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GVP Studios is a portrait studio in Sacramento, California with an authentic, elevated, and fresh vibe.

We specializing in brand content, portraits, and weddings. We create beautiful treasured heirloom artwork from your life milestones, and imagery for your business and web presence.

Our unique Midtown loft studio has natural light, exposed brick, a private courtyard, and lots of fun backdrops and seasonal styled sets. We also rent our space to local creators!

Whether you are looking to document memories and milestones with your loved ones, family, pets, friends, or Yourself. Let’s make some art out of life. - Leslie Callan, Owner

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The Best Time to Book Your 2026 Memories is NOW!
The Best Time to Book Your 2026 Memories is NOW!

The holiday season is here, and we're kicking it off with a huge thank you to our amazing clients! This Black Friday through Cyber Monday, you can lock in any full 2026 session—from adorable baby milestones to stunning outdoor family portraits—at a sweet 20% discount. It's the perfect way to plan ahead and make sure your memories are captured beautifully next year.

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🍂 The Art of the Perfect Fall Family Photo in Northern California
🍂 The Art of the Perfect Fall Family Photo in Northern California

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to glow, Northern California becomes a photographer’s dream. At GVP Studios, we believe fall is more than a backdrop — it’s a feeling. Here’s how to capture that golden warmth in every frame and turn your family session into an experience worth remembering.

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🐾 Why Dog Photos Deserve a Spot in the Frame
🐾 Why Dog Photos Deserve a Spot in the Frame

They’re the first to greet you at the door, the last to judge your bad dance moves, and always ready for a camera-ready cuddle. At GVP Studios, we believe dogs aren’t just pets — they’re family. Here’s why they deserve more than just a cameo in your next photo session.

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November at GVP Studios: Fall Colors and Holiday Magic
November at GVP Studios: Fall Colors and Holiday Magic

November is that beautiful in-between — when Northern California turns gold, the air feels crisp, and the calendar fills with reasons to pause and celebrate. At GVP Studios, this month is about capturing the warmth of connection: families bundled up under fall trees, pups posing in holiday bandanas, and the sparkle of studio lights turning simple moments into gifts that last.

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Holiday Mini Sessions at the Sacramento Studio
Holiday Mini Sessions at the Sacramento Studio

The holiday season moves fast—but your memories don’t have to. At GVP Studios, our Holiday Mini Sessions are the perfect mix of festive fun and timeless photography. In just 15 minutes, you’ll capture the joy, love, and laughter of your family against our beautiful frosted Christmas tree set for 2025. Think cozy, effortless, and stress-free—perfect for your holiday cards, gifts, and yearly keepsakes. Whether it’s your kids giggling in matching pajamas, your pup with a bow tie, or the two of you sharing a quiet smile, these mini sessions are designed to help you slow down and savor the magic of the season—without the chaos.

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GVP Studios Engagement Photography in Sacramento, Tahoe & Napa
GVP Studios Engagement Photography in Sacramento, Tahoe & Napa

There’s a moment when you shift from planning a “wedding” to embracing a “journey together.” Welcome to engagement season — the golden hour of your next chapter. At GVP Studios, we believe your engagement session should be more than pretty pictures. It’s your first step toward trusting your wedding photographer, relaxing in front of the lens, and having fun together. Whether you choose the urban charm of Sacramento, the alpine glow of Tahoe, or the vineyard romance of Napa (and even the classic East Bay landscape), we’ll craft a session that reflects your authentic story, grounded in organic emotion, elevated in experience, and wrapped in a warm, reliable luxury.
Let’s celebrate your engagement with visuals you’ll love, a connection you’ll trust, and memories you’ll cherish forever.

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recent reviews

  • "Leslie with GVP studios photography was wonderful! Her information provided made it super easy to find and access, she was right on time, and made it an enjoyable vs stressful experience for my children's Christmas photos. From start to finish the whole experience was a breeze and great! Would recommend for anyone looking to do Christmas studio portraits!"

    Yelp

  • "Leslie is a master photographer and artist. She recently took our business headshots and people asked if they were AI because they were just that good. And no, AI couldn't make us look like us, and that is what Leslie did."

    Google

  • "We truly enjoy working with GVP! Leslie is not only professional and reliable, always staying on top of wedding day timelines, but also brings such a positive, calming energy to the day. Couples appreciate how she eases their stress, and fellow vendors enjoy working together for a seamless wedding flow. Her creativity and talent shine through the photos she captures. We highly recommend GVP!"

    Google

  • "I have had the distinct pleasure of working side-by-side with Leslie on a multitude of weddings over the past 10 years, all with successful fruitions, and consider her to be the best in the business."

    Google

  • "Her professionalism is unmatched and anyone would be so lucky to have her document any occasion in their lives."

    Google

  • "She is absolutely the very best in the business and every single time we work with her, I am blown away by the magic that happens when she steps behind her camera."

    Yelp

  • "She was incredibly kind, patient, and so good with both our child and our dog—which is no easy task! The whole shoot felt relaxed and fun, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. She really captured the spirit of our family. Highly recommend to anyone looking for warm, natural portraits!"

    Google

  • "She knew how to capture our most special wedding moments in ways we could not even imagine! She is so friendly and professional. Before our wedding she took the time to fully explain the process and to make sure she took the pictures that my wife and I really wanted to be taken on our special day. She provided great customer service from initial consultation to when she provided us with her wonderful final product (and incredible album of photos)."

    The Knot

  • "We have used her for both maternity and newborn photography. We loved the flexibility of an in home photo session as taking a little one outside of their home environment can sometimes be stressful on baby and parents. We look forward to working with her in the future!"

    Yelp

  • "The results were absolutely stunning — they captured every important moment, from the big milestones to the candid, emotional snapshots that we'll treasure forever. Her attention to detail and creativity truly shine in every photo. She even managed to beautifully capture moments we hadn’t noticed ourselves, making the gallery feel like a perfect reflection of the day."

    Google

  • "We have done many projects together and she is always top notch! This is one of those times when I need more than 5 stars."

    Google

Studio Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Evenings and select Weekends
by appointment only

Location
2114 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95816