I’m Theresa—a photographer based in Gilroy, California, serving families across the South Bay, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and beyond. I specialize in capturing connection, emotion, and all the little in-between moments that make your story yours. From growing bellies to wild toddlers and big family milestones, I’m here to document it with honesty and heart.
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me sipping iced coffee, reading something atmospheric, or mapping out my next road trip. I’m so glad you’re here—I can’t wait to create something beautiful together.
Capturing Real Moments, Beautifully.
Voted best photographer in gilroy in 2024
Family • Maternity • Cake Smash Milestones • Studio + Outdoor Sessions
Photography is more than just clicking a button. It’s about creating a space where you can relax, connect, and be yourself—without pressure. I take the time to understand your vision, your people, and the story you want to tell. Whether we’re celebrating a first birthday or gathering generations, I plan every detail with care and guide you gently along the way.
I love helping kids warm up through play, and I aim for each session to feel effortless, personal, and just a little magical. When you book with me, you’re not just getting photos—you’re getting an experience that’s thoughtful, calm, and true to you.
My Approach
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After photographing hundreds of portrait sessions over the past few years, we’ve found that we’re not the perfect fit for every family. That’s why this process begins with a conversation. We want to hear everything—how you met, funny first date stories, and how y’all got engaged.
We’ll get to know one another, talk about the details of your day, answer any questions you might have about working with us and figure out if we’re the best fit for each other.
Connect
Once your date is reserved, we'll connect to start chatting about possible locations for your session. We generally recommend choosing one location and if it's a place you haven't been before, it might be helpful to visit during the time our session will take place.
That way you have an idea of the light, crowds, closing time, etc! If you're not sure about where you would like to take your photos but you have a general idea of the look you would like, just let us know because we would be happy to recommend a few locations based on your aesthetic!
LOCATION
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If picking out outfits for photos takes you back to your high school days when you literally tried on everything in your closet and piled it on your bed but still felt like you had nothing to wear, you're in luck.
We put together an extensive outfit suggestion guide with tips for every member of the family (even Fido!)
waRDROBE STYLING
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On the day of your session, we'll connect to make sure the weather still looks like it's going to corporate. We'll exchange numbers and finalize our meeting location. Please plan for your session to take about two hours from start to finish.
The SEssion
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All images from our sessions are typically delivered within about two weeks of the shoot date via an online gallery. This gallery will allow you to share your favorites with family, order prints and even download images to share on social media.
Your gallery will remain active for six weeks.
DELIVERY
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I'm proud to offer our clients a variety of ways to turn their images into keepsakes. Wall-mounted canvas prints to decorate your home, beautiful handmade albums and more.
And we offer a lifetime guarantee on all our products so you never have to worry about the quality of your investments fading over time! What a special way to remember this season you’re in!
KEEPSAKES
The Process
Family
extended session
- 60-minute session
- Full gallery of 40+ images (plus black & white copies), curated based on connection, variety, and session flow
- Up to 10 people
- Location planning + styling support
- Travel fee $2 a mile to the location
ESSENTIALS SESSIONS
For growing families, maternity, and meaningful portraits—designed with flexibility, intention, and room to breathe.
(or 4 payments of $237.50)
$950
Family Maternity Session
- 60-minute session
- Full gallery of 40+ images (plus black & white copies), curated based on connection, variety, and session flow
- Location planning + styling support
- Travel fee $2 a mile to the location
(or 4 payments of $237.50)
$950
Couple-Only Maternity Session
- 30-minute session
- 15 edited images
- Mom and Dad Only
- Location planning + styling support
- Travel fee $2 a mile to the location
(or 2 payments of $225)
$450
Milestone Session
- Confetti finale – $50
- Outfit change – $75
- Add a sibling – $100 (includes 10 minutes + 5 images)
- Full gallery upgrade: $250
- 30-minute session
- One child only
- Indoor (studio) or outdoor
- 15 edited digital images
(or 2 payments of $225)
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Studio add ons:
$450
Family Session
- 30-minute session
- 15 edited images
- Immediate family members only - up to 5 people
- Location planning + styling support
- Travel fee $2 a mile to the location
(or 2 payments of $225)
$450
Includes:
In-Home Newborn
- 60 minute lifestyle session
- Full gallery of 60+ high-resolution images (plus black & white copies)
- Travel included within Gilroy & Morgan Hill
- Styling support and prep guide
(or 4 payments of $237.50)
Includes:
$950
Scenic Location Series
Crafted for breathtaking locations beyond Gilroy and Morgan Hill, this series is all about meaningful moments set against stunning backdrops. Travel is included, and sessions are perfect for both Family and Maternity portraits.
Mount Madonna Adventure Session
- 60-90 minute session
- Full gallery of 60+ images + black & white edits
- Location and prep guide
- $50 print credit
- Travel included
(or 4 payments of $300)
$1200
Includes:
Seacliff Beach Sunset Session
- 60–90 minute session
- Full gallery of 60+ images + black & white edits
- Styling + location guide
- $50 print credit
- Travel included
(or 4 payments of $300)
$1200
Includes:
Natural Bridges Coastal Session
- 60-90 minute session
- Full gallery of 60+ images + black & white edits
- Location and prep guide
- $50 print credit
- Travel included
(or 4 payments of $300)
$1200
Includes:
Arizona Cactus Garden Session
- 60-90 minute session
- Full gallery of 60+ images + black & white edits
- Location and prep guide
- $50 print credit
- Travel included
(or 4 payments of $300)
$1200
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These sessions is all about celebrating your baby’s first year—messy, sweet, and full of personality. We’ll start with a few clean milestone portraits, then move into the cake smash setup—simple, relaxed, and centered around your little one.
Choose from a variety of themed or solid backdrops, and feel free to borrow from my client closet or bring something you love. Whether it’s colorful or classic, we’ll keep it light, fun, and filled with frosting-covered memories.
Cake Smash Sessions
Let’s celebrate your little one turning ONE—cake, giggles, frosting everywhere, and all. These sessions are all about capturing your baby’s big milestone in the most fun (and messy) way possible. We’ll start with a few clean milestone portraits, then move into the cake smash setup—simple, sweet, and centered around your baby’s personality. I’ve got a variety of backdrops to choose from, and you’re welcome to borrow an outfit from my client closet or bring something you love. However you imagine it, we’ll make it happen.
15 Digital images
Up to 30-minute session at your chosen outdoor location
Blanket or decorated high chair setup
Cake stand + styling props included
Access to my curated client closet for baby
Full gallery upgrade: $250
Parents provide the cake and topper
Additional images: $25 each | Full gallery upgrade: $250
If you’re looking for the most fun, stress-free way to celebrate your little one’s first birthday, this deluxe session has it all. From the cake to the outfit and everything in between, every detail is planned in advance to match your chosen theme.
We’ll begin with milestone portraits, move into a custom cake smash set, and finish with a bubbly clean-up in an adorable white clawfoot tub. Just show up and enjoy—we’ll capture every silly, messy, and sweet moment along the way.
60-minute studio session in Gilroy
Full Digital Gallery Included
Fully styled custom theme
Matching baby outfit provided
6” custom cake (included)
Bubble bath finale in a white clawfoot tub
what's included:
15 Digital Images
Up to 30-minute session
Gilroy Studio Location
Access to my client closet for baby's outfit
Full gallery upgrade available: $250
Parents provided the cake and topper
Additional images: $25 each | Full gallery upgrade: $250
Studio Cake Smash
A simple, natural way to celebrate this milestone—blankets, grass, sunlight, and a whole lot of frosting. We’ll start with clean milestone portraits before moving into a cozy outdoor setup using either a soft blanket or a decorated high chair (white or natural wood).
We can shoot at any outdoor location you love—travel fees apply outside of Gilroy or Morgan Hill. I’ll bring the high chair, decorations, and cake stand. You bring the baby (and the cake).
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Outdoor Cake Smash
$875
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Ultimate Cake Smash
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$292
$450
$450
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Let's Connect!
I do my best to respond to every message with the care and attention it deserves. Please allow up to 48 hours on weekdays and 72 hours on weekends for a reply. If we already have a session booked and something urgent comes up, feel free to text me directly. I appreciate your patience and can’t wait to connect with you!
Have a question?
Send me an email or text me!
Theresa@Tparshallphotography.com
(408) 809-5021
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Add-Ons & Extras
* Travel Fee: Applied to any location outside of Gilroy or Morgan Hill. $2 per mile to the location is included in the final session price.
* Additional People: $50 per person for groups over 6
* Additional Outfit Change: $150
Rush Delivery:
* 72 hours – $300
* 48 hours – $500
* 24 hours – $700
A La Carte Prints And Packages
Fine Art Prints
Printed on professional-grade archival matte paper
4×6 — from $9
5×7 — from $13
8×10 — from $17
11×14 — from $32
Standard Lustre Prints
4×6 — $8
5×7 — $10
8×10 — $13
11×14 — $22
16×20 — $69
Everyday Hardcover Books
8×8 — $165
10×10 — $219
12×12 — $262
Framed Canvas
Starts at $316
Hand-stretched canvas with your choice of natural wood, black, or white float frame.
Wood-Framed Prints
Starts at $223
Classic wood frames available in natural or walnut, with optional matting.
Honestly, the sooner the better. Weekends—especially in spring and fall—tend to go fast. The earlier you reach out, the more likely you are to get the date you want.
Once you're ready, all I need is a signed contract and a deposit. And if something comes up and you need to move things around, just let me know—we’ll make it work.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK?
Unless you've modeled professionally, you're probably going to feel awkward in front of the camera. Heck, we take photos for a living and we even feel like a deer in the headlights when we're in front of the camera.
You're going to feel awkward at first, but as the session goes on and we coach you through images, we think you'll find that being photographed can actually be fun. And don't worry about your kids. We're well versed in capturing even the busiest of little ones.
We're Awkward and my kids don't sit still.
No one wants to look like a wet dog in their photos so if it looks like it's going to rain, snow, hail or some other weather catastrophe, we'll be in touch via email or text to reschedule.
Often, when we're scheduling our initial portrait session date, if it works for our calendars, we'll actually set up both a main date and a rain date just to make sure we don't have to postpone your session for very long if the weather is bad on the original date.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Within a few weeks of your session, you'll receive a link to a digital gallery that will allow you to download high resolution images.
The gallery is also set up to make ordering prints, canvases and other keepsakes as easy as turning on a Roomba to clean your floors. No worrying about tricky things like color correction, DPI and image format.
How will we receive our photos?
Yes! I love multigenerational sessions. If you have more than six people, there’s a small fee per person, and I do recommend booking a longer session so we’re not rushed.
Can we include grandparents or extended family?
I do! Travel fees are $2 per mile and already factored into your final price if we’re shooting outside those areas.
Do you travel outside Gilroy or Morgan Hill?
Yes, if they’re within 30 miles of each other. There’s a $100 split-location fee to account for drive time and setup. Just give me a heads-up when you’re booking so I can plan accordingly.
Can we shoot at two different spots?
Absolutely. After booking, I’ll send you a location and style guide, and I’m always happy to help you pull things together. If you’re stuck on colors or need feedback on what you’ve got, just text me a photo—I’ve got you.
Do you help with outfits or styling?
Petite is great for quick updates and works best for kids under 1 or over 6. Signature and Keepsake are perfect for families, maternity, or couples who want a shorter but meaningful session. Storytelling gives us more time to settle in, move around, and capture more combinations. And the Wall Art Collection includes prints, so it’s ideal if you want to walk away with something ready to hang or gift.
