Shawn and Mark’s family portraits were taken in the beautiful grassy fields of Chico. Shawn showed up in a gorgeous flowy white dress, and her daughters were in coordinating colors. Mark looked handsome with his favorite ladies. The beautiful fall sunlight made for some of the best family pictures of the year. You can view […]

I first met Jake when I was in college. His sister was best friends with my roommate (also Farmer J’s cousin). I must have met Lisa a few years later when she and Jake started to date. Years ago, we all lived in the same neighborhood and Lisa and Jake were the first to move […]

Kristin and Jeremy each struggled to keep their emotions in check on their wedding day.  The moment that Jeremy turned around to see his soon-to-be-wife during their first look, his eyes were immediately filled with the raw emotion he felt towards Kristin. When Kristin was making her way down the aisle towards Jeremy at the […]

I have had the pleasure of capturing Mandy and Jon’s love story for the past few years now. I first photographed Mandy and her son when they were fostering their son in hopes of adopting him. I also had the wonderful opportunity to document the momentous day when Mandy and Jon officially became parents to […]

For Christan and Justin‘s fall family portrait session, we were in Upper Bidwell Park and in the vicinity of Horseshoe Lake. We could hear the geese honking and then Christan shared that any time geese fly over in their V shape, she always thinks that it is a sign from her late father saying hello.  […]

Upper Bidwell Park is a special location for Julie and her children.  They enjoy to hike in the park often and the park holds a special place in their hearts. Julie was hopeful to have their pictures taken here, but the smoke from the recent fires made capturing their session challenging. We had to reschedule […]

It is difficult for me to pinpoint exactly when and where we first met Janee and Scott. They are a well-loved family that is involved in the community. Their kindness and love for others come naturally to them and their family. They are the sweetest family (who arrived at their session looking amazing in their […]

It has been a few years since Allison and Brad had their family picture taken. They were in need of an updated family picture to capture their quickly growing babies. Allison found the perfect dress at the Lulu’s in Downtown Chico, and she did a fabulous job styling her family to coordinate. Mother Nature had […]

Living in the town you grew up and has many perks and it is amazing how many people you run into.  I grew up going to school with Ashley and Greg.  They are now our neighbors and our boys now ride bikes throughout the neighborhood. I remember playing basketball during recess with Greg and Ashley‘s […]

When Laura and Corey arrived for their fall family portrait session in Upper Bidwell Park, not only did they bring their two beautiful children with them, but they also brought plenty of smiles and laughter. I cannot help but smile when I look at their gallery because the love their family shares is easy to […]