Behind Garrett Richardson Photography Rooted.  Complex.  Simple. Lasting. Oak trees are one of my favorite things in nature.  I have been mesmerized by them since I was a kid when my family and I would take road trips up to the Central Coast of California to see relatives that live there.  I would stare out […]

       Meg and I love spending time in homes. When we’ve traveled or visited family, our experience in a home is often when we’ve felt the most connected to the city, people, and culture. In order to be entered into this giveaway, please share images that remind you of hospitality & home. Maybe it was […]

Richardson Thanksgiving I love spending a Richardson Thanksgiving in San Luis Obispo with my family. Ever since I was a little kid, my family and I would drive up Hwy 101 to spend time with our relatives throughout the year. Recently, a central coast Thanksgiving tradition has developed and it’s become my favorite holiday.   Every time the Richardsons […]

       I love this family! So much energy and spark for life. Connection and communication is such a big value in the Ching Family and I loved watching how these things came out in their Family Portrait Session!        One of their afternoon traditions is to walk through the neighborhood to the local […]

       The Allen Family is one that after spending time with, you just feel incredible, grateful and loved. They take care of people really well and ask questions that make you feel known. This family portrait session in San Clemente couldn’t have happened on a more perfect October day. The skies were clear and the ocean was warm […]

       During their family vacation in beautiful San Diego, the Ruschilling Family shared a perfect morning down at sunset cliffs. Calling the midwest home and recently becoming Washington transplants, the warm sun and ocean breeze was the perfect combination for this sweet family’s time in this breathtaking stretch of Southern California. The vintage travel suitcase was […]