Another fun day at the tree farm. One of my favorite family photography spots in Chico. Had a wonderful photography session with two siblings with abundance of energy. The session combined poses and play to keep the kids smiling. Toddlers always want to run, so I did my part running and building in activities that will keep kids happy. Aiming family photography sessions to be fun & stress free to capture natural emotions. Below are some highlights from the recent session ..read more

Had the opportunity to capture photography moments of these two adorable children. We took time to utilize three different areas amongst the area around the Bidwell Mansion. It was a beautiful day with some fall leaves present. This beautiful baby was bursting with smiles and happiness. Below are just a few highlights of this wonderful family session. Blessed to be able to capture these special moments! Thank you! ~ Christina Abken ..read more

Sometimes photography sessions can be a lot of work to get everyone to the location on time. Pop-up studios are perfect for busy people who like something convenient year-round. No need to worry about the weather conditions outside! Pop-up sessions work great all-year-round! What is a pop-up studio session? Pop-up studios are staged photo studio set-ups in your home. 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled session I set-up a backdrop, lights, and a tripod. Provides a convenient studio photography experience at your home. Do you offer custom backgrounds? The standard backgrounds available are sp ..read more

Congrats on your engagement! As you have a lot of details to check off we thought we would bring you a brief list of top caterers in Butte County by style of food. These wonderful local companies have been providing delicious catering services for over 10 years. BBQ - BluSmoke BBQ Co Chicken, ribs, and ribeye are just a few of the delicious options to have smoking at your wedding. BlueSmoke BBQ Co has been serving the area for over 20+ years with exceptional catering bringing the smoker to your wedding for freshly smoked meat with tempting sides. Contact them on Facebook for more information o ..read more

Motherhood is a wonderful time. Nothing like those bonding moments with your baby. Those times are precious and fly by before you know it. Soon they are running around the house as a toddler! Those moments of tiny hands, feet, and snuggling up to mommy's belly just slip by before you know it. Understanding the hardship of being a mother with so many responsibilities I thought it best to create a list of the pictures every mother will want to look back at. 1. Baby with Mommy Carrying a baby for 9-months is something amazing. Moms sometimes feel a bit shy about being in a picture with the baby s ..read more

Times are hard right now. To ensure the safety of our clients we are staying in line with health regulations. What we are doing for safety: 1. Christina Abken Photography wears a mask during photography sessions. 2. Hand sanitizer before, during, and after sessions is a ritual for us. 3. Social distancing at a lens click! Christina Abken Photography uses camera lenses that provide the comfort of 6 feet distance. 4. Virtual Consultation & Booking Your photography consultation can be done online through our services portal. The meetings can be conducted through phone, facetime, or zoom. All ..read more

Getting family photos taken is exciting. Here are some tips on how to prepare for your family photo session. 1. Prepare your bag or purse the day before. To ease the trip to the photo session it is best to prepare your items the day before. It can help ease your state of mind before the session. Some items to consider bringing: Comfy shoes: Help with walking to each location in the shoot. Your Child's Favorite Toy: To use as a cute prop or a way to draw his/her attention. Snacks & Water: Supplies a mood boost during a quick break. Back up Clothes: Accidents happen. Tide Stick: Tiny littl ..read more

There's something special about having an image in a print form. Remember those days you would go to grandma's house and listen to a story as she flipped pages through an album. .....Or those school image proofs that you are wondering how you can talk mom out of getting the whole package. Either way, those are prints that captured our hearts being able to grasp and glimpse back. Below are three reasons why you should print your photos: 1. Great for family storytimes. - Heirlooms ]Print your images into a family album or printed book. It is a great way to organize your memories from a period o ..read more