About

Photography has been a source of enchantment and wonders for me, for as long as I can remember. When I was twelve, I saved up for my first 35 mm camera - no small feat when I was earning $1.50/hour babysitting! I loved the smell of a fresh roll of film and the sound the shutter made when I pushed it. My most memorable images from that camera are of the underside of my friend's bike as she flew over a jump in a dirt lot - I risked life and limb for my art even then! At 16 I took that camera to France and shot more rolls than I could afford to process.

Photography fell to the back burner through college and after- I felt strongly at the time that I should get a "stable" job to support myself. It wasn't until my son was born in 2004 that I re-discovered my love for creating images that evoked emotion and lifelong memories. When circumstances forced me to leave my job and stay at home with my two children last year, I was thrilled to finally be able to focus on my photography. Some would call my pursuit of all things related to photography an obsession, but I consider it my photographic education.

My passion is to create artistic images that you and your family will treasure for many, many years to come. My goal is to photograph your family in a relaxed, natural way. I will never ask anybody to "say cheese." I want to capture the true spirit and personality of each of my subjects.


Session Info

My style can best be described as a combination of journalistic/documentary and, in the case of newborns, classical portraiture. My goal in every session is to capture the essence of my subjects, their personality, joy, love, and spirit. This is best achieved by spending some time with you, prior to pulling out the camera. When my subjects are comfortable, their essence comes through and is captured in a way that no words could suffice to describe.

I offer in-home or outdoor sessions - I have my favorite places to shoot but love capturing a family in their own home environment too. On-location sessions are perfect for families, kids, high school seniors, engagement sessions, as well as for maternity and babies! For an on-location session, I'll meet you at your home or the location of your choosing... a park, the beach, a garden, downtown... wherever you want.

We'll talk and get to know each other and let the kids play a bit so they get comfortable. During family sessions, I will pose you for some shots and sometimes I'll just sit back and watch and capture those candid moments when you least expect it.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please book newborn photo sessions as soon as you can, preferably before the baby is born. It is highly recommended that newborns are photographed during the first 10 days of life for the best results.


Pricing

At home or on location custom photography by owner and photographer, Robin Hultgren. Includes pre-session consultation, relaxed photo session up to two hours, five family members, wardrobe changes, and an in-person ordering and design session. Additional family members are $25 each.

Photo Packages
Joie de vivre $550 ($70 savings)
*Session Fee
*Gift album - 20 4 x 6 images from your session displayed in a beautiful leather photo album
*1 8 x 10
*3 5 x 7s


Ooh La La $800 ($145 savings!)
*Session Fee
*Gift album - 20 4 x 6 images from your session displayed in a beautiful leather photo album
*1 10 x 20 storyboard collage (mounted for stability) with 3 images
*2 8 x 10s
*3 5 x 7s


Creme de la creme
$1100 ($235 savings!)
*Session Fee
*Gift album - 20 4 x 6 images from your session displayed in a beautiful leather photo album
*1 16 x 24 Canvas Gallery Wrap - Museum quality canvas hand stretched onto a custom built wooden frame. Ready to hang on your wall!
*1 10 x 20 storyboard collage (mounted for stability) with 3 images
*1 11 x 14
*2 8 x 10s
*3 5 x 7s

Ask about special "Baby to Belly Packages" (maternity + newborn!)


A La Carte Pricing
Standard prints
5 x 7 or smaller $40
8 x 10 $50
11 x 14 $65

Wall prints (foam mounted for stability)
8 x 10 $75
11 x 14 $90
16 x 20 $125

Canvas Gallery Wraps
(Museum quality canvas is hand stretched onto a custom built, 1.5” thick wooden frame. The image will be gallery-wrapped, continuing around the sides of the
frame for a beautiful print, ready to hang on your wall.)
11 x 14 $245
16 x 24 $325
20 x 24 $425

Additional sizes available upon request.

Gift album $300
20 4 x 6 images from your session displayed in a beautiful leather photo album

Storyboards - Wall prints (mounted for stability) with multiple images from your session
10 x 20 Storyboard with 3 images $275
16 x 20 Storyboard with 6-7 images $400

High-Resolution Digital Image Packages
After a minimum print order of $500 (not including session fee), you may purchase the following:
* Three of your final images in high-resolution digital format for an additional $375
or
* Your entire portfolio of final images in high-resolution digital format for an additional $1500.

Ask me about novelty items, such as your images on handbags, charm bracelets, and necklaces, belt buckles, etc.

A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to book your date. Prints must be paid for prior to being ordered.

Additional fees will be charged for travel to locations greater than 25 miles away from Walnut Creek.

Cash, personal checks, and credit cards accepted

*Pricing subject to change at any time without notice. Your price is locked at the time of booking your session.