Joyful Forest Winter Maternity Photoshoot | Redwood Grove Nature Preserve, Los Altos | Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

HKCREATE
Dec 6, 2025
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Updated: Jan 23

A couple and child laugh joyfully while sitting on a bench in a sunny, forested park. The child wears a sweater and green pants.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

SO. MUCH. JOY. Those word sum up this adorable and joyful little family's photoshoot in the forest.

During the winter, our calendar gets pretty full with all of the Mini Sessions in full swing but when we got a last-minute inquiry for a family maternity photoshoot, we couldn't resist. We love family maternity sessions, and getting to see the excitement and anticipation of the arrival of the next family member always warms our hearts.

The Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos was a hot spot for 2025, and we can totally understand why when seeing these photos - especially with the sunlight streaming through the towering redwoods.

Little guy was full of energy, so we kept him entertained with fun games and action poses. One of the poses was "rocket ship" where dad would toss little guy in the air, and it was so cute when he shouted, "BLAST OFF!" So many giggles and tickles!

We gave mom and dad some time to get their photos taken while one of us hung out with the little guy, and can we tell you—he has a fantastic imagination!

Family walking in sunlit forest, parents swing child playfully between them. Tall trees, wooden fence, joyful mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling couple with a toddler in a forest setting. Man holds child; woman is pregnant, gently holding her belly. Warm, sunny ambiance.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A smiling family, including a pregnant woman, man, and toddler, in a sunny forest. The toddler is being held, surrounded by tall trees. Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Mom and dad lifting up toddler in the air while walking on a path in the forest. Light and joyful mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A family with a toddler laughs together in a sunlit forest, surrounded by tall trees and a wooden fence. The mood is joyful and warm.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling family in a forest: a man in a gray sweater, a pregnant woman in a maroon dress, and a child in a striped sweater. Sunlit trees.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family of three smiling in a forest setting. Parents crouch by their child on a path, surrounded by redwood trees and wooden fences.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family in forest, father lifting child, mother smiling. Sunlit woods, wooden fence. Warm colors, happy mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family in the forest: dad lifts child playfully, pregnant mom smiles. Sunlight filters through tall trees, creating a warm and joyful scene.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family of three in a forest; man carries child on shoulders, woman smiles beside him. Sunlight filters through tall trees, creating a warm scene.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family in a forest: A man carries a smiling child on his shoulders; a pregnant woman smiles at them. Tall trees form a serene backdrop.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Pregnant woman laughs while man holds toddler on shoulders in a forest. Child gazes upwards, wearing a striped sweater. Joyful mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling family in a forest, father holds a cute little boy on shoulders, mother touches pregnant belly. Warm sunlight filters through the trees.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling couple holds a happy cute child in playful airplane pose in sunlit forest, with warm clothing and joyful expressions, surrounded by trees.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A couple joyfully lifts a child in a sunny forest. The woman wears a maroon dress, the man a gray sweater. Tall trees create a serene backdrop.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A joyful family plays in a sunny forest. Parents lift a smiling toddler; the mom wears a burgundy dress, and the dad a gray sweater.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Pregnant couple embracing and smiling in a sunlit forest. She wears a maroon dress, he in a grey sweater, both joyful on a wooded path.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Husband kisses smiling pregnant wife on forehead in forest setting. He's in gray sweater; she's in burgundy dress. Serene, affectionate mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A cheerful family scene outdoors: smiling parents sitting with a young child. The mother in a maroon dress holds her pregnant belly.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family sitting on a log in a forest, with a pregnant woman in a burgundy dress, smiling at a man in a gray sweater and a small child.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Man and woman joyfully holding a laughing child on a bench in a forest. Warm colors and natural setting enhance the cheerful mood.

A family of three smiling and laughing, sitting together in a forest. The mood is joyful and relaxed. Black and white photo.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A family plays joyfully on a log in a forest. A man tickles a smiling child, while a woman laughs. Autumn leaves create a warm background.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A family of three laughs together outdoors; the father in a gray sweater, the mother in a maroon dress, and the child in green pants.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling child with blonde hair in a striped sweater stands in a sunlit forest, surrounded by green foliage and soft brown earth tones.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young child in a striped sweater and green pants smiles while sitting on a log in a lush forest, with sunlight filtering through trees.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family in a forest setting; man and woman smile while playfully holding an upside-down child. Warm autumn colors in the background.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A joyful family in autumn setting, parents playfully hold child upside down. Warm tones, green trees, and smiles create a fun and happy mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Child kissing a pregnant woman's belly in a forest setting. Child wears a striped sweater. The woman's dress is burgundy. Warm, tender mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Smiling parents hold child upside down in a forest setting. The woman wears a burgundy dress, the man a gray sweater. Autumn leaves are visible.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Pregnant woman in a burgundy dress holds a toddler's hand in a forest. The toddler wears a striped sweater and green pants, both smiling.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A smiling family walks in a sunlit forest. A pregnant woman in a maroon dress, a man in gray, and a child balance on a log.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A family holding hands, walking in a forest. The woman wears a burgundy dress, the child a striped sweater, and the man a gray sweater. Autumn leaves.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Pregnant woman and man hold hands with a young boy in a forest. The woman wears a burgundy dress, and the mood is joyful and playful.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Child runs joyfully toward woman in a purple sweater in a sunny autumn park. Green and yellow trees in the background.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a maroon dress hugging a child in a forest setting. Sunlight filters through trees, creating a warm, peaceful mood.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Woman in a burgundy dress and a child in a sweater share an affectionate moment, touching noses in a forest with sunlight filtering through leaves.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A joyful family outdoors: a child on a man's shoulders, both smiling at a woman in a maroon dress. Autumn leaves create a warm backdrop.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family joyfully playing outdoors. Child on dad's shoulders, wearing colorful socks. Mom laughing. Autumn leaves in the background.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family of three laughing outdoors in autumn. Child on father's shoulders wearing striped socks, with mother in maroon sweater beside them.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A joyful family moment with two adults and a child in autumn woods. The child sits on a man's shoulders. Vibrant sweaters, happy smiles.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Young family smiling in an autumn forest. The child sits on the man's shoulders; both wear sweaters. Warm, joyful mood with colorful leaves.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

Family in a forest, father carrying child on shoulders. The mother smiles, wearing a maroon sweater. Warm, joyful mood in autumn setting.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

A couple walks on a forest path, the woman is pregnant. She wears a maroon dress, he wears a gray sweater. They look happy and content.
Winter Family Session at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos by Bay Area Photographers HKCreate

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