This shoot proves family portraits don't have to be stiff and posed. They can be fun, free, and full of energy.

It was only about a year ago that we first saw this adorable little family. Little Liam, who is 20-months-old here, has grown up so much since then and looks ready to explore the world around him in this session by Erin LaBrecque Photography.

Parents Christine and Ryan cozied up with their adorable six-month-old son Van for these sweet photos by Acres of Hope Photography, set against the rolling hills of south San Diego County.

This mother-daughter portrait session by Kandice Breinholt Photography mixes a beautiful backdrop with some sweet family moments at the Great Salt Lake in northern Utah, just before the sun set.

This family maternity shoot by Cassie Green Photography is so sweet and natural, capturing this family in a way that looks and feels so relaxed in these last days before they grow by one.

The perfect timing for photos can often be serendipitous, as it was for this gorgeous beach shoot. An hour before the session, it began to storm. Luckily it ended quickly and they were left with a beautiful sky and perfectly filtered light.

Here we have adorable little Emery! She was captured in this beautiful lifestyle newborn shoot by Danielle Gillett Photography at home with her sweet family. This session also includes a peek at Emery's lovely nursery with subtle elephant details throughout.

Mike and Holly legally adopted Moses from the Congo in November 2012. However, it wasn't until 20 months and hurdle after hurdle later that they were finally able to bring him home. These special photos by gusdizon photography document their first moments home.

This adorable family is expecting their fifth member, and Jessica Bender Photography captured them all together in this beautiful family maternity session with a warm, Boho look.