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Dear Mom of a High School Graduate | Tracy, CA

Dear Mom of a High School Graduate | Tracy, CA

by Rachael Venema Photography | Family, Seniors | 0 comments

Dear Mom, I see you. You’re excited for your junior as they embark on the senior year of high school. You’re so proud of your baby for all they’ve accomplished, and you are excited and nervous about their journey ahead. It feels like yesterday that you brought your...
When is the Best Time to Take Senior Photos?

When is the Best Time to Take Senior Photos?

by Rachael Venema Photography | Family, Seniors | 0 comments

You know what they say, the days are long, but the years are short. You may suddenly realize that you won’t have much time left with your family living under one roof. It’s important to make sure you capture your family as they are now! If one of your kiddos is in...
Family-Focused Senior Portraits

Family-Focused Senior Portraits

by Rachael Venema Photography | Family, Seniors | 0 comments

Your baby is leaving the nest soon! They always say that time with your child goes by fast, and they’re not wrong. One minute, you’re watching your baby take her first steps, and suddenly you’re planning college tours. I genuinely think your child’s senior year is...
How to Look Amazing in your Senior Pictures – Even if you’re Camera Shy Modesto CA

How to Look Amazing in your Senior Pictures – Even if you’re Camera Shy Modesto CA

by Rachael Venema Photography | Art Products, Children, Family, Seniors | 0 comments

Is it time for your senior pictures but you consider yourself camera shy? Either you don’t like the way you look, or you feel nervous in front of the camera? If you do feel uncomfortable or anxious, while having your picture taken, don’t worry you’re not alone. I work...
Pandemic Cancels Senior Year: What To Do Ripon CA

Pandemic Cancels Senior Year: What To Do Ripon CA

by Rachael Venema Photography | Art Products, Family, Seniors | 0 comments

Newsflash: Pandemic Cancels Senior Year! Who in a million years would have ever thought this was real, just a little over a month ago? Certainly not me. This terrible virus is wreaking all sorts of havoc for many of us. At it’s worst; we are seeing the illness itself....
Personalize Your Senior Photos Manteca CA

Personalize Your Senior Photos Manteca CA

by Rachael Venema Photography | Children, Family, Seniors | 0 comments

Senior year of high school is an important time, not only in the life of the senior, but for parents, grandparents, siblings and friends. Your senior portraits are a great way to express yourself and capture the person you are at this monumental time in your life. One...
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The only way to make something amazing happen is t The only way to make something amazing happen is to go out there and make something AMAZING happen. 
So what amazing things are you going to make happen today?
#createmagic #makesomethingamazinghappen
Happy 4th of July! We spent the day hiking @calav Happy 4th of July!
We spent the day hiking @calaverasbigtrees State Park. 
The trees are amazing and we even saw a baby bear run by us on a trail. It was a great day!
#calavaresbigtrees #calaverasbigtreesstatepark #4thofjuly
I installed this beautiful portrait wall gallery t I installed this beautiful portrait wall gallery today for this amazing family. I loved seeing how excited they were and how their faces lit up when it was all on display in their home.
They now have beautiful artwork of the people they love most in this world. 
For me, it is a true honor to provide this for families. 
You have a beautiful family Brenda. It was an honor to create your family portraits!
#rachaelvenemaphotography #riponca #rvpexperience #customportraits #familyportraits
Often I get asked what does it cost to operate a p Often I get asked what does it cost to operate a photography business?
To run a legal, small business it costs quite a bit. 
Camera gear
Business licenses 
Computer equipment 
Education 
Computer software
Liability insurance 
Equipment insurance 
Business insurance 
Travel costs
Props
Studio rent
Outsourcing costs for editing, marketing, taxes, etc.
Product and print costs
Marketing costs
Estimated taxes, sales tax, federal and state tax
Payroll taxes
Etc.
It all adds up to quite a bit…and that’s not including adding in income for yourself so you make a decent wage. 
It definitely takes more than just a camera that you push a button on.
This is why I have so much respect for small business owners, especially in California. We work long hours, to have a somewhat flexible schedule and California is not so kind to us with all their regulations and extra taxes and licenses, etc we have to pay. 
So, all I want to encourage you with is… be kind to your local, small business owners. They are the heart of our community. They are the ones who support local sports, fundraisers and their tax dollars go back to our local city. They work long hours and often are stressed with all they have to juggle. 
So support local and encourage any small business owners you come across bc often they are the ones getting their hands dirty and doing the grunt work to get things done. 
If you support local… THANK YOU! Myself and our local businesses truly are thankful for your support.
#riponca #supportlocal #smallbusinessowner #supportsmallbusinesses #209photographer
This family’s portrait order was delivered and i This family’s portrait order was delivered and installed today. 
It is always such a joy to see the everything come together.
The RVP Portrait Experience includes…
- Portrait consultation to design your session 
- Assistance with wardrobe selection. This moms dress and the daughter and baby girls outfits were all from the RVP Studio wardrobe.
-A fun photo session 
- Assistance with selecting your favorite images and designing options for you to choose how you want to display them in your home
-Portrait order delivery and installation 
We literally think through everything for you and help you every step of the way.
So the final result is beautiful artwork of your family that you can enjoy daily in your home.
Learn more by clicking the link in our profile.
#rvpexperience #customportraits #riponca #riponphotographystudio #209photographer #familyportraits #newbornportraits #beginwiththeendinmind

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