Izzy’s High School Senior Photo Session in Walnut Creek | Bay Area Senior Photography

Izzy’s High School Senior Photo Session in Walnut Creek | Bay Area Senior Photography There are some sessions that stay with you forever—and Izzy’s high school senior photo session was one of them. I’ve had the incredible honor of photographing Izzy since she was just three years old. Watching her grow from a playful, bright-eyed child into a confident, beautiful young woman ready to graduate from San Ramon Valley High School made this session deeply emotional and truly special. These are the moments that remind me why I love what I do. A Full-Circle Moment Senior sessions are always meaningful, but this one felt like a full-circle milestone. From her early childhood portraits to this major life transition, capturing Izzy’s journey has been an unforgettable experience. There’s something so powerful about documenting not just a single moment—but years of memories leading up to it. Multiple Outfits, Multiple Looks Izzy wanted a variety of styles to reflect her personality, and she absolutely delivered. We planned multiple outfits to create different looks throughout the session. Each outfit brought out a different side of her, giving her a diverse gallery of images that truly represent who she is at this exciting stage of life. Featuring Her First Car: A Mini Cooper One of the most personal and fun elements of this shoot was including Izzy’s very first car—her Mini Cooper. Adding her car to the session made the experience even more meaningful and unique. It’s such a huge part of…

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2026 Spring Lyra Picture Day ~ Beloved Aerial Arts –

I'm so excited to partner with Beloved Aerial Arts to offer a "Picture Day"! We capture their love for Lyra in a professional, perfect way. Sarah will be on-site to ensure every Lyra pose is picture-perfect! Picture Day will be held on Sunday, April 26th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at Lyra Studio in Martinez! Each student will have a 10-minute time slot. Sarah and I will create as many beautiful Lyra poses as we can! We look forward to seeing you on Picture Day!   Date: Sunday, April 26th, from 1 pm to 4 pm Location: Beloved Aerial Arts Studio 723 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553   What to wear: Your favorite Lyra costume!  Choose jewel / rich colors like red, purple, pink, green, black, blue, etc. These colors will pop in photos. Avoid white or pastel colors; Choose nude color tights and avoid white tights.   How to schedule your session: ① Select the time slot from the calendar below. ② A $25.00 deposit is due at the time of the booking to reserve your session. Your $25 deposit will be applied to your online order! ③ Once you complete the online booking, you will receive an automated email confirmation to prepare for a successful picture day. Please enter the correct Email address! Prints and digital files will be available in a private online gallery, and special packages will be available as well! Click here for special package info      

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Studio Family Session in Downtown Walnut Creek | Celebrating a Sweet 16 Milestone

Studio Family Session in Downtown Walnut Creek | Celebrating a Sweet 16 Milestone There’s something incredibly special about photographing a family as they celebrate a milestone moment—especially one as meaningful as a firstborn turning 16. Recently, I had the joy of hosting a beautiful studio family session in my downtown Walnut Creek portrait studio, designed to capture not just portraits, but a legacy moment in time. This session was all about celebrating connection, growth, and individuality—while honoring the journey of a family as their first child steps into a new chapter. A Milestone Worth Celebrating Turning 16 is more than just a birthday—it’s a rite of passage. For this family, it marked the transition from childhood to young adulthood, and they wanted to document it in a way that felt timeless, elevated, and deeply personal. A studio session is the perfect setting for milestone photography. With full control over lighting, styling, and mood, we created a polished, cohesive gallery that highlighted each family member while telling their story together. Multiple Outfits, Multiple Stories One of the highlights of this session was incorporating multiple outfit changes. Each look brought a different energy and allowed us to capture a variety of styles: Outfit changes not only add variety to your gallery but also help showcase different facets of personality—especially important when documenting a milestone like a 16th birthday.   Family, Siblings, and Individual Portraits We carefully structured the session to include a full range of images: 1. Full Family…

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