Beckkkiee!!! Let me start by saying that I love the Patrick family. I have known them since I was a kid, and I’ve been amazed at how many times they’ve popped into my life since. What. A. Good. Family. It’s surreal to think that I already did Beckie’s sister Hannah’s senior photos and even more […]

I have to start this blog by saying that I ADORE the Taylors! Every member of their family is kind and full of joy. They have been welcoming of me into their home many times, their kids always give the best hugs, and Sophie is one of my favorite people! Her joy is infectious, and […]

My most recent session was a mommy and me shoot with the most smiley babies I’ve ever photographed. These twin girls really brought their A-game and giggled and grinned the entire time. It was quite amazing. With the cooler start to summer here in Bakersfield, Hart Park was a beautiful space for this shoot. The […]

My brother and sweet sister in law just moved back to California to the coast, and I am over the moon! For those of you who have followed me since the beginning of my professional journey here, you’ll know Cindy used to be my business partner. She is one of my closest friends, an amazing […]

Bakersfield has been absolutely breathtaking recently. This rain has brought out the shapes and full detail in the mountains surrounding our valley, color form the landscapes, little flowers in the fields, and clear skies. The Force family made the scenery even more stunning. There really was no better time for family photos! Little Vander’s smiles, […]

Going to a client’s home is always super special for me, but going to a client’s home in another state?? Insane. This client also happens to be one of my wonderful brothers and his wife, so I’d go any distance for that. If you were here from my early days of business, you’ll remember Cindy […]

The Bakersfield hills were truly alive as Julie Andrews would sing. Kate and Christopher are such good friends of mine, and it would be really easy to sit behind my computer and gush over them endlessly. So I’ll try not to do that. This time of year, Bakersfield is green, lush, and clear. You can […]

There’s nothing quite like a sunset of many colors. These downtown Bakersfield senior pictures had colorful skies and smiles to last forever. I’ve known Hannah for a pretty long time. So long, in fact, that I can’t even remember when I met her. I just know we were both youth. I might’ve been in junior […]

Hart Park is always a sweet place for photos here in Bakersfield. While it was pretty chilly outside this particular day, the Grissom family braved the air for the portraits. It was a joy to see the dynamic of their family play out in their interactions with one another. Laurie is truly the rock of […]

It was such a joy to be able to photograph the Schoneveld family for a second time. The last time I took photos for them, I had just started my business. It was definitely exciting getting to see them all again! With everyone in town for Thanksgiving, the cool fall air, and a beautiful home, […]