Bohemian Baby Rhapsody, Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

Spring is such a delightful time of year. Filled with newborns left and right, I always love hearing all the birth stories of sweet new life entering the world as the wildflowers bloom here in Santa Barbara.

These dear friends are always fun to photograph. After waiting anxiously for 9 months, I was so excited to meet this little man and document this special time for them.

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This mama’s sense of style always adds so much to our sessions. Her home is gorgeously modern with a bohemian touch - so warm and welcoming with pops of color and orange accents. I love how effortlessly put together she always looks, with just the right mix of coastal California boho panache.

Faithful Companion, Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

Two of my favorite and most challenging subjects to photograph are animals and newborns.  How these two posed so perfect and effortlessly together just astonished me.  With most animals and newborns, you’d think that a biscuit and some milk would make them respectively happy enough to mellow out and sit still, but rarely is that the case.  To my surprise, this sweet little girl and her protector were far from the norm... She just snoozed away while this little pup curled up next to her so calmly, so patient.  I watched in total amazement as this unfolded before me!  My job was done... All there was left to do was take the picture!  Amazing!   When I first showed up to the house for the shoot, Fido was racing in excitment. But as soon as his humans put their baby next to him, he instantly transformed into the most calm and gentle protector. Exuberant one minute and seriously well behaved the next.  I love the warmth of these images and the promise of the unconditional love that’s already forming!

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Newborn Photography, Santa Barbara CA

Love this little sweet pea!  It was such a pleasure to photograph this adorable little babe at just about 10 days old.  Newborn portraits are one of my all time favorite things to photograph, especially this little nugget!  This sweet girl slept from start to finish making my job super fun and easy.  We swapped out props, hats, wraps all while Baby R snoozed away... So precious!  It is really such a treat to capture this glimpse of time for parents and families.  Love it!

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Maternity & Newborn Photography, Santa Barbara CA

So far, 2014 has been filled with sweetness and love as I've been busy with many newborn photo sessions.  What a beautiful way to start the year!  With every newborn portrait I create, I am always amazed at these little beings and how different each and every baby is.  This particular session was taken outdoors in January!  Typically, I would not suggest doing a newborn shoot outside in the middle of winter.  However, seeing as how we've had 80 degree weather here in Santa Barbara it's pretty much like summer minus the June gloom.  This baby girl had to have been one of the easiest newborns I have ever photographed.  She fell peacefully asleep and only woke for a few seconds here and there. What a cutie!  I just love the baby rolls and those big pouty red lips... Adorable!

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Hello Baby | Newborn Portraits Santa Barbara, CA

This sweet baby girl was born one day before the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.  What a special way to kick off 2014 with this newborn photo session!  I had the joy of photographing this little peanut at just a few days old... How lucky am I!  I love the way these little ones curl up into the most adorable little poses (after much bouncing, rocking, and feeding, of course)!  She was so tiny and her cute little baby cheeks just melt my heart.

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Santa Barbara Photographer, Newborn Portraits

I had the privilege to photograph this little darling over the holiday season.  This sweet baby girl was just a few days old when these newborn photos were taken...  Although the house was far from quite with older two sisters running around, this little one just slept peacefully while I photographed her and her siblings.  I just adore these newborn portraits and love that I got to capture such a special time for this family!  I am sure they all had a wonderful Christmas with this cutie pie!

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Welcome to the World | Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

At one week old, I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet little guy and welcome him into the world.  Although I had a baby boy this last February, I was still in awe of his petite little features, his wrinkly skin, and those sweet newborn baby noises.  It is so easy to forget how tiny these little ones are in those first few weeks of life...  I am so happy to have captured this moment in time for this sweet family!  Lots of love to you all! 

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Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer- Hello Aidan!

Happy New Year to everyone!!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family and loved ones.  It feels great for the holidays to wind down and jump back into what I love to do most... Newborn photos!!!  It was so great to photograph Baby Aidan at just 12 days old...  I love the jet black hair and his little rolls.  What a cutie!  It usually takes a lot of rocking, feeding, and time to get newborns to sleep for the camera; however, Aidan just nestle right down and allow me to start photographing right away.  What a treat!

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Sweet Baby Jaimeson- Newborn Portraits, Santa Barbara CA

Sweet little Jaimeson was such a pleasure to photograph earlier this fall!!!  Only 10 days and just the cutest little thing.  She had a head full of jet black hair and the most petite features on her adorable face.  I just love photographing newborn babies... Although, it is very challenging at times, it is the most precious thing to see them all curled up for the camera.  With all my newborn photo sessions, I am always amazed at how tiny these little beings are.  The first few weeks go by so quickly... It's almost a blur.  I am so excited when I get to capture this short moment in time for parents... It really is magical!

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Little Jake - Newborn Photos, Santa Barbara CA

There are no words for how sweet little guy is!  Baby Jake is so blessed to have such a loving family and I was lucky enough to photograph some of their first memories together.  Jake was so calm throughout the entire photo shoot and I was able to capture some very precious moments at their home in Santa Barbara, CA.  I just love newborn portraits... These tiny little people grow up so quickly!

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Isabella & Sweet Baby Jack- Newborn Portrait, Santa Barbara CA

It was my pleasure to photograph this sweet little guy last week in their home in Santa Barbara, CA.  We had a great photo shoot with Jack's big sis showering him with love...  So cute to see!  Oh, how I love sleeping baby portraits!  It took a little time to get baby Jack all comfy and cozy, but it was time well spent!  We got some beautiful newborn photos that melt my heart.  This little guy did amazing and has such a calm nature to him... Isn't he adorable!

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