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Spring Bright and Airy Family Portraits | Reno Family Photographer

July 23, 2021 In Family No Comment

Oh boy, it looks like I let time get away from me! I created these Spring bright and airy family portraits back in April for this amazing family!

It was so fun to see them again on a GORGEOUS spring afternoon (I created their fall photos in 2019 and maternity photos before that).

It was an absolutely perfect (and warm) day for portraits at Rancho San Rafael. Blossoming pear trees are some of my favorites in our area. Luckily, some had started to bloom at the time of our session.

I was also so happy to include their two beautiful german shepherds into the shoot as well. They were so well behaved and fun to work with, too!

This family is always such a joy to photograph and I hope to see them again soon!

four children in pastel and neutral clothing huddle together for bright and airy family portraits at rancho san rafael

If you are looking for bright and airy family portraits, Fifth and Chestnut could be the Reno Family Photographer for you! Contact me today and inquire about a fun family session!

Oh and if you’re looking for spring wardrobe inspiration, check out this Pinterest board!

Happy Spring Family Photos & One Year Portraits

July 7, 2021 In Family No Comment

These happy spring family photos and one year portraits at Evan’s Canyon Trail make me so HAPPY!

Let me tell you why:

First of all, I met Shannon several moons ago before I was a full-time photographer and I’ve always thought she was so kind and amazing. And now she is married and they have the SWEETEST baby boy. So I was elated to create these family portraits for her!

Secondly, her little guy, Braven, is turning ONE, so these portraits get to be a part of that incredible milestone.

And third, Shannon was the lucky winner of the Mother’s Day Giveaway I hosted in collaboration with The Stylish Scribe, Cherry Bomb Catering, and Quality Event Design.

Spring Family Photos at Evan’s Canyon Trail

Although it’s a short trek to get to this spot, it’s so worth a little tromp through the dirt. It can also apparently be a little mushy in Spring, but this family handled it like champs!

I’m so glad that Braven gave me the happiest smiles for his one year portraits here, and I got some of the BEST family portraits as well.

I hope you guys feel the happiness that I do in these images 🙂

A young family of three stands in front of a beautiful tree at Evan's Canyon trail wearing blue, tan and white for their Happy Spring Family Photos by Reno Family Photographer

Looking for happy spring family photos yourself? Contact me today for info and to set up a session!

Downtown Reno 2 Year Portraits | Reno Family Photographer

July 2, 2021 In Family No Comment

I first photographed Hetty & Branden when they became engaged – and I just photographed Reno 2 year portraits of their sweet baby girl!

When I first set out to photograph weddings, “staying with” a family as they grow was always my dream from the get-go. And this family has fulfilled my wish!

Just take a look at all the events I’ve photographed for them:
Hetty & Branden’s engagement & wedding (back before I re-branded)

Maternity Portraits

Alyssa’s Newborn Portraits

Alyssa’s 6 Month Portraits

Alyssa’s 1 Year Portraits

And now….Alyssa’s 2 Year Portraits!

It’s been amazing to document these many wonderful times for this family! And it was so good to see them after a whole year has passed.

The last time we saw each other was RIGHT when I was allowed to start working again after the original pandemic shutdowns. Alyssa has grown SO MUCH.

This sweet girl always has the most adorable outfits, which you can see by looking at our previous sessions. I absolutely love all of her ensembles!

Near the end of our session, Alyssa wasn’t totally feeling the photos anymore. Can you blame a two-year-old? Of course not! Luckily, I found that she enjoys watching things fly – so I threw my stuffed duck at my own head. Hetty then brought out Alyssa’s special pig and she had a BLAST throwing that poor piggy all over the place. The whole thing produced my favorite photos of the whole session.

I also want to applaud Alyssa for giving me some wonderful smiles for her Reno 2 year portraits even though I’m wearing a mask – thank you, sweet girl!

And we’ll end with this inspiring life lesson from Alyssa: when things just seems hard, throw a pig in the air and walk away like it ain’t no thing.

Rustic Winter Reno Family Photos with Reno Family Photographer

June 16, 2021 In Family No Comment

The Hale Family has been in front of my lens a few times now, and it’s been an absolute joy to watch their family grow! They are moving out of the area, so I’m glad they made time for these gorgeous rustic winter Reno family photos before their big move. I will miss these guys!!

Katie chose Bartley Ranch as their location, and it’s one of the very best spots in Reno for winter portraits. With it’s cool buildings and rustic look, you don’t need lush greenery to have great backgrounds at all!

Roaming Bartley Ranch for winter reno family photos

I absolutely love Bartley Ranch for winter Reno family photos. In addition to the beautiful scenery, it’s a great spot for kids to roam and play a bit in between poses. There are cool trucks, old western wooden buildings and farm equipment all over the place.

Some of my favorite photos from this session are the ones by the blue truck! And I’m a sucker for portraits in front of sagebrush, which this location has plenty of, too. The picture of the boys standing together with the desert background is also one of my faves. But who am I kidding…I love ALL of these!

The Hale kiddos were so fun to photograph during this time – even though we had to pretend to be warm! They did a GREAT job at keeping those smiles going strong. And I got a good workout in trying to get the youngest boy to pay any attention to me – LOL!

Spring UNR Graduation Portraits | Reno Graduation Photographer

May 13, 2021 In Grad Portraits No Comment

I had a blast with Whitney on a BEAUTIFUL spring afternoon to create her lovely and feminine spring UNR graduation portraits.

UNR is an absolutely beautiful place throughout all the seasons, but spring is one of the best. April can be a fickle time in Reno, and I never know for sure when the wind will sweep away the early tree blossoms. But we were very lucky and the trees were in all their splendor, full of delicate flowers.

It was a calm, mostly wind-free afternoon – and warm for an early spring day. Just walking around the campus during this time of year is a treat – but when I get to create portraits?! I am THRILLED.

I am especially thrilled when someone as wonderful as Whitney is in front of my lens. She is a natural in front of the camera. We had so much fun playing with her cap & gown as part of her ensemble. I adored her black dress with beautiful ruffle details, too, coupled with the most gorgeous pastel pink heels!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS UNR GRAD!

While Whitney and I roamed UNR’s incredible campus, we chatted about her time at UNR and her future plans. She is a total sweetheart and I am so glad to have met her and captured this AMAZING milestone for her.

Everyone please wish Whitney a wonderful journey ahead!

I want to also thank her awesome Dad for finding me to create Whitney’s spring UNR graduation portraits – thank you, Keith!

Hair & Makeup: Caliber Hair and Makeup Studio

A beautfiul graduate in her cap and gown plus blue UNR sash in front of spring blossoms for her spring UNR graduation portraits

If you are about to graduate from UNR, please don’t hesitate to r e ach out to me about spring UNR graduation portraits! My spring schedule fills up very quickly with UNR grad portraits starting in March. Let’s create beautiful grad pictures for you as you knock an amazing milestone off your list!

Spring Forest High School Senior Portraits

May 7, 2021 In Senior Portraits No Comment

Congratulations to Emma, graduating class of 2021! I was so honored to photograph her spring forest high school senior portraits in one of my all-time favorite locations in April.

Emma was an absolute joy to work with. As was her family who joined us for a few pics. By the way, I ALWAYS love taking family portraits during senior photo sessions. It’s the perfect time to get an updated family photo!

Emma had a wonderful combo of outfits. For one set of images, she wore a cute flowy dress with a denim jacket. For the second set, she went more casual with a coral pink top and jeans. And for a third, she wore her new college swag – which I think is so much fun.

Senior Photos at Galena Creek Park

We started our senior session in front of some lovely manzanita (which I just love). Then we headed over the bridge at Galena Creek Park and stopped at a few places before the trail splits off.

I was also happy to see the creek flowing so fast, and we got some great pics of Emma near the water.

Thank you to Mandy at ME Beauty for providing hair and makeup for Emma’s senior portraits 🙂

a family stands with their senior student for a family photo during her forest high school senior portrait session with a Reno high school senior photographer

Please check out my CONTACT tab above if you are looking for a Reno High School Senior Photographer to create beautiful forest high school senior portraits for you or your senior student!

Baby Blue Newborn Portraits by Reno Newborn Photographer

March 4, 2021 In Newborn No Comment

In case you haven’t heard elsewhere, I had to [cue the word of the 2020] PIVOT to in-home LIFESTYLE newborn sessions for the foreseeable future. And only when it is safe for me to do so. However, the little guy below is my nephew, so he actually came to visit me in my home for his baby blue newborn portraits – where I set up a temporary studio to photograph him.

Auggie was perhaps the most CHILL baby I’ve ever photographed. He hardly made a peep and slept the WHOLE TIME.

He was just as happy swaddled as he was totally naked. Thanks, little buddy, for making my job WAY too easy on this occasion! And I was SO happy to snuggle this sweet little guy – it was my first time meeting him and although COVID has thrown such a wrench into everything, I was so glad that I still got to meet him and photograph him.

I hope I can snuggle this guy again soon…my nephews are all growing up so fast and it’s so heartbreaking that COVID has kept us all apart. I actually photographed ALL FOUR of my sister-in-law’s boys – how fun is that?!

You might even remember little Forest from last year!

Here’s hoping that we’ll be together again in 2021.

baby boy laying on a gray knit blanket for baby blue newborn portraits by reno newborn photographer in the winter — cute smile on a newborn baby boy who posed for newborn photos

Sweet baby blue newborn portrait of a newborn boy wearing blue — cute smile on a newborn baby boy who posed for newborn photos

If you enjoyed these baby blue newborn portraits, please comment or share my blog post with anyone you know who might be currently looking for a Reno newborn photographer! I would be most grateful. Thanks and CHEERS, my friends!

Identical twin girls posed together on an ivory blanket for their winter twin newborn photos by Reno Newborn Photographer

Fall and Winter Twin Newborn Photos by Reno Newborn Photographer

February 13, 2021 In Newborn No Comment

I have a special place in my heart for twins (obvs) – and it was an absolute joy to photograph these fall and winter twin newborn photos. These two sweeties are identical sisters that belong to a couple I’ve known through several stages of life!

I knew Sonia & Jimmy at a time before marriage and kids (feels like yesterday but also forever ago). And then I had the honor of photographing their engagement & wedding (again, seems like yesterday). Now I am so happy to say that I photographed their newest little blessings!

In-Home Twin Newborn Photos

These twin ladies were rockstars. They slept pretty much THE WHOLE TIME and posed so perfectly! They were very patient with our setups. Total dream babies!!

Thank you, Sonia & Jimmy, for inviting me into your home (especially during a pandemic – aaah!!) to safely photograph your little loves and their big brother with you guys!

Sweet Identical Girls

Before we move on to the actual photos, let me just make a little shoutout.

I couldn’t have made winter these twin newborn photos all by myself, nor as well, without my assistant & friend, Elizabeth. THANKS girl, for being my secret weapon baby whisperer and expert wrapper/poser. You do things effortlessly that take me a whole lot of effort LOL.

And now, let’s focus on these sweet BABIES!!! Just look at them!

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Reno portrait photographer providing heartfelt memory-keeping for families across the Northern Nevada region.

2022 High School Senior Model Team | Applications open NOW

January 11, 2021 In Senior Portraits No Comment

2022 FAC SENIOR MODEL TEAM

What do you want to remember the most when your senior year is over? The homework? Probably not. The constant barrage of events and obligations? I don’t think so. More likely, you want to REVEL in your incredible high school senior memories. You want to be grateful for the friendships and good times – especially after throwing a pandemic into the middle of your high school experience – am I right?! And perhaps most importantly, you want to move onto the next chapter with a smile and a happy heart. You probably also want to have INCREDIBLE Tahoe / Reno high school senior portraits. Just sayin’!

I’m assembling my 2022 Senior Model Team and it’s time to apply if you’re interested in joining! This is an exclusive experience that will provide you with absolutely incredible memories from your senior year in high school!

TAHOE / RENO HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PORTRAITS

My goal for every high school senior portrait session is for my subject to feel their absolute best in front of my lens. Confident. Happy. Comfortable. Authentic! With that in mind, I have tailored my Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. Senior Model Team experience to be that and MORE. SO much more.

FAC Senior Model Team BENEFITS

There is a plethora of benefits to being on the FAC Senior Model Team!

Scheduling: Among other fantastic bonuses, my model team has preferred scheduling. Your tenure on my team starts your JUNIOR year. That way, you’re more likely to get the dates you want for your solo senior session (especially my much-coveted late summer and early fall dates). You’ll have the opportunity to start your senior year with photos in-hand.

Multiple Sessions: Another amazing perk is that you won’t just have one session. Oh no, my friend – you will get several shoots. First and foremost, you’ll get a very special senior session: the Fifth and Chestnut Elite Senior Photoshoot, which is my BEST senior session option – exclusive to FAC Senior Models. In addition, you’ll be invited to so many fun team shoots throughout the year. How fun is that?!

Limited Spots: I will only be selecting ~10 students for this experience per year, from any schools in the Reno/Tahoe area. One of the benefits of this limitation is making new friends outside of your own school.

MUAH: Hair and makeup is INCLUDED in your Elite Senior Photoshoot. You’ll also make connections with hair and makeup artists that you can choose to hire for any additional photoshoots. I mean – is it ever too early to be thinking about getting ready for prom?!

FREE Retouching: That’s right – your Elite Senior Photoshoot COMES WITH retouching (normally a per/image or flat rate fee). I’ll retouch your skin naturally and beautifully – removing blemishes and reducing under-eye bags etc. You’ll love it, and it’s INCLUDED – yay!

This is actually just a small list of the benefits to being a FAC Senior Model. There are more, and I promise they are so worth it!

WHO IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE SENIOR MODEL TEAM?

I am not looking for a particular type of person for my team. Any and all body types, races, genders and personalities should apply – you don’t have to be a “model” to be on my team. You don’t have to be anything other than yourself.

If the sound of being on my team just sounds FUN, please apply to join us! Although the process does include an application and an interview, you don’t “win” a seat on my team – the first ~10 people to apply and pay for their high school senior model experience are ON. THE. TEAM. WOO!!

HOW IS THE FAC SENIOR MODEL TEAM DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SPOKESMODEL PROGRAMS?

The FAC Model Team is like NO OTHER in the Reno/Tahoe area. First of all, your photographer is me, and there is only one me!

Fine-Art Aesthetic: My style is fresh and FUN, but most importantly, it’s TIMELESS. This is one thing that especially sets me apart. I don’t randomly change my editing style and switch between the newest shiny Instagram filters because your senior portraits will sit on your parents’ walls FOR ETERNITY (trust me on this) and I promise you that a TIMELESS feel to your photos is very important. If you have laughed at your parents’ wedding portraits, you KNOW what I’m talkin’ about.

We have a mission: To purposefully and artistically document the irreplaceable memories of life’s incredible milestones through timeless, remarkable and heartfelt fine-art portraiture by connecting with people in a genuine and meaningful way. It’s one of my goals to get to know you so that I can capture you AUTHENTICALLY.

Investing in yourself: You will have so many opportunities to expand your own confidence, make new friendships, and express your own personality through the amazing power of photography and social media. You are about to be blown away by what this experience brings you. If you are interested in being an insta influencer, this is a great chance to practice. It might even be something you include on your resume.

It’s not a chore: As a FAC Senior Model, you do NOT have a list of duties that you must complete or referrals you are obligated to make. Your parents pay for this experience and you get major perks. It takes time and effort to take part in the photoshoots, but it’s something you are doing for FUN. Being on the FAC Senior Model team is ACTUALLY about having a good time, forming lasting friendships and building memories to last a lifetime! It’s NOT about advertising for me – although yes, I absolutely LOVE when you share the photos I create and tag me in them….like all the time!

Make LASTING MEMORIES with your Reno high school senior portraits

The FAC Senior Model Team Experience will be something you remember forever. My aim is to make this year truly unforgettable and to close out your high school education on a major high note. Again, I want you to head into your next adventure with a smile and a happy heart. So let’s do it!!

APPLY NOW

Apply to be on the 2022 Fifth and Chestnut Senior Model Team here!

Whimsical and boho chick reno high school senior portraits in a meadow by reno high school senior portrait photographer

Beachy reno high school senior portraits in Lake Tahoe by Reno Senior Photographer on a warm summer day

PS: If you’re not TOTALLY into the idea of being on the model team, please know that I also provide 1-hour Reno High School Senior Portraits year-round and I would LOVE to be your Reno High School Senior Photographer!

And in case you missed the link above, please heck out the 2022 Senior Model Team APPLICATION here.

Family of 5 stands on their back balcony overlooking majestic mounatins in the Lake Tahoe foothills

MOUNTAIN FAMILY PORTRAITS | TAHOE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

December 16, 2020 In Family No Comment

When I am asked to photograph a family at their home – and a spot I haven’t been for – I jump at the chance! It’s always fun for me as a Tahoe family photographer to shoot at totally new locations. And creating mountain family portraits is something I am so passionate about! I LOVE where I live!

Mountains, Meadows & Family Photos

I recently photographed the youngest member of this family! You might recognize him if you follow my blog. Speaking of which, does anyone actually follow my blog? LOL.

I had an absolute blast with this family! It was so nice of them to welcome me to their mountain home. Isn’t their custom home in the mountains just absolutely gorgeous?!

I love the portraits I created of them together!

In our time together on a lovely fall day, I also got to create new headshots for Sandra and two of her adult sons. I’ll share those in a separate post. I hope this lovely family had as much fun with their mountain family portraits as I did!

Family of 5 laugh with each other during their mountain family portraits

Hey friends – would you like mountain family portraits as well? Let’s do it! Contact me today to chat about a family portrait session in the Reno/Tahoe area!

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