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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 […]

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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 […]

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Almond Blossoms Photo Session

Yao Family Mom and Me Shoot | Stockton, CA

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Karisa wanted to do something special for her daughter’s 3rd birthday.  Her daughter is heads over heels in love with the Toy Story movies.  So when Karisa asked me to do a Toy Story inspired photo shoot for her daughter, I got really excited!  It is not everyday I get to shoot a theme like […]

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Birthday Photo Session

Birthday Photo Shoot | This Little Cowgirl is 3! | Micke Grove Park – Lodi, CA