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Studio Maternity Film Portraits Chico California
As a mom, it feels easier in the moment to not get in front of the camera and I totally get it!
I’ve been there too when my body is either in a place of healing or not quite where I want to be. Maternity season is so beautiful but also another chance to surrender. Surrender the way our bodies shape and mold when we’re growing a baby.
Natural Light Newborn Photography Session in Chico - Jannings Family
Welcome to the world little Nicky, we are so glad you are here!
My husband and I were Zach and Mary’s wedding photographers and we’ve run into each other from time to around town. I did a motherhood photography session with Mary and Arthur a few years ago which was the last time we had seen each other . Fast forward almost a year later, at a local Chico event right after I had Oliver and Mary shared with me they were expecting their second baby. I was thrilled for them and excited to capture another important milestone once again!
Winter Tree Farm Chico California Maternity Photos - Evan&Amy
This is probably one of my favorite Chico maternity sessions I photographed in 2022. Amy, this beautiful mama below has been working for our family for the last two years. Her main role for our Rainmaker business and our family is taking care of our boys. She’s been an incredible nanny, office assistant, and someone to lean on in so many ways over the last two years. Our family is better because of her commitment and love she has shown to us!
Chico Motherhood Daughter Photographer Session in Northern California
Gosh, this session brings our businesses and the last few years so full circle! Lainie came into our lives right before I became a mama. She started working in our home and helping out with at the time our wedding photography business. Shortly after working for us, our Rainmaker business where we teach moms how they can have financial and time freedom grew and we needed more help. This was right after we had our first son Kaizen. Lainie stepped in and helped with so much. From being Kaizen’s amazing nanny, to my assistant and beyond. She truly became family!
Upper Bidwell Park Fall Family Photos
This beautiful Chico Ca Upper Bidwell Park family session was so magical to me! Little Nolan was born in May and they hadn’t had a chance to take updated family photos. Scheduling an outdoor Fall family session was the perfect time for them
Newborn Baby Girl Natural Light Photos in Chico
When I think of the Cacceto family I think of the word joy. Joy in the midst of the good and joy in the midst of the really hard. I am overjoyed to share with you this newborn photography session I recenlty photographed in my Chico natural light studio. Matt and Taylor welcomed another beautiful baby girl into their family and she is the most precious thing.
San Francisco Hawk Hill Family Photos - Caleb Turns One
I love this family so much! Since shifting my focus in photography several years ago from weddings to just newborns and family, I work with a select group of families each year. This allows me to serve everyone at the highest level but also create a unique boutique experience for my families.
Baby Boy Newborn Photos Chico CA - Clark Family
There have been so many cute baby boy’s in the studio lately which has been extra special to me. Being a boy mom myself, I love capturing the bond between brothers and these two boys were so cute together. I was so honored to capture this sweet family as their Chico newborn photographers.
Wes and Cassie were one of our TréCreative wedding couples . It’s always such a joy to follow our couples again when they become parents.
Chico California Family Lifestyle Photographer - Spring Family Photos - Carranza Family
This was my last Chico family photo session before having my second son Oliver. It was extra special for me for a number of reasons. Number one was because this was a family session with two boys that are the same gape that my two sons are. It felt like a glimpse into my new reality and make me so excited to watch the bond grow between my sons just like these two boys.
Second, Ashley had worked in the wedding industry with us and it was such an honor that reached out wanted to capture this sweet season of her family out on their beautiful property near Butte College.
Chico Film Newborn Photographer - Bryan Family
I feel like Ive been the Bryan’s family very own paparazzi photographer over the years! My husband Stephen and I were their wedding photographers and videographers in Chico. They were one of our very first couples and have been big supporters of all of our businesses over the years. Brittany was one of my amazing roommates in college and I have loved watching her blossom into an incredible mama.
Backyard Photography Studio Chico - Eloise Turns One
I am so excited to share with you some of the first every studio mini sessions. Over the last several months, we built my very own natural light beautiful studio in our backyard. This was a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to host many more families in this special place.
Black and Cream Baby Girl Nursery Newborn Photos - Chico California Family Photographer
Ella Rose is here and she’s perfect! We waited a little bit longer to take her newborn photos because of all the delayed shipping with her beautiful nursery decor. Lindsey had such a beautiful vision for photos and the space for little Ella. The big painting showcased behind Ella’s crib was actually made by her grandmother, its it breathtaking! It reminds me of high end art-piece. The best part is Ella’s grandma was the one who made it with love and it turned out incredible.
Light and Neutral Lifestyle Newborn Photos Chico - Moore Family
Gosh I love this family so much! Sweet Sadie Kate is beautiful and I loved getting to meet her for the first time. Mason and Holly are past clients of ours. You can ask any photographer and I promise you they will answer the same way. Anytime you have a past client reach out wanting to invest in your services, theres a deep feeling of honor and joy. I especially feel that way when I watch many of our past wedding couples step into parenthood and invite me to document the journey. It’s so so special for me.ast wedding couples step into parenthood and invite me to document the journey. It’s so so special for me.
In Home Lifestyle Family Newborn Photos in Chico - Little Family
Baby Rhys is adorable and his big brother Nate was so excited to show me around as soon as I arrived at the Little home here in Chico.
Spring Almond Blossom Family Photos - Chico California - Kerns Family
The Almond Blossoms in Northern California are breathtaking and such a popular time of year to have family photos taken. Kate contacted me a few weeks before the blossoms were completely gone and we caught the very end of the season. Even though the trees were much more sparse than the beginning of the season, the lush green grass and beautiful colors make for an amazing session.
Chico Lifestyle Farmhouse Family Photo Session
My approach to photography is to always make my families feel comfortable and at ease. I want to capture the raw and tender moments a family has for one another. This might look like a cuddle on the couch together or silly faces between a baby and their parents. Whatever that is, I want my images to bring my families back to those precious moments to the feelings in the photo.
Winter Holiday Outdoor Family Photos Northern California - Williams Family
The Williams family is very near and deer to my heart! We’ve been photographing them for years and its always such an honor to spend time with them!
Chico State Fall Family Photos - Owen Family
Referrals are one of my favorite sources to connect with new clients. It’s always such an honor when a past family refers one of their friends to my photography business.
Christmas Themed Woodsy Maternity Session Chico - Adams Family
This is not the first or probably last time the Adams family will be on the blog. Sam and Carlie are dear friends of ours and we’re excited for them to have baby number two very soon.