{Santa Barbara Portrait Photography} Thank You 2011
Goodness, to be honest I got extremely teary looking over images for this post. I know it’s cliche to say but I feel so blessed to have captured the faces of all my wonderful clients in the past year. My business really took off in 2011 and I have all of you to thank, I couldn’t have done it without you. I had such a blast getting to know you, hearing your stories, and for many- watching your children grow and change. As a thank you, not only will I be offering return clients in 2012 $50 off their session fee, I will be hosting a little contest on my Facebook page- a chance for you to win a free session, including ALL your digital files! So look out for that! And hopefully you stick around, and continue to follow my blog, I have a feeling there will be many exciting things in store for Z’s the Day in 2012. XOXOXO Jen
SEE YOU IN 2012!! ![]()

{Santa Barbara Family Photographer} Plus One
I was so happy to finish up my season of holiday photo sessions with this special family! Mama and I have known each other since we were 5 in kindergarten, the same age my son is now. It’s now a joy to see her own family grow, last time I photographed them they were four- with the addition of a new baby comes another reason for an updated family shot, and for that I am glad. This session was so fun, the colors were perfect, and it was yet another beautiful Santa Barbara evening. Oh and those three kiddos aren’t hard on the eyes, right?
Thank you H Family!! XOXOX



{Extended Family Photo Session} Lucky 13
What a fun session I have to share with you! Members from this big family came from all over including New York and Colorado for Thanksgiving so they decided to throw in a photo session in their hometown of Santa Barbara, and I’m glad they did- it was a blast capturing all the personalities of this group
And even in the midst of Winter, the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens was as beautiful as always, a perfect backdrop for this lovely family!



{Santa Barbara Maternity Photographer} A Sweet Surprise
This family of three-to-be wanted to include their two original “babies” in their maternity session and it couldn’t have been more fun! We had a perfect Fall sunset at the beautiful Carpinteria beach and Moose and Willy had a blast running and playing in the surf. They are waiting to find out the sex of this little bundle of joy, so I can’t wait for their newborn session after Christmas to find out!
Thank you Kim and Tim for the wonderful afternoon!


{Holiday Family Photos} On the Farm with the S Family
Another amazing afternoon on the blueberry farm for a holiday session! Not only was this family adorable- do the outfits get any better!?? Perfection! Mom is so crafty, making her own crochet props, it’s no wonder her darling kids were adorned with the best duds for a family photo session, right down to the handmade felt flower in little K’s hair. Thank you S family for a fun afternoon on the ranch!






