2024 Outdoor portrait photography sessions & Location Options

You’d like to schedule picture, YAY! So now what?
First choose what type of session you’d like (Full family photo session - 1 hour $425, or Family mini session - 30 mins $350), then pick a location below, and then we will get you scheduled :)
Keep in mind, the drive time from NW Bakersfield, and all sessions are scheduled in the hour before sunset or golden hour.

Hot tip : To help you narrow down, decide how far you want to drive, and what backdrop colors would suit your home & wardrobe choices the most!

Location 1: Hart Park A (30 minute drive)

Location 2: Hart Park B (30 min drive)

Location 3: 178 (5o min drive)

Location 4: Rancheria Rd (40 min drive)

Location 5: River Rocks (50 min drive)

Location 6: Rancheria River (45 min drive)

Location 7: NEW SPOT! Mount Pinos($25 travel fee) (1 hr 20 minute drive)

Location 8: Riverwalk area (15 min drive time)

Location 9: Downtown Bakersfield (20 min drive time)

Location 10: Almond tree orchard (5 min drive time)

HeadShot Photography

Glamour Head shots

In studio | 2 outfit changes | I will prompt you through poses | Edit time is longer | 15 digital images

*Hair & Make up, & Studio wardrobe available

$200

Studio Head Shots

In studio | I will prompt you through poses | 10 digital images

$150

Corporate Head Shots

In studio/I can bring studio equipment to you | I will prompt you through poses | 5 digital images

$100 (per employee)

School photos/ Kids milestone headshots

In studio OR outside | I will prompt through poses | 5 digital images

$100

Fall Family Photos 2021- Everything you need to know!

Hi Friends and clients!

Because of my life circumstances right now, my fall session availability & locations are limited and I will only be offering mini sessions this year.

Your family mini session cost is $200 and will include a few different poses of the entire family, individual portraits, just the kids and just mom and dad- around 20 edited digital downloads to your personal and private gallery (bonus: I include all pictures in B&W as well). Time taking pictures is about 30 minutes and I will be there giving you posing prompts throughout your time with me. Rate increases $15 for additional children after a family of 4 kids.

Here’s what you need to know to book:

1. The first thing is to let me know you’d like to book your session with MEEEE!! (yayyyy!)

2. The next thing you’ll need to do is decide on the location you’d like to have your session at.

   Choose from the Location options below, rows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and then I have VERY limited spots open for row 6. (The fine print: row 6 includes an extra $15 travel fee).

   I will send you a pin with location details once you decide.

3. Then we will narrow down a date.

There will be two sessions available each week on Tuesday evenings around sunset. Your family will share the hour with another family.

Step 4. Now sit back, relax and then don’t relax any more because now you need to get outfits picked and calendars marked!!

Follow the link below for my blog post on tips for preparing for your family photo session

Preparing for family photos with Tessa

I can’t wait to see your beautiful faces and cute smiles this fall!!

xoxo

Tessa

What to expect during your family mini session

Family mini sessions include a few different poses of the entire family, individual portraits, just the kids and just mom and dad. This takes about 30 minutes.

Your personalized gallery will include 15+ edited digital downloads and black and white copies and is $150

The fine print; (all prices include up to a 30 minute travel time for location, extra travel fees may apply depending on the location you choose and rate increases for $15 for additional children after a family of 4 kids)

How to prepare for family photos

A few tips and tricks to help your photo session go smoothly.

Contact your photographer, and set up a date and time for your family portrait session. The earlier you can book this, the better.

A few days before, I will contact you and set up exact time and place to meet.

Decide on the style of shoot you want & let your photographer know if there are any specific poses you’d like to incorporate.

Let your photographer know what you want to remember about this stage in your life.

Choose a location;

Decide if you want your pictures in a field, trees, mountains, water or the city.

Start gathering props (ie. Bowties, suspenders, hats, flower headbands, scarves) that you want to use and decide what everyone is going to wear.

Wardrobe tip* Dress for the weather, wear clothes that fit (avoid bulky sweaters, they’ll just make you look larger than you are), focus on timeless pieces.

I suggest that mom picks what she will wear first, and then coordinate kids and dad around her. Mom’s outfit will most likely determine the style of the shoot: A floral dress would be a little more dressed up, skinny jeans with ankle boots will be more casual.

Don’t be too matchy matchy. Include a few different prints; stripes, polka dots, buffalo check or floral.

If you’re having a hard time deciding what to wear, view my insta highlight linked below for some inspiration and online stores with good clothing options.

Choose a color scheme to help narrow things down. Stick to colors that looks good on you or will match with the colors in your home. Include a few pops of color, but keep it mostly neutral. Stick to earth tones; Instead of Orange, choose rust. Instead of red, choose burgundy. Instead of pink, wear mauve.

*If mustard and olive green are in for the season, but you look terrible in those colors, DON’T DO IT.

No graphics, logos, flip flops, baseball hats, or neon.

If you’re still stumped on what to wear, let me know and I’ll help you strategize!

www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17863725907725268/

I personally love it when mom is wearing a dress for family pictures. Here are a few websites with some great options; https://balticborn.com/ https://www.petallush.com/dresses/ www.modbuffy.com www.modestpop.com/collections/dresses

Day of- EAT, NAP, BRIBE (dad & kids)

*Definitely set up rewards for good behavior.

It could be going out for a family dinner after the session, or going to target to pick out a toy, or even going for ice cream. If you’re going to bring bribes along, choose small candy over chocolate.

Because the camera shows everything; Ensure everyone has gone the extra mile to get ready.

Spend extra time on hair and make up. Make sure nails are done (kids too), teeth are flossed, legs are shaved. Use extra gel/hairspray for the boys and girls’ fly aways. I prefer no spray tans.

I always get the shot of everyone smiling and looking, but then your job is to help me create more candid shots by interacting playfully with your children. Laugh, play, tickle, and snuggle. This is how we’ll capture the REAL moments. Not everyone has to be looking at the camera in every picture.

When in doubt, just smile and look at your family lovingly. Stand close together. Actually, as close as possible.

Allow me to lead the session with posing prompts and direction.

Let me lead the session to capture smiles, you just focus on you.

Finally, HAVE FUN! Family pictures aren’t meant to be an hour of torture for everyone.

Remember, our goal is to have cheerful participants- stay happy, if we don’t capture a perfect “cheese”, we will capture a loving, happy family with natural interactions and authentic expressions.

Don’t worry so much about the end result, just enjoy the experience, slow down, and don’t force anything.

Perry

2 Year Milestone

Olivia

Glam Shoot

Fall 2020 Family session location options

Info: Choose between a family mini session (evening shared with another family, split into two 30 minute sessions) or a full family session.

Each row of photos is a different location. Choose your fave and we’ll get it on the calendar!

Lines 8-11 have a $15 travel fee

Last 4 pics are examples for if you’re looking for more of a family adventure, little more epic views outside of Bakersfield- 1+ hours away, $65 travel fee.

Gwen

Newborn Lifestyle Session

Judd Fam

Extended Family Picture session.

Senior/Grad session

Graduation Milestone session;

This session is typically done when the grad gets his/her cap and gown or has chosen the college they will be attending- that way they can include these pieces in their session if they wish to.

This 30 minute session includes 2 wardrobe changes and a few shots in their cap and gown. The price for the session and includes an online gallery with 15+ edited digital downloads right to your phone or computer.

When you decide you’d like to move forward with your session, reach out to me to by choosing one of these locations below and we will set up a date and time for you. (the time is usually about an hour before sunset).

Front Porch Project

Favorites from the quarantine