Are you choosing to get married or elope in the Redwood forest, but are wondering how you can make those photos more magical? Here are some tips to help you achieve that woodland forest whimsical look. 1. Choose a location with magical elements. Large redwood logs, cobblestone structures, beautiful soft ferns and lush redwood sorrel, […]

I have been wanting to do this 4th of July photo shoot for a few year and I finally was able to make it happen. It was SO much fun and I love the images. : ) I can’t wait for what the rest of the year brings with this group! : )

10 Tips for Adventure Bridal Sessions in the Water   1. Choose the right time of day. The best lighting will be 2 hours after sunrise or 2 hours before sunset. This is when the light is the softest and most flattering. This is called the golden hour. You can also do river sessions at […]

Are you planning on your wedding being in summer? It’s probably one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. With the amazing summer scenery comes some challenges. These following tips can help you easily overcome any challenges you may face during a summer wedding.   Plan Everything Ahead of Time During the summer many […]

Senior Summer Sessions   The sun is beaming bright and temperatures are rising, summer is here and it is HOT!   This time of year often makes me feel like I am shooting in a sauna every summer when I head to an outdoor photography session with my high school senior clients.  Even on those […]

With your junior year now behind you and summer in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about your last year of high school and when is the best time to book your senior photo shoot!  Your senior year will be full of unforgettable moments and special occasions, including your senior pictures.  From final football […]

An adventure elopement is all about getting out into nature, being active, and finding the most breathtaking scenery!  One of the most important parts of planning an adventure elopement is choosing the perfect location.  There are so many incredible places that photograph so beautifully all over Humboldt County.  Lucky enough for me, I have been […]

It’s senior Sunday and this week I am sharing these beautiful lupine sessions. Parky’s Pics senior reps get extra sessions in addition to their regular full portrait session. Normally we do a carnival session in the summer, but since the carnival was canceled, this year due to covid-19, we did lupine sessions instead. It was […]

Covid 19 is throwing a wrench in so many brides dreams of their perfect wedding day. Many couples are having to cancel, or postpone their wedding day. Brides and grooms are pushing dates to later this year and crossing their fingers, while others are completely rescheduling to 2021. Some couples still want to get married […]

With the hit of Covid-19, many Humboldt County seniors along with the rest of the world missed out on one of the biggest milestone of their lives. This is really unfortunate and I can’t imagine what a huge bummer it must have been for them. I got together with a few of my Parky’s Pics […]