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Senior year of high school is a major milestone in every teenager's life. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. One of the best ways to capture this exciting time is through senior photography. Whether you're the senior or the parent of one, preparing for a senior photography session can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you get ready for the big day.
Read MoreYour wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want to capture every moment of it. That's why choosing the right wedding photographer is crucial. One of the best ways to determine if a photographer is a good fit for you is by looking at their portfolio. Here are some things to look for when browsing a wedding photographer's portfolio.
Read MoreIn today's digital age, your professional, business headshots are a vital component of your online presence. Whether it's for your LinkedIn profile, website, or other social media platforms, your headshot is often the first impression that potential clients or employers have of you.
Read MoreMy mother has been asking for years for photos of her entire family. With the recent loss of my father and with an extended family of 50 people scattered throughout the country, this seemed like an impossible task.
Read MoreWe have been so fortunate to have worked with businesses throughout the US, Canada and Europe, providing them with business headshot photography. Distance has been a challenge for some of our clients to update their headshots on a regular basis.
With the innovation of our high-quality virtual headshot service, our clients now have an easy and affordable solution for their new hire/updated headshot photography needs.
Read MoreOkay, so if I could design a vacation for myself what would it include? Val, our hounds, our horses, great friends, a beautiful location, exciting adventure and ohhh, Let me not forget.... Photography.
Wow, now that is my kind of vacation!
Yes we have many outdoor locations to choose from, but haver you considered using your own backyard for your next family portrait session? Well, the Clayton family took advantage of using their beautiful backyard as the backdrop for their last photo session.
Read MoreI've known Mike Stromsoe for many years now and all I can say is that he's the real deal. Mike and his team genuinely care deeply about the success of each of their clients. I have had the privilege to photograph team and corporate headshots for the Stromsoe Insurance Agency several times and it turns into a day of pure fun and laughter.
Read MoreIt was about 15 years ago that I had the opportunity to photograph Matt for the first time. Even though I have photographed his family multiple times over the years, his high school senior photo session was pretty special to me. Don’t be fooled by the before and after photo, happy, go-lucky, polite and positive, Matt has not changed one single bit.
Read MoreIt's High School Senior Photo Time Reno, NV! Are you a country girl, or a city girl? Your high school senior photos should reflect who you are and what you are passionate about. Reno, NV is so diverse and has so many different locations/looks to choose from. Sydney is our high school senior in the spotlight. Since her passion is horses and hounds, it was easy to find the perfect locations and live props for the ultimate high school senior photo session.
Read MoreCelebrating Our Graduates During COVID-19
Read MoreEvery time Stephanie and I would go to Montana to lead our Equestrian Photo Expeditions, we would always ask Karri to model for us. Karri was the perfect model because she is as country as you can get. Not only did she live on a big ranch, she can rope and ride, drive a tractor and hunt just as good as her older brother. Our photography participants loved her because their images looked authentic.
Read MoreWhen I first met Bridget, she was about three years old. We had just moved into a new home in Ladera Ranch and our street was filled with the cutest little kids. It was pretty amazing years later to be able to capture her high school senior photos.
Read MoreA cold rainy day at the Mission SJC was the perfect setting for Jean to be surrounded by her handsome men. This gave her the unique opportunity to dress in winter fashion, which is rare for the usually warm and sunny Southern California.
Read MoreDana Point, California
I’m fortunate to get to see the Baird family every year. We update their family portrait each year at the beach. This year, they broke tradition and used the Dana Point Harbor instead of Laguna Beach. With the golden light of the sun hitting the cliffs and water behind them, they outdid themselves again with another beautiful family portrait.
Read MoreOur photos of the day are of sisters that are beautiful inside and out. Laguna Beach, CA was the perfect backdrop for their individual shots.
With one in red and the other in blue, their color choice seemed to match their personalities.
We don’t remember days, we remember moments. It’s one thing to have a family portrait, but it’s pretty special when you can bring the extended family to join in on capturing important memories. The Coulston’s are the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Their expressions captured are a reflection of just how kind and awesome they are.
Pines Park in Dana Point, CA is one of the locations that we use for family portrait sessions for those who want a green lush backdrop
Photography is Val’s life and passion and if you were to ask Val if he thinks photographing families, Kids, pets and animals of all sorts is “Fun”, he would say “Absolutely”! But as you can guess, photographing as long as Val has, there are going to be some pretty hilarious and fun shots that can happen, especially when children or animals are involved. Our clients really know how to keep us and Val on his toes and here are some of our favorite fun photos.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to update your family portraits, one of the most important things to consider is location. The location you choose will become the backdrop to portraits of you and your family that will most likely be seen for generations to come.
According to our family portrait clients, here are the top 5 most desired Orange County outdoor family portrait locations.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an alternative to the studio, the beach, or the manicured parks for your next family portrait, consider using a rustic outdoor location. With indigenous plants, ancient trees and untouched landscape, these rustic backdrops can be found in almost every Orange County, California and Reno, Nevada city.
The Chang family portraits are such a great example of adding formal to a rustic backdrop. By keeping it simple with light colored clothing, their family portrait pops from the wild, untamed wilderness backdrop. It has turned their beautiful family portrait into an elegant piece of art that can be displayed in the finest room of their home.
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