There’s something particularly meaningful about a fellow photographer trusting you with their own family. Ashley, from Paradise Photo Studio, knows exactly what goes into a great portrait session, which meant there was zero room to hide and absolutely no pressure to perform. Just real.

We spent the afternoon in Playacar, the lush gated community tucked into the heart of Playa del Carmen. The golf course greenery gave us beautiful soft backgrounds, the older kid ran around with their dog like they owned the place, and the baby girl found her moment in that last warm light just before sunset.

Ashley, being on the other side of the lens takes guts, and your whole family was wonderful. Thank you for trusting me with this.