Maile and her family were in town on vacation, escaping the cold weather and soaking up some Southern California sunshine—during what unexpectedly became one of the rainiest weeks of the year. Sometimes timing works against us, but this session was a perfect reminder that things can still align beautifully. Just in time for our session, the skies cleared and gave us a soft, overcast glow that photographers love. Overcast light creates natural, even shading and brings out true