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I am a Wedding, Engagement, Elopement, and Senior Photographer, based in Humboldt County, California. Here on my blog, you'll find gorgeous imagery featuring my amazing clients, as well as helpful tips and insight for your wedding day or portrait session! 

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Humboldt county River Session

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 […]

June 15, 2020

When-should-I-book-my-senior-session?

Humboldt County Senior Session in the lupines

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 […]

June 7, 2020

Humboldt-County-Senior-Session-in-the-lupines

senior river session in Benbow

Taryn is one of my 2020 senior reps. Not only is she at the top of her class at Fortuna High School, she is also super sweet. We traveled down to one of my favorite river locations in Southern Humboldt and shot some beautiful shots in the sunshine. The river is always nice and warm […]

July 14, 2019

Taryn

senior girl in grass in Garberville

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 scorching hot days where […]

July 5, 2019

Senior Summer Sessions

Benbow Inn Senior Session in Humboldt County

It might be winter in California now, but I am reminiscing about Jaedens fall senior session. I have been so excited to share her beautiful senior pictures on the blog. Jaeden is one of my amazing senior reps from Fortuna High School. . She traveled down to the Benbow Inn for her senior session, which […]

February 24, 2019

Jaeden’s Benbow Inn Senior Session

Humboldt County Sports Photographer

High school is almost like a full time job really.  You arrive by 8 am Monday Friday and spend your day learning and discussing details on new topics and discovering solutions to problems you may or may not have known existed.  The demands of the classroom can be overwhelming at times with daily in class […]

February 14, 2019

How to be a Successful Student Athlete

One of the most asked questions from high school students I get is when should I book my senior portraits? Well the easy answer to this would be during your senior year of course but it is a little more complicated than that. Here are the 4 things you should consider when thinking about when […]

September 19, 2018

When should you book your senior portraits?

                                                                            There are so many elements that go into senior portraits. Outfit choices, location choices, props to bring. […]

September 7, 2018

Make up tips for Senior Portraits

Senior year is finally here and you are looking for a way to incorporate your favorite game into the session. Here are some tips to do so!

August 29, 2018

A Football Player’s Guide to Senior Portraits

Stumped on what to wear for your senior session? Read this blog to figure out what your undertones are and what will make you shine in front of the camera!

July 29, 2018

What to wear for your Humboldt County Senior Session

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