It’s always so special getting to photograph returning families, and capturing the McKinley family again—this time at Cotoni Coast Dairies—felt like such a full-circle moment. A couple of years ago we met at Davenport Landing, and this session carried that same relaxed, natural energy, just in a new and equally beautiful location along the Santa Cruz coast. We met in the evening as the sun started to drop, giving us that soft, golden light that makes everything feel a little more calm and intentional. Cotoni Coast Dairies offers such a unique landscape, with open coastal views, rolling hills, and quiet trails that feel both expansive and intimate at the same time. We kept the session easy and unposed, letting moments unfold naturally while capturing the connection and personality that makes their family feel like them. Sessions like this are always a reminder that the best photos come from simply being present together. For families in Santa Cruz looking for a photographer who focuses on candid, lifestyle moments in scenic outdoor locations, sessions at places like Cotoni Coast Dairies are a beautiful way to document this season of life.
