The time to update your family photos has arrived! Get a mix of fun and holiday-card worthy portraits of you and your people! The best way to commemorate the wild year that 2020 has been.

Get dressed up, have fun, and take photos with your fam.
Perfect for holiday cards, photo gifts, you can even give the gift of a photo session!
Purchase session to reserve your date. Sessions are nonrefundable.
Sessions can be applied to families, couples, pets, individuals, and more!
Check out my portrait session guide to get prepared for your shoot!

UPDATE: sessions are almost sold out! Thank you so much. Once sessions sell out, more options will be added Nov 21 and Dec 5. If you prefer one of those dates please select 'Reserve your session/ Date TBD' and we will confirm the date and time after checkout.

Photo session Includes:

20-30 minute sessions
$250 (Full sessions regularly $450)
20 images with the option to purchase additional photos
JPEG files delivered in 1 week via private digital gallery
Space is limited
Up to 10 people included on shoot , additional $25 extra per person. All pets welcome

Location Options:

If no location is listed on the session option, then you can decide!

Sessions to take place within Sacramento

Backyard vibes: If you don't want to leave the house, I'll come to you! We'll shoot outside from a safe distance and use your home/porch/garden as a backdrop to your photo session
Riverside: Paradise beach is one of my favorite open spaces by the American River. We'll meet for minimalistic shots along the levee, and use the gorgeous golden foliage as a backdrop for group photos
Park vibes, aka the usual spot: William Land Park is a favorite for fall photos. The foliage gives vibrant fall colors and textures for the perfect fall portraits. Just a heads up that this location gets busy with photographers, so I recommend early morning sessions before the crowds arrive!
Have another idea? Let me know! Always open to visit spots that are significant to you and yours.

FAQ:

What about covid? I'll wear a mask and will take photos from a safe distance. Shoots will take place outside in open air. I only recommend having photos taken with your immediate family, those that live in your household, or folks that you're comfortable being in close proximity to. If anyone has been exposed to or has symptoms of covid, we can reschedule.
What do we wear? Wear clothes that you feel comfortable and confident in. Coordinate with your family, but don't try to be matchy-matchy unless that's your vibe. Wearing fall colors like burgundy, rust, cream, white/black/gray, will really pop amongst the fall colors (try not to wear green in case we shoot in front of foliage).
How do I get my photos? Your gallery is delivered digitally via email about a week after our photo session. It includes 20 images, but you have the option to purchase extra photos. Details are sent with your gallery!
What if there's smoke/rain/bad weather? We can totally reschedule if any of these things come up! If it's raining, I usually check the weather the evening before. The clouds can add a nice mood to photos, but if it's pouring rain let's reschedule. Rescheduled sessions will take place Nov 21 or Dec 5.
Do I have to pay with Paypal? My site uses paypal in checkout, but if you prefer to pay via venmo or online by credit card, let me know.
Additional questions? Ask away or email me directly info@christinabestphotography.com

Nov 2020 mini sessions