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Having Your Baby Professionally Photographed Ripon CA
Whether it’s your first child, or you’re a pro with two or more children, having your baby professionally photographed i...
Traveling to National and State Parks
If you are trying to make summer vacation plans, I highly recommend traveling to national and state parks. As we begin t...
Photographing Your Newborn Ripon CA
There are so many special times in your baby’s life and for some of those, many parents look to have milestone photos ta...
Framed Canvas Prints Northern CA
In today’s Product Spotlight we are highlighting Custom Framed Canvas Prints from Rachael Venema Photography. Let me star...
Summer Family Photos and What to Wear Central Valley CA
If you’ve been considering having family photos taken, but aren’t certain where to start, let’s begin with summer family...
My Favorite Go-To's in Ripon CA
As we thankfully begin to see our COVID-19 numbers decline here in northern California, some of my favorite go-to’s in Ripon a...
Keeping Your Mind Healthy Central Valley CA
Keeping your mind healthy has always been a priority for me, but it’s never been more important than it is right now. Fo...
Mother's Day Gift of Photos Central Valley CA
It goes without saying, a lot of things will be different this year, but you are still able to give a Mother’s Day gift o...
Pandemic Cancels Senior Year: What To Do Ripon CA
Newsflash: Pandemic Cancels Senior Year! Who in a million years would have ever thought this was real, just a little over a mo...
Sewing Masks for Medical Heroes Ripon/Central Valley
Like many people, when tragedy hits, I want to be able to do something to help. Along with friends and people in the com...
Taking Pictures of Your Teenager Central Valley CA
Just like a puppy, your tween or teen may not be as cute as they were as a toddler. In between childhood and adulthood, t...
Kid's Activities To Do At Home Central Valley CA
Many of us are stuck at home for the foreseeable future. And many of us have one or more children we are trying to home-...
Helping in Times of Need Ripon CA
Our world has been turned upside down in a matter of days and weeks. So instead of talking photography today, I wanted t...
Getting Your Family on Board for Family Photos Modesto CA
If you’re lucky, you say, “Let’s schedule a family photo session!” and the reaction you’re met with is whoops and cheers. In re...
Choosing a Photographer for Your Newborn Ripon CA
Choosing a photographer for your newborn may or may not be one of the things on your mind at this moment. You’re expecting a ba...
Family Photos Among the Almond Blossoms Ripon CA
I’m so blessed to live in northern California where I get to take family photos among the almond blossoms. When the almond tr...
Printed Photographs Northern CA
I’ve written before about the importance of printed photographs. I’m a huge proponent of taking those memories and making...
Personalize Your Senior Photos Manteca CA
Senior year of high school is an important time, not only in the life of the senior, but for parents, grandparents, sibl...
Business Spotlight: Wild Blooms Flower Farm Ripon CA
As you probably know by now, I’m all about promoting local business in our area. So when I get the opportunity to photograph ...
Becoming Part of a New Community Ripon CA
Being new is hard. I’ve lived it, I’ve loved it and I’ve hated it. Becoming part of a new community is no easy feat. I ...
This is one of those stories of something you would never think would happen to you. Earlier this year, my personal Facebook pr...