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Brother and Sister Grads How cool is this brother and sister duo by graduating in the same year? Nicole earned from her Master’s degree at the University of the Pacific (UOP) while Kyle graduated from Saint Mary’s High School.  It was great to know that they truly wanted a graduation session together.   UOP was a great […]

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Graduation

Brother & Sister Graduation Photo Session | Nicole and Kyle | University of the Pacific – Stockton, CA

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“Can I Bring My Friends to My Session?” Absolutely!  There are several reasons why grads want their friends to join them during their graduation session.  A friend group session is a great way to reminisce about your college journey.  These are the people who made your college life the awesome way it is! Others bring […]

Senior girls standing pose idea

Graduation

Make Your Graduation Shoot a Bestie Friend Group Session | University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA

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What’s the Vibe of Your Graduation Photo Session? “What vibe are you going for?”  This is one of the first questions I ask moms and graduates when they book a graduation photo session with me.  Depending on the vibe, I then recommend a matching location.  I had one grad who liked the outdoors and wanted […]

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Graduation

How to Prep for Your Graduation Photo Session | University of the Pacific | Stockton, California

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Almond trees blooming is a sign that Spring has arrived in Northern California.  I definitely had to take advantage of this treat from nature and do an almond blossoms photo session.  Lissa and her daughters were a delight to photograph in this almond blossoms Mom and me shoot. Lissa and I were definitely excited to […]

Little girls walking pose idea

Almond Blossoms Photo Session

Yao Family Mom and Me Shoot | Stockton, CA