Santa Barbara Family Photography- Fun with the Jeffery's

This was such a fun family photo shoot with Jennifer, Daniel, and their cute little guy Elijah!  It was a beautiful day in sunny Santa Barbara after many days of rain.  We had to postpone out photo shoot multiple times because of the weather, but we finally made it out on this gorgeous day!  I just love these sweet pictures of their cute little family. A funny little story behind this shoot... As we were taking family pictures, the little boy ran up to this man and his dog.  The little boy started to pet the dog and the man said to me that I should stand over by him, get down low, and shoot in the direction he was pointing... "That's the shot," he said!  Having my own opinion on how I wanted to shoot, I did not pay much attention to his comment.  The man's wife chimed in and said "You should listen to him.  He's a director."  Being somewhat stubborn, I ignored their comments and just made some small talk.  As they walked away, the dad of the little boy said to me... "You know that was Martin Scorsese, right?"  I knew he looked familiar, but just did not put it together at the time.  I had to laugh to myself... How did I not recognize him!

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Santa Barbara Children's Photography- Sweet Little Alessandra

Sweet little Alessandra had to be one of the cutest one year olds that I have photographed!  Her little smile was so funny... She had me cracking up!  This was a great photo shoot on an early Santa Barbara morning.  As usual, the weather was beautiful and sunny out by the Stow House in Goleta.   I was able to get some adorable shots of Alessandra that I just love.  What a cutie pie! :)

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The Young Family- Santa Barbara Outdoor Family Photography

Here is another sneak peek at one of my Christmas Mini Portrait Sessions... The Young Family was so sweet and we captured some amazing family portraits for their 2012 Christmas card.  It is not an easy task in sunny Santa Barbara to capture the essence of fall, but I think we did it here beautifully!  The fallen leaves and the golden sun are just perfect!  I always love when my clients are blown away when they see their family photos...  Thanks to the Young Family for an amazing shoot!  I hope to see you next year as well! :)

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