Sonora, CA Family Photographer | Mini Sessions in the Snow | Christine Dibble Photography

Back in early December, I had my annual Christmas Mini Sessions scheduled at Twain Harte Tree Farm. It had already been a fairly dry fall, but Murphy’s Law hit, and it snowed just in time for the mini sessions. Tuolumne County is used to snow, and things usually don’t get too crazy just because it snows, but this was pretty crazy. Snow fell all the way down to the valley, and then frigid temperatures froze everything solid. I was still seeing snow piles up to 6 weeks later in my own neighborhood where snow usually melts away within a day or two. We had to move all mini sessions to other locations because the Tree Farm was buried, and we rescheduled a few mini sessions for other dates, but it all worked out. The snow made for a stunning backdrop and something really different and fun for photos. It kind of makes me want to have some snow sessions every year! Here are just a few samples from a couple of those sessions.  Sonora, CA Custom Portrait Photographer Christine Dibble Photography_0594.jpg

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  • Dagmara - What fun to have family photographs taken in the snow, looks like they were having a ball at your family mini session 🙂

  • Nicolenjoli photography - What a beautiful place I have never been to sonora but it looks like a pretty place to visit and perfect for family photos.

  • haylie D photography - Oh WOW!! How it makes me long for snow here in Australia!!

    And I am absolutely in LOVE with that black & white shot of the handsome little man in glasses – GORGEOUS!! 🙂

  • Michelle - These family portraits are just amazing!! I love how you were able to capture the kids having such a fun time in the snow!! Kudos to you for capturing the true smiles and spirits of the kids portraits. I am sure the family will love these snow sessions and all of the formal portraits you were able to capture! Sonora California is such a beautiful place to visit!! I cant wait to see more family sessions

  • Lisa Beckett - What beautiful family mini snow session photography in Sonora California! The snow makes for such a gorgeous backdrop. I love all the emotion you have captured in your photos.

  • Emily - What a lighting challenge shooting in the snow can be. these photographs came out beautifully! Living in Vegas I’m quite glad this is a photography challenge I will never have to face!

  • hannah - Oh my goodness, that portrait of the kid with glasses is too cute! Great job capturing family and child portraits in the snow, but somehow making them feel warm and inviting 🙂

  • elena - what a gorgeous winter family session!! I love all the snow, you did such an amazing job!

  • Christina Corneau - your snow sessions look like so much fun Christine!! I love the kids throwing snow!! What great family memories you captured here!!

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