based in Sacramento, California

Love-filled portraits for families & motherhood

Connection over perfection. Memories that feel real, playful, and full of heart.

Woman in floral dress sitting in blooming rose garden during spring.
Intimate bedroom portrait featuring a newborn baby swaddled in white with parents on cozy bedding.
Couple holding white fluffy dogs in a winter orchard with blooming trees.

Family photos are more than something to hang on the wall. They are a way to remember how this season felt. The laughter. The closeness. The love that shows up in the in between moments.

My approach is relaxed, guided, and pressure free so you can be present while I document your story as it naturally unfolds.

You belong here

This space is for families wanting to remember this season honestly, mothers wanting to step into the frame, and anyone drawn to photographs that feel joyful, connected, and true to life.


All families and all kinds of love are welcome here.

 

Choose a session type:

 

Sacramento Mini Sessions

Couple stands with a fluffy Highland cow among olive trees in a lush green field, woman in burgundy dress and white boots.

Seasonal mini sessions designed to capture the beauty of right now, from spring blooms to holiday traditions and everything in between.


hi, i'm amy

what it feels like to work with me

Photographer in blue dress poses with camera against snowy white background.

Sessions are playful, calm, and gently guided. You do not need to know how to pose or worry about perfectly behaved kids. I’ll guide you with intention so you can relax, connect, and be fully present while your story unfolds naturally.

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Mother and daughter share a tender moment beside a blue birthday cake, surrounded by blue balloons and confetti.
Testimonials

I honestly can’t say enough good things about Amy. She makes the whole experience so relaxing and fun, which really shows in the photos. My daughters can be shy and Amy is always so patient with them. The pictures always turn out awesome! Super talented, super easy to work with, and just an all-around great vibe. We would definitely book with her again. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have amazing photos!

JENNIFER

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A young family shares an intimate moment together outdoors with their baby wearing white.
Testimonials

Amy did such an amazing job capturing our family photos! We enjoyed the whole experience with her! She was so kind, patient and understanding! We have a 7 month old so if you can imagine the kind of patience you need when trying to take photos with a baby! She interacted with our baby and just made the whole experience light and fun. We loved how she posed us and just made us feel comfortable. Once we got our photos, we were amazed! She really captured the love within our family. Everything looked so natural and beautiful.

EMERALD

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ready when you are

 

 

 

Whether you’re planning your next family session, celebrating a new season, or simply ready to document the now, I’d love to hear from you.

 

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Amy Medina Photography is a Sacramento family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, motherhood, and heartfelt family photography across Sacramento, Roseville, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Northern California. Sessions are designed to feel relaxed, connection-focused, and filled with the honest moments families want to remember most.


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