Everyone was smiling as the Zaragoza family arrived for their family session and Cal Poly Pomona college graduation photos!


I am so excited that the Zaragoza family decided to come out and get their family photos taken! They were able to make so many memories and have fun while celebrating Marcus's graduation! This was the perfect time to have professional photos taken!


With the Covid quarantine over the past year, many college students found themselves sitting in front of a computer for most of their days and nights. As challenging as this was, Marcus was able to tackle the grueling accounting curriculum and graduate! With the Cal Poly Pomona campus being closed, we were able to improvise by scouting our city to find areas that would be beautiful for photos.


We checked out the grounds and found some beautiful areas to photograph this family. Mom really wanted bricks in the pictures, so we started the session near the bricks. As luck would have it, Upland, CA has plenty of historical brick buildings and we found the perfect wall.

Guy in cap and gown in front of a brick wall
Brother and sister tickling younger sister
Boy adjusting his tie and stoll in his graduation regalia
Family photo on graduation day
Guy in face mask during Covid with arms crossed in front of him leaning against a brick wall for a graduation photo

Moving Poses for Family Photos

We decided to incorporate movement into their family photo session.


Movement, like walking, running or even dancing elicits genuine smiles and laughter during a photo session. It seems like everyone giggles and looks more natural when walking. Music is also a good idea to play to get people to relax and get their groove on!

A family dressed in blues and whites laughing as they stroll down the downtown street
College guy jumping into the air with a black cap and gown
Large family proudly walking on the sidewalk led by their college graduate.
Family hugging together on a picnic blanket in front of a brick building

How To Have Fun with Family Photos


The Zaragosa family was so much fun! They were game to try all of my poses and even had some ideas of their own. Of course, we did the traditional poses where everyone was looking at the camera.

But then, we tried some snuggly poses, butterfly kissy poses, and then the guys wanted to try some of their own unique poses. I think it's awesome that they brought it and let their personalities shine.

A high school aged girl and her elementary aged sister dancing down the street
Sisters touching noses in an eskimo kiss
Close up of two sisters' hands as they walk down the street
Regal Cal Poly Pomona graduate guy standing on the stairs in his gown
College graduate's parents holding hands backlit by golden hour looking over their shoulders
CPP college graduate photo session on stairs
Father son with crosse arms smiling at each other in front of a brick wall
Funny father son pose where both are laying on steps and holding hands awkward family photo

Thank you!


Thank you Zaragoza family for being the kind of family that truly enjoys each other's company!

It was so much fun to work with you!