Downtown Pleasanton, CA Senior Photos
This was such a fun photoshoot in downtown Pleasanton!! While Livermore, CA is my home base on the west coast, I’m delighted to photograph in other areas as an East Bay Area and Pleasanton CA senior photographer.
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Come along for the ride and read this botanist-turned-photographer's "Field Notes" from photoshoots, tips and tricks for clients, as well as Hazelton Family Adventures.
I’m excited to share some beautiful motherhood spring Morton Arboretum photos! The arboretum is about 30 minutes to the west of Oak Park, ~45-60 minutes away from downtown Chicago and is an absolutely stunning location for portraits! The arboretum is THE place to go in the spring time – it always has something beautiful in […]
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Ahhh, the pandemic lifestyle: no toilet paper, or diapers, or yeast, or flour to be found, let alone hand sanitizer. During the early days of the pandemic, front porch photoshoots became popular as a way of documenting the daily absurdities. Also, they are a socially distanced, safe, and novel activity after such a long time […]
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WHEW. March…was a lot. There were high points (the end of the month) and a whole lot of lows. All right! Here we go! At the tail end of February my son got sick – not Covid and he got over it in two days – but he got his sister sick (her first time […]
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Beach family photos are always a good idea! My fun-loving clients were interested in getting the classic architecture of the Chicago skyline in the background of their portraits, while also incorporating the casual fun of the beach. I think we nailed it! Beach Family Photos I’m delighted to share that these skyline and beach family […]
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Sharing today a fun library photoshoot from this summer! My client is an avid reader and wanted to show off her love of books by using the public library as the backdrop for her senior photos. Library Photoshoot Ideas But, as is the case in a challenging location, the constraints bring out creativity. Let me […]
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Sharing here today my guide to the best Chicago beaches so you can get planning for summer fun! Whether you’re interested in swimming, beach volleyball, or just a great place to hang out for the day with the friends, this guide has got you covered. 🙂 Best Chicago Beaches Some general information: It’s always worth […]
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Lilacia Park in Lombard IL (A 32 minute, 23 mile drive from the Loop (or you can take the Metra)) is a stunning garden for strolling or as a photography location! It has distinctly different looks in each season. So come check it out these photos of Lilacia Park in Lombard IL and see for […]
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A family sunflower photoshoot has been on my bucket list to photograph for a long time, and I was DELIGHTED when my friend Chicago wedding photographer Alex Cantemir agreed on family photos with sunflowers! I’m sharing here both her beautiful family photos with sunflowers, as well as tips for your own sunflower photoshoot. Sunflower Photoshoot […]
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The Meadowlark Dairy senior photos? Yes, please! The Meadowlark Dairy is a drive-thru(!) working dairy in downtown Pleasanton, CA. It’s become super popular in recent years as a fun place to meet friends in the evening for a soft-serve ice cream cone and a hang out in the nearby Lions and Delucchi parks to the […]
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I’m so excited to share these beautiful senior portraits with you! I’m proud to photograph in many locations in the Bay Area as an Alameda county, Contra Costa county, and San Jose, CA Photographer. We found this amazing gas station with a retro vibe in Fremont, CA. San Jose, CA Senior Photographer For senior photoshoots, […]
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This was such a fun photoshoot in downtown Pleasanton!! While Livermore, CA is my home base on the west coast, I’m delighted to photograph in other areas as an East Bay Area and Pleasanton CA senior photographer. There are so many cute Wild West touches to downtown Pleasanton. We found an old hitching post for […]
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These clients requested their summer family photos in Lindberg Park in Oak Park, IL! Besides the convenience of such a close location for my clients, I love that the Park District of Oak Park works to have an area with native plants at each of their parks! It’s so nice to be able to get […]
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Hey friends, I’m delighted to share this gorgeous senior photos session taken in Niles in Fremont! We joked, since this senior is a big Harry Styles fan, that we were going to channel that vibe and have a “Harry Styles in Niles” photoshoot! When I was throwing out location ideas for this senior: golden hills, […]
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Seniors
Want fun, genuine, awkward-free photos? Come see the portfolio and learn more about the way Kristen Hazelton Photography captures your Senior Story.
Families
As a mom, I know that our time with our kids is precious, fleeting, and occasionally frustrating. I promise your photo experience with me will be frustration-free.
ISFP plant mom and caffeine opportunist
I'm an award-winning senior and family photographer based out of Oak Park, IL and Livermore, CA, serving Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a former plant biologist, a mom to two wonderful kids, a wife to one awesome nerd, and a lover of weird plants, sunshine, and chocolate chips.
