I often get asked about our family photos. You may have read posts in the past where I’ve shared tips on taking family photos, and who our photographer is. Because we’ve known our photographer for so long, she has become a very close friend of our family. She is our kids auntie Beth! She’s a family friend who has stayed with us at my parents, cooked with us, and shared many fun memories. It’s not everyday you meet someone like Beth – and we feel pretty darn lucky to have her in our life.
Family photo’s are so special and really are something to be treasured. If you are looking for someone talented at capturing special moments – Dekker Photography is who you should call. When you reach out to Dekker Photography, you’ll reach Beth, who is an expert when it comes to capturing your vision on her camera.
Beth is the owner of Dekker Photography and used to be based out of the Bay Area. That happens to be how we met – when I took boudoir photos. I’m not including any of those in this post, but she is super talented and you should look into booking a session! We’ve had Beth taking our family photos from when I was pregnant with Gabe, through my pregnancy with Sofia, all the way through this past Christmas. She’s done such a beautiful job documenting our special moments, and we love her so much! She’s not in California full time anymore, but she does still take Bay Area photos, and is now located a portion of the year in beautiful Sayulita, Mexico. I have been wanting to visit her in Mexico for the last couple of years – and it will happen SOON! 🙂
I’ve included a bunch of my favorite photos that Beth has taken for our family over the last few years. To see more of her gorgeous work, click HERE for USA – and HERE for Mexico. The thought of beach photos in Sayulita is at the top of my list right now. She knows the most amazing places to take photos! Think colorful doors, gorgeous beaches, festivals, beautiful lights, and more! I’m so mad that we haven’t had a family session there yet – not to mention she knows everyone in town and can definitely give you some tips on where to eat/visit/hang out!
Even if you aren’t sure where you want to take your next vacation, you need to take a look at her photos in Sayulita! What a stunning place! The colors and images are so striking and beautiful – and everyone truly looks so happy!
One last thing to note – Beth does the full range of photos. She does boudoirs, weddings, pregnancy, newborn, family photos, holiday photos and more. We’ve pretty much worked with Beth to take all of these types of photos, and all of them are so special to us. Some stay on our walls all year round. Others get switched out depending on the holiday.
She makes these amazing memory boxes that you fill with your matted images – making it easy to put them on display throughout the year. Recently, Beth took photos of our family and I had mentioned wanting a couple of our dog Bailey. Bailey is 14 years old and has a heart condition. Beth took some beautiful photos of Bailey in the backyard that make her look so puppy like and happy. They are photos that I will treasure forever. I hope you are able to work with a photographer that connects with your family the way Beth does – or better yet – give her a call! 😉
Remember, even though taking photos with kiddos can be a lot of work, it ends up being so special for years to come. In fact, Dan used to complain about taking family photos, and now is so happy we do them every year! We look back at our kids and how much they have grown, and it’s so wonderful that we took that little bit of time to document. #truestory
I’ve included a variety of photos that Beth has taken of our family, but if you want to see more of her work, find her contact info, get some inspiration, or book a session – click HERE for USA – and HERE for Mexico! It’s that time of the year when people are planning family vacations, trips with loved ones, reunions, weddings, and more. It’s worth knowing working with someone you know and trust. I hope you find this helpful and I can’t wait to see your memories on Instagram soon! xo
