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Chico Film Newborn Photographer - Bryan Family
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Chico Film Newborn Photographer - Bryan Family

I feel like Ive been the Bryan’s family very own paparazzi photographer over the years! My husband Stephen and I were their wedding photographers and videographers in Chico. They were one of our very first couples and have been big supporters of all of our businesses over the years. Brittany was one of my amazing roommates in college and I have loved watching her blossom into an incredible mama.

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Black and Cream Baby Girl Nursery Newborn Photos - Chico California Family Photographer
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Black and Cream Baby Girl Nursery Newborn Photos - Chico California Family Photographer

Ella Rose is here and she’s perfect! We waited a little bit longer to take her newborn photos because of all the delayed shipping with her beautiful nursery decor. Lindsey had such a beautiful vision for photos and the space for little Ella. The big painting showcased behind Ella’s crib was actually made by her grandmother, its it breathtaking! It reminds me of high end art-piece. The best part is Ella’s grandma was the one who made it with love and it turned out incredible.

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Motherhood California Film Session - Kane's Baby Photos
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Motherhood California Film Session - Kane's Baby Photos

Meet baby Kane and his big brother Kyson! We first met Laura and her husband several years ago when they were engaged. We met them in a beautiful orchard for engagement photos which ended up being some of our favorite Almond Blossom sessions ever. Fast forward several years later, Laura was in town with both her boys visiting friends and family. She reached out for a motherhood session and wanted to capture Kane before he was completely out of the newborn faze. Mike her husband was already back to work but I loved capturing Laura with her two little boys!

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Fall Family Newborn Session Chico - Carey Family
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Fall Family Newborn Session Chico - Carey Family


Congratulations to the Carey family on the birth of their second daughter Eileen.

I spent the morning here in Chico with this new family of four as they have embraced the new change so gracefully. Charlie is the oldest and so happy to show off her baby sis to anyone before she headed to preschool that morning. Eileen is sweet and slept for nearly the full session.

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Redwood City Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Clarke Family
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Redwood City Lifestyle Newborn Photos - Clarke Family

Baby Caleb is here and he’s just perfect! This baby boy is so loved and so sweet. I arrived at Jenni and Ollie’s beautiful home in Redwood City and as soon as little Caleb was done feeding we started their in home newborn session.

We utilized all the natural window light in their upstairs living space and jumped between Caleb’s nursery and mom and dad’s room

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Light and Neutral Lifestyle Newborn Photos Chico - Moore Family
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Light and Neutral Lifestyle Newborn Photos Chico - Moore Family

Gosh I love this family so much! Sweet Sadie Kate is beautiful and I loved getting to meet her for the first time. Mason and Holly are past clients of ours. You can ask any photographer and I promise you they will answer the same way. Anytime you have a past client reach out wanting to invest in your services, theres a deep feeling of honor and joy. I especially feel that way when I watch many of our past wedding couples step into parenthood and invite me to document the journey. It’s so so special for me.ast wedding couples step into parenthood and invite me to document the journey. It’s so so special for me.

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Tan and Green Northern California Maternity Photos
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Tan and Green Northern California Maternity Photos

Another beautiful Chico maternity photo session is on the blog! Love these two people so much! I first met Tommy and Sarah when they were planning their destination Northern California wedding. Sarah contacted me for maternity photos and I once again got to capture another important milestone for these two!

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Del Valle Regional Park Livermore Maternity Film Photographer - Clarke Family
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Del Valle Regional Park Livermore Maternity Film Photographer - Clarke Family

Jenni does such an incredible job of having every important moment captured. She’s the one out of her friends and family who makes sure to document important trips and hang outs together. As a photographer I always appreciate when both strangers in passing and my clients understand the importance of having photos taken. They understand that it’s not just about posting random images on social media, but rather that the images serve as a family heirloom that symbolize so much in regards to legacy and love. My favorite thing to look at in the evenings after Kaizen goes to bed is all the past images we’ve taken together as a family. They remind me the different stages of life we’ve been in together. These are memories I never want to forgot. Images help remind us parents of this so well.

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Light and Neutral Baby Boy Nursery - Chico Newborn Photographer
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Light and Neutral Baby Boy Nursery - Chico Newborn Photographer

This Chico in home lifestyle newborn session is one of my favorites to date. Patrick and Annie’s home is beautiful and has a light and airy feel right when you walk in. The last time I had seen these two was at their Upper Bidwell Park maternity session and I had been looking forward to seeing them again this time with their baby in their arms.

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Outdoor Mothers Day Mini Photo Session Chico California - Little Brandt
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Outdoor Mothers Day Mini Photo Session Chico California - Little Brandt

This past weekend, I photographed a handful of Motherhood photography session here in Chico. This was one of the session I’ve done in the past few weeks. I plan on offering these motherhood session in the future because they were so fun. Beyond the joy I felt, I truly feel these sessions are so important to have captured. As momma’s we are often the ones behind the camera capturing the moments of our children. We often forget to get in front of the camera and be IN the photos with our kiddos.

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Spring Baby Girl Maternity Photo Session in Chico - Mason&Holly
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Spring Baby Girl Maternity Photo Session in Chico - Mason&Holly

I am so excited for Mason and Holly and honored to have them in front of my camera for their maternity photos. My husband Stephen and I were their wedding photographers and videographers several years ago and it’s been wonderful to connect with them over the years since their Patrick Ranch wedding. This won’t be the last time you see these two on the blog either. They booked my maternity and newborn family experience which I’m so excited for. The next time I see these two in person, they will have a beautiful baby girl in their arms!

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Spring Almond Blossom Family Photos - Chico California - Kerns Family
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Spring Almond Blossom Family Photos - Chico California - Kerns Family

The Almond Blossoms in Northern California are breathtaking and such a popular time of year to have family photos taken. Kate contacted me a few weeks before the blossoms were completely gone and we caught the very end of the season. Even though the trees were much more sparse than the beginning of the season, the lush green grass and beautiful colors make for an amazing session.

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