BAYA'S HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BEACH PORTRAIT SESSION IN CAPITOLA, CA
DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PORTRAITS DUBLIN, CA
Hearing the waves crash on the shore, the tender grit of the sand in between your toes, fresh air heavy with the tang of salt, and that delicious soft, glowy light is one of many reasons why San Francisco Bay area high school seniors want to do their senior photo session at the beach. A favorite destination for both seniors and families is Capitola, California, but for Baya, what made it even more special was the treasure trove of memories she and her family have in Capitola. They have been coming here for years and during our style consult we discussed where she envisioned her senior portrait session she and her mom, Cynthia, shared with me why this location was so important to them.
AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS PLEASANTON, CA
When we map out your dream senior portrait session these are the stories that are matter to me. This is a once in a lifetime milestone moment and choosing a location that is not only memorable, but an authentic representation of you is important. There are a multitude of benefits to having a style consult prior to your session and this is one of them. It gives both of us the opportunity to glean all the important details so I can curate your dream session. Like Baya, each and every senior has their own story to tell and I love celebrating that.
SAN RAMON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, SAN RAMON, CA
A fantastic feature about Capitola is that it offers a variety of unique spots so you’re not limited to only beach photos. Baya had several different outfits to choose from and the variety of outfits casein handy for Capitola’s many different locations. At her session reveal Baya’s slideshow will have a storytelling feel due to its array of photos. During her style consult, we also went over props to bring to her session. Baya brought along some soccer gear and a recent book she’d read. As a voracious reader, myself, I love that we were able to talk book titles! Soccer has been a tremendous part of her life and childhood so she wanted to celebrate that by using some of her old jerseys and her soccer ball.
DOUGHERTY VALLY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, SAN RAMON, CA
We started Baya’s session in a eucalyptus tunnel that runs along some now defunct train tracks. These tracks are no longer an operation and have been turned into a foot path. I feel it is important to mention that photographing on any active train tracks is illegal and considered trespassing. Therefore I always caution against doing that! However, these are no longer in service and have been retrofitted into a lovely path that we can safely use. Because the light here is so dim due to the tree cover we started here first. As a photographer, I find it important to know my locations challenges and how to effectively work around them whenever possible.
GRANADA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, LIVERMORE, CA
For the more urban setting in Capitola, Baya and her mom had three different outfits in mind. These ranged from something a little more dressy to a casual tank top and shorts combo. We also stumbled upon some Bougainvillea that was in full, vibrant bloom. Sometimes during a session you stumble on perfect little surprises like this.
ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, LAFAYETTE, CA
One of the things I love most about Baya is her family. I have been photographing them for years and I know just how close and tight knit they all are. Her two aunts have been there to celebrate every milestone moment with her. For this session she had her Tia Liz who was on duty as her personal make up artist. And let me just tell you, although it’s not her day job, her Tia Liz is an expert make up artist. Her work is flawless!
LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, WALNUT CREEK, CA
During her session, Baya and I had the time to catch up with all the goings-on in her busy life as a high school senior. This school year she started a club at her school that has received a ton of interest. The club wears T-shirts with motivational quotes and/or words. I love that she had an idea and brought it to life. These are true leadership skills that will serve her well! She would love to go to college in San Diego or somewhere in Southern California where there are beaches and it is warm. As you can tell from her portrait session she is a big fan of the beach! One of the other things I appreciate about Baya is that she is always patient when I come up with ideas on the fly. Maybe it’s because I have known her since she was a little girl, but she trusts my vision and I am blessed with that.
LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, LIVERMORE, CA
For the beach portion of our session we played in the freezing water, laughed hysterically while doing a model walk along the shore, and went through various poses that highlighted her super cute outfits. The white dress with purple flowers was her favorite outfit. She was so excited to wear that dress and I can see why. It is just so dang cute and I love the little tie detail at the neckline.
MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOS, DANVILLE, CA
For the end of her session, we celebrated Baya’s many years in soccer. She brought along her ball and several jerseys that she had worn throughout the years to be used as props. We came up with ideas for these during her style consult because we wanted to celebrate something that has been such an instrumental part of her life. Over the years I have seen countless photos of Baya and her family at various soccer games and tournaments. That is a bittersweet moment for any senior when you have dedicated your life to a sport in the childhood years of that sport come to a close. For Baya it was no different. This is an example of why our style consult is so important. Baya and her mom, Cynthia, were able to come up with several ideas for clothes and the props during this time. It also helps you get even more pumped for this exciting session.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SENIOR PHOTOS
Looking for a senior photographer in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, or the San Francisco Bay Area? I would love the opportunity to get to know you and work with you to capture this once in a lifetime moment for your child! My clients come from all over the Northern California and the Bay Area - Pleasanton, Fremont, Danville, Dublin, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, San Ramon, Livermore, Lafayette. Book a consult with the button below so we can get to know one another and start planning your senior's bespoke portrait experience.
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