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Serving Families and Business Professionals since 1994
Reno, Nevada • Sparks, Nevada
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I've known Mike Stromsoe for many years now and all I can say is that he's the real deal. Mike and his team genuinely care deeply about the success of each of their clients. I have had the privilege to photograph team and corporate headshots for the Stromsoe Insurance Agency several times and it turns into a day of pure fun and laughter.
Read MoreIt was about 15 years ago that I had the opportunity to photograph Matt for the first time. Even though I have photographed his family multiple times over the years, his high school senior photo session was pretty special to me. Don’t be fooled by the before and after photo, happy, go-lucky, polite and positive, Matt has not changed one single bit.
Read MoreIt's High School Senior Photo Time Reno, NV! Are you a country girl, or a city girl? Your high school senior photos should reflect who you are and what you are passionate about. Reno, NV is so diverse and has so many different locations/looks to choose from. Sydney is our high school senior in the spotlight. Since her passion is horses and hounds, it was easy to find the perfect locations and live props for the ultimate high school senior photo session.
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Read MoreEvery time Stephanie and I would go to Montana to lead our Equestrian Photo Expeditions, we would always ask Karri to model for us. Karri was the perfect model because she is as country as you can get. Not only did she live on a big ranch, she can rope and ride, drive a tractor and hunt just as good as her older brother. Our photography participants loved her because their images looked authentic.
Read MoreWhen I first met Bridget, she was about three years old. We had just moved into a new home in Ladera Ranch and our street was filled with the cutest little kids. It was pretty amazing years later to be able to capture her high school senior photos.
Read MoreA cold rainy day at the Mission SJC was the perfect setting for Jean to be surrounded by her handsome men. This gave her the unique opportunity to dress in winter fashion, which is rare for the usually warm and sunny Southern California.
Read MoreDana Point, California
I’m fortunate to get to see the Baird family every year. We update their family portrait each year at the beach. This year, they broke tradition and used the Dana Point Harbor instead of Laguna Beach. With the golden light of the sun hitting the cliffs and water behind them, they outdid themselves again with another beautiful family portrait.
Read MoreOur photos of the day are of sisters that are beautiful inside and out. Laguna Beach, CA was the perfect backdrop for their individual shots.
With one in red and the other in blue, their color choice seemed to match their personalities.
We don’t remember days, we remember moments. It’s one thing to have a family portrait, but it’s pretty special when you can bring the extended family to join in on capturing important memories. The Coulston’s are the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Their expressions captured are a reflection of just how kind and awesome they are.
Pines Park in Dana Point, CA is one of the locations that we use for family portrait sessions for those who want a green lush backdrop
Photography is Val’s life and passion and if you were to ask Val if he thinks photographing families, Kids, pets and animals of all sorts is “Fun”, he would say “Absolutely”! But as you can guess, photographing as long as Val has, there are going to be some pretty hilarious and fun shots that can happen, especially when children or animals are involved. Our clients really know how to keep us and Val on his toes and here are some of our favorite fun photos.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to update your family portraits, one of the most important things to consider is location. The location you choose will become the backdrop to portraits of you and your family that will most likely be seen for generations to come.
According to our family portrait clients, here are the top 5 most desired Orange County outdoor family portrait locations.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an alternative to the studio, the beach, or the manicured parks for your next family portrait, consider using a rustic outdoor location. With indigenous plants, ancient trees and untouched landscape, these rustic backdrops can be found in almost every Orange County, California and Reno, Nevada city.
The Chang family portraits are such a great example of adding formal to a rustic backdrop. By keeping it simple with light colored clothing, their family portrait pops from the wild, untamed wilderness backdrop. It has turned their beautiful family portrait into an elegant piece of art that can be displayed in the finest room of their home.
Read MoreStephanie and I have always had dogs, cats, birds and horses in our lives. All of our children have grown up with a house full of loving animals. We would always try to include our pets in our family portraits whenever possible, which created wonderful family memories.
We encourage those who have pets to include them in their own family portraits, as we have many pet friendly outdoor portrait locations.
The Cohee family included their spectacular horse and their beautiful dog in their last family portrait session. The rustic natural trail was the perfect backdrop for their family portraits…
Read MoreOne of the most rewarding parts of my job as a family portrait photographer, is watching my clients children grow up over the years. Kelly Jacobs and her crew of guys always pull off a great photo session. I don’t know how she does it though, because it’s not like the old days were she would just show up for her family portrait session with all of the kids in one car. Nope, with boys of all ages, they now come to their photo session in several cars, all coming from different directions.
The Jacob’s most resent family portrait session was at the beach in Laguna Beach, CA. Kelly (“Super Mom”) did a spectacular job in making sure that each of her boy’s shirts matched her dress. The soft light created
Read MoreOver the years, the Tokarse family has used just about every one of our outdoor locations for their family portraits. When it came time to chose a location for Christopher’s high school senior pictures, Lisa Tokarse thought that her home might make a great backdrop for Christopher’s senior photo session.
Well, she was right. With the beautiful landscape, I was able to give Christopher many different looks, including looking like he was in a forest, capturing him with the American flag, using his truck as a prop and using their swimming pool for some of his photos.
This photo session meant a lot to me because I have watched Christopher grow up
Read MoreI met Victoria and her mother at the pier in San Clemente, CA. After spending some time looking over Victoria’s outfits that she brought, we decided to start her high school senior photo session with her black leather jacket. This was a perfect way to start because of the contrast between her light hair and the dark jacket. For an interesting background affect, we did a good amount of her senior pictures under the pier.
Victoria then switch into her college sweat shirt and we were able to get the shot before getting pummeled by the waves.
Read MoreEvery time that we update the Hayden’s family portrait, we use their beautiful home and we always end up with amazing accomplishments.
Lori Hayden had three things that she was hoping to accomplish for this years portrait session. Her son’s high school senior portraits, update a special moment with her daughter and her horse (taken ten years ago,) as well as an update of their family portrait. So, my goal was to pack three photo sessions into one.
I was so eager to share this experience, so you get to see their family portraits straight out of camera.
We started with Charlie’s high school senior pictures. Here are a few of his mom’s favorites. Charlie is such a great person. Besides being super handsome, he is really down to earth and loves his fa
Read MoreIn recognizing our fuzzy, fluffy, feathered best friends, celebrate the month of May with pet photos that capture the unconditional love that they have towards you and your family.
One of my favorite jokes that highlights the dedication and unconditional love that our pets give us, goes something like this:
How can you tell who loves you the most? Your dog, or your wife?
Put them both in the trunk of your car for an hour, then see which one is the happiest to see you.
Looking back at photos of my childhood, some of my most memorable times were shared with my dog “Queenie”. Our family photos always included my dog, whether we were camping, hiking, at a picnic, or opening Christmas presents, she was always there by my side. I strongly believe that she was a key part of my great childhood. Every time I see a childhood photo with my dog, it brings me right back to that moment in time.
Read MoreFor the best 2019 high school senior portrait experience ever, read through these ideas and tips and use them as a guide in preparing for your perfect senior photo session.
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