The McDermott Family on the playground ~ Austin TX Family photographer

I find that the very best way to achieve awesome, genuine smiles from children is to allow them to be in their element, and give them freedom during a shoot. Oftentimes I just sort of let them be and follow them around, ready to capture the smiles and authentic expressions that WILL come! 

This family session was a perfect example of that, and I love the joy we were able to capture on camera. Thank you, McDermott Family, for always being such an incredible pleasure to work with! Here's just a sprinkling of my favorites...