By Sarah Barrett It was a rainy morning in Bakersfield, California as Cheyenne and Mason got ready for their big day. The clouds were heavy, and we didn’t know if it would rain during the ceremony. To my surprise, the rain stopped just before it started, and as Cheyenne walked down the aisle, the sun […]

November 23, 2020

Backyard Bakersfield Wedding | Mr. + Mrs. Jones

Weddings, Engagements, + Proposals

By Sarah Barrett. It brings me so much joy to be writing this blog right now. To think of all the long months that have past while the Brock family patiently waited to finally have Zion as an official member of their family almost bring me to tears. I’ve only known the Brock’s for a […]

November 16, 2020

Bakersfield Adoption Photos | Zion Brock

Families, Seniors, + More

By Sarah Barrett Ahhhhh, you guys!! This session was an absolute DREAM. Imagine this: the sun is setting slowly behind the trees, there is a slight breeze, and all you can hear is the joyous laughter of little Samantha and Alyssa. It was the perfect night for family photos. The Olivas family is such a […]

November 13, 2020

Family Photos at Riverwalk Park | The Olivas Family

Families, Seniors, + More

By Sarah Barrett Talia Harman turned one recently, and the Harman’s had a beautiful birthday party for her in their backyard last weekend. Sweet little Talia made the most grand entrance to her party–she drove into the backyard in a red Mercedes. (Well, someone drove her car for her). The remote control Mercedes was definitely […]

November 9, 2020

Talia’s Backyard First Birthday Party

Families, Seniors, + More

By Sarah Barrett Darlene Pinnell has been a friend of mine for years. We’ve been friends through a lot of life changes, been on a lot of adventures, and enjoyed a lot of time together over the years. She has always been interested in fashion, so I am so excited to see her reach for […]

November 7, 2020

Stylist Branding Shoot in Downtown Bakersfield

Families, Seniors, + More

By Sarah Barrett Years ago, my brothers and I attempted to gift family photos to my mom for Mother’s Day. That year, we had three weddings in our family, and needless to say, the family photos never happened amidst the planning. Three years later, Cindy and I were determined to find a way to make […]

November 3, 2020

The Tomlinson Family 2020

Families, Seniors, + More, Life with Sarah

People thought we were crazy when JD and I got a puppy while I was 11 weeks pregnant—and they were probably right. For pretty much our whole marriage, I’ve asked JD for a dog. I found myself looking up Breeders in Bakersfield and pictures of puppies online often even though I knew JD’s answer would […]

October 18, 2020

Levi the Golden | 1st Birthday

Families, Seniors, + More

By Sarah Barrett The Petersons. Where to even begin. Cindy and I were SO excited when they asked us to take photos for their family! Luke Peterson was born on September 14th, which just so happens to be Cindy’s birthday! If Cindy was going to share a birthday with any of our clients, he is […]

October 15, 2020

Bakersfield Newborn Session | The Petersons

Families, Seniors, + More

by Sarah Barrett For those of you that don’t know, our friend Emma Jordan has her own business called Lemon Lettering Studio. Her store can be found on Etsy, but you’ll also want to check out her instagram for the latest updates. We met Emma at our church, Crossway Baptist. She and her family (her […]

October 7, 2020

Emma Jordan of Lemon Lettering Studio

Branding + Commercial

By Sarah Barrett. Sometimes in life, you get the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and I am so glad that Trevin and I got back in touch after high school. For some people, friendship ends after graduation, but for me, I am closer now with Trevin than we were in school together. It has […]

September 15, 2020

All Smiles at Hart Park with Trevin Apodaca

Branding + Commercial