Tropical beach portrait of a woman wearing a striped dress, standing barefoot on the sand beneath tropical palm trees in Jupiter, Florida.

Meet Your Hype Girl

Colorful coastal portrait of a smiling woman in a striped dress along a rocky shoreline with a turquoise water and a lighthouse in Jupiter, Florida.

Sage-green line illustration of a fan- shaped seashell.

Hi, I’m Gisele, a traveling senior, family, and lifestyle photographer. I’m a Californian by birth but a South Florida native by choice (well, thanks to my mom & dad, so props to the parents for picking this beautiful state for me to call home parts of the year). I work in Texas part of the year as well, so if your in Houston and want some stress free aka fun timeless memories where all you have to worry about is just your cute outfit and time to show up then you’re in the right place cause some of you know me from my EPIC HOUSTON RODEO minis.. And Beginning in Jan of 2026 I am now also serving California my roots were calling me home. Based in Folsom but I also serve from Lake Tahoe, Sac-Town to The Greater Bay Area but will gladly travel anywhere you need me. Here for the client that wants a different vibe from everyone else and their mother. The client who is over sad beige vibes or overly washed-out photos, that are basically meh. So if that’s you, then I know you are my people because you my friend have come to the right place. These photos are for the peeps who freaking love color, and want photos that portray bright, vibrant fun memories with a pop of glow and if this hits then drop me a email here

Because of my South Florida upbringing, I bring a tropical aesthetic to how I view and capture life, no matter where I am. My work is heavily influenced by the bright, happy, and vivid colors of my youth in Miami, where Sundays growing up were always spent at the beach. Sundays always equaled a day spent with family and friends, a day filled with laughter, salty toes, and the most breathtaking cotton candy-hued sunsets that brought that euphoric feeling of an endless summer even in the dead of winter. Because those memories always bring me such happiness, I feel life should be like a tropical getaway - bright, happy, and full of memorable glowing moments. Not dull or gloomy because your chica is a maximalist all the way and I’m here to make you laugh, give you the most easiest stress free didn’t even realize it took us 30 min or an hour kinda vibe. I want it to be a memorable experience so that when you get your memories back it floods you with nothing but nostalgia for those days we can’t get back but can always come back to when looking at the memories you created that day with me.

Stylized sage-green line drawing of a fan-shaped seashell on a black background

My Purpose

Smiling woman in a colorful striped dress walking barefoot on a tropical beach at sunset, along a palm-lined beach in Jupiter, Florida.

My purpose is to capture you just as you are in this season of life, living in the moment and fully immersing yourself in it. I want your photographs to be a personal time capsule for you and your loved ones, ones your future self and generations can look back on and feel the emotions radiating from the stills.

I fully understand the meaning of how a photo can bring you back in time to that specific moment it was captured. I lost my father 18 years ago, and the only visual memory I have of him that I can hold onto is the photos I have of him. I treat every single session as the most priceless moment that you are currently living in, because one day that memory may just be that for you or a future generation a priceless memory filled with joy that you can look back on.

I aim to capture genuine moments while ensuring you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. (p.s. we all know it can be intimidating at times to have a camera in your face, but I promise I will hype you up every step of the way. Like I will make you laugh no joke and I honestly think my humor is what gets my families to come back to me year in and year out ).

But, if you are looking for a photographer that captures only posed photos for the entire length of our time together without any candids, then I am not the right photographer for you. I will get some posed for sure at the start, but I love capturing organically posed and candids throughout the rest of the time. However, if you're looking for someone who will make you laugh, capture you in authentic joy filled candid moments, set you in a tropical paradise, and hype you up, then you're in the right place! I so look forward to connecting, hearing your vision and working together to make it a reality. If you want to learn more about the experience on working together click here.

Christina - Family

“Gisele's photography is truly a diamond on the ruff. Her patience and attention to detail are like no other. She is accommodating, and we're thankful to have her take our photos once a year. Thank you, Gisele, for your professionalism and, more importantly, your patience.”
Linda - Senior

"The photos of my daughter (senior client) are absolutely beautiful! I keep looking at all of them over and over and marveling at every photo. I am so glad we booked her senior photo session with you. Thank you so much!”
Lindsey-Destination Family Client

“Gisele is everything you might be looking for in a photographer & more! Being out of state, Gisele offered great suggestions on locations and sent information on previous session locations. The experience with her leading up to, during, and post-session was exceptional. I highly recommend her!”
Crystal - Senior

“From start to finish, we could not be happier with our experience with Gisele. Her professionalism was outstanding. Because of the weather, we had to change our session a couple of times, and she was very understanding and flexible. My daughter felt relaxed and comfortable throughout the session, and I attribute that to Gisele's exquisite and approachable personality. She was very fast with getting our pictures to us as well. The photos are stunning! I would highly recommend Gisele to capture your most precious moments.”
Jennifer Langel - Couple/Family

“Gisele always outdoes herself! Not only are her pictures amazing, but she also takes the time and makes sure each shot is perfect. She always goes above and beyond what she tells me she is going to do, and we can't get enough of these moments in time that she captures for us! We are always looking forward to our family pictures each year; she never disappoints.”
Kenzie Langel - Family

“We had our first experience with Gisele this year (2019) for our family photos after following her photography for quite some time and being taken back by how beautiful her work is! She did not disappoint! We have a very family, including six crazy kiddos (ages 6m - 6yrs) and a husband or two that may fall under the 'crazy kid' category as well, lol. She was so patient and kind and did an incredible job capturing these precious moments that we will cherish forever! Thank you so much for using your amazing talent to give us memories for a lifetime!”