Five Sessions, One Family, and the Kind of Love That Stays
There are clients who book a session with you. And then there are the ones who become part of your story. The Saavedra family is the second kind. This past summer I had the privilege of photographing them for the fifth time, and I want to sit with that for a moment because it genuinely means so much to me.
She almost did not book it. I am so glad she did.
When Allison first reached out about documenting her third pregnancy, there was something in the way she talked about it that stuck with me. She had two babies before this one and had not documented either pregnancy with a session. This time she wanted to do things differently. She wanted to slow down and actually hold onto this season because she knows how quickly it passes. And I am so glad she did. I want to tell you about what we created together, because I think her story might sound a little familiar to some of you.
Christmas Petite Sessions Are Just around the corner
After we finished up the new section of our El Dorado Hills photography studio, I couldn't help but start to dream about what it would look like decorated for my annual Christmas Petite sessions. I had so many ideas, and we had barely even opened the doors.
They Were Just Babies | Why Every Season of Childhood is Worth Documenting
I dropped my three kids off at school last week and sat in the car for a minute longer than I needed to. I do not know if it was the new backpacks, or the way my youngest walked through those doors without looking back, or just the particular quality of that morning light, but something about it hit me differently this year. I kept thinking about how fast it is all moving. How the babies I brought home from the hospital are now packing their own lunches and losing their teeth and having opinions about their outfits.
A Letter to the Mama Who Almost Did Not Book the Session
I know you have been going back and forth about it. Talking yourself into it and then back out of it again. Wondering if now is really the right time, if you will feel ready, if it is worth the investment, if everyone will cooperate, if you will look the way you want to look. I know, because almost every mama I have ever worked with has sat exactly where you are sitting right now. And I want to write this for you.
Introducing the New Studio Space | El Dorado Hills Newborn & Family Photographer
For a while now I have been quietly working on something new, and I think the images finally do it justice enough to sit down and talk about it. My studio here in El Dorado Hills has a new space, and honestly I have been a little giddy about it ever since it came together.
Fall Sessions Are Here | Book Your Family, Maternity, Newborn & Senior Session in the Sacramento Foothills
Fall is the season I look forward to all year long. Not just because of the golden light and the changing leaves, though those things are truly extraordinary to photograph. But because of the way families show up this time of year. A little more relaxed, a little more present, ready to slow down and just be together for a while. Something about the shift in seasons makes people want to hold onto where they are right now. And I get that completely. Because right now is always worth documenting. Fall booking is officially open and I cannot wait to see who fills these spots.
Why Styling Makes All the Difference in Your Photography Session
I have photographed a lot of families over the years, and if there is one thing I have noticed, it is this. The sessions that feel the most effortless and produce the most beautiful galleries are almost always the ones where the family came prepared and felt genuinely confident in what they were wearing. Styling is not about being perfect. It is about showing up feeling like the most beautiful version of yourself so that the only thing left to do is simply be present with the people you love most.
Brooke & Ava | Twin Senior Session at Folsom Lake
Senior sessions always carry a particular kind of feeling. There is so much joy and excitement and pride in them. And underneath all of that, something quieter. The awareness that a chapter is closing and something brand new is beginning.
How to Plan the Perfect Maternity Session | Tips & Tricks from an El Dorado Hills Maternity Photographer
If you asked me to describe the difference between family photography and a maternity session, I would tell you that maternity sessions just feel different from any other kind of photography. It is quieter somehow. More tender. You are not just documenting how you look, you are documenting who you are in one of the most transformative seasons of your entire life.
Is Professional Photography Worth It? What to Expect When You Work With Me
I hear it more than you might think. A family reaches out, excited and a little nervous, and somewhere in that first conversation they say it quietly, “I just want to make sure it is worth it.” And I understand that completely. Investing in photography is not a small decision, and I never want anyone to feel like they have to take a leap of faith without knowing what they are stepping into.