Bloom

Oh I love spring! I had a little extra time today while waiting for my family to arrive for our photoshoot, and I couldn't help myself, I HAD to take pictures of all the beauty around me! I thought I would share some of what I photographed today! Hope you enjoy, and that they make you happy, something about beautiful flowers, and sunshine that just make my heart happy!

Class of 2013 This is for you! Take 2!

Well I am so excited about this Giveaway! I am teaming up with the REDDING CA Facebook page to bring one lucky class of 2013 student a Fabulous Senior Portrait Package!


To nominate a Senior or Enter yourself

1. Email a picture of the nominee to Betsy@EssencePhotog.com

2. Like "Redding CA Facebook Page"

3. Like "Essence Photography's Facebook Page"

4. Then send your friends and family to "LIKE" Your nominee's picture in the "Senior Portrait Giveaway Album" On Essence Photography's Facebook Page

It's as easy as that!! You can enter your nominee all through the month of March, the more entries the BETTER, and EVERY ENTRY will receive a FREE 8x10 Print just for entering!! I will have prizes for the runner-up's as well! SO Get ready... set ENTER!!

Baby Bump

This is one of my favorites parts of my job... I know I say this alot, because I really do love what I do! But really this has to be the most amazing thing ever.... being able to capture someone's wedding.. then their baby bump.... soon newborn baby pictures.... then family pictures... growth of their children, it's just so much fun! Today's blog features I bride I had the honor of photographing last year in March.. so almost a year later and she is preparing for the birth of their daughter! (and I can't wait she is going to be adorable!!






Make up for this fabulous maternity session was done by the amazing Brittany Martin (I've worked with Brittany at weddings, and just love her upbeat, bubbly personality, she makes the "getting ready" fun) and she is extremely professional and good at what she does.

I also got to use this beautiful hand made decorative belly band made by Deja Rose Designs! They also make beautiful headbands you can either purchase directly from facebook or in my studio. The perfect addition to any portrait session!

Sweet sweet babies.........

Have I mentioned I love my job? Oh I love my job! Photographing precious, sweet little newborn babies... there couldn't be anything better! Today I had the pleasure of photographing a LONG time friends, sweet little man! It's always so special to capture such a precious time.... babies grow SO quickly, and I love being able to capture them while they are still tiny!







There really is nothing like capturing your children as they grow! It's a PRICELESS gift! Newborn gift certificates make GREAT baby shower present *hint hint* and your friends will have a present that last's FOREVER!






I had such a fun time photographing this precious little guy! I know it helped that I was friends with the mama, it was so easy, and we worked so well together getting her sweet little man all posed and cozy. He did an excellent job as well, one of the best newborns I've ever worked with, so easy going and laid back.

Birthday Club!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic week! I am thrilled with the beautiful weather we're having! And so excited about the next month, I am going to be busy busy busy! A Reminder that I have a vintage themed outdoor mini session day coming up March 24th. I am taking appointments for it now, and still have a couple of available spots! So call now (530) 440-3450 or Email to book your appointment! Betsy@EssencePhotog.com

So this last week I've had quite a FEW Birthday Club sessions, and still many more to do before the month is done! February was a popular baby having month!






I really love doing birthday club sessions! It's so fun to meet all these new and wonderful people, and catch up with some of my regular clients! Thank you everyone who's apart of this fabulous club!

Studio Saturday!

Well yesterday was a fabulous day of Studio Specials! Incase you missed it I was offering EPIC deals!


Here are some of my favorites!

Peter used to be a local DJ, and I met him at many weddings! He was a GREAT DJ's infact one of my favorites, and I am sad to see him leave the industry, all though very happy that he is pursuing something he is passionate about! It was such a fun session, and I finally got to meet his beautiful family, that I had heard about! His daughter just melted my heart, and it was adorable how at just 15 months, she was naturally posing for pictures!








My next client Shannon was one of my first clients! She actually had me take pictures of her son when he was just 2 months old, 3 years ago! She was one of the reason's I continued to pursue photography, her encouragement and kindness, and belief in me really helped grow me as a photographer. She has been so loyal and stuck with me through everything and I appreciate her so very much! The little girl in the pictures is her adorable niece!






I also decided to cram in some birthday club sessions! For those of you who don't know about Birthday Club, it's A M A Z I N G! Sign up, and all your children up too age 5, get a FREE Studio Session, and a FREE 8x10 Print in their birthday month! No purchase necessary! Space is limited to the first 100 members so sign up now!