The Beauty of a Santa Barbara Winter, Santa Barbara Family Photographer

rebecca February 10, 2016

I just love working with this family of five – they always coordinate their outfits so well to go perfectly with the locations we choose. We shot this session for their holiday card, but you wouldn’t know it from the gorgeous, sunny afternoon on the beach.

Shooting on location presents challenges, like getting soaked in the waves as the tide comes up, but we all had so much fun frolicking in the waves. It was perfect for their rambunctious kids and the perfect way to tire them out for the sandy and salty car ride home!

Mini Session Magic, Santa Barbara Children's Photography

rebecca December 15, 2015

I’ve worked with this family for years and mom always brings along the best props! We did this mini session shoot for their holiday card and got some fun shots running around the grounds of the gorgeous Stowe House estate.

Just 20 minutes long, my mini sessions should be called mini miracles – knowing that we have to work fast can really add to the energy and fun of the shoot. The white chocolate Santa beard on a stick kept us all in stitches! And the rainbow pom-pom necklace added just the right pop for a series with serious personality.

Pretty in Pink, Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

rebecca December 7, 2015

I always love it when I hear from old friends needing maternity and newborn photos. Our special connection always makes for a meaningful shoot, especially seeing how everyone grows into their new families.

This sweet baby girl slept through her entire newborn photo session making my job a total breeze. We were able to gently position her for each shot while she snoozed comfortably. That soft baby skin, crimson lips and precious pink accents - swoon!

Wild and Free, Santa Barbara Family Photographer

rebecca August 27, 2015

As summer wraps up and the kiddos begin to gear up for the new school year, I wanted to share this adorable summer session photographed out on the bluffs here in Santa Barbara, CA. The colors, tones, location and the props for this shoot were inspired by Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. With new adventures on the horizon, let's remember to let kids be kids and to always explore and discover right along with them!

Old Friends, New Beginnings, Santa Barbara Maternity Photos

rebecca June 2, 2015

I grew up with this gorgeous mama and hadn’t seen her since our high school graduation 15 years ago. So I was totally delighted when she emailed me about setting up a maternity shoot in Santa Barbara. These two parent-to-be simply radiated that delicious anticipation of life, a new chapter just waiting to be written.

I love how my job reconnects me with people I have not seen for years. From young friends to parents - it’s remarkable to share these milestones with them, reminisce and imagine the future. I am so excited to photograph their baby girl next month!

VW Love, Santa Barbara Portrait Photographer

rebecca May 15, 2015

My gorgeous baby sister is graduating from middle school so we celebrated recently with a photo shoot at our barn. We did her hair and makeup in the breezy Santa Barbara way and stuck her in this vintage VW beauty parked in our driveway. (How it got there is a story for another day, but let’s just say it involves my German husband’s obsession with VW buses and their tendency to break down.)

Since making its appearance at the barn, I’ve done multiple shoots with it and every time it makes for a quintessentially cool California vibe. (Extra bonus that it doubles as babysitter and awesome hangout spot for my sons on a daily basis!) We have such fun with it, just like my little sis did. Look out high school, here she comes!

Look Who’s One! Children Lifestyle Photographer, Santa Barbara

rebecca April 28, 2015

It’s the first major milestone and such a fun time for mom, dad, grandparents and family. I love 1-year photo shoots for so many reasons - kids at this stage are bubbling with curiosity, usually happy and giggly, and their mostly toothless grins can melt even the most stoic heart.

This sweet girl was no exception. Although she was a little under the weather, you would have never known! She laughed, smiled, and crawled around this awesome vintage Ford truck that her Grandpa drove to the photo shoot. Between her sunny disposition, stunning blue eyes, and this amazing old truck we had the makings for a most amazing shoot!

Puppy Time! Santa Barbara Portraits

rebecca April 15, 2015

As a lifestyle photographer I normally work with children, so when this dear couple asked me to take pictures of them with their little pup, it was the little kid in me that said yes.

In the 10 years I’ve been doing portraiture I rarely work with animals, but I’ve found that puppies and children share one major trait in front of the lens: they run the show! If they are bored, you will know it. If they are grumpy, you will know it. If they are having a blast, watch out for cuteness overload!

I made my silly noises, ran all over the place and rolled on the ground with this sweet rascal - anything to get that priceless, authentic expression that lets you see inside his personality. I had a blast with this furry friend and his humans!

Soul Sisters, Santa Barbara Kids Photographer

rebecca March 6, 2015

I started photographing these sweet girls almost 5 years ago when I dove head first into the world of children's photography. Each time we have our annual holiday photo shoot, I love seeing how much their relationship has grown. These two are especially kind and gentle with each other... Their energy is calm, loving and silly in all the right places. Being a mom of two rambunctious young boys, I forget that girls really are such different creatures. And you can really see it in their photos.

Be My Valentine, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca February 14, 2015

Good morning and Happy Valentine's Day! Today I am reminded to cherish all that I love in this beautiful world, from my amazing family to our furry four-legged friends. I love you all to infinity! XOXO

Sneak Peek, Valentine's Day Mini Sessions

rebecca February 12, 2015

Happy early Valentine's day to all! These adorable images were taken at my annual Valentine's Day Mini Sessions held last week! I knew this red umbrella was going to come in handy... The perfect touch to this sweet outfit!! Love!

Outdoor Santa Barbara Family Photographer

rebecca January 12, 2015

I’ve worked with this lovely family for a few years now - before their sweet baby girl arrived. I photographed her newborn session, their extended family over the holidays a few years back and numerous other family shoots over the years. These kiddos are so fun to photograph and I love chasing after them during our photo sessions, but they already know all the tricks I have up my sleeve. As a child photographer, I try to mix it up to get authentic laughter and smiles, but it is not always an easy task. These brothers give me a run for my money since they know my funny voices and all my jokes. I’m already dreaming up the next round to see if I can outsmart these clever boys...

Santa Babara Baby and Family Photographer

rebecca January 6, 2015

I have photographed this sweet family for four years now. We've celebrated many occasions from pregnancy to birth to the holidays. It is always such a pleasure. Watching and documenting the blossoming lives of all five of them is beyond special. Whether the first child or the third, the addition of a new baby is so exciting! Each little person adds to the family dynamic, offering new opportunities for emotional growth, deepening of the family ties and new relationships forming and evolving as the children adjust to their new roles. The youngest becomes the middle child, the oldest become a nurturer and both mom and dad have to find their new grooves as well.

I love seeing my clients’ families grow with each passing year. Capturing the fleeting magic of early childhood is just one of the reasons why I love my job so much. Aren’t you ready to have your next baby? ;)

Brand New and Beautiful, Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

rebecca January 5, 2015

Happy New Year to all!! So far I’m loving 2015 and I hope you are too! Now that the holiday rush has come to a close, the kids are back in school, and all the holiday decor has been pack away for next year, I have some time to reflect on an amazing year and share some of the shoots that closed out 2014. Each year as fall and winter approach, my schedule gets a little crazy (to be honest, it is insanely nuts) and I find it hard to keep up with the blog and all the updates happening at the studio. So, please stay tuned in the next few week while I share some of my favorite shoots from the season! I hope you enjoy!

This sweet little guy was born in mid-October, just in time to join his family for the start of the holidays! There’s a beautiful magic to sharing our beloved traditions for the first time with our little ones. Personally, I’m always honored to work with a brand new baby... Talk about squishy sweetness! Just look at his beautiful face!

Happy Holidays, California-style | Santa Barbara Photographer

rebecca December 4, 2014

It’s no secret that this is one of my favorite times of year! After all, we’re still going to the beach in December when everyone else is bundled up. And I love how the twinkly lights come out and how we all race around madly trying to get everything done. There’s a sense of joy and renewal during the holidays, even if we feel like a hot mess getting there!

To celebrate the season, I set up my own holiday themed shoot with this sweet young lass, choosing a classic color palette of some of my favorite whites, creams and metallics. Paired with the late afternoon sun on a gorgeous ranch, it couldn’t be more California.

This holiday season, I wish you equal parts peace and laughter. I’m so honored to be able to do what I do - and grateful to the families who allow me to see how they grow and develop. A big thank you to all my new clients! And stay tuned for some of my favorite holiday photo sessions from 2014!

Summer Fun in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Child Photographer

rebecca October 10, 2014

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that we live in paradise here in Santa Barbara. So whenever I have the chance to work with a visiting family, I love getting the fresh new perspective of Santa Barbara’s amazing natural beauty that comes from seeing it through the eyes of someone enjoying it for the first time.

This shoot was for a sweet family vacationing in Carpinteria for the week with their extended family. It was literally the perfect summer beach day: the sun was shining, there was a soft, warm breeze keeping us cool...nothing short of an ideal afternoon. And these two sisters couldn’t have been any sweeter - their interaction was so fun to capture!

What’s better than enjoying this gorgeous place we love so much? Having something beautiful to remember it by!

Hello, Baby! Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

rebecca September 25, 2014

Newborns are the epitome of lovable squishiness. There’s something very sweet and sacred about a newborn portrait session - from the pure newness of life to the transformation that we go through when we become parents. I’m always so honored to capture this precious time for my clients.

For this sweet little guy's photo session we used his own nursery, which was great for a number of reasons: the environment was familiar and soothing, it had beautiful natural light and was decorated so stylishly by his mom! As we nuzzled him into position, he curled up and slept peacefully through the entire session! All of these components added up to a very sweet and pleasant atmosphere, captured in some dreamy, bright and airy portraits of a beautiful family falling in love.

Fun in the Sun, Santa Barbara Children's Photography

rebecca May 6, 2014

I can't believe I am just now posting these beautiful images taken during a photo session way back in March! Where did the time go! It has been a very busy year so far for Rebecca Farmer Photography and I have many new projects in the works that I am very excited about! I am so grateful to all my wonderful clients for coming back year after year and trusting me to creatively document these special moments in time. The photographs I capture will stay with each family forever and that is why I love to do what I do! One of the best parts of being a photographer is to see the smiles and hear the reactions of my clients once they see their images. I love how excited they get once they view all the photographs from their sessions. It is so fun to make people's day by surpassing their expectations of what they thought the images were going to look like! Another reason that I love being a Newborn, Children and Family photographer is that I get to see each individual family grow and to meet their additions along the way... Love it! I have photographed these two red heads multiple times and they just keep getting cuter. How adorable are their blue eyes and bright red hair... So adorable!

Matilda Jane Clothing, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca March 21, 2014

I had a blast photographing these two adorable girls in clothing by Matilda Jane last week! These clothes could not have been more much fun to photograph... They are so colorful and vibrant! Love it! I often have clients ask me what to wear to a photo session... My usual reply is to keep the clothing simple with a splash of color here and there. I love neutrals, creams, beige, eggshell, etc. Since these clothes were far from that, I was excited to see how they would photograph! Being more of a minimalist, I was pleasantly surprised with how these images turned out with the fun and crazy patterns! The location was perfect for this shoot with the tall green grass and the sun poking through the branches. I just love these images... Really makes it feel like spring has sprung here in Santa Barbara!

Valentine's Day Mini Sessions, Santa Barbara Portrait Photographer

rebecca February 13, 2014

Happy Valentine's Day!!! How adorable are these kiddos! I was cracking up as I edited all these images... So many fun expressions and poses! Where do they come up with this stuff...? Just too Cute! I really LOVE this themed photo shoot I put together for my Valentine's Day Mini Sessions a few weeks back! I like to use simple props that don't over power the photo, but still get the Valentine's Day message across. The children had a blast and loved playing around with the props I had prop along. Lucky for me, I brought extra heart-shaped balloons because they were popping left and right. It was a fun and playful photo shoot filled with smiles and laughter... So cute watching these kiddos get in their element. I wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day and I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do! XOXO