I love photographing families of all sizes. Whether it’s two of you or a lively group of twenty-two, I’m here for it. My sessions are easygoing and fun because the best photos are the ones full of genuine smiles. Take a look at some of my favorite shots below — enjoy browsing!

Family Collection I

Family walking together at sunset during a lifestyle photo session outdoors in Monterey, California with Rachel Zee Photography.
A family poses together in a field at golden hour wearing coordinating casual outfits in neutral tones for holiday card photos.
Two children playing and running together in a golden field during sunset for family pictures in Salinas.
A family stands together on Carmel Beach at sunset with rocks in the background with Rachel Zee Photography.
Mother and daughter share a tender moment together on a rocky beach during golden hour at sunset for family pictures.
A child with wavy hair and a bright smile poses for a portrait at the beach.
A happy toddler plays on driftwood at a rocky beach in Carmel for family pictures.
A family walking together along a beach shoreline at sunset while smiling and chatting casually in Carmel.
A family poses together on a sandy beach at sunset with rocky California coastline in the background.
A mom lifts a child playfully on a rocky beach at sunset while standing barefoot in the sand in Carmel for photos with Rachel Zee.
A family sits together on rocky beach sand during golden hour sunset at the coast in Carmel by Rachel Zee Photography.
A couple plays with and lifts a small boy in a grassy field during golden hour in Salinas, California for fall family photos.
Family standing together outdoors on a hill during autumn with golden grass and trees in the background in Salinas, California.
A couple stands together on a beach at sunset with their French Bulldog for pet portraits in Carmel by the sea, California.
French Bulldog with brown fur receives affectionate kisses from a couple in white clothing during outdoor photo session in Carmel.
A French Bulldog poses on a beach for pet portraits in Carmel, California with Rachel Zee Photography.
A large family group poses together for family portraits with their fluffy white dog against an autumn mountain backdrop in Carmel Valley.
A family poses together outdoors in golden dry grass on a sunny day in Carmel Valley, California.
Family sharing a tender moment together on a dirt path with tall grass and trees in the background in Carmel Valley.
Family sitting together on rocky beach formation during golden sunset hour posing for family portraits.
Two young children in a candid moment share genuine laughter during family portraits in Carmel at the beach.
A family stands together in tall grass with oak trees in the background at sunset for the best family portrait by Rachel Zee Photography.
A family walks along a scenic nature path under oak trees draped with Spanish moss in Monterey with Rachel Zee Photography.
A family poses together on a rocky Carmel beach with crashing waves and ocean spray in the background.
Family enjoying a playful moment together on a rocky beach with coastal mountains in the background near Point Lobos.
A mom holds up a baby on a rocky beach at sunset for motherhood photos by Rachel Zee.
A heartwarming moment between father and son wearing button-down shirts as they share a laugh on a family vacation in Carmel.
A joyful baby in a yellow dress plays on a wooden stool set on a white blanket in tall grass in Carmel Valley for baby pictures.
Small bare baby feet resting on white lace blanket with green grass peeking through underneath for baby pictures in Monterey.
Young child smiles with joy outdoors with ginger hair for fun family portraits with Rachel Zee.
A family wearing coordinated casual outfits stand together on a wooden bridge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Family enjoying a scenic coastal path together with hills and water in the background in Monterey, California during a family vacation.
A family enjoys a playful moment together while walking along a coastal path on a sunny afternoon during pictures in Carmel.
A family poses on a sandy beach with crashing waves and rocky coastline in the background in Monterey with Rachel Zee Photography.
A family enjoys a moment together on a scenic beach with crashing waves and rocky coastline at Carmel Beach.
A young child wearing a white eyelet lace dress twirls on a dirt path with a light blue bow in their blonde hair in Carmel.
Family enjoying sunset at a rocky beach while wearing coordinated blue outfits for a professional photo session with Rachel Zee.
Adorable smiling baby wearing denim dress and white bow headband cuddled in a loving embrace during golden hour photoshoot.
Family poses together on coastal rocks at sunset for Christmas card pictures in Carmel, California.
A smiling baby sits in the arms of dad, outdoors at the beach in Carmel for Christmas card pictures.
A large family stands together on a rocky beach coastline with ocean waves in the background by Rachel Zee Photography.
A family standing together at sunset on wet sand while ocean waves gently roll in behind them at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove.
Family of four splashing and playing together in ocean waves at sunset on a beach in Pacific Grove during family vacation.
A family laughs together while posing at the beach during sunset with the best family portrait photographer in Monterey, California.
A family standing together in ocean water at sunset for the best family photos in Monterey, California.
A playful family moment captured at sunset on the beach with people smiling and having fun together for family pictures.
Parent and child running and laughing together on a sunny beach at sunset in Pacific Grove.
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Family Collection II

A family sits together on rocks during a sunset photography session in Carmel.
Family sitting together on sandy beach with large rocks in background during golden hour photoshoot in Carmel.
A classic cream-colored Volkswagen bus parked near a rocky beach at sunset at Asilomar in Pacific Grove.
A young child in a blue dress pets a friendly white Labrador retriever on a rocky beach for pet portraits in Carmel.
A joyful family moment outdoors with parents sharing a laugh with their toddler wearing blue against a nature backdrop for family pictures.
A family enjoys a playful moment together on a dirt path surrounded by trees in an outdoor nature setting at Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley.
Family sharing tender moment together on coastal cliff overlooking ocean waves in Monterey, California.
An extended family poses together for a family portrait on a scenic beach with waves and coastline in the background in Pebble Beach
Grandparents and grandkids stand together on a serene beach with cloudy skies and ocean waves in the background in Pebble Beach.
Young child explores blooming pink and white flowers in a garden on a sunny day in Carmel, California for portraits by Rachel Zee.
A family shares a joyful moment together on a rocky beach at sunset with waves in the background in Carmel by Rachel Zee Photography.
A family stands together on a rocky beach with the ocean waves visible in the background in Pacific Grove, CA.
A family group stands together on a rocky beach shoreline with waves and ocean in the background in Pacific Grove, CA.
A family embraces on a coastal walking path overlooking a rocky beach in Carmel by the sea, California on vacation.
Three children laughing and sitting on driftwood at sunset on a rocky beach in Carmel
A family walks together along a scenic forest trail for fall family photos.
Family enjoying a playful moment together on rocky beach with ocean waves and sand in background during a Carmel family vacation.
Family enjoying playful moments together on a rocky beach with ocean and misty coastline in the background at Carmel Beach.
A child wearing a bright pink twirly dress with lace and floral hair accessories poses outdoors for photos with Rachel Zee Photography.
A family in white dresses hold hands while walking on a sunlit beach path with a cypress tree and cliffs above.
A mom and daughters in flowing dresses walk gracefully across rocky coastal terrain at sunset together.
A mom and son share a joyful moment playing together in a sunlit field at golden hour under a tree in Salinas, CA.
A family walks their dog along a scenic coastal beach path during golden hour as sunlight filters through cypress trees in Pebble Beach.
Two children stand together smiling on a sunny beach, wearing a purple dress and white sweater and blue pants in Carmel.
A family walking together hand in hand along a peaceful beach at sunset with ocean waves in the background in Monterey, California.
Two sisters wearing summer dresses dance together on a sandy beach near the ocean in Monterey, California.
A family walks together on a path lined with vibrant purple lupines and yellow wildflowers on a sunny day in Carmel Meadows.
Family enjoying a moment together on a dirt path lined with beautiful purple lupine flowers on a sunny day in Carmel Meadows.
Two small children hug on a garden path surrounded by colorful wildflowers for a family photo shoot with Rachel Zee Photography.
A dreamy coastal family session showing a joyful moment together amid golden grasses along a rocky California shoreline.
A small child wearing a light pink dress holds hands with parents outdoors along a rocky coastline background in Carmel, CA.
Family poses together on rocky beach wearing coordinating beige and earth-toned outfits at sunset in Carmel.
A joyful couple holds children while laughing together among large coastal rocks during a golden hour photoshoot in Carmel.
A happy toddler wearing a blue denim outfit is held at a beach during family photos in Carmel.
Two brothers climbing on large granite boulders outdoors on a sunny day during family pictures in Carmel, California.
A child in a bright pink dress swings playfully between two adults while smiling and playing outdoors in a field by Rachel Zee Photography.
A tender moment between a parent and child embracing against a rocky background with warm sunlight filtering through in Carmel, California.
A family relaxes together under a large eucalyptus tree on a sunny afternoon in Carmel Valley.
Three siblings sit together in a golden field of tall grass during sunset with hills in the background in Salinas, CA for family photos.
A family plays together in the shallow ocean water during a golden sunset on Asilomar beach, taken by Rachel Zee Photography.
A baby wearing is sweetly interacting with mom and dad for their first family photo session.
New parents in cozy sweaters stand together in a wooded forest setting while holding a small baby for photos with Rachel Zee Photography.
A tender moment between parent and newborn baby outdoors in soft woodland lighting for a photo shoot in Monterey, California.
A family enjoys a morning walk together on a coastal trail lined with yellow wildflowers on a foggy day in Carmel.
Winding trail along coastal hillside covered in vibrant yellow wildflowers on a misty spring day in Carmel.
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Couples

A couple embraces on a scenic cliff overlooking a golden beach at sunset along the Big Sur, California coastline by Rachel Zee Photography.
A couple shares a romantic embrace and kiss against a scenic mountain backdrop during sunset during a couples photo shoot.
A couple stands on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset as a pink dress flows in the breeze in Big Sur, California.
A couple shares a moment in a golden sunlit field during sunset, with the woman wearing an elegant emerald dress for couples photos.
A couple holding hands stands on a sunlit path through autumn trees with golden foliage at sunset in Salinas, CA.
A couple embraces in a tender moment on a peaceful beach at sunset, with waves and misty coastline in the background at Carmel Beach.
A couple holds hands while splashing in the ocean waves along a misty beach at sunset at Ribera Beach in Carmel.
A couple dances together in a golden field with mountains and brush in the background in Carmel Valley, CA.
Couple embraces on rocky coastline at sunset while seagull flies overhead against blue sky and ocean backdrop in Pebble Beach, California.
Two people share a loving embrace and laughter while standing at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove for a couples photo shoot.
Close up of couple embracing outdoors with hands clasped showing at golden hour in Pacific Grove, CA by Rachel Zee Photography.
A couple stands together among large coastal rocks during sunset at the beach, dressed in casual fall attire by Rachel Zee Photography.
A romantic couple embraces during sunset at a beach, creating an intimate portrait against the golden hour light for a photoshoot in Carmel.
Happy couple embraces on rocky beach at sunset with ocean waves in background in Monterey, CA for a couples photo shoot.
Romantic couple embraces lovingly during golden hour sunset photoshoot wearing white outfits at a Carmel Beach photo shoot.
Two people in casual attire stroll together on a winding path through rolling green hills at sunset for a couples shoot with Rachel Zee.
A pair embraces and laughs together in a field at sunset, with one wearing mint green and the other in light blue in Marina, CA.
Two people holding hands while walking on a misty beach with coastal cliffs in the background for a couples shoot in Big Sur, CA.
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Maternity

A family shares a tender moment together on a rocky beach at sunset with coastal mountains in the background in Carmel, CA with Rachel Zee.
A couple stands together in a field of yellow wildflowers, for their maternity session during their babymoon in Carmel, California.
A couple embraces on a trail surrounded by vibrant yellow wildflowers along a misty coastal hillside on their babymoon in Carmel.
A joyful expectant mother in a floral dress and mustard cardigan laughs while cradling her belly against rocky scenery in Carmel, CA.
A family stands together on a rocky beach at sunset with ocean cliffs visible in the background in Carmel, CA.
A family stands together on a rocky beach at sunset wearing coordinated pastel outfits in Carmel By the Sea, California.
A couple walks hand in hand on a rocky beach at sunset with golden light filtering through coastal trees in Carmel, CA.
A couple in white clothing embrace and smile warmly during a maternity photoshoot on a beach at sunset during babymoon in Carmel.
Beautiful maternity photo session features an expectant mother in a white lace dress laughing on a rocky beach by Rachel Zee Photography.
A family enjoys a scenic coastal walk along a path bordered by blooming wildflowers on a sunny afternoon during their photoshoot in Carmel.
A silhouette in a flowing white dress stands on a serene beach at sunset with waves in the background for a maternity session in Monterey.
Expecting mother in a white dress stands peacefully on a beach at sunset in Monterey, CA for her maternity photo shoot.
A couple sits together in Pebble Beach, the woman wearing a green floral dress while her partner wears a plaid shirt for maternity photos.
Pregnant woman wearing a green dress stands in sunlit forest for a maternity session with Rachel Zee Photography in Pebble Beach.
A pregnant woman wearing a blue floral dress stands in a field of yellow wildflowers for maternity photos in Carmel.
A couple makes a heart shape with their hands against a coastal backdrop, on a grassy cliff during their babymoon in Carmel by the sea.
A couple holding hands in Carmel Valley, with the woman wearing a long mauve dress and wide-brimmed hat for maternity photos.
A couple shares a kiss on a dirt path at sunset, with the woman wearing a maroon dress and wide-brimmed hat in Carmel Valley for maternity.
A couple holds hands while touching a pregnant belly in a pink maternity dress and plaid shirt at Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley.
A flowing light blue gown catches the breeze as an expectant mom stands gracefully on coastal rocks by the ocean for pictures in Carmel.
Beautiful light blue flowing maternity dress contrasts against the rocky coastal landscape with ocean waves at Carmel Beach.
A family enjoys a sunset moment together on rocky coastal cliffs while their young child jumps playfully between them at Asilomar Beach.
Young girl in mint green dress hugging mom wearing a floral dress outside during sunset at Asilomar Beach.
A pregnant woman in a flowing white dress stands on rocky coastal cliffs at sunset overlooking the ocean waves in Pacific Grove.
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