For a brief week or two out of the year, the almond orchards in the greater Modesto area bloom with white-and-pink flowers, which makes an incredible backdrop for portraits. A Mini Session is a quick, 20-30 minute shoot for any number of individuals among these stunning blossoms.
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Justin and I are happy to announce that our little family has expanded by one - welcome to the world, Rory Reynard Souza! This little guy tagged along in-utero to multiple weddings in the 2015 season, so I think it's safe to say that he's a born photographer. We're thrilled that he's here, as is his older brother!
When Melissa booked a family portrait session, she had one request - that we shoot it at her family's almond farm in Riverbank during blossom season. Surrounded by lush wild grasses and a canopy of white flowers, the Lapeña family's love for each other had them practically glowing. And literally glowing, thanks to the sunset.
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There's nothing like a relaxed, goofy family portrait session to make a weekend sing! The Gantzer family brought great energy and hilarity to this autumn shoot out in the glowing orchards of Ceres, CA. In addition to the family portraits, mom Adriana also requested some individual shots of her daughter Ainsley, who just started kindergarten this past year. Apparently her school portrait didn't turn out the way they would've liked - which seems crazy to us, because look at how photogenic this sweetheart is. Thank you, Gantzers, for letting us be a part of your family's fun!
Read MoreWe love shooting in an almond orchard as much as the next Central Valley photographer, but it's nice to get the opportunity to shoot in one outside of blossom season - it's something different. This family portrait session, which Sarah and Josh traveled all the way from the Bay Area to do, really captures summer in Modesto. The resulting photos are full of green leaves, leading lines and dramatic lighting from all that summer dust.
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