Kristen wrote to me about one date that would work for everyone in her family. It had to be a sunrise session for it to work, and it was BEAUTIFUL. Once we had the date and time set, Kristen shared that her niece was out of the country, but not to worry because they decided […]

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Large Blended Extended Family in Upper Bidwell Park | Kristen + Family

Kristen + Family Upper Bidwell Park

Whitney and her siblings wanted to gift their father, Darrell, family pictures. They all gathered out at Darrell’s beautiful olive orchard to freeze this moment in time. It was easy to see how loved Darrell is by his family all coming together and surrounding him with their smiles and laughter.  Darrell took pictures with his […]

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Large Extended Family in Father's Olive Orchard | Darrell + Family

Darrell + Family Olive Orchard

The lack of rain this spring season in Chico, CA, has allowed the blossoms to continue to show their full beauty.  The hum of working bees was present when we arrived, but quieted down when they returned home as the sun lowered in the sky.  The day had been warm for February, and the warmer […]

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My Family Almond Blossoms | Family

The wind was whipping in the open areas on this early morning for a fall family portrait session.  The temperature was not chilly, but the wind was enough to make you want to cuddle up in a blanket.  Cindy was the first arrive, and she opted to wait in her car until the rest of […]

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Cindy + Family

A family gathered together for a family portrait session at California State University, Chico, on a very hot evening!  This is the hottest session I have ever been on, but it was a successful night with plenty of pictures to document their time together.  As you may guess, an evening in the heat is not […]

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We Are Family

I often see members of this family around town.  The parents are always at their children’s sporting events and school functions.  The grandparents arrive for special occasions.  I love that this family knows that their quality time together is important.  They are creating memories by just being together.  Family is something that some of us […]

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Large Family Session. Yay! Blues, Whites, Cousins, Family

Family Time

Lauren achieved it! She is a wife, a mother, and has finished nursing school! She wanted a session with her family to celebrate this accomplishment. You can view more family sessions here. Looking back, I have had the pleasure of photographing Lauren and Greg’s love story. From maternity sessions to new additions, it has been […]

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Family Session Upper Bidwell Park Nursing School | Lauren + Greg

Lauren + Greg Upper Bidwel Park

Meet Ava!  She graduated high school this past spring. She rocked her high school senior session.  Ava brought her family along for some updated family pictures as well.   I hope that she is enjoying each moment from her first year in college. You can view more senior portrait sessions here. We did Ava’s senior […]

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White Ranch Events High School Senior Session | Senior Ava

Senior Ava White Ranch Events

Hannah and Travis have the sweetest family. The love their family shares beams throughout their gallery.  Their children were happy to be with their parents and this made for plenty of play and cuddles shared through their session.  Hannah and Travis enjoyed this as much as their children.  You can view more family sessions here. […]

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Chico Family Session in Wildflowers and Grass Field | Hannah + Travis

Hannah + Travis Grass Field

Landon has graduated! He is off to Grand Canyon University in Arizona. In high school, he ran his own auto detailing business out of the garage, and in college, he plans to get a degree in business.  He is already off to a great start and knows more than most before they begin college.  You […]

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Classic Mustang with Sunglasses | Senior Landon

Senior Landon Upper Bidwell Park

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