Summer is here along with some images from my mini sessions taken a few weeks back!!! I love this time of year... The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and dinner at the beach is the perfect way to wind down the busy work day. I will be having a few more mini sessions coming up on August 10th at Shoreline Beach here in Santa Barbara... This is the perfect way to get some great shots of your little ones frolicking in the Santa Barbara sunshine and dipping their cute little toes in the ocean waves! Ahhh, those sweet summer days! LOVE THEM!
Santa Barbara Outdoor Family Photographer
What a beautiful shoot with this cute family of four! We had a fun and interesting time at The Grassini Family Vineyard in the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley back in April of the year. Yes, I know I am a little behind on posting updates on the blog... It's already July! Where has the time gone! The first 20 minutes of this shoot were just stunning! The light was peeking through a giant oak tree in a large open grassy field... Just Beautiful! However, the weather quickly took a turn for the worse. As dark clouds decided to roll in on us and the rain came sprinkling down, we found some shelter hoping the weather might pass. Once we realized our shoot came to an end, we decided that we would reconvene in Santa Barbara a few days later to finish our photo shoot. I just love all these images and the fun crazy story of how these photos came to be!
Santa Barbara Family Photography
Another gorgeous day in Santa Barbara! The sun was out, the weather was warm... Perfect day for a family photo shoot! These two boys had me hustling and bustling to get what I needed, but I was more than happy to! I just love catching those genuine moments when kids are in their element unaware that I am snapping away. It always makes my days when parents are amazed once they see their photos... I am so happy to have captured these special moments!
Santa Barbara Family Photography- Fun with the Jeffery's
This was such a fun family photo shoot with Jennifer, Daniel, and their cute little guy Elijah! It was a beautiful day in sunny Santa Barbara after many days of rain. We had to postpone out photo shoot multiple times because of the weather, but we finally made it out on this gorgeous day! I just love these sweet pictures of their cute little family. A funny little story behind this shoot... As we were taking family pictures, the little boy ran up to this man and his dog. The little boy started to pet the dog and the man said to me that I should stand over by him, get down low, and shoot in the direction he was pointing... "That's the shot," he said! Having my own opinion on how I wanted to shoot, I did not pay much attention to his comment. The man's wife chimed in and said "You should listen to him. He's a director." Being somewhat stubborn, I ignored their comments and just made some small talk. As they walked away, the dad of the little boy said to me... "You know that was Martin Scorsese, right?" I knew he looked familiar, but just did not put it together at the time. I had to laugh to myself... How did I not recognize him!
Little Girls and Pink Dresses- Outdoor Family Photography, Santa Barbara
As a soon to be mother of two boys, I must say there is a part of my heart that melts when I get to photograph little girls in pretty dresses. I love the way they twirl around for the camera, so sweet and adorable! These two girls couldn't have been cuter with their big round eyes and pink dresses! It was a beautiful day for family photos at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara. The pictures turn out spectacular and will make one amazing Christmas card! The sun was shining and the cool breeze made us feel like fall is actually here to stay.
Family Photo Mini Sessions- Santa Barbara, Ca
It's that time of year!! Time for my annual Christmas Portrait Mini Sessions. I look forward to these every year because I get to see some of my favorite families come back once again to capture these very special moments in their lives. The Smith Family is no exception! We had a great photo shoot on the Mesa in Santa Barbara... This short mini session was perfect for their little man who did a fantastic job as we captured some beautiful photos for their Christmas Card. I just love the Holidays!!!
Love Those Baby Rolls- Santa Barbara Family Photography
Brotherly Love - Outdoor Family Photography, Santa Barbara CA
It has been one busy portrait season!!! I am just finally getting around to posting some of favorite family photo shoots from the last couple of months. The Nisen family was one of my first photo shoots of the Holiday Season... These boys were full of energy, which I just love! It is always fun to capture the true nature of young boys... So sweet! The oak trees were just beautiful and I love fall colors we so rarely see here in Santa Barbara.
Little Jake - Newborn Photos, Santa Barbara CA
There are no words for how sweet little guy is! Baby Jake is so blessed to have such a loving family and I was lucky enough to photograph some of their first memories together. Jake was so calm throughout the entire photo shoot and I was able to capture some very precious moments at their home in Santa Barbara, CA. I just love newborn portraits... These tiny little people grow up so quickly!
Isabella & Sweet Baby Jack- Newborn Portrait, Santa Barbara CA
It was my pleasure to photograph this sweet little guy last week in their home in Santa Barbara, CA. We had a great photo shoot with Jack's big sis showering him with love... So cute to see! Oh, how I love sleeping baby portraits! It took a little time to get baby Jack all comfy and cozy, but it was time well spent! We got some beautiful newborn photos that melt my heart. This little guy did amazing and has such a calm nature to him... Isn't he adorable!