Susan, Miguel and Roman met me at the spacious Galisteo Basin Preserve to mark Roman's first birthday and their recent move to the Land of Enchantment. Golden grass, glowing chamisa, and colorful arroyos set the scene for this magical family session.

Parents lifting their toddler joyfully in the air against a stunning desert sunset landscape.
Parents sitting in golden grass cuddling and kissing their laughing toddler at sunset.
Smiling family with bearded dad holding toddler in cream sweater and mom in black dress outdoors at golden hour.
Happy toddler in cream cable-knit sweater and rust pants standing on blanket in golden sunlit field.
Close-up portrait of smiling toddler with brown eyes in white sweater against warm golden bokeh background.
Parents in black and cream outfits walking with toddler through golden dry grass field at sunset.
Blonde mom in black dress holding laughing toddler close in glowing sunset outdoor setting.
Family of three posing in golden field at sunset, dad in cream sweater holding toddler in rust pants.
Black and white close-up of mother tenderly holding infant wrapped in soft blanket.
Black and white photo of couple with bearded man holding toddler in open field under dramatic sky.
Smiling family portrait at sunset with bearded dad holding toddler and blonde mom in black dress outdoors.
Couple holding hands and baby walking through dry brush field under vibrant orange and purple sunset sky.
Smiling blonde woman holding a happy toddler in a white sweater during a golden sunset outdoor photo session.
Adorable toddler in cream sweater and brown pants riding a small balance bike outdoors at sunset.
Happy family of three sharing a tender moment together in a golden field at dusk.
Family of three holding hands and dancing playfully in a desert landscape at colorful sunset.
Smiling blonde mother holding adorable baby in white knit sweater outdoors at sunset.
Happy family portrait in golden field at dusk, bearded dad holding baby beside smiling blonde mom.
Family of three holding hands in a sunlit desert field during a vibrant golden hour sunset.
Happy toddler in white sweater holding parents hands while walking through tall golden grass.
Loving couple sharing a kiss over their baby in a sun-drenched golden meadow.
Bearded father tenderly holding young toddler while overlooking a scenic desert canyon at sunset.
Bearded father carrying smiling toddler on his shoulders against a warm golden sunset backdrop.
Family of three sharing a joyful moment at sunset, parents holding baby against colorful sky.
Father holding baby on shoulders overlooking a scenic hillside landscape at golden sunset.
Couple sharing a kiss while holding their baby in a golden grass field under blue sky.