Family of four smiles among desert cacti at Iron Mountain Trailhead

The Butlers Over the Years | San Diego Family Photographer

The song that comes to mind immediately when I think of the Butler family is "I’ve Been Everywhere," because that is exactly where we’ve been together over so many years of family portraits! Sarah and David are a welcome constant in my fall schedule, and today they reached out after a big computer snaffu . . . do I have any of their sessions backed up? Yes! Digital hoarder here! Dropbox and I found them all. Please sing the song in your head as you scroll through these and watch these boys grow up!

2016 – Sweetwater River Bridge

Family sits together on an old iron truss bridge in autumn light
Dad swings toddler son's hand while walking the Iron Mountain Trailhead path

2017 – Hotel del Coronado

Family of four smiles among tropical palms, mom in white dress
San Diego family photographer captures Butlers laughing on Coronado beach

2018 – Iron Mountain Trailhead

Parents laugh while hugging two boys seated on a sandy trail
Family of four stands smiling under shaded tree-lined orchard path
Butler family of five stands together on a shaded tree-lined path

2019 – Sweetwater River Bridge (again)

Family gathers around red wagon filled with greenery on iron bridge
Parents lift two young sons while standing in golden brushland at sunset
Family of five sits together on iron truss bridge for San Diego family photographer session

2020 – Balboa Park

Mom, dad and two sons pose by Balboa Park's Botanical Building pond
Parents and two boys sitting in front of a bright yellow building with blue shutters
Parents and two sons pose in garden pathway, mom in camouflage jacket
Family of four poses on stone steps beside classic columns
Family of four sitting together on stone steps beside an arched courtyard

2021 – Urban Session in Little Italy

Family of four walks hand in hand along downtown San Diego sidewalk
Family of four stands together near metal railing on city sidewalk
Dad carries son on shoulders while mom holds other son walking downtown sidewalk
Family of four holding hands in front of a black and white zebra mural

2022 – Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach

Family of four stands ankle-deep in waves near a San Diego pier
Parents and two boys run laughing through the surf at the beach
Two brothers running and splashing along the shoreline near a wooden pier

2023 – Belmont Park and Mission Beach

Family of four holds hands before a colorful arcade mural wall
Family walking hand in hand through a colorful carnival midway at dusk
Family standing near a spinning, light-blur carousel at an evening fair
Family of four sits together on a wall near palm trees and a thatched umbrella

2024 – Presidio Park

Parents and sons hug beneath greenery in a garden setting
Family gathered close around white concrete benches under trees at golden hour
Family of four poses under mission-style arches, San Diego family photographer session
Two brothers race laughing down dirt trail near Iron Mountain Trailhead
Dad kisses mom while sons hold hands walking through tall grass

2025 – Balboa Park Cactus Garden

Family of four smiles among desert cacti at Iron Mountain Trailhead
Family poses on a stone fireplace ruin surrounded by palm trees

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