband had to head out early — she tested positive for Covid the next day — but they made the shoot.
“Thanks so much for capturing this really special time for the family.”


























































