Hughes Photography

Hughes Photography is a Photographer in Windsor, CA. The studio specializes in newborn and baby photography, senior and family portraits, and pet and horse photography. Melinda Hughes-Berland holds M.A. degrees in Photography and Photographic Arts and is a Certified Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. She has served clients for 45 years, with a professional history that includes documenting horse shows at Griffith Park, Rancho Murrieta, and the Tevis Cup Endurance Race from 1974 to 1992. Her service area covers Sonoma County locations including Guerneville, Healdsburg, Jenner, Kenwood, Monte Rio, Occidental, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rio Nido, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol, as well as Marin County communities such as Bolinas, Corte Madera, and Dillon Beach. The business holds a rating of 4.30 from customers who have reviewed it.

The photographer approaches each session with a detailed initial consultation to discuss shooting locations, lighting times, and clothing styles. Newborns are typically photographed indoors in window light, while spring, summer, and fall are recommended for outdoor portraits. For families with horses, Ragle Ranch Regional Park is noted as a preferred location, though private ranches are also suitable. Hughes has been a horse enthusiast and trainer for many years, allowing for comfortable interaction with animals during shoots. She guarantees her work and offers a free reshoot if necessary. Her professional recognition includes the Diamond Photographer of the Year award for 2011 from the international Photographic Competition for PPA, Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year awards through PPWC in 2006, 2015, and 2017, the Ted Gurney Portrait of the Year Award in 2006, and 54 Merit Awards from PPA National. In April 2023, she received her Masters in Photographic Art through the Professional Photographers of America.

The studio is located at 183 Valencia Way in Windsor. It is situated about 0.4 miles from Foothill Regional Park and 0.5 miles from Pond C and Pond A. Windsor Middle School is approximately 0.8 miles away, while Lakewood Meadows Park and the Windsor Post Office are both about 0.9 miles from the location.

Hughes Photography is known for its long-standing expertise in equestrian and family portraiture, supported by a strong local reputation and extensive professional credentials. The business combines decades of experience with a personal approach to creating lasting imagery for clients in the Wine Country and Marin regions.