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!

Santa Barbara Kid's Photographer

rebecca February 28, 2014

I had a blast photographing this cute little surfer chick at Henrdy's Beach this past month! It was a chilly February morning here in Santa Barbara... Burrrr! On my drive to the photo shoot, I was hoping it wasn't going to pour down rain on us. Luckily, we got some beautiful overcast weather and spectacular light. As I was nice and warm with my jeans, sweater and Ugg boots, this girl was a trooper in her bikini. Although her toes were frozen from walking along the shoreline, she didn't seem to mind at all! Thanks for the fun shoot!!

Outdoor Family Photography, Santa Barbara

rebecca February 25, 2014

With the hustle and bustle of this past holiday season, I am still coming across some beautiful family photo sessions I never got around to posting at the time. This was a great outdoor family photo session take at the Bacara Beach Resort in Goleta. It was a chilly overcast afternoon, but the light was spectacular! I just love overcast weather for beach shoots... It really makes for some gorgeous light! Despite the cool breeze, this adorable family didn't let their frozen toes get in the way of making some memories. I just love these shots... So playful and fun!

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

Children's Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca January 31, 2014

Love this images of my two boys... As I write this post, I hear their laughter and giggles from the other room and it melts my heart. I couldn't imagine our life without these two little beings... I feel so lucky to be their mom! I love this image for so many reason... First off, I feel this image truly captures how sweet these guys are to one another. Secondly, I love their eyes... I could stare at them for hours. Lastly, this image really depicts my children as they are... Shirtless and wearing undies. My heart is full!

Be My Valentine, Santa Barbara Children's Photographer

rebecca January 30, 2014

Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air. To fulfill my creative juices and get in the spirit of the season, I put together this themed photo shoot for no other reason than to have some fun and play around with ideas! I absolutely adore these images... I love when my vision comes together and manifests itself so perfectly. I could not have done it without this sweet little girl who was so excited to pose for the camera. We had the best time playing with all the girly props I had brought along and she was so excited to put on pink lipstick! So funny! Being a mom of two little boys, I just loved all the girl energy and played dress-up right along with her! We talked about princesses and fairies, decorated our little fairy fortress, and let our imaginations take over! So much fun! I hope you all enjoy these images as much as I do...

Santa Barbara Children's Photographer, Holiday Mini Session

rebecca January 26, 2014

Here is a Holiday Mini Session I did back in December that I had not had the chance to post until now... I just love these images! With the craziness of the Holiday Season, I was unable to post and update my website for a month or so. My time was spent shooting, editing, retouching, making Holiday cards, and doing print orders that I got behind on sharing what I had been creating. I am just now looking back into some of my favorite sessions and this was definitely one of them! What a darling little girl... So much life!

Outdoor Children Photography, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca January 22, 2014

Talk about some cute kiddos! How adorable are these faces! I had the best time photographing this family over the holiday season at the Bacara Beach in Goleta, CA. From October to December, I was booked solid with photo shoots, editing, retouching, print orders, and holiday cards that I am just now getting to posting some of my favorite shoots. This was such a fun outdoor family shoot at the beach... These kiddos had a long car ride up to Santa Barbara for their photo shoot and they were more than excited to run around and explore the surrounding with me documenting. It was a gorgeous winter day in Southern California! Although we don't get snow or much weather in general here in SB, the air felt crisp and cool. The warmth from the sun combine with cool air is all the weather I need! Just perfect!

Outdoor Family Photography, Santa Barbara Ca

rebecca January 9, 2014

These adorable children were the winners of a preschool fundraiser that I had donated to this last year. Because I love to help out local Santa Barbara schools in any way I can, each year I donate gift certificates for my services to a number of causes supporting children throughout Santa Barbara County. It is my pleasure to help raise money in hopes to provide support to our local schools and child educators. It puts a smile on my face to know that I can help in some small way... This was an outdoor family photo shoot I did over the holiday season here in Santa Barbara. How cute are these kiddos! Their mama did a great job coordinating outfits... Thanks for the fun shoot!!

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A Santa Barbara Winter - Outdoor Family Photography

rebecca January 6, 2014

Here is another fun outdoor family photo shoot that was taken over the Holiday Season. I just love winter in Santa Barbara... Not many people get to run through the surf in December barefoot! What a treat!

'Tis the Season- Santa Barbara Family Photography

rebecca January 4, 2014

Here's another few images from one of my Holiday Mini Session back in December. I am finally getting around to posting some of the photos that I had taken the last couple of months... It really was a busy season this year and I got to capture so many great moments! Now that the celebrations have come to a close and 2014 has arrived, it's time to share some of the images that I had the joy of capturing this Holiday Season. Stay tuned, I have a lot more blogging to do over the next couple of weeks and plenty of work to share with you all. I really can't believe the New Year is already here... Did someone hit the fast forward button! Thank you to this sweet family for the wonderful photo shoot here in Santa Barbara... It's always a pleasure to photograph you all!! Lot's of love. XOXO!

Holiday Session on the Bluffs- Outdoor Family Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca December 5, 2013

Love this family photo session out on the bluffs in Santa Barbara. The light was fading quickly and we didn't have much time, but we managed to get some great shots just as the sun was setting on the horizon. It was breezy and cold out, but I just adore these photos and so happy we made this shoot happen. A big thank you to these kiddos for being such good sports even though they really had hoped to catch the end of the 49er game on this late Sunday afternoon. Happy Holidays!

Santa Barbara Family Photographer- The Holidays are Here!

rebecca November 30, 2013

Having photographed these girls a few times over the last year, I didn't think it was possible these sisters could get any more adorable than they already are. However, when they showed up to their photo shoot wearing these adorable hats I was proven very wrong!! How cute are these girls!! Love it! What a fun photo session at Alice Keck Park in downtown Santa Barbara. It was a chilly overcast morning, but that did not stop us from having a ball and capturing these adventurous girls.

Winter Wonderland | Santa Barbara Children and Portrait Photographer

rebecca October 29, 2013

Oh, how I just absolutely adore these photos! This photo shoot was not for a client, but for me. I had a vision... I wanted to create something beautiful with the feeling of winter and the approaching holidays. My idea was to express the essence of Christmas in a subtle and beautiful way... I think I got what I was hoping for. This adorable little girl was so excited to put on her white fairy dress and pose for the camera. We went through a TON of glitter and made a huge mess, but I think it was worth every minute we spent sweeping up. Thank you for making my vision come to life! XOXO

Holiday Mini Sessions | Santa Barbara Portrait Photographer

rebecca October 25, 2013

Here is another fun photo shoot from my Holiday Mini Sessions! I have had the pleasure of photographing these sisters over the last few years and I always enjoy their sweet little laughs and giggles! We had a great time together and I was able to captured some adorable photos of them as they explored their surroundings. It was a gorgeous morning in Goleta where I was holding a series of Mini Sessions... Although it was cool and overcast, the light was just gorgeous. I am always excited to wake up to fog and overcast weather when I have a photo shoot... It makes for soft beautiful light! Love it!

Holiday Mini Sessions | Santa Barbara Children and Family Photography

rebecca October 20, 2013

It's that time of year!! The holidays are around the corner and I have kicked off the season with my annual Holiday Mini Sessions. It was a beautiful October afternoon in Santa Barbara... The weather was a perfect 72 degrees, the sun was shining, and the light was spectacular. Here are some adorable photos that I captured during one of my sessions... Could this little girl be any cuter!!!

Children and Family Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca September 30, 2013

Every year I donate an outdoor family photo session to the Santa Barbara Montessori School for their annual fundraiser and auction. Their event is always spectacular and I love to help out this amazing school in any way I can. This sweet family won my donation this year! I could not have been more excited when these 3 adorable little girls showed up for their photo session. They were so excited to put on their pink dresses and play with all the fun props I brought along. We had an amazing afternoon together running through the grass and getting our feet wet in the tide.

Summer Mini Sessions- Children & Family Photography, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca September 5, 2013

Here is another fun photo shoot from my Summer Mini Sessions in Santa Barbara! This is the third time that I have had the pleasure of photographing this sweet family. I love how each photo shoot has had it's own unique flare over the years. So fun to look back and see how quickly these little ones have grown and changed... That always amazes me! Thank you for the fun memories and I look forward to next year! XOXO

Summer Mini Sessions- Outdoor Family Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca August 25, 2013

Some people are just born to be in front of the camera! This adorable little girl was such a pleasure to photograph. She was so easy to work with and a natural when it came to following direction. Having photographed many professional models throughout my career as a photographer, I have to say this sweet little girl was as good as any pro! I would not be surprised if in 15 years this face shows up on the cover of a magazine. Thanks so much for the fun photo shoot!! XOXO

Portrait & Lifestyle Photographer, Santa Barbara CA

rebecca August 15, 2013

Here is a fun shoot from my recent Summer Mini Sessions! It was a gorgeous afternoon out at La Mesa Park in Santa Barbara, CA. The sun was shining through the trees and there was not a cloud in the sky... Just perfect! These sisters were adorable in their cute little dresses and hats. With two little boys at home, I just love to be a girly girl at times! Even though we only had about 20 minutes, we had a fun little tea party together and got some very adorable photos! So much fun!