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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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Family Session by Ventura County Photographer Erica Hurlburt

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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 […]

6 Tips for the Perfect Outfits for Your Outdoor Santa Barbara Family Photography Session

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Lifestyle Newborn Session Being a Ventura newborn photographer means dealing with overcast skies when summer approaches, but for March, this was an uncharacteristically gloomy and rainy day. I never assume the light will be perfect where I’m going though, so I brought along my flash (as I always do) to create the bright and airy […]

Ventura Newborn Photographer – Lifestyle Newborn Session

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