We had the most perfect summer evening at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for these family pictures. This family of five was just brimming with joy and love throughout our time together.

I knew Mallory growing up in grade school, so meeting her whole family for the first time during a perfect summer evening was a special treat. I enjoyed capturing the three different personalities of their kids and the sweet relationship they have with one another.

Mallory picked out the perfect clothing for their family pictures., complimenting everyone without being matchy-matchy. She deftly incorporated many different textures and fabrics in their clothing choices, which added a lot of interest.

I loved the pink dress she picked out as it was long and flowy making it easy to move with her three little ones and also super flattering and adorable. If you’re looking for clothing inspiration, be sure to check out my Pinterest boards to find your perfect palette.

Something I really love about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, is that there are so many areas to use to create stunning family pictures. This walking path off the main garden was a beautiful backdrop during our summer evening together, which I excited about.

Are you looking to capture or update your family pictures? I’d be honored to hear from you and see how I can best serve you.