The Dancer’s Institute Picture Day!

The Dancer's Institute Picture Day 2026!  I'm thrilled to share the photos from this year's Dancer's Institute Picture Day! Click the link below to access the gallery: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/the-dancer-s-institute Once you're in, I highly recommend trying the FaceFind search feature. It quickly scans the gallery, matches your dancer's face, and groups all their relevant photos together — from individual shots to team photos — making it easier than ever to browse, favorite, and purchase your favorites! The gallery will expire on June 30th, 2026. Please complete your order within the time frame. I hope you love the photos as much as I do! Best, Aika  

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Northgate High School Senior Photographer in Walnut Creek

Northgate High School Senior Session | Trey’s Studio Shoot in Downtown Walnut Creek I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Trey, a Northgate High School senior, at the Aika Caridn Photography Studio in downtown Walnut Creek. This session was especially meaningful for me—Trey has played volleyball with my son on the Northgate Volleyball team, so I’ve had the joy of watching him as a great athlete and an incredible young man. From the second Trey stepped into the studio, his energy filled the room. He’s the kind of person who brings an easy confidence and positivity to everything he does, and that made the session both relaxed and incredibly fun. Trey has a natural presence in front of the camera—authentic, expressive, and always willing to try something new. His great personality shines through in every frame, making my job behind the lens effortless. Shooting in-studio gave us the perfect clean, modern backdrop to highlight Trey’s style and charisma. We played with different lighting setups and poses, keeping the session dynamic and creative. Whether he was giving me his serious “athlete intensity” look or flashing his trademark smile, Trey made every shot a standout. As he gets ready to step into his next chapter after Northgate High School, I’m so excited to see what he accomplishes. If his drive on the court and his bright, genuine spirit are any indication, his future is going to be extraordinary. Trey, thank you for trusting me with your senior photos. Photographing…

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A Fun-Filled Family Photo Session in the Studio!

🎄 A Fun-Filled Family Photo Session in the Studio! 📸 What a joyful family photo session we had in the studio! This lovely family made the trip all the way from Marin County to my Walnut Creek studio — about an hour and a half drive — and they arrived with the best energy (and outfits!). I absolutely love when families coordinate in festive colors like red and black for their holiday portraits. It instantly brings that cozy, cheerful vibe we all love this time of year! During each studio family session, we mix it up with lots of poses — the whole family together, siblings, mom with the kids, dad with the kids, and even individual shots of each child. And if parents need a quick business headshot while they’re here? We can include that too! Most importantly, I make sure the session is fun and easygoing, especially for the little ones. I know their attention span doesn’t last forever, so we keep things light, playful, and quick — with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way! If you’re thinking about scheduling your own family studio session, I’d love to capture those special moments for you.📅 Contact me for availability and details — let’s make some holiday magic happen!

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