Portrait Photographer San Marino, CA

Hi, I’m Sandra

At Shinkfield Studio, I believe the people and pets we love shape our lives in extraordinary ways. They are our daily joy, our steady comfort, our truest family. And yet, time moves quietly and quickly, changing seasons before we are ready. Photography is my way of holding on to what matters most.

Since 2009, I've devoted my work to capturing genuine connection through fine art portraiture. My studio is rooted in San Marino, CA, and my clients come from across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Whether I am photographing families, children, dogs, or professionals throughout Los Angeles, I am drawn to authenticity, subtle detail, and the quiet moments in between. My approach is calm and thoughtfully guided so you feel at ease and fully yourself.

With over 16 years of experience as a portrait photographer, I create heirloom-quality artwork designed to last beyond the fleeting. Portraits that live on your walls, in albums, and in your hands. Images that feel timeless, effortless, and true. Because while time changes everything, the love preserved in art endures.

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me with a pen in hand, filling the pages of my visual journal with illustrations and sketches. It's my other way of leading with my heart, of noticing beauty in the quiet and the everyday. I'm also a self-proclaimed treasure hunter. Give me a good flea market, estate sale, or antique market and I will inevitably come home with vintage art, posters, or an old camera that caught my eye. My proudest score? A pair of original Alexander Calder lithographs from 1974, found at an estate sale. They remain my proudest find, proof that beauty doesn't announce itself. You just have to know how to look.

Thanks for stopping by!

  • I believe in

    Capturing moments that feel natural, joyful, and completely you. Authentic, playful, heartfelt images you’ll treasure for years. Photography that celebrates the real connection in every session.

  • You can expect

    Clients often share in their Google reviews how relaxed, cared for, and confident they felt, even if they started out nervous. My goal is for you to feel fully supported at every step, so your experience is just as meaningful as the images we create.

  • What You’ll Love

    Timeless portraits that feel effortless and deeply personal. Pieces designed to be displayed in your home, held in your hands, and cherished for years to come, growing more meaningful with time.

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