Happy Holidays, California-style | Santa Barbara Photographer

rebecca December 4, 2014

It’s no secret that this is one of my favorite times of year! After all, we’re still going to the beach in December when everyone else is bundled up. And I love how the twinkly lights come out and how we all race around madly trying to get everything done. There’s a sense of joy and renewal during the holidays, even if we feel like a hot mess getting there!

To celebrate the season, I set up my own holiday themed shoot with this sweet young lass, choosing a classic color palette of some of my favorite whites, creams and metallics. Paired with the late afternoon sun on a gorgeous ranch, it couldn’t be more California.

This holiday season, I wish you equal parts peace and laughter. I’m so honored to be able to do what I do - and grateful to the families who allow me to see how they grow and develop. A big thank you to all my new clients! And stay tuned for some of my favorite holiday photo sessions from 2014!

Summer Fun in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Child Photographer

rebecca October 10, 2014

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that we live in paradise here in Santa Barbara. So whenever I have the chance to work with a visiting family, I love getting the fresh new perspective of Santa Barbara’s amazing natural beauty that comes from seeing it through the eyes of someone enjoying it for the first time.

This shoot was for a sweet family vacationing in Carpinteria for the week with their extended family. It was literally the perfect summer beach day: the sun was shining, there was a soft, warm breeze keeping us cool...nothing short of an ideal afternoon. And these two sisters couldn’t have been any sweeter - their interaction was so fun to capture!

What’s better than enjoying this gorgeous place we love so much? Having something beautiful to remember it by!

The Fun of Turning 1! Santa Barbara Baby Photographer

rebecca October 2, 2014

It was another glorious morning in Santa Barbara, but for one local family it was a very special day. This bright little girl was celebrating the first of many birthdays to come and her parents were marveling at how quickly the year had gone by.

Capturing baby’s first major milestone is one of my favorite assignments. At this age, baby is on the go, inquisitive about the camera and very amused by all the silly things I do behind the lens to get them giggling and laughing. (And even if I can’t manage to crack a smile, there’s nothing quite as adorable as a little one’s sweet serious face).

This little gal was a ray of sunshine - such a happy baby and just too cute playing with the blocks I had brought for the shoot. Her parents were thrilled with the photos and so grateful to have these beautiful images to mark such a special family time.

Hello, Baby! Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

rebecca September 25, 2014

Newborns are the epitome of lovable squishiness. There’s something very sweet and sacred about a newborn portrait session - from the pure newness of life to the transformation that we go through when we become parents. I’m always so honored to capture this precious time for my clients.

For this sweet little guy's photo session we used his own nursery, which was great for a number of reasons: the environment was familiar and soothing, it had beautiful natural light and was decorated so stylishly by his mom! As we nuzzled him into position, he curled up and slept peacefully through the entire session! All of these components added up to a very sweet and pleasant atmosphere, captured in some dreamy, bright and airy portraits of a beautiful family falling in love.

The 6-Month Baby Milestone, Santa Barbara Baby Photographer

rebecca September 8, 2014

What's more adorable than 6-month-old chubby cheeks and baby rolls? Nothing. I really can't think of a single thing...

After photographing many babies from all across the globe, I'm still tickled by the sweet tenderness of a 6-month-old. Marking this important milestone with a photo session is both a great family keepsake as well as a congratulatory pat on the back for mom and dad. Let's face it - you made it this far! And, I'll let you in on some insider knowledge - photographing a 6-month-old is ideal because they can't crawl or toddle away from the camera like they so often do when they're older. It is really such a fun age for me as a photographer... Definitely one of my favorite occasions to document.

These pictures say it all - even with coastal fog on a drizzly morning, this little peanut had enough of her own sunshine to light up her outdoor portrait session. With a bright disposition and cheeks for miles, this little girl was nothing short of delectable!

Beach Mini Sessions, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca September 2, 2014

As summer is slowly coming to an end, I am finally getting around to posting some of my favorite shoots from the last few months. I had a blast photographing these two cuties at my Summer Mini Sessions held last month at Shoreline Beach in Santa Barbara. These two kiddos were so much fun to photograph... Love those big beautiful blue eye!! Just gorgeous!! The light was just stunning, the weather was warm, and the beach was empty (for the most part). It just doesn't get better than that!

Welcoming Baby J, Santa Barbara Newborn Portraits

rebecca September 1, 2014

I had the pleasure of welcoming this little nugget into the world a few weeks back! Baby J was welcomed by his mom, dad, and two older brothers... What a lucky guy! This sweetheart fell right asleep for his newborn photo shoot and pretty much stayed that way for the entire 2 hours photo session. Amongst the pleasant chaos of having two older brothers, Baby J slept peacefully, barely waking when I moved him into position. It was so sweet to see how perfectly this little guy fit into his new family... So much love for this sweet little soul.

Summer Fun, Santa Barbara Baby Photographer

rebecca August 22, 2014

It has been one busy summer!! A big thank you to all my wonderful clients! Summer has flown by and September is around the corner. As summer is coming to a close, I am finally getting around to posting all my favorite session from the last few months... Stay tuned!

Outdoor Children's Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca July 6, 2014

I am just in love with the images from this photo shoot! The light, the environment, the clothes... Everything was just perfect! To top it all off, this sweet little girl could not have been more fun to photograph... So much energy, life, and silliness!! LOVE IT! All the bright and fun colors stand so brilliantly off of the natural tones of the environment around us.... Just beautiful! The bluffs of Santa Barbara are truly stunning here in the early summer! As the tall green grass and the wildflowers disappear for the season, our bluffs become a golden field just waiting to be photographed!

Summer Mini Sessions- Santa Barbara Family Photographer

rebecca July 1, 2014

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

rebecca June 29, 2014

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!

Children's Photography, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca June 16, 2014

I just came across these adorable images I shot back in February during my Mini Session special! How I overlooked not posting these images earlier, I am not sure... They are too cute! This sweet little girl was just about to turn one year old and we captured these images just a week shy of her first birthday. One year old babies are hands-down one of my favorite subjects to photograph... Their cute little rolls, big bright eyes, and chubby cheeks make it hard to put my camera down.

Children and Family Photography, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca June 10, 2014

What a beautiful photo shoot with one of my favorite families in Santa Barbara! How darling are these three little children? I really don't think they could be any cuter if they tried! I just adore these images taken out at the Ellwood Butterfly Preserve in Goleta, CA. I have had the pleasure of photographing this sweet family for a couple years now... I just love watching these siblings grow into the the funny little people they are. The image above is one of my absolute favorite photos from this particular family photo shoot. It was the mother's hope to capture her daughter's big bright-eyed smile for her 6 month photo. We definitely got what she was hoping for! I just love this image!

Newborn Photography, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca June 8, 2014

Love this little sweet pea! It was such a pleasure to photograph this adorable little babe at just about 10 days old. Newborn portraits are one of my all time favorite things to photograph, especially this little nugget! This sweet girl slept from start to finish making my job super fun and easy. We swapped out props, hats, wraps all while Baby R snoozed away... So precious! It is really such a treat to capture this glimpse of time for parents and families. Love it!

Wildflowers, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca May 14, 2014

Spring in Santa Barbara is one of my favorite times of the year! The wildflowers take over with their beautiful vibrant colors and make for some stunning backdrops for my outdoor photography sessions. The concept for this photo shoot was to capture the playfulness and high-spirited energy of this sweet girl running amongst the yellow wildflowers. This particular location is a special place for this family... They have been exploring and enjoying this area since their little girl was a baby. I just love everything about these photos... Not only are they beautiful images to look at, they have significant meaning to this family and they will cherish them forever. XOXO

Love is in the Air, Santa Barbara Portrait Photography

rebecca May 8, 2014

What a fun engagement photo session with a dear friend of mine! When we sat down to talk about concepts for this photo shoot, she had this idea of a tree swing backlit by the sun... Of course, I loved it right off the bat and we went in search of the perfect tree to capture this photo. I don't think we could have found a more idealistic setting for these shots! I just love everything about this shoot including the handmade tree swing that was made by the gentleman in the photographs. Looking forward to photographing their wedding this October! XOXO

Fun in the Sun, Santa Barbara Children's Photography

rebecca May 6, 2014

I can't believe I am just now posting these beautiful images taken during a photo session way back in March! Where did the time go! It has been a very busy year so far for Rebecca Farmer Photography and I have many new projects in the works that I am very excited about! I am so grateful to all my wonderful clients for coming back year after year and trusting me to creatively document these special moments in time. The photographs I capture will stay with each family forever and that is why I love to do what I do! One of the best parts of being a photographer is to see the smiles and hear the reactions of my clients once they see their images. I love how excited they get once they view all the photographs from their sessions. It is so fun to make people's day by surpassing their expectations of what they thought the images were going to look like! Another reason that I love being a Newborn, Children and Family photographer is that I get to see each individual family grow and to meet their additions along the way... Love it! I have photographed these two red heads multiple times and they just keep getting cuter. How adorable are their blue eyes and bright red hair... So adorable!

Matilda Jane Clothing, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca March 21, 2014

I had a blast photographing these two adorable girls in clothing by Matilda Jane last week! These clothes could not have been more much fun to photograph... They are so colorful and vibrant! Love it! I often have clients ask me what to wear to a photo session... My usual reply is to keep the clothing simple with a splash of color here and there. I love neutrals, creams, beige, eggshell, etc. Since these clothes were far from that, I was excited to see how they would photograph! Being more of a minimalist, I was pleasantly surprised with how these images turned out with the fun and crazy patterns! The location was perfect for this shoot with the tall green grass and the sun poking through the branches. I just love these images... Really makes it feel like spring has sprung here in Santa Barbara!

Outdoor Family Mini Sessions, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca March 11, 2014

I had the best time photographing so many familiar faces during my February Mini Session held last month, especially this adorable bunch! It was a gorgeous afternoon in Santa Barbara with the sun peeking in and out of the clouds. It was picture perfect! This cute family was so fun to work with and their little guy was so easy going... I am loving his monster truck shirt which just happens to be his favorite piece of clothing! What a cutie pie!

Santa Barbara Kid's Photographer

rebecca February 28, 2014

I had a blast photographing this cute little surfer chick at Henrdy's Beach this past month! It was a chilly February morning here in Santa Barbara... Burrrr! On my drive to the photo shoot, I was hoping it wasn't going to pour down rain on us. Luckily, we got some beautiful overcast weather and spectacular light. As I was nice and warm with my jeans, sweater and Ugg boots, this girl was a trooper in her bikini. Although her toes were frozen from walking along the shoreline, she didn't seem to mind at all! Thanks for the fun shoot!!