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When it comes to portraits, motherhood photography is near and dear to my heart. As a mom myself, I know how meaningful it is to have photos I love of myself with my kids. So, when Mother’s Day approaches, and I begin to plan my annual motherhood sessions, I do so with a lot of […]

The magic of motherhood photography

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It was nine years ago that I learned about Click Pro. Nine years ago that I decided to make my photography side-gig something I took seriously. Our first child was born, I left my full-time job to be home with her, and I dove right in to learning everything I could about the art and […]

Click Pro Elite: 3 important lessons I learned while making my portfolio

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Lifestyle newborn photography (which is what I do) takes place in your home instead of in a studio. It is meant to capture your newborn’s home and family as much as the baby itself. When I photograph these sessions, they typically last around three hours. For those who have never had lifestyle newborn pictures done, […]

Love the look of lifestyle newborn pictures? Here’s what to expect during your in-home session.

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I have friends spread around the world thanks to military life. Since I am a Santa Barbara photographer, I am not always able to photograph my friends who are geographically scattered. When I’m unable to be there to photograph their family, they often turn to me for advice about choosing a photographer in their location. […]

Booking a Santa Barbara photographer? Here are the best questions to ask beforehand.

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It’s no secret I am an art lover. Yes, photography is what I do, but I truly love to create in so many ways: sewing, cooking, coloring with my kids, designing, decorating my home, finding fun clothing items at the thrift store – the list is endless. So of course, creative gifts are my favorite […]

Creative gifts for creative-types

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There are so many ways to talk about how to style your SoCal family photo session, and today we’re approaching the styling of your session from the angle of keeping things budget-friendly. I often preach that the right outfits can elevate the look of your photos in amazing ways, but what I think is equally […]

3 Ways to Style the perfect SoCal Family Photo Session (without breaking the bank!)

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The first day of school is on the horizon, and before you know it you’ll be posing those kiddos with their little first day outfits and snapping that classic first day photo to share with family and friends. And yes, I know sometimes (all the time) just getting out of the house on time is […]

The perfect first day of school photos: 3 tips to consider

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If you have perused my website, you know how important a classic portrait photography style is to me. My style tends toward cleaner, classic images, both in how they’re composed and edited. Why? Because I believe that if someone wants to preserve a moment in their life, that needs to be done with images that […]

3 reasons to love classic portrait photography

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A list of great places to shop in Ojai, California.

Shopping in Ojai: 4 shops you don’t want to miss!

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Summer is coming, so I put together a list of 5 photography lessons for kids to try out this summer when pool time and sunscreen application get old, and the days will start to feel hot and long. If you’re looking for new, creative ways to keep those kids busy, look no further. Read on […]

5 photography lessons for kids who love to create

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