We had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this beautiful family of four at the Saugatuck Dunes State Park along the banks of Lake Michigan this August for their family photoshoot. Mari Trancoso and Riley Libansky, (who just so happen to be our friends) Mari’s daughter Nova, and their son Francis, met us at the park for a sunset session.

With Mari in her pretty beach dress and Riley and the kids dressed to match, we started off. We began by taking photos of the happy four as they strolled along the forest trail that leads to the beach. Afterwards, we documented the love that they share as they frolicked on the sand and in the waves and as they raced each other up and down the dunes in the golden light.

At the end of the day it wasn’t just a family session, but rather a lovely evening spent with friends as the sun set slowly over the vast and beautiful lake.