Sacramento Family Photographer Day-in-the-Life | The Kroskeys in Roseville

What is a “Day in the Life” session? It can be less than a day, maybe a couple hours, maybe half a day. A “Day in the Life” session is in-home. It is intimate. The kids are happy and mom and dad can fully relax knowing they are in the comfort of their house. This year I am offering in-home sessions where I spend time really watching a family do their thing, be themselves, and have fun doing the things they do as a family everyday. I met Christa and Brian at their home near Sacramento, in Roseville. I spent a couple hours with them and their daughter, Ellie.

Christa is an amazing person and has a lovely kindness about her. She is always checking in and is one of those people who stays connected. Christa genuinely cares about those in her life and it is always fun to catch up and see what’s going on in their lives!

I have had the pleasure of meeting this family years ago, when I photographed their engagement, wedding, maternity, and newborn. I saw Ellie at her one-year session, and watched her change from a sweet baby to an ever sweet toddler. They now have an adorable little girl in the center of their world, and it was an honor to document them at home. She skipped her nap the day of the session and loading her into the car and out for a shoot would have been stressful on her and her parents. Everyone was at ease with the session at home.

Ellie loves to read (or pull books off the bookshelves) and sat quietly looking through her picture books in her room. They ran and played and tickled her, which she loves and laughed nonstop. We sat outside on their porch swing and Ellie smiled and giggled at her dad. Brian absolutely melts when he’s around his daughter and there’s nothing better than a strong daddy-child bond. When Ellie got tired, we headed back inside for some more snuggles before I said my good-byes for the evening.

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August 3, 2017September 20, 2017

Sacramento Family Photographer | Christina + Family in Loomis

Christina and her gorgeous family recently bought some property in Loomis, outside of Sacramento. I have had the ultimate pleasure of photographing this family on a number of occasions (you can check out some of their older photos here ). They are in the process (early early stages!) of building their dream home in the country.

They are so naturally affectionate with each other and these kids are so spunky and fun. While life is challenging living in a trailer while they start construction, they are loving every single second and want to document their land before they break ground. Families and organized chaos go hand in hand. This session was incredible and I wish all my families wanted to run around their homes and play and laugh. Hint hint. With younger kids it is best to have low expectations and really let them be themselves. Since children are generally at ease in their own space it is always a stellar idea to do your family session at home.

The light was perfect while the kids played. We ended our session with our usual conversation. It is always hard to leave my favorite repeat families. I feel insanely lucky to do what I do and get to know such cool people. It is fun watching families grow. It’s definitely a blessing to look forward to going to work.

It was a blast running around their gorgeous field with them and I wish them all the best in their new adventure. There is really nothing better than these types of personal sessions. Documenting their now is so truly special. These moments really are the time of their lives. Family photography is so important, and saving the excitement and challenges of building their family home is a great chance for an honest session.

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June 29, 2017September 12, 2017

Sacramento Family Photographer | Marianna + Family in El Dorado Hills

I had the pleasure of meeting Marianna and her family through one of my prior families (one I’ve photographed often!) and it is always humbling to be referred to loved ones. I absolutely love meeting new families, and these children were a joy in front of my camera. They have so much life and the biggest, sweetest smiles. We met in El Dorado Hills for their family photography session. The Sacramento area is full of beautiful locations for family sessions, and their neighborhood community park did not disappoint!

I love to show connection when photographing families.

While I do take more traditional poses, my photographer soul enjoys the perfectly-imperfect candid moments. The natural, organic connection between family members is all I need and I can fill a gallery with these images. Even if no one is looking at my camera you can still feel their connection. This is what matters in the end. You know what you look like, let me show you how your love makes you feel. A mother’s life revolves around caring for young children, but I want my sessions to focus a little on this amazing human who is the cornerstone of her family. Mothers make a family. I love showing the love between a mother and her husband. It is beautiful to capture the love between a mother and her children.

Thank you Marianna for trusting me with your family’s memories! I hope to see you all again soon!

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