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A Day in the Life with the S Family in Tahoe Park

I stepped into the S Family’s home in Tahoe Park for a full Day in the Life session, and from the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for something special.

L, the dad, works for the State tax department. M, the mom, is currently home full-time with their two girls: N (3) and M (1), two absolutely delightful little ones.

The first thing M said when I walked in was, “It’s no Instagram home, but it’s home!” Honestly? Instagram homes can’t hold a candle to this one. Thoughtful, sentimental touches were tucked into every corner, curated in a way that felt both beautiful and deeply personal. M clearly has an eye for design—and for meaning.

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What She Wants to Remember

Before our session, I asked M what she hopes to remember about this season of life. Her answer was so relatable:

“That’s hard because I want to remember it all!”

She described their typical day like this:

• Waking up and snuggling
• Reading books
• Making coffee and their usual breakfast of eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns
• The girls playing in the living room
• An outing—maybe storytime, the park, or an errand run to Target or the grocery store
• Lunch and nap
• Park play
• Toys, books, and downtime
• Dinner, baths, and bedtime stories

That rhythm of everyday moments was exactly what we captured.

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A Morning of Ease and Warmth

When I arrived, the girls had just woken up and were in the nursery, quietly reading. Sweet M was still nursing, spending lots of the morning snuggled up with mama—calm, nurtured, and safe.

Meanwhile, L made a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs, their go-to morning meal. Books were read, hair was gently brushed, and the house hummed with a soft, slow energy that’s hard to come by—especially in homes with toddlers.

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Swing Time and Naptime

After breakfast, we walked to the neighborhood park. The girls spent most of the time in the swings, peacefully watching the world go by.

Back home, it was naptime for M, who was softly nursed to sleep in mom and dad’s bed. While she napped, N got special one-on-one time with M—coloring, doing activity books, and quietly enjoying each other’s company.

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Afternoon Adventures: Plants and Pretzels

Post-nap, the whole family piled into the car and headed to a local plant nursery to pick out some new greens for their yard. The girls helped choose plants, wandered with the dog, and basked in the sunshine.

From there, it was off to a local family-friendly brewery (insert name + link), where they shared pretzels, hot cheese, and friendly chatter with other patrons. It was such a sweet picture of what everyday life can look like when it’s lived slowly and together.

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Evenings Full of Comfort

Back home again, the evening rolled in gently. Dinner was made, jammies were slipped on, and M and N made French toast together for dessert.

I kept thinking how peaceful their home felt—no rushing, no snapping, no overstimulation. Even when big toddler emotions showed up, they were met with soft voices, steady patience, and arms ready to snuggle.

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Why They Chose Documentary Photography

When I asked what drew them to a documentary session, M told me:

“I love this style of photography most. I’d love to capture the beauty in our mundane days at home. I have some older photos where we’re all dressed up and polished—but this? This is what I’ll actually remember. Being in comfy clothes, just living life.”

And truly—that’s what documentary photography is for. To see and hold on to the fleeting, honest beauty of your everyday.

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Ready to Document Your Real Life?

If you’re in a season of life that feels quiet, chaotic, tender, or totally ordinary—but you know deep down it’s something you’ll want to remember—let’s talk.

You don’t need matching outfits or a Pinterest-perfect home. You just need you. 💛

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