Fall Sessions for 2012

I am now booking for fall family sessions! I am not offering as many sessions as I normally do so if you are considering a session with me, you may want to act fast. I typically have a waiting list.

Family sessions will be $200.00 with 10-15 high resolution images on cd and a xmas card image (jpg file) for you to print just in time for the holidays. Sessions must be paid in full at time of booking. In the past when payment was not received,  I would have a few  people back out the day before (and I would usually never hear back from them). I often have a wait list in the fall and when I lose that booking, I lose that income and the opportunity to fill that spot with one of my wait listed clients.

Sessions will be on location and will take place the the last hour or two before sunset (depending on location selected). I will primarily be shooting on the weekends. There may be the chance that your session will be rained out or have bad weather. That happened to a few families last year so I have left some days open so that I may reschedule for anyone that happens to. If time permits and weather is good there is a chance I will release some of those dates I have set aside.

I do not have many dates left. I have had previous inquiries recently and I let those inquiries have access to those dates first. I have listed dates below that are left. You may also ask to be placed on my wait list.

Saturday September 15th
Saturday September 27th
Saturday November 3rd 

I am completely booked for families until 2013. If you get yourself on my wait list, I may open up a few more in November if weather permits.  I am planning on doing some family sessions in the spring in the almond groves. I won't have many of those so if you are interested, stay tuned and get those appointments with me as soon as possible.

Upon booking, I recommend that you start planning your outfits now. Most of my clients cannot coordinate in a weekend or the day before. Here is a link to my what to wear guides

What to Wear Guides and Suggestions

Family Sessions 2012/What to Wear - Summer

Why hello there!!! Long time no see, right? This week I am feeling well enough to make my venture into the land of the living. My knee surgery went well, but was a little more complicated than anticipated. I am sporting a few extra screws than planned for. I think I'd rather do through labor again honestly!

I'll be releasing my schedule soon for family sessions. Due to my knee surgery/recovery/therapy, I am not planning on scheduling a lot of sessions. I have had a lot of inquiries lately and if all my inquiries book a session (as they say they will), I will be booked until 2013 for families. There have been a few questions about beach sessions again. If there is enough interest, I will book a weekend of sessions at my favorite beach.

Sessions must be paid for at time of booking. For those of you new to my work, I will explain why. Photography is not my full time job, teaching is. However, it is still a business and a source of income for my family. In the past, I have had many cancellations the day of or the day before from clients that did not pay. I have waiting lists every year and when there is a cancellation, I lose that weekend to shoot and the income I would have received. This was really tough on my family especially when my hubby was unemployed. So if I require the session fee at time of booking, I know I have clients serious about booking with me.

So with all this in mind, I thought I'd share a few more "What to Wear Guides".  They are summer guides, but here in Bako, it's summer until early October.

I have several sessions/weddings to share in the next week or two so check back soon!!!!

The Diaz Family

Spring is the BEST time to take pictures in Bakersfield. I wish we had a longer spring season here! I am already dreading our summer months! The weather was perfect for the Diaz's family session!!! You may recognize Samantha. Her mom has brought her in for a couple of studio sessions. Isn't she just the cutest??!! Samantha surely kept us busy. She was eager to explore our many locations. I really love how the session turned out!!! Samantha did a great job! Enjoy your preview mom and dad!!

The Acevedo Family

I absolutely loved this session!!!! Aren't the Acevedo's just GORGEOUS!!!??? I had a blast with these guys!!! The boys did such a great job and gave me the cutest smiles!!! If you are interested in an almond orchard session for next year, they bloom end of February - beginning March. These sessions book up fast for me so be sure to jump on it as soon as I mention it on Facebook. Enjoy your sneak peek Anthony and Jessica!

Thygerson Kids

Never a dull moment with these guys!!! Zombies, stick collecting, sibling love/hate. I couldn't stop laughing! Afterwards, a trip to Moo Creamery (I had the Elvis Milkshake-MY FAVE!). So glad the weather cooperated and we were able to catch some gorgeous light! Bryce, you are simply BEYOOTIFUL!  No longer a kid for sure! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Mr. Zane allowed me to catch this photo. He was really busy stick collecting in case zombies attacked!!!!!!!

Oh the brotherly love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This one makes me giggle!