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Why NOW is the perfect time to get your family photos taken
Do you know know a Deserving Mother who deserves some pampering? We are accepting nominations for two moms to win a c...
Women Empowering Women (WEW) | Ripon CA
Happily introducing Women Empowering Women (WEW)! Rachael Venema is partnering with Jolene Peters, owner of Studio Joy, ...
Almond Blossom Family Photos | Central Valley Photographer
In the Central Valley of California, mid to late February is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Almond Bloss...
8 Tips to Taking Fun Christmas Morning Photos
Christmas is almost here! Can you believe it! Are you ready to take Christmas Morning Photos of your family? I unders...
Spring Creek Country Club Family Photography
This adorable family requested Spring Creek Country Club for the location of their family portraits. They have a ton o...
The Meaning Behind a Photo | Family Photographer Ripon CA
Nowadays we take a lot of photos of our family. We probably take way more photos than any other generation ever has. ...
Let's Decorate Your Walls | Bay Area Family Photographer
So, you want to create a wall art gallery in your home but you’re not sure where to begin. Well, Rachael Venema Photography is...
Struggling with what to post on Social Media for your business? | Ripon CA Business Photographer
Are you a business owner and you struggle with what to post on social media? There are so many ways to advertise and m...
Why are prints so important? | Ripon CA Family Photos
Do you ever remember your parents saying to you “It’s time we sit down and talk” and you knew it was serious? Well, we ...
What to Wear Fall Photos Ripon CA
Fall is almost here and you are probably planning to have your family photos taken soon. As a Ripon Family Photographe...
Headshot Photographer Ripon CA
Did you know that Rachael Venema Photography provides photography services for corporate and executive headshots? Why hire RVP...
Ripon CA Baby Photographer
As a Ripon CA Baby Photographer, it is such a joy to be able to document the newborn stage for parents to cherish and look bac...
6 Tips for a Successful Newborn Session | Central Valley Newborn Photographer
As a Central Valley Newborn Photographer I assist my customers through every step of the way from planning the session, to what...
9 TIPS to Get AWESOME First Day of School Photos | Ripon California Photographer
Whether we like it or not, the first day of school is just about here! As a Ripon California Photographer, this is a fun tradit...
Favorite Pancake Recipe | Ripon CA Photographer
Our family LOVES pancakes. And when I mean love, my kids inhale this entire recipe of pancakes when I make them. We love them f...
Bay Area Newborn Photographer
This little guy has the most beautiful, brown eyes and the longest eye lashes ever! Franklin also has the most adorable express...
My Why - Modesto CA Photographer
Here is WHY I do what I do… 1. FOR MY FAMILY My husband and our 3 crazy kiddos. I know this is cliche, but my family is what m...
This is one of those stories of something you would never think would happen to you. Earlier this year, my personal Facebook pr...