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Verdi Winter Family Portraits by Reno Family Photographer

January 30, 2017 In Uncategorized No Comment

This amazing family invited me into their beautiful home in Verdi to create some winter family portraits for them after Christmas! We took these lovely winter family portraits in and around their lovely home, and I had a blast photographing their two little girls together and separately as well. Sometimes we photographers refer to these in-home sessions as Lifestyle Sessions because of the more natural feel to the portraits and candid images…and I totally LOVE it!

Indoor and Outdoor Winter Family Portraits in Verdi

We started with a few portraits of the whole family indoors, then got the girls together for portraits indoors as well. Then, we ventured out into the snow for a just a little bit before returning back inside for an outfit change and more portraits where it was nice and warm.

I’m so excited at the expressions I got from Ellery and Tabitha both. Such sweet little girls with so much personality! Check out just a snippet of my favorites from this family’s sweet winter family portrait session below!

: Sometimes you gotta get on their level, ya know?!

: I absolutely adore this sweet and serious portrait of Ellery. She was SO much fun to photograph!!

: Sweetest little kiss!

: It was so much fun photographing this sweet family in and in front of their home in Verdi. What a happy and lucky family they are to have such a wonderful space and each other!

: Is she just not the cutest?!!

: This, my friends, is real life….LOL!

Reno Family Photographer, Fifth and Chestnut, is an experienced and friendly portrait photographer in Reno – ready to photograph life’s sweetest moments for you, even in the winter! Actually, I especially love winter family portraits! Email Jentry today to start chatting about a family photo session!

Nevada Beach Portraits | Locations by Lake Tahoe Photographer

July 5, 2016 In Uncategorized No Comment

Nevada Beach is a great location for portraits because it’s easy to get to, and has a long sandy shore to walk along – and of course – features an awesomely scenic Lake Tahoe view. Nevada Beach portraits are great any time of the year in Lake Tahoe, especially winter or spring, because the beach is pretty much deserted.

Nevada Beach, along with most Lake Tahoe beaches, is a very busy and popular spot in summer – even moreso on weekends. Nevada Beach, due to it’s proximity to the Casinos in South Lake, is probably one of the more crowded beaches. Definitely consider this when choosing your Lake Tahoe portrait location!

Examples of Nevada Beach Portraits

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer based in Reno, NV. We are available for travel all over the US, but especially Northern Nevada and Northern California. If you want to find out what separates Matt and Jentry from the rest, contact us today – we would love to hear all about what you have planned for your Lake Tahoe Wedding or wedding anywhere!

Lakeview Commons Portraits | Locations by Lake Tahoe Photographer

July 5, 2016 In Uncategorized No Comment

A fantastic selection for portraits in Lake Tahoe is Eldorado Beach at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. Lakeview Commons has a pier, and lovely Lake Tahoe views, along with a short sandy beach. Therefore, your Lakeview Commons portraits can contain several beautiful backdrops!

The light at Lakeview commons is best right before sunset. It’s also an interesting location due to some of the surrounding architecture and man-made fences and structures. Not all Lake Tahoe portraits have to have Lake Tahoe in them, if you ask me!

It’s proximity to South Lake Tahoe hotels also makes this a fairly easy location to get to.

Examples of Lakeview Commons Portraits

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer and Reno Portrait Photographer based in Northern Nevada, serving Northern California, too. Contact us today if you’re interested in a fun photo shoot or need info for a wedding or portrait!

2014

January 29, 2016 In Uncategorized No Comment

As we approach every new year, I actually enjoy taking some time to look back, reflect upon the major events that passed, recognize how things have changed and set some goals for the new year ahead.

Early into 2014, we began the process of obtaining full custody of Ben, (which stretched all the way into July). We’ve always thought our house was a healthier environment, but we never expected to change the 50/50 agreement until some really unfortunate circumstances led us to fight for Ben’s safety and well-being. Around the same time we started that process, I found out I was pregnant with Cooper and needless to say, the next 9 months were a whirlwind!

My goals for 2014 were to balance life & work much better, and although this year was more successful in that than 2013, there is still a lot of progress to be made in that area. I have a feeling that my baby boy will force me more than ever to create a work-life balance that makes sense for our family.

In 2014, we photographed beautiful weddings for incredible couples (I did them ALL while pregnant with my baby man), lots of portraits, several events including the 2nd annual FashMobReno, and fabulous styled shoots that we were so proud to be a part of. Although I had to tone my business back a notch through my pregnancy, it was a great year for Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co.. We’ve been maturing and learning how to balance life with the biz, and that’s something we’ll continually work on – especially with the arrival of our baby boy!

It’s scary as an entrepreneur and self-employed person to make big changes – like have a baby. The next year will be a challenge as we discover how to modify the business to adjust to life with a baby, but I know we’ll work through it and figure out how to balance everything. I’m quite the workaholic and previous to my baby, the business WAS my baby, but becoming a mommy instantly changed my outlook. For many years, I feel like I’ve worked for the business rather than the business working for me, so 2015 will be the year I roll out some changes that I’ve been longing to roll out for a long time. I’m hoping to make happier clients and a happier home life all at once.

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