ESTABLISHED 2002

Chasing the golden in everyone.

Relaxed, sun-drenched portrait sessions for lovers of warm light. Rooted in connection, every session is designed to feel easy-going, personal, and true to you. Family, senior, couples, and maternity portraits in Chico, California and across Northern California.

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Recent wanderings

A small archive from this season — golden hour portrait sessions around Chico and Northern California, and the kind of light that only sticks around for a minute.

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— The Photographer

Hi, I'm Courtney —

I picked up my grandmother's medium format film camera in 2002 and became captivated by the way the sun moves and glows. That curiosity—and a wandering spirit—took me far, but these days, I've found my greatest inspiration closer to home in Chico, California, capturing families, milestones, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments in the places we love most.

My sessions are relaxed, personal, and always honest. We'll walk, we'll talk, we'll wait for the light to break — and then we'll make something you'll want to keep on the wall forever.

1,000s: SUNSETS
22 yrs: BEHIND THE LENS
31: COUNTRIES TRAVELED

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Travel and adventure photography by Turner Forte Photography

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— Sessions

Pick your pocket of sun.

Seasonal

Mini Session

$300

Seasonal Mini Sessions are here! Quick, fun, and perfect for holiday cards. The location will be preset and the session will only be 15 minutes. Reserve yours today!

15 minute session
1 preset location
10+ edited photos
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2026 Mini DatesOctober 11th and 18thNovember 8th

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Graduates

$475

This session if for celebrating graduation. From your cap and gown to your favorite outdoor locations. From formal pics to showing off your hobbies.

1-2 hour session
Up to 3 locations
40+ edited photos
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Petite Session

$350

A quick golden moment — perfect for solo portraits, bestie sunsets, couples, families, and wiggly toddlers.

30 min session
1 location
20+ edited photos
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Most loved

Full Session

$550

The signature session. Outfit changes, golden hour, and a heap of magic. Great for families, multiple locations, and special events.

1-2 hour session
Up to 3 locations
40+ edited photos
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Event Session

$800+

A session for families, groups, events, or anything off the map. Every milestone deserves to be beautifully preserved. From elegant event coverage to timeless portraits.

1-3+ hour session
200+ edited photos
Individual and group
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If you're dreaming of something a little different, I would love to create a session that feels uniquely yours— thoughtfully tailored to your story, your season, and the moments you want to remember.

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— Kind Words

"Courtney caught a version of us we didn't know existed — softer, sunnier, completely ours. These photos are heirlooms."

— SASHA & THEO, CHICO

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