The Witmer family has been coming to me for years to get their annual family photos done, and this year was no exception. This family is one the kindest and most fun families to be around and I look forward to spending time with them every year. They always choose a new, beautiful location to switch things up. This year they suggested to go to a location that I personally never had heard of, let alone been. When I arrived, I was struck by how amazing it was. The pond was absolute perfection, the scenery was stunning, and the icing on the cake... there were ducks. Ducks of every kind, absolutely everywhere. If you know me, if there are animals around I am on cloud nine (feathered critters included). So I knew that this location was going to quickly become a favorite.


The Witmer's had photos in this location once before many, many years ago while their kids were little. And they had one specific photo that they wanted to recreate. (The first photos you see below.) We saved doing that photo last as it was right at the parking lot and the lighting would be best at the end of the session at that specific spot. So, the end of the session came and we got Reese and Reagan in position to grab the photo. I guess that was also the time that all of the ducks decided to get back into the water and photobomb us. So, not only did we get to recreate a timeless and memorable photo, but we also got the bonus of all of ducks in the background. I suppose they wanted their special moment too...

Couple standing together looking at a lake during autumn with trees and a house in background.
Back view of couple admiring a serene lake with fall foliage and white building in distance.
Back view of couple watching ducks swim on a peaceful autumn lake.
Couple standing near water with geese at lakeside during fall season.
Young couple in casual attire poses by a lake during autumn.
Family of four poses together by a lake during fall season.
Family portrait by large tree trunk in park during autumn season.
Fashion portrait of a person in a black sweater and blue jeans posing against a large tree trunk in an autumn park.
Casual outdoor portrait with person in dark top and jeans standing next to a large redwood tree.
Person wearing olive utility jacket and distressed jeans poses by massive tree trunk in park setting.
Autumn outdoor portrait with person wearing gray jacket and ripped jeans against textured tree bark.
Young person in blue button-down shirt and jeans leaning against large tree trunk in park setting.
Casual portrait of person in striped button-down shirt posing by large tree in autumn park.
Person in dark jacket and jeans poses confidently against massive tree trunk in park setting.
Portrait against tree featuring person in navy jacket and dark jeans in outdoor setting.
Two people in casual wear pose together by large tree trunk in autumn park setting.
Two pairs of people in complementary outfits pose by large tree trunk in park setting.
A group poses casually against a large tree trunk in a park setting wearing casual denim and earth-toned clothing.
A family group sits together on a green metal park bench surrounded by autumn foliage.
Two young people sit together on a metal park bench in a garden setting during golden hour.
A family stands together on a path near a lake during autumn with trees in the background.
A family of four poses on a path with autumn trees and water in the background.
A couple poses together by a lake during sunset wearing casual attire.
A family group poses together on a waterfront path during golden hour.
A family group sits and stands on a stone wall in a garden setting.
Two people sit on a stone wall with red flowers and greenery in the background.
A family group poses together in front of autumn foliage and a decorative stone wall.
Group standing by stone wall with autumn trees and yellow leaves in a casual outdoor setting.
Casual group portrait on wooden bridge surrounded by lush green forest.
Outdoor family photo with natural sunlight filtering through green trees.
Candid group shot on wooden walkway with sunlit forest background.
Couple sharing a candid moment on wooden bridge walkway surrounded by trees.
Couple standing together on wooden bridge with forest backdrop.
Two people posing on wooden bridge with autumn trees in background.
Two people standing on wooden walkway with forest scenery.
Young person in denim and gray jacket posing on wooden bridge in forest setting.
Portrait of person in gray jacket and ripped jeans on wooden bridge with forest background.
Person wearing gray denim jacket and ripped jeans stands on wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush greenery.
Person in blue button-down shirt and jeans poses on wooden boardwalk in forest setting.
Person smiling in polka dot blue shirt and jeans standing on wooden walkway with trees in background.
Person in casual blue button-down and jeans poses on wooden bridge with sunlit trees behind.
Three people in casual attire standing together on wooden walkway surrounded by green foliage.
Two people in casual wear pose together on wooden bridge with autumn trees in background.
Two people in contrasting outfits stand together on sunlit wooden bridge path.
Family of three in coordinated blue outfits poses on wooden boardwalk in forest setting.
Two people in blue casual wear stand together on wooden bridge path surrounded by trees.
Two people in contrasting casual outfits stand on wooden bridge with sunlit forest backdrop.
A family of four poses together on a wooden bridge in a lush forest setting during golden hour.
A casual family portrait taken outdoors with greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees.
A family of four stands together outdoors with sun-dappled trees in the background.
Two teenagers pose casually by a creek with green foliage in the background.
A family stands together against a textured stone wall backdrop outdoors.
A teenager in a blue button-down shirt poses against a rocky wall background.
A casual portrait against a stone wall backdrop in natural lighting.
A teen in a gray jacket and distressed jeans poses against a stone wall outdoors.