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A family of three sits on a suspended fallen log with snow surrounding them for winter Reno family portraits by Reno Family Photographer

Adorable Winter Reno Family Portraits by Reno Family Photographer

March 18, 2022 In Family No Comment

I loved working with this adorable family of three on a sunny winter afternoon to create their winter Reno family portraits!

Our shoot in the forest was a great plan because it happened to be very windy in the valley. In the mountains, though – the weather was great. Just a little chilly.

We had a lovely mix of greenery and snow. And I absolutely LOVED the colors and patterns that Michelle brought together for this winter shoot. Since it’s almost spring, her flowery and flowing dress was stunning against our melting snow backgrounds.

The color tones in their ensembles also set them apart beautifully from our forest landscape.

Winter Reno Family Portraits + Toddler Portraits

Jack Jack was such a GREAT toddler to photograph. I truly mean that. It’s not always easy being a teething toddler. But Jack Jack handled the cold and our location changes like a little champion.

It was really fun to see him walk towards my camera and also check out pinecones with such curiosity. I would say this age range usually lasts 30 minutes at a shoot and requires many breaks, but Jack Jack gave me a FULL one hour with the best attitude!

Thank you so much, Michelle, Jack & Jack Jack for such an awesome winter shoot – I can’t wait to see you all again!

A family of three huddles together on a wooden bridge for their winter Reno family portraits at Galena Creek Park

A little boy smiles while his mom and dad look into each other's eyes in the background for winter Reno family portraits by Reno family photographer

If you’re interested in winter Reno family portraits (or spring photos since it’s almost here), contact me today and get on my calendar!

Spring can be one of the most fabulous times for family portraits – so I hope to see you this season!

Baseball Themed Senior Portrait at Golden Eagle Regional Park by Reno Senior Photographer

Baseball Themed Senior Portraits by Reno Senior Photographer

March 10, 2022 In Uncategorized No Comment

Kameron was a blast to hang out with for baseball themed senior portraits this winter at Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks, NV.

Baseball Themed Portraits

Before we created some incredible action shots for these baseball themed senior portraits,Kameron chose an ensemble of gray pants with a sleek black sweater & a stylish leather jacket. I though his outfit choice was awesome!!

The colors meshed so well with the backdrops at Golden Eagle Regional Park, where we found lots of baseball themed scenery to match Kameron’s passion for baseball.

I don’t know a lot about baseball, but Kameron educated me on some of the aspects of baseball I had no previous idea about. It was really fun to get a glimpse into his world!

Creating Portraits in Frigid Temperatures

The only thing I would have ever changed about this session was the weather. It was SO COLD. But Kameron was an absolute trooper and stuck with me for TWO whole hours.

Kameron is so personable and passionate about the activities he enjoys that our shoot flew by. We also had to do a lot of walking, which was good given the temperature outside!

Adding Accessories

One thing I loved about the non-baseball shots during our shoot was that Kameron brought some REALLY cool sunglasses to his session. They were the perfect accessory for his stylish ensemble. Don’t ever be afraid to change up your outfits with cool accessories!

Thanks to Kameron, and his parents Mikki & Erick for making this shoot happen! I had so much fun and I know you will all treasure these portraits for a lifetime!

If you are looking for unique Reno Senior Portraits or Carson City Senior Portraits, initiate a convo with me to talk about how we can provide a genuinely fun experience for your high school senior!

A striking portrait of a Reno High School Senior in a sequin royal blue dress during her high school senior portrait session by Reno Senior Photographer at Moon Rocks in Nevada

Magical Moon Rocks Senior Portraits by Reno Senior Photographer

March 8, 2022 In Uncategorized No Comment

Wow – where do I even start with sharing about these magical Moon rocks senior portraits?! Skyler was so fun to photograph! A soccer star, dirt bike rider and such a fun and down-to-earth gal.

I’m so thankful for Skyler and her Mom, Amy, who helped plan this session with me and were so willing to venture around Moon Rocks in the dirt! Let’s dive into our session together!

Juxtaposition of Elegance & Desert Beauty

For our first set of these Moon Rocks senior portraits, Skyler wore the most incredible royal blue sequin dress. It was the most amazing juxtaposition between classic elegance and stark desert beauty.

In the shade, her gown sparkled so brilliantly. And in the sun, it was so bright and eye-catching, still. In either setting, the contrast and sparkle looked absolutely magical within the Moon Rocks landscapes.

Soccer Portraits

For our second set of portraits, Skyler wore two of her Sierra Surf soccer uniforms. She plays multiple positions so it was fun to showcase both uniforms and sets of skills she has!

Getting the action shots was such a blast, too. I literally laid down in the sand for those and asked Skyler to kick dirt right in my face – LOL. That’s the kind of thing I do “for the shot” and I honestly just can’t help it!

Dirt Bike Portraits

For our third set of portraits, Skyler broke out her super cool dirt bike. I LOVE the colors of her bike and her fun pants & boots. If you know me, you know that some of those are my favorite colors on earth!

We had so much fun exploring Moon Rocks together and I absolutely can’t wait to get out there again and photograph more teens, high school seniors and families in that GORGEOUS Nevada desert backdrop!

No matter a teen’s interest – I am always happy to incorporate them into our senior photoshoots. If it gets your teen to light up and express their personality, that’s what it’s all about.

Also I want to give a shoutout to Skyler for doing her own hair & makeup SO FLAWLESSLY…seriously, you are so talented!!

The last thing I want to mention in this blog post before I share the images was the feedback I received from Amy upon seeing Skyler’s gallery because this is what I LIVE FOR: “It was a great spot and in the pics it looks like we had it all to ourselves! You did an incredible job and are so fun to work with! I love how you captured Skyler’s many sides and her true personality.”

Thank you, Amy & Skyler <3

Magical Moon Rocks Senior Portraits by Reno Senior Photographer

If you or your teen or high school senior need some INCREDIBLE and UNIQUE senior portraits, please contact me today and let’s plan a wonderful experience together!

A family gathers on rocks with a vast desert background behind them for desert family portraits by Reno Family Photographer

Desert Family Portraits in Winter by Reno Family Photographer

March 8, 2022 In Uncategorized No Comment

I always love working with this family! We have done family portraits together numerous times, and I am so thankful for them to returning to me again and again! This time, we met at Golden Eagle Regional Park for desert family portraits <3

For these family portraits, we ventured out to a little desert spot in Sparks that I love! Winter is the perfect time for portraits in this area, and it was an opportune time for this family because all of the “kids” were in town together!

I can’t believe how fast the time has flown since the last time I saw this family, and it was so special to update their portraits while they were all together in January!

Desert Winter Family Photos

Kerri came to our session with some specific things in mind and I LOVED how her ideas turned out! She also wanted to do some cozy photos with everyone in beanies. Those portraits are so fun and casual – absolutely love it!

We also created some updated headshots for two of Kerri’s kids! Conner was a senior portrait client of mine not too long ago so it was really fun to update a portrait for him!

And Kara is newly graduated from college, so it was a great opportunity to provide a new headshot for professional networking. How fun!

It’s always a pleasure to work with this family, and I also want to give them kudos for being so amazing with the cold temperatures. That’s never easy, but it’s totally worth it to get portraits while all the kids are in town together!

Desert Family Portraits of a family of five wearing dark tones with against a neutral desert backdrop by Reno Family Photographer

If you want fun desert family photos of your family this winter – or in any season, contact me to chat about making a memorable experience for your family!

A sweet three year old girl in a pink dress twirls around a patch of lupines and daisies for spring wildflower portraits by reno child photographer

Purple & Pink Spring Wildflower Child Portraits of Sweet Indiana

February 11, 2022 In Babies & Kids No Comment

I took my kids for a bike ride one spring afternoon and noticed an incredible patch of wildflowers. Now, as a Reno family + child photographer, you KNOW I had to come back and create Spring wildflower child portraits of my sweet daughter Indiana.

Adorable Spring wildflower child portraits

I purchased her lovely pink dress from GAP last year during the major spring lockdowns. She hadn’t really had a chance to wear it yet, and I thought it was the perfect shade of pink to mix with the natural purples, whites and yellows of the wild lupines and Shasta daisies.

It was incredibly refreshing to create portraits of my own daughter without any expectations. It was just a fun time. And I love how they turned out. But how could I not love every single portrait of my own beautiful daughter?

I love the images of Indiana twirling in her dress, and the many different expressions she made throughout our little evening in the wildflower patch.

We also utilized the cutest little wooden bridge over a small creek for some photos as well. She had so much fun singing and dancing on that bridge!

Sunset portraits at the pond

Just as we were about to get back into the car, the clouds that had been covering the sun moved and revealed the most beautiful light. So I caught a few quick pictures of her as the sunset was reflecting in the pond as well.

She was so happy and carefree during our little photoshoot together, which is EXACTLY what I wanted to capture about her. We call her our little sunflower and I hope ya’ll can see why. I love her so. Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?

If you’re interested in Spring child portraits, especially in this location, please reach out to me at the end of WINTER to schedule a special session like this!

Fun Fall Apple Hill Child Portraits in Camino, CA

February 11, 2022 In Children No Comment

We love Apple Hill, and taking a trip there each year is one of our FAVORITE fall traditions. I created these fun fall Apple Hill child portraits on our most recent trip.

My kids are what is known as “photographer’s children” – meaning they act the exact opposite of how you think a photographer’s kids have been conditioned to act DURING PHOTOSHOOTS. They are always….always….messing around and being silly. Despite their craziness, I did get some fun posed AND candid photos of my silly wack-a-doos.

Next time I visit this spot for photos, I’m going to enjoy a nice hard cider BEFORE we take the pictures!

All jokes aside, I really love documenting these special trips with my husband and kids. I treasure these photos more than I could ever explain.

Hey, you want Apple Hill child portraits for your kids, too? Well luckily for you, I LOVE to travel to Apple Hill. Contact me if you want fall portraits of your kids in one of the most special areas around!

Adorable Reno Holiday Pajama Mini Session with Reno Photographer Kids

January 14, 2022 In Babies & Kids Holiday Portraits No Comment

Hey, it’s my kids! Of course I’m a little biased, but I think these adorable Reno holiday pajama mini session portraits are absolutely freakin’ precious.

My kids were actually REALLY good sports for this shoot on the coldest, snowiest December day, ever.

I appreciate that they humored me for this session. I got so many cute portraits of my own kids and for the first time in a while, it was actually easy and stress-free. I guess that’s the beauty of your kids getting older!

I just love my babies <3 Hope you enjoy these portraits of them, too!

Matching Christmas Pajama Portraits by Reno Family Photographer

January 14, 2022 In Holiday Portraits No Comment

I had so much fun with this family at my Holiday Pajama Mini Session event in December! They brought their sweet puppies for their matching Christmas pajama portraits, too – and you KNOW I love doggies!!

They put up with the cold like it wasn’t even a thing, too! And trust me, it was COLD on this lovely snowy December day.

They had the BEST matching Christmas pajamas. I love that not everything is matchy matchy, but perfectly coordinated together.

I can’t wait to do holiday pajama minis again in 2022. If you want to be the first to know about them, contact me and ask to be put on my newsletter list!

a family huddles together for a cute family portrait at barley ranch by reno family photographer

Colorful Rustic Reno Family Portraits at Bartley Ranch

January 14, 2022 In Family No Comment

I am so excited to share these colorful rustic Reno family portraits with you! Lacie was the very lucky winner of one of my mini session gift certificates for Align Life’s Open House & Grand Opening!

I was so thrilled when she wanted to include her parents in her photoshoot with her husband. I think it’s always so special to bring in extended family for portraits. These will be such a treasure for both of these families.

We started our session at the old schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch, which is an iconic Reno spot to take pictures for sure. We were all VERY happy to see red, orange and yellow leaves even in mid-November!

Fall Foliage in November for Reno family portraits

Sometimes the leaves are gone by November 1st around here, but sometimes they linger like this year! It’s always a blessing when they hang around a little longer. I LOVE FALL COLOR.

Lacie and her family were so much fun to work with and I adore the rustic Reno family portraits we created! I wish I could bring that vintage blue truck with me everywhere I go…wouldn’t that be neat?

It’s also kind of crazy how many locations and poses we fit into this short session, by the way. I guess that’s the beauty of working with adults only LOL. Normally I am chasing down toddlers for the majority of a session. It was a nice break to photograph this grown up fam 🙂

I hope you enjoy these gorgeous portraits!

If you’re in the mood for colorful and fun Reno family portraits, I hope you’ll contact me! I have been a Reno family photographer for 13 years and counting – and I would love to work with you! And if you’re looking for a great, rustic location to take pictures at, Bartley Ranch is the ultimate location in Reno.

Warm and Cozy Lifestyle Family Portraits by Reno Family Photographer

January 14, 2022 In Family No Comment

This beautiful family is so lucky to have SUCH an amazing friend (hi Kayla!) and God Parents who gifted them the precious gift of photography. Their November session on a chilly day called for warm and cozy lifestyle family portraits in their home!

Cozy Lifestyle Family Portraits with TWINS!

I am always SO thrilled to photograph twins. If you’re new around here, I have twins who are about to turn 4 soon. So I obviously just have a soft spot for capturing moments with other twin families as well.

These cutie one-year-old twins were such a joy to photograph. They are seriously SUCH sweeties. They came up to me immediately when I walked in the door. So friendly and adorable. They weren’t fans of my camera, though! However, one of the amazing perks of doing a lifestyle shoot in your home is that we get such cute candid images. This is especially great with young kids who are a little shy of the camera.

I love how cozy and sweet these images feel!

Are you looking for cozy Lifestyle Family Portraits in Reno, too? This is such a fun way to capture the realness of your sweet family at home. We’ll capture every-day moments that will help you remember what life was like when these portraits were taken.

My schedule fills up super fast, so make sure to contact me now if you want to book lifestyle family portraits in Reno this late fall and winter season!

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