High school senior girl holding a senior sign at McKinley Rose Garden in Sacramento, California

Family photo taken at Sailor's Bar County Park in Fair Oaks, California. The mom is pregnant and the dad has young girl on his shoulders

Senior Boy wearing a letterman jacket, sitting on a grassy hill with pond in the background, while holding his small white dog

Laughing Couple walking along a dirt path at Norma Hamlin Park in Orangevale, California

Young boy sitting on a log at Norma Hamlin Park in Orangevale, California with a sunset peeking through the trees

Joyful Authentic

Family & Senior PHotography

Serving families and high school seniors in Sacramento, Folsom, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Roseville, Citrus Heights, and beyond

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High School Senior sitting among Lupine Flowers by the American River

High School Senior sitting in tall grass with a beautiful golden glow from a sunset behind her

High School senior girl sitting in tall green grass with the wind blowing her red hair a bit.

High School Senior girl in front of some tall plants by the American River at Sailor Bar County Park

Family of Five laughing and standing on the banks of the American River at Sailor Bar County Park in Fair Oaks, California

What to Expect -

Your Session Experience

A Personal Consultation

We start with a relaxed planning conversation to talk through your vision, location, styling, and how you want your portraits to feel. This ensures your session is thoughtfully planned and completely stress-free. A $200 Session fee is paid at this time to lock-in your session date. Your session fee covers my time for planning, photographing, and professionally editing your images.

A Joyful, Guided Photo Session

The day of your session is designed to be fun, relaxed, and full of connection. With gentle posing guidance and prompts, you can simply enjoy being together while natural smiles, laughter, and real moments unfold.

An In-Person Gallery Reveal

After your session, you will see your images and receive help selecting artwork that feels meaningful to you. From framed wall portraits to albums, you will walk away with pieces that celebrate your story and belong in your home.

Session Fee & Ordering

Products like wall art, albums, and prints — as well as digital files — are purchased separately during your ordering appointment. This lets you choose exactly what you love and what fits your home.

I partner with professional labs that offer exceptional color accuracy and archival materials. While you’re welcome to print digital files elsewhere, I can’t guarantee the quality or longevity of prints from third-party vendors. My goal is for your artwork to look amazing for years to come, and I’m here to help you make choices that match that standard.

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Heirloom artwork designed to tell your story

Your portraits are meant to be lived with, not lost on a screen. From our very first consultation, we thoughtfully plan with your home and your needs in mind. During your in-person gallery reveal, you’ll see your images for the first time and be gently guided in choosing wall art, albums, and printed pieces that tell your story and become part of your everyday life.

Family of 5 dressed in blues and yellows posed under a green arch

Families

Every family size, every season, every story.

Senior Boy wearing a white button down shirt that's opened to reveal his Sacramento State shirt underneath, Superman style.

Seniors

A portrait experience as unique as you are

Realtor sitting on concrete steps, wearing a blue suit

Personal Branding / Headshots

Confident, authentic imagery that reflects your brand

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Meet the Photographer

Hey, my name is Cathy!

What began as a love for documenting my own family has grown into a passion for creating joyful, authentic portraits for others. With over a decade of experience, I’ve had the privilege of photographing countless families, seniors, and entrepreneurs, capturing moments that feel real, connected, and full of life.

I’m married to my husband, Chris, of 15 years - my biggest supporter and the best assistant I could imagine. Together, we understand how quickly seasons change. We’re raising a nearly 14-year-old daughter, and with just a few short years before she spreads her wings, I’m especially thankful for the memories we’ve preserved in photographs along the way.

That perspective shapes everything I do. My approach is thoughtful and guided, centered on connection and joy, so you walk away with images and heirloom artwork that reflect your story and belong in your home.

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