Sacramento Family Photographer | Jessica + Zak

Any time I get to see these people I get happy. Jessica has become one of my favorite people. She was a bride from years ago, and I have been able to photograph her family many, many times since. Zak and Jessica are so fun. They also have the cutest, sweetest little girl (who clearly loves my camera just like her mama!)

We met for holiday photos and lucked out with a beautifully cloudy day, with hints of sun peeking through. Jessica has amazing style and her little family looked perfect as usual. But more importantly, they have a ton of fun together. They could be wearing sacks and still photograph like models. This is what a relaxed, easy going family looks like, folks. I love their banter, the way Zak adores his girls.

It makes me feel so honored to keep them around. They are now expecting their second baby and I cannot even wait to meet him or her. My feeling is a second baby girl, but we shall see what their little peanut turns out to be (other than sweet and amazing haha).

Congrats to their growing family and thank you so much for allowing me to document your family year after year. I feel like I say this a lot, but it really does mean so much to me to see my families and brides and grooms again. I’m a crazy stalker and adore meeting the kids and watching them grow up. Keeping in touch really reflects how these people are more than “clients” (who likes that word anyway?!), they are friends and folks I enjoy being around. I bond with my brides and grooms beyond the casual business acquaintance, and it warms my heart to see them so happy. Happy, happy holidays Jess and Zak!

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November 15, 2017

Sacramento Family Photographer | Lindsay + David at Sunrise

It was a brisk, dark morning when I met Lindsay and her family at sunrise on top of the world. When we arrived the sun was still tucked below the hills. Like the sun, we were still sleepy and we wandered about stopping to take photos by the gorgeous trees in the area. This beautiful mama is one of my brides from a few years ago. She is gorgeous inside and out. Lindsay is the sweetest. She e-mailed me a few months ago asking about a family session. After chatting about times and locations we decided on a sunrise session. Little girl is one and I feel like most babes are happiest earlier in the day.

Once the sun skimmed the tops of the hills the most beautiful golden light burst through the dusky morning. We laughed and smiled at how lucky we were to catch this weather the day of our session. The whole family was giddy as we played and laughed and took some amazing photos. The light, seriously folks. The light. It is always about the light. And happiness. It is about light and happiness 😉 Even if a location is pretty it is more important to have everyone content! When your littles are happy your family session is going to be so easy. Go natural with your hair. Lindsay opted for long loose waves and natural make-up. When you’re feeling effortless your images will have that fun, carefree, effortless feel.

Maybe we start your family session at home. Start with some coffee and snuggles and then we move outside. I can turn this session into a personalized, family centric photo session complete with all of your most cherished people in your most cherished locations. Family photography can be both beautiful and easy.

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Sacramento Family Photographer | Sophie in Brentwood

I absolutely adore this family. Fatima and Stephen’s sessions have been some of my all time faves. Their wedding (and all of our photography sessions since) have been awesome. Fatima and Stephen and their kids are the best. Sophie turned one, so I had to photograph them again! This time I drove out to Brentwood to photograph this sweet girl at home.

Fatima absolutely adores her family and it shows. She has so much pride in both of her children. Tima is a wonderful, loving, and very attentive step-mom to Slater. Slater is the most polite, well behaved, and sweetest boy. I love hearing all about the newest snakes in his pet collection and how he’s doing in school. Sophie is a doll. She smiles and smiles for miles. I cannot get enough of her dimples. Her parents and brother are so in love with her and it shows.

Tima and Stephen have built a very happy home together. Their whole vibe is calm and loving and I always feel so at home around them. One of the best parts of my job is meeting new people I truly care about and love. I enjoy chatting with Tima and Stephen, I love getting updates on the kids. It warms my heart to follow their family on social media and over texts. Finding new friends who invite me into their home for photography and good conversation is amazing and if my career can do that, it is a win win win.

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