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San Luis Obispo Portrait Photography

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Portrait photography · San Luis Obispo County

Portraits for the chapter you’re in.

Your favorite people, a new beginning, or an afternoon just for you. I’ll help you find the right light, choose a place, and settle into the session.

Ashley and Adam holding hands in front of a colorful downtown San Luis Obispo mural

We’ll find your rhythm

You don’t have to know how to pose.

I’ll give you something to do, watch for good light, and let things unfold. There’s room for movement, shy smiles, snack breaks, and the kids being themselves.

We can wander the coast, head for the hills, or meet somewhere in town. Before session day, we’ll choose a spot and a time, talk through what to wear, and make sure you know where to meet me.

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2027 portrait sessions

Choose your session.

Every collection comes with planning help, relaxed direction, thoughtful editing, and an online gallery for downloading and sharing your photographs.

connection + celebration

Couples Session

$650

2 hours

For engagements, anniversaries, proposals, date-night portraits, or simply documenting the person you love.

  • Location and timing guidance
  • Natural posing and prompts
  • Cinematic edited gallery
  • Easy online download and sharing
the people who make home

Family Session

$525

1 hour

For immediate families, maternity, growing households, and the everyday closeness you’ll want to remember.

  • Kid-friendly, flexible pacing
  • Group and candid combinations
  • Cinematic edited gallery
  • Easy online download and sharing
confidence + personality

Solo Session

$425

1 hour

For seniors, graduates, maternity portraits, creatives, dating profiles, personal branding, or a just-because confidence boost.

  • Wardrobe and location guidance
  • Clear, encouraging direction
  • Cinematic edited gallery
  • Easy online download and sharing

Planning something larger, more private, or outside the standard session format? Send the details for a custom quote.

An afternoon just for you

Let’s make some photos together.

Tell me who’s joining, what you’re celebrating, or what you’ve got in mind. I’ll help you choose a place and plan the rest.

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SLO County wedding vendor recommendations

this list is curated for couples seeking out high quality slo county & central coast vendors that feel grounded, kind, and highly professional, with an elevated, relaxed experience. please still confirm availability, pricing, and overall fit with each vendor first. for your convenience, i've included links to each vendor's website and/or google search results so you can quickly shop around. if you’d like, i can also help you narrow this to a short “top 3” based on your venue, guest count, and vibe.


planners + coordinators


venues (slo + paso + nearby)


catering


bartending + mobile bars


hair + makeup


florists


videography


dj + lighting


rentals + decor


dessert + cake


photo booths


officiants


bands + musicians

  • come alive entertainment (dan curcio of moonshiner collective — singer/songwriter out of san luis obispo)
  • brass mash band (funky mash-ups & covers out of san luis obispo)
  • dante marsh (san luis obispo based singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and the voice of an angel!)

magicians + eclectic entertainment


live painters + live guest artists


other niche vendors

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Let's get this party started.

Please provide as many details as you can, and I'll get back to you in 1-2 business days. Thank you!