Folsom Child and Family Photographer Archives

August 9, 2014December 10, 2016

Folsom Family Photographer | Brandt Family

I met up with Jessica and her family for an outdoor family portrait session in Folsom, California a few months back. Lovely green stalks still graced the open field, and her families gorgeous complexions and fiery red hair complimented this natural setting perfectly. Thank you to this sweet family for allowing me to provide them a few images of their growing children.

This family is at home in the outdoors, often taking family camping trips and vacations in the mountains. They want to expose their children to a life filled with fresh air and sunshine, and that is probably why I am so fond of them. I adore sweet siblings the kind of kids that are gentle with each other, and truly love each other. These lovely children are a true joy to be around and their parents are so kind and compassionate with them.

Family photography, to me at least, should show a little more than a standard portrait. I feel happiest when I can connect with my clients on a deeper level and unearth their personalities, true smiles, and soft interaction. There is always a moment where a family is really being themselves and individual personalities are shining through…those are my favorite moments to capture. Putting children at ease and drawing them out is always my goal during a family portrait session.

Family means so much to me, I never want to forget the way my husband laughs with my two boys. I always feel like I am given the opportunity to get to know people in their elements when they are with their own families during a session, and that is such an honor. A philosophy I was exposed to from some industry leaders I admire, being a photographer is about more than showing off what people look like…it is about showing who they are and how they are with others that they love.

August 9, 2014December 10, 2016

Folsom Family Photographer | Delaney is One

I cannot believe this little girl is already one, I swear she was just in her mama’s belly during our maternity session last year. I took her newborn portraits last June and time has whipped by so quickly I was in shock it was time to take her first year photos. This little peanut is so much fun, so lively, so much spunk in her tiny body. I can always tell the little girls that will do well in life 🙂 the ones that have a wonderful spirit and a confidence that is well beyond their years.

I met up with baby D’s gorgeous mom and awesomely cool dad in Folsom for some outdoor portraits to celebrate her first birthday! Shout out to this stylish mom’s fabulous skills, if you are in the market for a hair artist you need to contact her: Jennifer at Indie Salon 🙂

Oh this sweet face. This little girl is so loved.

Something about this image just says ‘motherhood’ to me. A bleary, quick moving time in our lives where we hug and love and protect our children. Trying to raise them and lift them up, molding compassionate and healthy adults. It goes by too quickly. For a short time and hopefully for always our children look at us with peace and no-holds love.

Anita Martin Photography is currently booking maternity, child, and family sessions in the Northern California area. Local Sacramento and Folsom families will be treated to a session at their home or outdoor location of their choice. Sessions can begin in the home with a secondary location outside! In-home sessions allow a greater level of personality to be infused in the images, showing your children in their natural setting, amongst their belongings and toys. I focus on the relationships between you and your family and children during your session and it is my priority to document the way you interact with each other.

June 11, 2014December 10, 2016

Folsom Family Photographer | Springtime

Family photos don’t have to happen in the fall…sometimes what we all need is a spring or summer session, dancing in Folsom wildflowers with the sunset glowing around us 🙂 I met up with this gorgeous family this spring, on an exceptionally warm evening, with mosquitos buzzing over our heads and happy laughter of these sweet kids in my ears. This family is really something special, we had some awesome conversation, some fun with the kids, and took some photos in one of my favorite Folsom locations. The sun shined through the trees and we wandered the still-green field dotted with purple wildflowers.

I always love when my clients have some adventure brewing below gentle smiles 🙂 And when hair blows…well, you all know I love some good wind and when there isn’t any we make it on our own 🙂

I adore these images, kids laughing, mom smiling, dad proud to call these happy people his own.And best of all dad’s can make their kids fly! Swinging them around, dancing with them, playing and laughing…the best way to get 1000 watt grins that is for sure 🙂

Thank you S Family for coming out to Folsom for your family photos! It is always a pleasure photographing your family 🙂

I love every opportunity I have to photograph families. Family photography means so much to me now that I have children. When parents are able to be IN the images with their kids it warms my heart. Natural interaction, genuine smiles, and positively fun sessions are always my goals during family photo sessions.

I often get asked what to wear to a family session and this family did a great job showing off some comfortable outfits perfect the setting, soft tones in the green field, crisp whites and creams, and most of all coordinating without having to match exactly!