Sacramento Family Photography - My Family!

Believe it or not, it is REALLY hard to get my kids to take photos. Yes, the photographer's children, they cannot stand it. They have gone through phases where I can bribe them... but right now at 6 and 8 they are not in one of those phases. Although at the pumpkin patch they did a pretty good job - but only because my husband was standing behind me being crazy and making noises and faces.  Could not have done it without him! This awesome old Ford has been at our neighborhood pumpkin patch for several years, and in the past it has been out on display. The owners are renovating it and have it put away, but they told us we could shoot near it. I was actually pretty bummed because the last few years I have a photo of them by the tailgate... I was hoping to have that picture every year so that we could see how they have grown. I was so sad this year when I could not get that shot. :( Oh well. I just have to say that FALL is one of my favorite times to photograph... the light is amazing.  There is a difference between fall light and light during the rest of the year.  It was amazing for our trip to the patch.

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Folsom Family Photographer - W Family

I'm so excited about my brother's family photos this year.  I have been doing their photos for several years in a row, and I really loved the session this year!  The kids are growing like weeds, and we found a gorgeous location to shoot this year.  I love shooting in the Fall - the sun stays lower all day, and the "golden hour" is exceptionally golden this time of year.  Love my family... here they are! folsom family photographer 1folsom family photographer 2folsom family photographer 3folsom family photographer 4

Maternity – Belly Photography in Sacramento

So happy for this lovely family of three, who will soon become a family of four!  Their little girl is so adorable... we got some great shots of her.  The focus was on mom though, with her gorgeous belly.  Excited to share since I've been SO behind on blogging and editing.  This is my busiest few months of the year, wrapping up my busy wedding season, and holiday portrait sessions.  More coming soon! sacramento maternity photographersacramento maternity photographyfamily and sacramento maternity photographer

Lake Tahoe Family Photography - Vacation!

We took a much needed break last week, and I'm so happy to have had the time off!  My beautiful step daughter was visiting from Texas, and we traveled to Southern California, as well as Lake Tahoe for our trip.  I LOVE the town of Truckee, and we grabbed a few shots of my step daughter there.  I love the urban spots, as well as the fact that there are gorgeous meadows less than a mile from the downtown.  GREAT spot for photography.  Speaking of Lake Tahoe, my in-laws live there full time, and I'm there about once a month on weekends.  If you are searching for a family photographer to do photos there, I'm open to comparing calendars, and shooting there! Lake Tahoe, Truckee family photographerLake Tahoe family photographer

Sacramento Children's Photographer - Visit to West Texas!

We had a fabulous little getaway this past weekend.  My husband's grandmother celebrated her 90th Birthday, and my mother-in-law put together a surprise party for her.  We flew out with the kids, as well as my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and their kids.  The cousins had such a great time together!  I had a few opportunities to take pictures, and I have to say, even though Panhandle and Amarillo, TX, are very FLAT... there were some GREAT country textures and backdrops for photos.  We had a fun trip to the western store, where Nona and Grandpa bought each of the kids a pair of boots.  We added in belts and hats, and had such a fun time on this family shopping trip.  And here are some of the results!  Thanks Nona & Grandpa Lew for such a great trip! sacramento children's photographersacramento children's photographersacramento children's photographersacramento children's photographersacramento children's photographer

And... this was the guest of honor.  Look at her beautiful face!  I just love this picture.  She's such a neat woman, and sharp as a tack at 90 years of age.  Grandma Polly - you are an amazing woman.

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Sacramento Children's Photography - Cherry Blossoms are Blooming!

I have been loving all of the gorgeous warm weather lately.  I cannot believe that all of the trees are in bloom right now, and I keep saying that I need to stop and shoot with my own children and the cherry blossoms!  Today we were driving by this beautiful spot, and I decided to take some photos. sacramento cherry blossom tree childrens photographychildrens outdoor portraits in sacramentocherry blossom mini session sacramento