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!

This hidden gem near Santa Cruz offers peaceful scenery, easy access, plenty of parking, and a variety of backdrops — making it ideal for portraits of couples, kids, and dogs.

Are you searching for the perfect way to capture your family's summer memories in Northern California? GVP Studios is thrilled to announce our exclusive summer portrait sessions in some of the most breathtaking locations the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe have to offer. For a limited time during June, July, and August, we're opening our calendar for a select number of portrait sessions at three iconic Northern California locations: the stunning shoreline of Baker Beach, the golden rolling hillsides of Mount Diablo, and the majestic vistas overlooking Lake Tahoe.

Experience the magic of lavender farm portrait sessions with GVP Studios! From late May through July, we offer exclusive family photography sessions in the stunning lavender fields of Loomis and Newcastle. These limited-time sessions provide a truly unique backdrop for your family portraits that can't be experienced year-round. Imagine your family surrounded by endless rows of vibrant purple lavender, bathed in the golden light of a late afternoon sunset. Whether you're looking for family portraits, maternity photos, or children's photography, the lavender fields create unforgettable images your family will cherish for generations. Serving families throughout Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Granite Bay, and Rocklin, our lavender farm sessions book quickly each year. Contact GVP Studios today to secure your family's spot for this season's most magical portrait opportunity!

We’re excited to offer Spring-Themed Mother’s Day Mini Sessions in our Sacramento studio! These intimate, 45-minute sessions are the perfect way to capture the love between mothers and their children, furbabies, expectant moms, and grandparents, in a stunning, light-filled setting.

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.

Sacramento couples! If you're hunting for that perfect mix of old-school charm and modern vibes for your wedding, you have to check out The Crocker. It's right downtown and it's just gorgeous. Think fancy, but not stuffy, and totally unforgettable. It’s one of our favorite places to photograph weddings and couples.

This hidden gem near Santa Cruz offers peaceful scenery, easy access, plenty of parking, and a variety of backdrops — making it ideal for portraits of couples, kids, and dogs.

GVP Studios offers studio portrait gift cards, outdoor mini and full sessions, and custom print products like gift albums and gift print sets. We offer both mailed physical gift cards or emailed/texted e-gift cards.

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.

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Trying to decide between golden hour and sunset for your wedding photos? This blog breaks down the differences between the two and helps you understand when and why to schedule each for the best results.

Golden hour, about an hour before sunset, offers soft, even lighting that flatters skin and creates romantic, natural-looking portraits. Sunset, on the other hand, brings bold skies and dramatic silhouettes — perfect for emotional, artistic shots.

We recommend making time for both in your wedding timeline, even if it’s just 15–20 minutes. With careful planning and expert guidance, you’ll walk away with a gallery full of timeless, light-filled moments.

If it will bother you to have photos of your ceremony with people having their cell phones out or standing in the aisle, we encourage you to ask the officiant to request for guest to put their phones and cameras away and be present.

A first look means that you plan a private moment together to see each other and take some photos before the guests arrive.