One of my favorite sessions of the year always goes to my brother-in-law, Jared, and his wife, Michelle. There is something so special about having my niece and nephews in front of the camera with no cousin distractions. I love having an hour or so with them all to myself. There is nothing quite as […]
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Julia and Nick recently welcomed their sweet baby boy into their lives. They were so kind as to invite me into their home to capture this newborn stage with their son. At the time of this lifestyle newborn session in their home, their son was almost two weeks old. This was not my first time […]
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Erin and Zack are so excited to welcome their baby girl to their family in a few short weeks. In the fall, we documented their pregnancy announcement in Upper Bidwell Park; so it seemed fitting to take their maternity portraits in Bidwell Park as well. They have been so fortunate to be able to capture […]
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When Julia contacted me to say that they were ready to share some very exciting news, I could not wait to tell Farmer J! I had to resist from telling our children at first, because they see Julia often. I did not want them to spoil any surprises Julia and Nick had planned. As soon […]
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I cannot believe that this big boy is already one year old. I feel like we were just in Upper Bidwell Park with balloons that spelled out “B-A-B-Y” for Abbie and Dan’s pregnancy announcement. So much has changed in over a year and a half! This time we were back in Upper Bidwell Park and Abbie […]
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I have had the honor to document Kristi and Kyle’s fall pictures that included a pregnancy announcement, their gender reveal party with their family and friends, and now their maternity session! It has been a joy to follow along with them on their journey with their third baby. We ventured up to the Butte Creek […]
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Chris and Abe took advantage of having their family all in Chico by taking family portraits. Selecting a date when everyone was available can be a challenge. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful in Chico, and this added to their enjoyable day that was full of laughter. Their daughter, Abbie, did a wonderful job arranging the […]
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Leslie and Austin arrived to their Upper Bidwell Park engagement session with a lovely scent from their aromatic chamomile floral bouquet in hand. Chamomile is Austin’s favorite flower, and it will also be incorporated into their January wedding at the Durham Catholic Church and will be bountiful during their reception at the Almendra Winery. The […]
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Michelle and Jared are one of my favorite families to photograph, because Jared is Farmer J’s brother (also a Farmer J)! I always look forward to seeing everyone’s bright smiling faces and receiving hugs from all, but especially from their twins. I have learned that it is helpful to come fully prepared with treats to […]
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Patricia desired to meet in Lower Bidwell Park for her Mother’s Day Mommy and Me session, because she and her girls play at this park often. Patricia wanted to capture this moment as a gift to herself, her girls, and the girls’ grandparents. Patricia came prepared with extra outfits, snacks, and beverages for the girls. […]
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