The Burtons wanted one last session in the Sierra Mountains before they made their big move north to Oregon. I’ve been along for many new chapters in their life, from Bridget and Scott’s engagement in 2008 to the family portraits as their posse grew. Each time produces images so genuine to who they are and where their life currently is, that it is such a reminder of how important it is to capture each stage of life. They’ll always have these images to remember that pre-move excitement and a peaceful evening spent together in the area they called home for so long.

Photographed in South Lake Tahoe.