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What You Pay for Is What You Get: The Truth About Styled Shoots As a photographer or creative professional, you’ve likely come across the idea of styled shoots. They’re a great way to build your portfolio, experiment with creative concepts, and attract new clients. But here’s the hard truth: not all styled shoots are created […]

September 20, 2024

The Truth About Styled Shoots

Senior photos in Sonoma should not be a stale photo shoot, come feeling your best and having fun in this once in a lifetime experience!

September 2, 2024

Senior photos in Sonoma and having fun with it

Narrow down your search of napa valley wedding venues with these five luxury recommendations- something special for everyone!

May 7, 2024

Top 5 Napa Valley Wedding Venues

A Malibu California Romance, Stone Mountain Estates Stone Mountain Estates Malibu CA I have dreamed of working at Stone Mountain Estates, and finally April 2023 was the time all the stars aligned and I had the pleasure of shooting the most wonderful couple at the top of this beautiful mountain. The views were epic, the […]

April 23, 2023

A Malibu California Romance

San Francisco City Hall Wedding Ceremony Khaleela & Tony Khaleelah Shabazz and Tony Monroe are the definition of authenticity and real love. Fate led me to this couple just in the nick of time. I unexpectedly met the bride-to-be at San Francisco City Hall while she was applying for a marriage license. This happened one […]

April 8, 2022

Romantic San Francisco City Hall Wedding Ceremony

Viansa Winery California Wedding Venue You might think you’re in Tuscany when you first arrive at Viansa Winery Sonoma County California wedding venue. Every inch of Viansa Winery’s 270-degree views are epic, from valleys of vineyards in the North to mountain-top sunsets in the West. I was honored to host a romantic Tuscan-inspired styled shoot […]

April 6, 2022

Viansa Winery California Wedding Venue

Dos and Don’ts: High School Graduation you can send high school graduation announcement cards digitally or via the timeless envelope and stamp

March 1, 2022

Dos and Don’ts: High School Graduation Announcement Etiquette

Graduation Photographer in Santa Rosa, California Apply to become a Senior Rep for Alicia Parks Photography, a professional graduation photographer in Santa Rosa, California with over a decade of experience. Alicia’s Senior Rep program places local students and their accomplishments in the spotlight. All rising and current Santa Rosa high school seniors are eligible to […]

March 1, 2022

Graduation Photographer in Santa Rosa, California

5 Tips for the BEST Senior Session Visit more from Alicia Parks Photography at https://aliciaparksphotography.com/seniors Get inspiration for your shoot at https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=senior%20picture%20ideas&eq=senior&etslf=5700 Get inspired for or your next Family session…

January 13, 2022

5 Tips for the BEST Senior Session