Even though we are primarily Southern and Central Coast Photographers, we will travel anywhere. We love travel and exploration, they are both such important factors in our life and creative process. Destination photography is one of my guilty pleasures so when Riki and Hayden asked me to come up to Sacramento for a little Norther California adventure, who could resist?
I love what I do, and I am blessed that I have a lot of clients who are willing to try new things and experiment with their posing. People who are willing to break out of the fold and be brave inspire me to no end. People who are daring and are full of life, are what make life dope. Riki and Hayden are such an adventurous couple and they wanted to me to take some photos of them while they were out hiking, an activity that they both love to do together. Okay, seems simple enough. And then midway through they wanted to get Naked and take awesome photos. What!? That’s so awesome, let’s do this!
We went on a trail near Sacramento, with a beautiful river and big bridge. It is called the Mountain Quarriers Railroad bridge. I highly recommend this area for any type of adventurous couple’s session, it isn’t that hard to get down to, but still a fun little hike. The areas around Sacramento allow for some of the most scenic natural scenery of California. The nakedness was not planned, Riki just said, “Hey let’s get naked!” And I was like? What!? Yes? Nude photography as an engagement session? Okay, that’ something I’ve never done before, let’s make this happen. We came up with the idea of using these images as their holiday card, where the front of it is their buts, and when you turn it over it is themselves fully clothed. Tehehehe. I know we’re so clever.
I really enjoy how these pictures turned out and how it really shows what kind of couple these two are. It’s rare when I am pleased as I am the worst critic to my own work.
Below are the pictures I hope you enjoy them.
-Victoria
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