Portraits while you play at Gymboree Play + Music

I will be back at the Gymboree Play + Music centers in Portland, Oregon in a couple of weeks, photographing the children as they explore all the fun that Gymboree has to offer. It is always a great time. If you, or someone you know, are interested in attending (you must have children five or under) or getting more information, contact one of the Gymboree locations below.

Gymboree West of Bridgeport Village
503-670-1683
Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 – 5:45 pm

Gymboree South of the Streets of Tanasbourne
503-384-0542
Friday, April 12, 3:45 – 4:30 pm

March Mini Portrait Sessions at the park in Seal Beach

Our March mini sessions are back. This time at a park in Seal Beach. The mini sessions fit easily into your busy schedule, are an affordable way to get updated portraits, and are a lot of fun. There are only four mini sessions available, and they are scheduled on a first come first served basis, so be sure to schedule soon.

Each Mini Portait Session is $100 and includes:
• Approximately 20 minutes at the park in Seal Beach (location provided when scheduling)
• Just the kids or the whole family (up to 4 people, more for $25 each)
• Free 8x10 print ($35 value)
• Proofs provided on a private website
• Up to 10 screen res images to share on Facebook, in e-mail, etc. (images contain a small watermark and are not suitable for printing, but are great for sharing online)

Available Times
March 23 at 3:40, 4:00, 4:20, 4:40 pm

Specially Priced Add Ons*
4x6 Proof Prints (approx 30)...$199
11x14 Mounted Print...$79
16x24 Canvas Print...$199
6x6 Brag Book...$249


The session fee is due in full when booking and is non-refundable, but may be applied to a future session or purchase if you need to cancel. In case of inclement weather, a mini session will be cancelled and rescheduled at a future date and time.

*Special promotional pricing is available from the date of the mini session to one week after the proofs are posted.

Contact us to schedule a time for your family.

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Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is just around the corner. Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for, but Dodgen Photography makes it simple to give gifts that dad will treasure for a lifetime. Order prints from a recent session or sentimental favorites from a past one. Or surprise dad with a gift certificate for a portrait session to capture this stage in your child or family's life. Order soon to insure delivery in time for Father's Day.

But it wouldn't be Father's Day without a homemade gift. We suggest making Family Fun's camera card to perfectly complete the gift.

Portraits While You Play at Gymboree

Over the next few weeks, I will be photographing at several Gymboree Play + Music locations, including, for the first time, Gymboree Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda. If you have children five years old or younger, this is a perfect opportunity for them to explore all the fun that Gymboree has to offer, while I capture the moments in beautiful black and white portraits. The kids are generally so engaged in all that Gymboree has to offer that I am able capture their true personalities. It is always lots of fun.

The event is $10 per child and always sells out, so be sure to reserve your space soon. If you are interested in attending, or getting more information, contact the Gymboree location nearest you.

Gymboree West of Bridgeport Village, 503-670-1683
Thursday, March 15

Gymboree South of the Streets of Tanasbourne, 503-645-8080
Friday, March 16

Gymboree Anaheim Hills/Yorba Linda, 714-283-4386
Thursday, March 22

Gymboree Tustin/Irvine, 949-852-8855
Thursday, April 5

March Mini Portrait Sessions at the Beach

Our March mini sessions at the beach fit easily into your busy schedule and are a fun way to capture lasting memories of your family. There are only seven mini sessions available, and they are scheduled on a first come first served basis, so be sure to schedule soon.

Mini Portait Sessions are $100 and include
• Approximately 20 minutes on the beach in Long Beach (Belmont Shore area)
• Just the kids or the whole family (up to 5 people, more for $25 each)
• Free 8x10 print ($35 value)

Dates Available
March 8, 9, 10 at 5:35 pm
March 20, 23, 29, 30 at 6:45 pm

Specially Priced Add Ons*
4x6 Proof Prints (approx 30)...$199
11x14 Mounted Print...$79
16x24 Canvas Print...$199
6x6 Brag Book...$249


The session fee is due in full when booking and is non-refundable, but may be applied to a future session or purchase if you need to cancel. In case of inclement weather, a mini session will be cancelled and rescheduled at a future date and time.

*Special promotional pricing is available from the date of the mini session to one week after the proofs are posted.

Portraits While You Play at Gymboree Tustin/Irvine

I am excited to announce our new partnership with Gymboree Play + Music in Irvine/Tustin. I have been photographing at a couple of Gymboree locations in Oregon for over ten years, but this is my first time working with Gymboree in Orange County.

Our first portrait event is Saturday, December 3 at 3:00 pm. If you have children five years old or younger, this is the great opportunity for them to explore all the fun equipment that Gymboree has to offer and for you to get great portraits, without all of the pressure of posed studio portraits. The children are generally so engaged in the environment, that they barely notice I am there, allowing me to capture their true personalities in candid black and white portraits. It is always a great time and is only $5 per child. If you are interested in attending or getting more information, contact Gymboree Irvine/Tustin at 949-852-8855.

Portraits While You Play at Gymboree Tustin/Irvine
Saturday, December 3, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Reserve your space today, call 949-852-8855