Beach portraits aren’t about staying pristine – they’re about joy, movement, and making art out of life. Discover the challenges of beach sessions, 5 tips to prepare, and why these adventurous photos are worth it for your family. GVP Studios is booking Sacramento, Folsom, Granite Bay, and Northern California beach photography sessions all summer long.

Learn how to plan a meaningful and stress-free family photo session with tips on choosing the right time, location, and outfits. Discover how to capture genuine moments and preserve your portraits with intention, turning them into lasting keepsakes you’ll cherish for years.

GVP Studios is thrilled to offer exclusive portrait sessions amidst the breathtaking lavender fields, creating unforgettable images that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime. Whether you're seeking stunning family portraits, ethereal maternity photos, joyful children's photography, or romantic engagement sessions, the picturesque setting of Bywater Hollow Lavender Farm provides the perfect canvas for your vision.

Summer in Folsom is pure magic—golden light, lush landscapes, and the kind of sunsets that make you pause mid-scroll. At GVP Studios, we’re all about turning that summer glow into lasting memories with portrait sessions that feel effortless and authentic. Whether you're gathering the whole fam, updating your headshots, or celebrating a milestone, Folsom’s natural beauty (hello, Folsom Lake trails and historic bridges!) sets the perfect scene. Let’s chase the light, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and freeze-frame the season before it fades.

If you’re dreaming of a picture-perfect engagement session on the California coast, Santa Cruz Beach is the ultimate backdrop! With wide sandy shores, the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, colorful beach houses, and endless ocean views, this spot is pure magic for capturing real, candid moments with your partner.

Dreaming of romantic engagement photos or relaxed family portraits with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background? Crissy Field Beach in San Francisco offers sandy shores, soft light, and iconic views — perfect for couples and families alike!

Baker Beach is one of the best places in San Francisco for adventurous engagement and family photography. With its sandy shores, crashing waves, dramatic coastal cliffs, and iconic Golden Gate Bridge views, it's perfect for anyone who loves real, playful, windswept moments captured by the ocean.

Dreaming of adorable baby beach photos? Santa Cruz Beach near the Boardwalk offers colorful, family-friendly backdrops and soft golden light — perfect for milestone sessions, first birthdays, and playful family portraits.

Winter in Sacramento is a magical time to schedule your outdoor portrait session, and while it might seem like a season to stay inside, it actually offers some of the best opportunities for beautiful, unique photos.

How to put together outfits for an outdoor photoshoot to create balance and harmony in your memory artwork.