Plan Your Year with GVP Studios: Why January Is the Best Time to Get on the Calendar
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned after years of photographing families, professionals, and weddings across Northern California—it’s this: the people who plan early always get the best experience.
January is the reset button. It’s when fresh goals are made, calendars are still open, and you can actually think ahead instead of scrambling to squeeze something in. Whether you’re a business owner, a growing family, newly engaged, or planning a milestone year, now is the time to lock in your dates.
Start the Year Strong with Professional Headshots & Branding Content
January is ideal for:
Updated professional headshots
Team photos for companies
Personal branding photography
Website and social media content creation
Many of our clients schedule quarterly photo and video days—either in our Sacramento studio or on location—to batch content for their website, social media, marketing campaigns, and announcements. This approach keeps your brand looking current all year long without the last-minute panic.
Engagement Season Is Here (And Wedding Planning Is in Full Swing)
January kicks off one of our favorite seasons—engagement season. Couples are booking engagement sessions and securing their wedding photography teams early, especially for popular dates.
Our wedding team guides you from:
Engagement photos
Timeline planning
Wedding day photography
Album design and legacy keepsakes
We love photographing weddings throughout Napa, Sacramento, Tahoe, and all over Northern California—and beyond.
February Is for Love (and the Best Gifts)
February is perfect for meaningful, unforgettable gifts:
Boudoir and glamour sessions in our Sacramento studio
Custom albums and wall art
Gift certificates for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day
A Mother’s Day session with her babies, big or small, is one of the most treasured gifts you can give. These images become family heirlooms.
Spring Brings Engagements & Senior Portraits
From February through April, Sacramento comes alive with spring blooms, making it one of the most popular times for:
Engagement photos
Senior portraits
Weekend dates are limited and book quickly, so if weekdays don’t work for your schedule, planning ahead is key.
What About the Rest of the Year?
May–October: Peak wedding season, plus graduations, lake sessions, studio portraits, and portfolio work
Sunday–Thursday: Prime availability for families, professionals, and creatives
Extra credit: Get your family photos done before the fall rush
And yes, we photograph maternity, baby milestones, pet portraits, business portfolios, and “just because” sessions year-round.
Don’t Sleep on Fall… or December
Fall (especially October and November) is our busiest season for outdoor portraits. But fun fact? December was absolutely stunning this past year.
If weather doesn’t cooperate:
We can reschedule with advance notice
Or use our studio as a beautiful backup location
Planners win here—you can snag your preferred date early and relax knowing you’re covered.
Ready to Plan Your Year?
The best photos happen when you plan with intention. January gives you options, flexibility, and peace of mind.
📅 Book your session 📞 Schedule a planning call 🎁 Purchase a gift certificate
Let’s make 2026 beautifully documented—on purpose.
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