Hello! I’m Darby. When I’m not making photographs for others, I spend my days in the most cherished roles of my life; a loving wife, mom, "Grammy" and dog mom.
In my beloved work life, I’m an international, multi gold-awarded and published, portrait/boudoir photographer. In 2019 I achieved Master Photographer status with the esteemed Portrait Masters community. Currently, I'm a member in good standing of The Professional Photographers of America and was awarded Portrait Photographer of the Year by Professional Photographers of the Sacramento Valley in 2023.
I truly believe that every single woman is beautiful! You will feel that way when I photograph you. I specialize in the needs and concerns of each woman personally. I love working with women who want to celebrate, recapture, or finally discover their confidence, beauty, and love for themselves. Those of us who feel a little camera shy, I've got you too!
Together, we'll create space to honor the woman you were, the woman you are, and the woman you are becoming, through stunning portraits that will last a lifetime. I know you've worked incredibly hard to get to where you are today. You deserve a 'model for a day' magazine-style experience and the opportunity to see yourself as the gorgeous, sexy, badass woman you are at every age and every part of your glorious life journey.
It's a bold statement, I know, but if you think you aren't photogenic, you just haven't had your photo taken by us!
So welcome to our all-female, judgment-free, fun zone!
Thank you for contacting us!
We. believe that every single one of our clients is beautiful and worthy. We are open-minded and loving women who really enjoy the time with our clients. Our desire is to have each client leave the studio feeling the kindness of female companionship and support. We feel we are doing more than taking beautiful photographs; we feel like we are building a community.
Carmen Redmond-Chan, Studio Manager/Client Liaison/Photography Assistant
Carmen is the wind beneath my wings! She comes to us from a corporate background and is a highly intelligent, organized and kind women who keeps this studio, bookings and social media running smoothly. We are lucky to have her sweet and inspiring personality. I am teaching her to pose, light and photograph clients so one day soon she might take the additional position of a second-shooter here at Darby Allison Studios. In the meantime, you may be lucky enough to speak with her on the phone when you first inquire about our services.
Ashley Jackson Licensed Cosmetologist/Hair Extension Specialist/Makeup Artist
Ashley is a Ca licensed cosmetologist, hair extension specialist and makeup artist She is sweet and talented and really listens to the needs of our clients. She works for one of the areas finest salons and we are lucky enough to have her in our studio a day or two a week. She is a hair extension expert and professional makeup artist with over 15 years of experience. Ashley offers professional wedding hair and makeup, photography specific makeup and everything glam.
Kendra Anderson, Licensed Cosmetologist/Makeup Artist/Stylist
Kendra has been a licensed cosmetologist for 30+ years. She has an impressive professional bio including working as an international hair & makeup artist trainer for stage, performances and education. She traveled the world in this capacity for over 13 years working for some of the top professional hair and makeup lines including Purology, FHI Heat, Enjoy and others. She is a pleasure in the studio as she loves the clients. Kendra feels a strong connection to what we do and how we serve our clients. She will occasionally stay to assist during the session and you can bet she will touch up your hair and makeup while she is here.
Corrine Camblin Photography Assistant/Stylist
One of 4 sisters, Corrine connects guinely and easily with other women. She has been in customer service for 30 plus years and has a keen sense of everything stylish and feminine. Her creative eye and coveted photo studio experience add a special touch to our studio and to your personal artwork.