How to Create Stress-Free Holiday Cards This Year
I love receiving holiday cards every year. It’s the one time a year when it’s a joy to check the mail and see who sent cards. With social media, it’s easy to share family photos with a click of a button, but there’s something so special about seeing which photograph...
Create a Family Gallery Wall That Grows With Your Modesto Family
Stepping back from a newly hung portrait gallery wall and seeing my client’s reaction is one of the best parts of my job! I love creating heirloom portrait artwork that will hang on your walls for years to come. Family is the most important thing in our lives, and...
The Importance of Printed Photography
This is one of those stories of something you would never think would happen to you. Earlier this year, my personal Facebook profile of 15 years was hacked and disabled in a matter of hours. I wanted to share my awful experience so you can protect yourself from...
The Ultimate Northern California’s Entrepreneur Gift Guide
Have you ever wanted to send a nice gift to an entrepreneur or business owner and needed a good idea? I created this list of ten gift ideas for the entrepreneur in your life. It’s a mix of items found online and certificates from local businesses. You really can’t go...
The Best Time of Year for Senior Portraits in the Central Valley CA
As a senior portrait photographer based in Ripon, CA, I often get asked about the best time to take senior portraits. If you’re the parent of a senior, you know how wonderfully busy this time can be, and you have to plan ahead to fit everything in! While the ideal...
How to Help Dad (or Anyone Else) Enjoy Your Family Photo Session
As a photographer, I know that capturing your family photo is incredibly important. But, sometimes, it can be challenging to get everyone comfortable and relaxed going into a professional family photo session. This can be especially true for dads or any other family...