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My Top 2 Locations for Christmas Family Photos in Stockton and Lodi CA

Holiday Photo Sessions

Christmas 2024 is coming sooner than you think!  This means September and October is your chance to get Christmas card photos done.  Let me help you cross off family photos from your to-do list with my Top 2 Locations for Christmas Family Photos in Lodi and Stockton CA.

West 12 Ranch, Lodi CA

West 12 Ranch in Lodi, CA is wonderful for Family Christmas Photos. 

I really get creative Christmas Photoshoot ideas every year I scout West 12 in preparation for my Holiday photo sessions.  When my clients book Exclusive Full Sessions with me, we get to roam and take photos around the property.  We definitely have a great variety of looks in 60-90 minutes during Full Sessions.

Family of four smiling in front of West 12 Ranch Christmas Barn

 

Little girl on a swing at West 12 ranch

parents in formal clothes smiling at the camera at West 12 Ranch Lodi

Little girl hugging a teddy bear at a holiday set up in West 12 Ranch Lodi

I also enjoy doing Limited Edition Sessions at West 12 Ranch. 

Limited Edition Sessions are typically 20-30 minutes long.  It has a theme and I reserve one special location at West 12 for these back to back sessions. It is awesome that no other photographer can use this location while I am doing my Limited Edition Sessions.  The Hay Barn is a favorite because my clients can have timeless photos with nature backgrounds, and Christmas themed looks with a Red Truck and a Christmas Tree.

 

Little girl smiling and holding a Christmas ornament during a family session at West 12 Ranch Lodi

Family with a dog smiling at the camera in a field at West 12 Ranch Lodi

Young man leaning against a red truck at West 12 Ranch Lodi

Little girl seated and smiling at a Christmas set up at West 12 Ranch Lodi CA

Santa is coming to West 12 Ranch’s Hay Barn!  

I am so excited – I am doing Christmas Family Limited Sessions with Santa!!!  I promise you this will be an awesome Santa experience!  Can you imagine having 15 minutes of private time with Santa?  We will have activities such as “Are you on the Nice Or Naughty list?”, Santa giving one of your gifts to your child, and Santa reading with your kids.  Excited for this Santa Experience? CLICK HERE to set up your Santa and Red Truck Limited Edition Sessions on Nov. 3rd, 2024!

 

Young girl seated on Christmas Red Truck at West 12 Ranch

Golden R Ranch, Stockton CA

Golden R Ranch is my go to Stockton location for themed and timeless family photos. 

It is awesome that Golden R is so huge that you have your reserved location to yourself. It is wonderful for when I do my Limited Edition Sessions, I have several orchard rows reserved to myself. My favorite is using one of the orchard areas and setting up a Christmas themed couch.  

Mom and kids on Christmas couch at Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

Parents kissing on Christmas Couch at Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

parents smiling at their son while on a Christmas Couch at Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

I love the timeless photos we get when we just move one row over.  It is so awesome to see how the kids run and have fun with Golden R’s space.

Kids running at an almond orchard in Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

Family walking in an almond orchard at Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

Family of 5 smiling at the camera in an almond orchard in Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

The Christmas Couch is Back!  I am also adding Christmas Tree Farm Sessions.

This year, the almond orchard Christmas Couch is Back!  Connect with me so we can start reserving your Limited Edition Christmas Couch session on October 27 or November 2.

Golden R Ranch and I are also excited about Christmas Tree Farm Limited Sessions on November 9!  If you are looking for a new and unique look in Stockton, this is for you! Click here to start your Christmas Tree Farm reservation!

I am excited to photograph your family in beautiful Golden R Ranch. When you book with me, I do all the reservation and coordination with Golden R.  You just show up and I do the rest.

parents smiling at the camera on a Christmas Couch at Golden R Ranch Stockton CA

 

I hope this blog was helpful!  Feel free to reach out to me for questions about these Limited Edition Sessions or maybe a Full Session you have in mind.  Contact me and I’ll talk to you soon. 

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