Hey, thanks for visiting my blog! This is where you will find my most recent work, including session shares, tips for getting the most out of your photo sessions and answers to frequently asked questions.
Hey, thanks for visiting my blog! This is where you will find my most recent work, including session shares, tips for getting the most out of your photo sessions and answers to frequently asked questions.
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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There are a few questions I’m asked regularly as a Santa Barbara family photographer, and this one is at the top of the list: “How should we dress for our family photo session?” If you are the type who wants very specific and thoughtful guidance when it comes to picking the perfect outfits for your […]
