Sunflare {I Heart Faces}

It has been a while since I participated in the I Heart Faces weekly photo challenge, but the theme is “sunflare” and I certainly had enough sun-flare shots I could share, so here it is – a perfect Santa Barbara sunset, with flare :-) Be sure to check out the other sunflare entries this week!

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{Santa Barbara Photographer} Down on the Farm

Some of you may remember my post about the Fourth of July, and the Blueberry Farm that our friends live on. Well, we were lucky enough to bring in the new year with a visit up to see them again, now that their baby chicks have grown, and have had the addition of a new doggy and piggy :-). I just love this life, living off the land, having fresh eggs, even an occasional cock-a-doodle-do from the roosters (okay maybe more than occasional they will attest).
Being there is a great reminder, especially for the new year- to slow down, enjoy the simple things in life, and don’t sweat the small stuff. And most of all, to continue photographing things that I love, to not always worry about the “business” part of my job, just capture those moments that bring me the most joy. :-)

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From the Foster family to yours, have a wonderful holiday and prosperous New Year. See you in 2011! XOXOX

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{Santa Barbara Family Photographer} The Sweetest Gift

“Storms make trees take deeper roots” ~Dolly Parton

I was so honored to finish up my first year in business with this amazing family. How fitting that their last name happens to be “Strong” because I couldn’t think of a better word to describe them (well, maybe add sweet, positive, and beautiful) ;-) The love and devotion they have for their sweet baby girl is undeniable. To learn more about Gwendolyn and her fight with SMA, the #1 genetic killer of young children, and how you can help, please visit her site HERE and her Facebook page HERE

And please leave a comment for this gorgeous family, for every blog comment they get twice the print credit!