family, graduation, maternity, and couples photographer serving

Chico and Folsom, California

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‍ ‍The best photos aren’t perfectly posed, they’re the ones filled with genuine laughter and authentic connection. As a teacher, I’m used to making people laugh and smile in all sorts of scenarios! My goal is to create a relaxed, fun experience where you can simply be yourselves, resulting in images that feel just as real years from now as they did in the moment.

I offer relaxed and affordable family, graduation, maternity, couples, and portrait photography in Chico, Folsom, and the surrounding areas. Because everyone deserves beautiful photos, I’m passionate about providing a photography experience that feels meaningful, relaxed, and accessible, at a competitive price so you can capture the moments that matter most without the stress.

Because Everyone Deserves Beautiful Photos

A pregnant woman and a man walking hand in hand through a grassy field with wildflowers, trees in the background, during sunset.
A woman with long red hair and a black lace dress standing outdoors during sunset, smiling and holding her pregnant belly.
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Two women sharing a joyful moment outdoors at sunset, one whispering to the other, both smiling, with a natural landscape background during a couples session in Bidwell Park in Chico, CA.
A smiling young woman with short brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and light blue jeans, sitting on a white chair with a camera in her hand, indoors with a large leafy plant in the background.

Meet Lindsey

Hi, I’m Lindsey! I’m an elementary school teacher and photographer who cares most about real moments. I’m drawn to the laughter, connection, and small in-between things that make a memory feel like yours.

I started photographing people because I love helping others hold onto the moments they don’t want to forget. To this day, I still love looking back at the scrapbooks my mom made when I was a kid. I get to relive my memories visually, seeing the feelings, inside jokes, and funny stories behind each moment.

One of my biggest influences in how I see photography is my dad, who is blind. That experience helped me understand photography as more than what you can see in a picture, but what you can feel from it. That perspective continues to guide every session.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m in the classroom, spending my days with kids, which has shaped how I work. I’m goofy, patient, flexible, and focused on helping people feel comfortable.

Whether we're taking family photos, celebrating a graduation, documenting a maternity milestone, or simply capturing the people you love, I keep sessions easy and relaxed so nothing feels forced, just natural moments as they happen.

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Testimonials

A collection of real words from people I've had the chance to photograph.

  • “I was blown away by the photos Lindsey took of my family and me. As a new mother, I was tired and not feeling myself, and I was mostly just wanting to create a quick memory. Lindsey took the time to make my extremely energetic toddler smile, and somehow she was able to make me feel beautiful while capturing those moments. She’s very good with people, and she knew all the right poses for my maternity shoot to accentuate my baby bump. She also did some family photos with my partner and was able to use the lighting in an incredible way. She’s very reasonably priced and has excellent access to all kinds of resources. Whether you want to shoot with horses or on a mountaintop, she’s your go-to gal. Highly recommend! We live just outside of Chico, California, and she came to us to make things a bit more convenient. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”

    —Serena R.

  • "Lindsey did an excellent job at capturing the moment during our session. Not only was it inexpensive but it only took 30 minutes to have photos that look like so authentic and clean. It seemed like her camera never stopped and the session felt so natural. I would recommend Lindsey to anyone that wants lasting memories they can hang on a wall and cherish."

    - Aiden M

  • "Lindsey is a wonderful photographer. She is fantastic at making photos look effortless, even when the subjects aren’t naturally comfortable having pictures taken. She makes it fun, and is super efficient! On top of that, her photos are so high quality. It is incredible value for what she charges! I don’t feel I am compromising on the photos I got vs if I paid a ton more for a different photographer. Can’t recommend her enough.”

    —Kiersten M

  • "Lindsey did an absolutely beautiful job on our maternity photos! She made us feel comfortable and we had so much fun doing this with her. The location she chose in Folsom was perfect and we LOVE how everything turned out. Very affordable and easy to work with. Thank you Lindsey :)"

    -Ashley F

  • "Lindsey did an incredible job! I'm a college student, so finding someone to take high quality, professional photos that were inexpensive was really important to me. Lindsey was so kind and professional and made us feel really comfortable taking photos. She was quick and we got the edited photos back right away! Would highly recommend!!"

    —Makenna H

  • "Lindsey is so warm and encouraging, her calm presence and supportive feedback during the shoot really made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her photos are beautiful, and her delivery is quick and efficient. Looking forward to our next shoot!"

    -Chelsea B

Let’s Work Together!

Whether you're celebrating graduation, welcoming a new baby, spending time with your family, or simply want photos of this season of life, I’d love to photograph it with you.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER
A woman with curly blonde hair smiling and sitting on a fallen tree in a lush green forest during daytime.
A couple holding hands and walking outdoors in a park, smiling and looking at each other. The man has short dark hair and is wearing a white short-sleeve shirt with small patterns. The woman has shoulder-length light brown hair and is wearing an off-the-shoulder light purple dress. Trees and greenery are in the background.
A couple sitting outside, sharing a joyful moment while looking at ultrasound images, with a large tree in the background.
A young couple hugging outdoors during sunset during a couples session in Bidwell Park in Chico, CA.
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young boy, is standing outdoors in a forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves. The woman and man are kissing, and the boy is sitting on the man's shoulders, looking at the camera.