This family session with Betty Williams — known on Instagram as @bettypastelitos — was exactly what I love about family photography in Miami: warm light, playful energy, and plenty of spontaneous moments.


We shot everything right at her home, under the shade of a mango tree in the garden. That’s where we began, placing a sofa right beneath its branches. It made the perfect backdrop to start things off with some cozy portraits of Betty and her three kids. But of course, with little ones, no session ever stays still for long.


Betty’s husband Josue also joined us for part of the shoot, and we were able to capture some beautiful, authentic moments of the whole family together. As a photographer, I always aim to deliver variety, and this session was full of it: candid laughs, quiet snuggles, and sweet solo portraits of each child.


Working with Betty was a dream. Her patience, grace, and joyful presence made everything feel easy. And honestly, that’s no surprise, she’s a teacher, after all. Her calm energy made it clear why she’s so loved in and out of the classroom.

This session reminded me why I love doing family photography in Miami. It’s about capturing the heart of a family in their real environment...just being together.

Child with curly hair smiling in outdoor portrait series with natural lighting and greenery in background.
Family members share tender moments together while relaxing outdoors in a garden setting.
A child with curly hair poses outdoors in natural lighting against a blurred green background.
A baby in a white dress smiles while being held outdoors in natural lighting.
Happy family enjoying quality time together outdoors on a sunny day.
A child in a white dress swings joyfully on yellow swings in a lush green garden setting.
A group of people sit together on blue benches in a lush garden setting with green foliage surrounding them.
A joyful baby in white clothing smiles while being lifted up outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A group enjoys a fun moment together by a wooden backyard playset with swings on a sunny day.
A young child with curly hair smiles while playing outdoors near pink-tinted wooden posts.
A couple embraces lovingly under green trees in an outdoor setting during a romantic photoshoot.
Romantic couple sharing tender moments in a lush garden setting with green foliage in the background.
Person in white top enjoying the fragrance of pink flowers in a sunny garden setting.
A young person in a white sleeveless top poses outdoors near pink flowers with natural bokeh in the background.
A tender moment between parent and baby as they share affectionate snuggles on white bedding.
A mother and baby share a tender moment while lying together on a couch in a sunlit room.
A couple in light blue and white outfits embraces under a tree in a sunny orchard setting.
Two people sharing a joyful moment together under a leafy green tree on a sunny day.
A group enjoys a fun afternoon together on wooden swings in a sunny outdoor setting.
A tender embrace shared between two people sitting outdoors in a sun-dappled garden setting.
A series of candid outdoor family photos showing tender moments between parent and child in a sunlit garden setting.