The Jarretts | Folsom Area Photographer

A few weeks ago I got to take wedding pictures for this beautiful couple. They couldn't wait to get married, so they eloped in San Francisco! Then they asked me to take pictures of them in their wedding attire (who could let that dress go to waste?)! We took pictures around Folsom near Lake Natoma. It was a beautiful day and they were willing to follow me on a hike down to these rocks!I am so glad they did, because it was well worth it!
Because Folsom has been a big part of their lives, they wanted their photos to "say" Folsom, so what better place than the historic walking bridge?
Ahh, newlyweds!

It was a great day and I am so glad I got the opportunity to spend time photographing them!

I got to go back today to take pictures of them with their daughter. She had a flower girl dress, after all, and she couldn't let that go to waste either!At 7 years old, she took the lead and directed me during most of the shoot! She had a lot of great ideas and it was a change being told how to photograph! Doesn't she have a great smile? ;)And I have to say thank you to Charlè for all of the shout-outs she has given me recently! I love when people use the pictures I take AND give me credit for them! Thanks for all the kind words!
They certainly are having a lot of fun!

Such a beautiful family and so much fun to be around! Congratulations Jarrett Family!

Senior Portraits | Folsom Area Photographer

My poor blog has been seriously neglected this past month. I have been uploading most of my work to Facebook instead of posting here! I know, where is the fun in that? I seriously need to update my shoots. It is so much more fun to post here and be more descriptive about the shoots. Lets begin with my latest senior portrait shoot! Brittani brought her mom and sister the help assist her. I love it when friends and family come along. It is always great having extra people there and it adds to the energy of the shoot. Friends are always welcome to come along to your session and I can even do 2 senior portrait sessions at one time for friends.

We went to Old Folsom for the first part. Even though it is torn up and being remodeled right now, it is still a great place for pictures with textures and great backgrounds.

For instance, this great red stool was sitting outside a door. I pulled it into the middle of the sidewalk and told Brittani to sit down on it. She wasn't too sure at first, but it turned out to be a great picture! I love how it says "Psychic Readings" on the sign in the background. It goes so well with being a senior and going off into an unknown future!
Then we moved on the an area along the bike trail in Folsom. Folsom is filled with great trails and nature areas. I am so lucky to be able to photograph here!
I love these railroad tracks and it was another fun place to take pictures! Again, something about looking out into the future and senior pictures that go so well together!

This bridge is fantastic for pictures too. The sunlight and the trees make an amazing background!

And of course, the jumping shot! My daughter is still amazed by this one and always asks how she could jump that high! Being a cheerleader, it was easy for Brittani! I had a blast taking her pictures~ and I promise to start taking better care of my blog!