A-SESSION LOCATIONS- Foothills

Rylee graduates from Casa Roble High School this spring of 2023. I got to meet her and her mom, Kimberlee out at the beautiful Fausel Ranch in Placerville on a bit of a drizzly, winter day.  While the rain held out for us, we were able to make use of the bridal suite for some lovely window light shots, while staying warm and dry too. Thanks to Deanna for always being so accommodating. Rylee has cheered for four years on Varsity at Casa Robles and she looks forward to returning to Florida for the National High School Cheer Championships to…

Little Miss Cutie pie is 6 months old. I got out with the whole family during the week at Apple Hill, including Dan’s parents too. The colors are always so warm and wonderful.

Let’s be honest, most guys have no idea what to expect when their parent signs them up for a senior photography session. Most of the time I just confide with them that we are doing this for their parents– and it seems to take the pressure off. Now we are on the same team working to get some shots that mom will love and hopefully we did! We worked the area around Henningsen park and the beach/river area while warming up to each other and the process. Kian is super sweet and a little shy and like most male seniors,…

On one of the first hot days of summer, somewhere off of Highway 49 in El Dorado, Zoë and Zach finally got to live out their plan for a laidback, garden-bohemian wedding celebration, sprinkled with superheroes, bachata Latin dance, Lord of the Rings and of course dear family and friends. Zoë and Zach originally married on May 14, 2018 before a big trip to China and almost exactly four years later everyone gathered to celebrate their union. Let’s just say it’s been crazy couple of years for these couples of scheduling and rescheduling. After getting ready, the day started out…

Collin graduates from Vista del Lago in Folsom this May and then he is headed to Grand Canyon University in Arizona to study Physical Therapy this fall. I photographed his brother Ethan a couple years back who is also at Grand Canyon U. Collin played soccer for Vista del Lago for all four of his high school years, and quite successfully I might add. His senior team won the San-Joaquin Section Title and Collin was awarded “All-League Player” and also Most Valuable Offensive player for his team. His parents said they had a blast watching him play. I bet- I…

Towards the end of 2021 I received a message from Sandy that said, “Can you photograph a wedding?”
I said, “Whose wedding?” to which she responded, “It’s my turn now!”

Of course, this Cal Poly Environmental Science major (to be) can easily become “one” with these beautiful branches of an old fallen tree in a field of late afternoon light. Kaitlin is as kind as they come and those green eyes and gorgeous whispy locks frame that beautiful smile thAt sets you at ease the moment you meet her. Ember (my assistant) and I had such a great time playing in the late afternoon light with Kaitlin and her mom. Honestly, I think being in the creative flow AND playing in the late afternoon light is my most favorite place…

It’s that time of the year again. Spring is here and with it brings the Class of 2022- this time, it’s Kayla who is excited about graduation. A little nervous at first, to be in front of the camera, like many…but about 20 minutes in we had our rhythm dialed in and I saw the moment she started relaxing and having fun with it. Kayla’s such a natural beauty with a kind, sweet and gentle personality. At Pondo she plays soccer and rugby and loves to spend time with her friends. Next year she plans to attend GSU (Grand Canyon…

Sojourner (Soji) graduates from Union Mine’s Virtual Academy this May and is planning to study abroad in France for her final semester. Her love for exploring the unknown is fitting given the meaning of her name: “traveler”. She plans to live with a French family during her time there, fully immersing herself in the language and culture. Arriving at the photoshoot, the Magnolia Ranch scenery captivated us all. There was a light fog settled on the ground which we were all excited about. Soji wanted a cloudy and rainy shoot, and this gave the portraits a fairytale aesthetic. Her black…