Family photography at The Forest of Nisene Marks, Santa Cruz
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Family portraits
at The Forest of Nisene Marks.

A redwood forest state park ten minutes from the Santa Cruz coast — quiet, shaded, and reliably beautiful.

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About The Forest of Nisene Marks.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park covers 10,000 acres of second-growth redwoods inland from Aptos, about ten minutes from Capitola Beach and the Santa Cruz coast.

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Investment

Portrait packages in Santa Cruz.

Five tiers, transparent pricing, no deposit. You pay at the end of the shoot.

Mini

5 finished files
$550 – $1,100

Standard

25 finished files
$950 – $1,700

Platinum

75 finished files
$1,500 – $2,400
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No deposit, no stress. Start with a quick 10-minute call and we'll plan the timing, the spot, and the right package for your family.

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