THANK YOU EL DORADO COUNTY!
for voting for me as BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER and also third in WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!
What an honor! They say that “doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life”- and I am so honored for the abundance that your friendship and support has provided for me and my family over the last 24 years. From pregnancy to birth to newborns to kids to families to high school seniors, to engagements to weddings and sometimes back around again. What a ride it has been!
Fall Family photographs are in full swing. Let’s get your date on my calendar! Need some ideas? These are just a few of my favorite places to capture the beauty of you and your family and the area we chose to live in.
My Top Five Picks of Places for Wow Factor Pics! (be sure to click on the location names for more photos)
● Sly Park Lake–Pollock Pines. Really, one can’t go wrong at this public and expansive option. So many backdrops possible, amazing afternoon light, towering mixed conifer forest, the water and shoreline, plenty of weathered stumps, boulders, and play-inducing water and beach areas, many so easily accessed and perfect for working with energetic children in a casual, flexible locale. Ask me about my secret spot at the top of the hill.
● Private Christmas Tree Farm–Camino. Shhhhhh! This is my special, unadvertised shoot location on a drop-dead gorgeous property tucked away and easy to reach in the heart of Apple Hill. Liquid Amber trees put punctuation on this place for fall shoots especially, but it’s stunning year-round, and is lovely for winter shoots when we get lower snow. Plenty of stumps with character offer sturdy substance to whimsical, enduring shots you’ll love. Tall Sequoias offer majesty and scale to our human lives. Many thanks to Nancy who has become a friend over the years.
● Larsen’s Apple Barn Park–Camino. Such an iconic and lush environment, featuring amazing afternoon light, gorgeous mature trees, an expansive, rolling lawn, and a perfect mix of sun and shade. Adding to the variety of scenic features are a year-round creek, barn, waterwheel and covered bridge. This location is ideal for photos that carry an Americana, small town and is a favorite for working with young children. Head to the bake shop for lunch or one of their famous pies to enjoy in the park. The Larsen family is generous, and I appreciate the welcoming and flexible support for my work and my clients’ photo sessions.
● Fausel Ranch–Placerville. The name says it all. Who doesn’t know the legendary abundance of Fausel Ranch fruits come spring and summer? You may not know that at least to me, this place is as sweet for photography as it is for luscious peaches and cherries. I must give a huge shout-out to the owner, Deanna (and David). To know her is to love her, and I’ve been blessed for many years getting to work with her, and benefitting from her hospitality and generosity of spirit when it comes to hosting gorgeous weddings and photo shoots for my clients. Early springtime pink and white blossoms abound and flitter in the breeze, reflecting the gorgeous natural light this place soaks up. A creek, lovely barn, bridge and many blooms complement this site.
● Cronin Ranch–Coloma. Bring the horses, or not. This property is a dream if you have an equine buddy to add to the mix. Or maybe mountain biking or family walks is more your speed. I love this place with many trails, an impossibly huge sunset sky-scape, towering broad oaks, river access, a grassy, blooming meadow and plenty of intimate spots along a winding path. It all adds up to make this location a winner in every way.
Call me today and let’s make it happen. I’m ready to be out there with you in the lovely light!
Lisa
