{Santa Barbara Family Photographer} Tidepool Eyes

I know what you’re thinking, this is a bit more than just a sneak peek :-) When faced with the daunting task of choosing a few shots from this amazing session to blog, I knew it would be no easy feat- pretty impossible in fact. I had so much fun with this little family, they were up for anything, and so laid back and sweet they made my job easy- we crammed 4 locations in our time together, and they never skipped a beat. Can you believe how gorgeous little “W’s” eyes are??? Reminds me of the brilliant aqua tide-pools I posted here! I guess he has great genes, because, look at Mom and Dad !

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{Santa Barbara Child Photographer} Beach Fun {I Heart Faces}

When I saw that the theme this week at I Heart Faces was Beach Fun, I knew I would have quite a few photos to choose from, seeing that we live on the beach. In the past years, I have accumulated hundreds of photos of my own child, as well as clients children frolicking in the white Pacific sand. However it was this photograph of my son on the pier that really stood out to me- it is just such a typical indication of his inquisitive nature, that made him jump up with this lone fisherman, and make himself at home :-) Head over to I Heart Faces for more beachy entries.

texture courtesy of the talented Jessica Drossin

{Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer} Newborn Love

Well, here it is, my first “official” newborn session, and I couldn’t have asked for a better baby boy to work with, he took a little coaxing into slumber-land, but once he was there, oh my! those lips, that perfect skin, it really doesn’t get any better. And when he was awake, he was AWAKE! :-) super cute and alert for a mere 14 days old. I know this precious baby {C} was a wonderful blessing, especially for his rockin’, ass kicking, breast cancer survivor Mama. Congratulations to {B} & {M}, this little boy will amaze you and change your life forever…
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This session also gave me the chance to try out a new action a fellow photographer and friend created, it was great for drawing the attention to this sweetie’s gorgeous face, you can find it here (it’s FREE!) Thanks D! XOXO

{Santa Barbara Photographer} Up the Coast

Sometimes getting away with your family, even if it’s just for a few days, can really rejuvenate the soul. We just returned from a little jaunt up the coast of California, with stops in Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey. We had a blast, Z loved the aquarium, Cannery Row (especially the candy shop!) and the gorgeous white sand beaches along the way. Hubby needed a bib when we did the famous 17 mile drive, and stopped in Pebble Beach. Here are a few snaps of our fun trip :-)