Family Adventure Session in Yosemite National Park • Xsperience Photography

This engagement session turned into a family adventure session in Yosemite National Park. When Kiani and James asked if their girls could tag along, I of course said, YES!! After all, when you marry someone with children you are not just promising a future with that one person, you are promising to honor a future as a whole family. The best part about this group of 4 is I had no idea who actually belonged to whom based on blood relation…they had such an incredible bond and respect for each other.

Yosemite National Park Elopement or Engagement Session Pointers

I live in Minnesota, but when Kiani and James booked me for their Fall wedding in Vacaville, California, I excitedly recommended us meet in Yosemite National Park while I was there vacationing. After researching the Park, we decided to meet in the morning before the Park officially opened. Thank goodness for this… Yosemite Valley is packed from 8am-2pm and it would have made for a stressful adventure.

Aim for sunrise or sunset (sunset is the prettiest in the Valley, but can still be pretty busy with enthusiastic photographers).
A wide angle lens is necessary if you want to capture the vastness of the scene.
Allow extra time in case parking lots are full and you need to improvise or walk to the desired location.
Dress in layers because the weather is unpredictable in the mountains
Wear comfy shoes so you can happily and comfortably explore the Park. It’s too beautiful to just stay in one spot!!