Bendel Photography

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Bendel Photography

Natural Light photographer servicing El Dorado Hills and surrounding areas. I am here to capture all of your special occasions and moments.

Family, Maternity and Newborn photographer in the greater Sacramento region. Check out my website for more details of my work! I am looking forward to chatting with you!

03/06/2026

8 weeks with their beautiful baby girl 🤍

One of my favorite things about in-home sessions is how we can use so many meaningful parts of a family’s home. From soft window light to cozy corners and even their outdoor spaces. Every spot tells a piece of their story.

We mixed a few outfit changes: delicate lace, soft florals, and the sweetest baby outfits - creating such a timeless feel throughout the session.

Slow moments, tiny toes, warm snuggles, and so much love for their little girl.

These early days are fleeting, and it’s always an honor to capture them.

If your baby isn’t quite in that newborn stage anymore, please know that photos can still happen ☀️ DM me to secure a session spot now!

02/26/2026

A little moment just for baby 🤎

The scrunchy faces.
The tiniest toes.
Soft little hands stretching in the light.

Those serious newborn brows and perfectly pouty lips.

These are the fleeting details that change way too fast — and the ones we’ll always want to remember. ✨

02/08/2026

It’s almost here…

Longer days, golden evenings, and spring by the lake 🤍

Daylight savings means more light for those slow, magical moments.

This mama’s dress is from my client closet, designed to keep sessions effortless and timeless.

Spring dates are filling quickly! Be sure to message me to get a date on my calendar 🌸

02/05/2026

Newborn sessions don’t have to be frilly dresses or button-down shirts to be beautiful 🤍

They can be soft jammies, bare feet, sweet snuggles, and a little dancing around the kitchen with your people.

These sessions are about embracing you…kids playing with their favorite toys, tiny hands wrapped around mom and dad, hanging out on dad’s shoulders, and soaking in the real, everyday moments that make this season so special.

Come as you are. Love on your babies. Let it be cozy, relaxed, and full of connection.

Those are the moments that matter most ✨

01/26/2026

Spring blooms are almost here 🌸

This stunning location will be available for a limited number of spring sessions!

Soft florals, fresh greenery, and timeless imagery.

Now booking inquire to save your spot 🤍

01/16/2026

Dreaming of Golden Sunsets on the lake..💛☀️

There’s something so special about slowing down and capturing this season… because life is about to get beautifully fuller.

These quiet, glowing maternity moments hold so much magic…the calm before everything changes. Just you, your growing family, bare feet in the sand, and the sweet anticipation of meeting the newest little soul you’ll love forever.

01/05/2026

I’m known for loving light and airy tones, but I also truly believe there’s so much beauty in embracing bold patterns and richer colors when they’re done thoughtfully. This family absolutely nailed it. 🤎

Extended family sessions can be challenging, but they are so so beautiful. Getting everyone together in one place, photographing each family unit, the grandparents with their grandbabies, and all the in-between moments—it’s such a meaningful gift to give yourselves.

These images become even more precious as the years go on. A reminder of who was there, what life looked like, and how deeply connected you all were in this season. Truly a treasure to hold onto. 🍂✨

01/04/2026

There are not a lot of things I love more than photographing newborn sessions like this 🤍

The quiet, the closeness, the way everything else fades away as you settle into life with your brand-new baby you have been preparing for. Dad’s gentle kiss, mama holding them close, tiny newborn features tucked perfectly into those sleepy snuggles — these are the moments that pass so quickly, yet mean everything. These are the images you’ll look back on and be so grateful you have.

This soft, neutral dress is part of my client closet, so you don’t have to stress about shopping or styling. I come to you with a beautiful dress for mama and a cozy swaddle for baby, allowing you to stay home, slow down, and simply soak in these fleeting days while I capture them for you. 🤍

01/02/2026

Hi friends 🤍

With the start of the new year I wanted to thank you, truly, for an incredible year and for trusting me with your memories. I don’t take that lightly for a second. Thankyou to those that I have photographed and to those that just follow along on my page. Your support does not go unnoticed ❤️

I also wanted to take this time to introduce myself to my new followers

I’m a mama to three sweet little girls, married to my high school sweetheart, and I’ve been photographing families and motherhood for nearly five years now. What started as a creative outlet during Covid has turned into something so deeply meaningful. My heart is in connection—real laughs, quiet moments, kids being kids, and capturing the beauty in everyday life. I’m constantly in awe that this gets to be my job. It’s beautiful. It’s special. And I’m so grateful.

I’m heading into 2026 excited for what’s ahead and officially booking spring sessions now, with newborn sessions always open year-round. I can’t wait to create more memories with you 🤍✨

PC:

12/11/2025

Getting to freeze these little in-between moments—the smiles, the hand-holding, the way everyone leans in—is such an honor. Every session reminds me how special it is to capture a family exactly as they are right now. 📸

12/10/2025

Little sad caption but…Lately, family photos have taken on an entirely new meaning for me.

After losing my brother suddenly, I’ve found myself returning again and again to the photos my mom took of us growing up and the professional photos we had done. Those snapshots have become some of the most treasured things we have. They are little pieces of him and our childhood that we get to keep forever.

It’s reminded me in the deepest deepest way why I love photographing families. These moments you freeze aren’t just pictures… they become memories you can hold, stories you can revisit, and connections that remain long after life changes.

I’m so grateful for every family who trusts me to capture their love—exactly as it is right now. It is truly an honor I will never take lightly, especially moving forward.

book the session. You will never ever regret it ❤️

11/03/2025

✨ Fall family sessions have been nothing short of amazing this year! I’ve had the sweetest families, golden light, and so many giggles in front of my camera. 🍂 I can’t wait to share more of these beautiful memories!

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Folsom, CA
95630, 95671, 95763

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https://www.bendelphotography.com/

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