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mother and two young daughters in twirly dresses dancing on a hilltop at sunset
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Family Photographer
Concord, CA

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family of 5 with parents and three small kids looking lovingly at each other in field of golden grass
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Mom dancing and laughing with her two young daughters on hilltop under golden hour sunlight

Telling your story through love- and light-filled photographs.

Maternity, Newborn, and Beyond

I'm here for:

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  • belly laughs

  • big love & small moments

  • genuine connection

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Hello, I'm

Denise

Your East Bay Family Photographer

My love for capturing authentic joy-filled moments of real-life families drives my work. I strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for you to embrace genuine connection with your loved ones.

It’s truly an honor for me to curate heartwarming galleries of your unique family, set against beautiful backdrops and bathed in lovely light - memories that I hope will bring you joy for years to come.

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Denise Wilson swinging long rust-colored dress on golden hilltop
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Denise Wilson posing in rust-colored dress in front of red tree on golden hilltop

Denise Wilson Photography

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Smiling pregnant woman embracing her belly while standing on a very high hill. She is wearing a beautiful flowy red dress and her hair is windswept, with a stunning sunset and clouds behind her.

your story 

captured, to cherish forever.

mother and baby in a lush green field of urple wildflowers

Capture the magic of Spring by scheduling your annual family photo session this season! You'll love the heartwarming gallery of whimsical, playful photographs in beautiful locations bursting with Spring colors!

It's the perfect time to update your family photos or schedule a special motherhood or mommy and me photo session. What an amazing Mother's Day gift for yourself or a loved one! Spring is also perfect for maternity, graduate, or milestone photos.

"Denise, you did it again!"

Thank you so much for the beautiful photos. You can't even tell that our 2 year old was sassy and hangry. Somehow you captured her sweet side. Thank you for your abundance of patience and pulling out all the tricks. We appreciate your time and expertise.

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Diaz Family

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Mom, dad, and toddler daughter laughing and embracing near an old windmill at a park
Toddler girl gazing at camera wile her two parents sit smiling behind her
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Mom and young son throwing fall leaves and laughing joyfully in a beautiful park with fall colors of orange, yellow, red, and brown with golden hour sunlight.
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newbron baby wrapped in pink blanket, sleeping in her mother's arms.
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preschool aged girl wearing a dress laughing big in a forest of tall redwood trees

Photo sessions can feel overwhelming.

I'm here to take you step by step to make the process easy!

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I have scouted out beautiful locations to serve as the backdrop.

 

I have a detailed style guide and online styling tool to make wardrobe-planning a breeze.

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I'll guide you into natural poses to let your love shine.

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After your session, you'll receive an

online gallery to download your photographs and order gorgeous prints.

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I want every family's story to be documented and preserved for generations.

Let's go capture your memories!

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pregnant woman standing in golden grass, embracing her belly and gazing off to the side smiling, with golden backlight around her
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father holding his son and kissing his cheek while the child smiles big and holds his falther's face. They are standing on a hilltop under golden sunlight.
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Mother and tween daughter joyfully smiling while mother twirls daughter in twirly dress.
Mother and father smiling lovingly at their baby daughter, standing in front of a dramatic rock formation with golden filtered sunlight behind them
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