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I'm Victoria,
the photographer behind Persephone Studios. Here you'll find examples of past work, products, and general photography information.

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Best Times to Take Photos

First Year Anniversary!

Portraits of Addi

Ani and Richard (Engagement Photos at Stanford University)

Conor’s Headshots (Creative Branding for Small Businesses)

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Golden hour is one of my favorites! Now booking graduates for 2018! Contact me for more info. ❤️ #PersephoneStudios

This is a favorite of mine from my engagement session with Richard and Ani. Shooting during golden hour creates the most beautiful golden halo. Learn more about lighting on the blog! #PersephoneStudios

Shooting at different times of days produces different results. Learn more on the blog this morning! This was on a cloudy day. Those clouds act as the perfect soft-box. | Link in bio!⠀
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What's your favorite result? Shooting in the morning, during golden hour, or on a cloudy day? ⠀
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#persephonestudios

Beautiful backlit portrait of Kim taken in my home studio. Next week I'll have a blog post up explaining how to get different looks when shooting with natural light! Especially important when you’re trying to explain what look you want your photos to have. #PersephoneStudios

Here's one more portrait of these sweet girls. 💗

I'm not a child or family photographer, but I absolutely love it when I get the chance to photograph these little babies. My parents have portraits of me and my siblings from around this age that have been treasured and kept on display in their home all of these years. I love thinking about that heirloom quality when I'm photographing babies. They're not babies for very long, but at least there's photographic evidence of their cute little toes and their big cheeky grins. Thank you for a wonderful photoshoot! I always adore these photo sessions. #persephonestudios

Beautiful backlit portrait of Patricia wearing the gorgeous gowns she picked for her bridesmaids. Thank you for the photoshoot. I had a wonderful time with you. 💗 #persephonestudios

NEW POST ON THE BLOG! - Self Portraits Throughout the Years // These are some portraits of me taken by my husband nearly three years ago for our one year dating anniversary. ❤️ I loved stumbling upon these while sorting through my archives. 😊 See more on today's post! 💗

Thank you, @kimbakerbeauty! I loved working with you on this shoot. It was so fun playing with your makeup kit to get different looks. If you’re looking for a makeup artist for your photoshoot - talk to Kim! She’s so sweet, she’ll put you at ease as she creates your perfect look. ❤️ #persephonestudios
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What she said:
“ @kimbakerbeauty Hello! Happy Friday! You’ve probably seen this photo around a bit. I hope so at least because, branding. Anyhow, this photo was taken during my first real portrait session with a photographer. Victoria of @persephone_studios really did an incredible job. I felt comfortable and she directed me in everything. What I truly love about this image is how she captured my smile. The smile where my one dimple shows and my eyes start to wrinkle up. The big lovable happiest kind of genuine smile because I went out of my comfort zone and felt good and comfortable! I cannot even begin to explain how far this career has pushed me. And I am grateful for every moment of it because it has truly left me a better person. ✨ #fridayintroductions #fridayintroduction #pushyourlimits #challengeyourself #sanjosemakeupartist #bayareamakeupartist #sanjosebridal #bayareabridal #sanjosewedding #bayareawedding #sanfranciscomakeupartist #sanfranciscobridal #bridalmakeup #bayareabride #sanjosebride #sfbride #sfbridalmakeup #sfmakeupartist #bayareaevents #sanjoseevents #bayareacreative #norcalweddingvendor #californiaweddingvendor”

"The earth has music for those who listen." - George Santayana ⠀
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When I bought my first DSLR when I was 19, I remember asking the store clerk at Best Buy for the lens and camera combination that would create "an oil painting blurred effect" in the background. Photography has always been about capturing light and composing a shot like a painting for me. I'm excited for when I can start sharing my actual oil paintings with you. Until then, this was a shot I took while on a hike with my dad. (He always cringes when I bring my camera because I'm always wandering off snapping shots of the various plants 😂 )⠀

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Family Shoot | San Jose California | Persephone Studios

March 21, 2018 in Families