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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October 16, 2017

Sacramento Family Photographer | Reagan and her horse

Reagan loves her horse. This pony belonged to her mom, Jamie, and this old boy is 25 years old. Jamie wanted a photography session with her family to document their time with him. We met at Jamie’s parent’s home near the river in Sacramento. After loading up the trailer we headed out to one of her neighbor’s sunflower fields (which was beautiful and quiet first thing in the morning). Reagan ran around and played while Richard worked on getting the horse ready for his photoshoot.

I was so excited to photograph Reagan and her family this year. I had the pleasure of meeting Jamie and Richard years ago for their engagement and wedding, and maternity and newborn photos of baby Reagan. We also saw goats, Reagan wanted to go see the goats, and the walk down to see them was so peaceful. Reagan led her horse and marched us down the dirt road which was amazing for photos. Plus goats. Who doesn’t love a cute goat. The last time I saw this family Reagan was a newborn, so it was awesome to catch up and spend some time getting to know her. She is spunky, bright, and charming. She won my heart over by wanting to hold my hand and show me all around her grandparent’s neighborhood. I was sad to leave, this was definitely a morning well spent.

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October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

Sacramento Newborn Photographer | Baby Maxwell in Davis

It is always a pleasure when I get to drop in on a family and photograph those first few days at home with a newborn. I met Baby Maxwell and his family in Davis, near Sacramento, for his newborn photography.

In home newborn sessions are where it’s at. I don’t bring any props or blankets, and instead prefer to use items from the family’s home. It is personal and intimate and makes the images mean so much more. When I met Meghan and her family I was instantly at peace in their home. I have two boys myself and love the quiet chaos (and sometimes not so quiet!) that comes along with a new baby. It all takes me right back to those first few weeks with my own family of four. The way big brother jumps around the baby, showing off, showing him the ropes, showering him with love. I adore the way this couple softly spoke to their boys, voices brimming with affection and patience. They truly enjoy their children and love the energy and fun their children bring.

Meghan is a very cool mom and recently started her own business, Poppy and Oak Goods, with beautifully curated gift boxes packed full of items from local vendors.

I love taking a few moments with siblings during newborn sessions. While the parents are getting ready I followed big brother into his room and let him find me his favorite book. We checked out his stash of toys and he showed me his favorite stuffed animals. It is important to me to document all of the children in the home during a newborn session, the family may be growing but the other siblings need some alone time with my camera too! In those quiet moments I am able to get them to open up to me and show some personality for their photos. It helps to gain their trust so the session flows smoothly.

Thank you to Meghan and her crew for trusting me with their newborn photography! Congrats on your growing family.

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