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Want some quick and easy fall family photo outfit ideas? Fall is definitely my busiest time of year as a family portrait photographer.  It’s a great time of year for an updated portrait and I photograph so many families year after year.  The number one question that I’m asked as a family photographer is ‘Can […]

Are you currently expecting and looking for a newborn photography Thousand Oaks? I’m Daniele, a local natural light photographer with over 18 years of experience photographing newborns. I adore capturing brand new little ones, and think that the first few days with your new baby is one of the most incredible moments in your family’s […]

Who doesn’t absolutely love Malibu? It’s arguably one of the most beautiful places in the country and I feel so fortunate to be able to be a Malibu photographer. Whether you’re a local or are in town enjoying a beach vacation, there is something just so amazing about Malibu. Here are 3 reasons why I’m […]

Are you planning a babymoon and considering different options on where to go? If you’re seeking a serene destination filled with picturesque landscapes, luxurious accommodations, and delectable dining options, a Santa Barbara babymoon should be at the top of your list! I’m a local Santa Barbara Photographer who specializes in maternity, newborn, and family sessions. […]

2024 Fall Mini Sessions Announcing Our Annual Fall Mini Sessions! Hello, lovely families! 🍂 Fall is here! Once again this year I’ve received lots of emails asking about my annual fall mini sessions. I’m so happy that so many families return year after year, and that this has become a holiday tradition for so many! […]

Can we all just agree that time with our little ones seems to fly by in the blink of an eye? It feels like just yesterday we were cradling them in our arms as newborns, and now they’re hitting that precious six-month milestone. This is the perfect time to schedule a sitter photo session and […]

Are you looking for the perfect time to take family portraits in Ventura County?  Spring is the ideal season for a portrait session!  We are so lucky here in Ventura County to have beautiful landscapes, gorgeous natural lighting, and a wide variety of locations that make perfect backdrops for portrait sessions. In this blog post, […]

Today I’m sharing some pro advise for getting the best results from your newborn photo session. Read on for my top 7 best tips on how to prepare for newborn photos. Tip #1 – Schedule your newborn session while you’re still pregnant Scheduling your session while you’re still pregnant is my absolute top tip on […]

Wondering what to wear for a maternity photo session? Choosing what to wear for a photoshoot can be tricky. Add that to the fact that you’re expecting, and possibly not feeling the most photogenic in your current state, and deciding what to wear for maternity photos can be challenging to say the least! Today I’m […]

Clients email to ask every day if I’m currently photographing newborns given the current state of the pandemic, and the answer is definitely yes! This stage of your baby’s life is short and it is fleeting. If these memories aren’t captured in their earliest days there is simply no way to recreate them down the […]

Tips & tricks for finding the perfect outfits for your newborn photo session!

family time at Hammond’s Beach, and a baby on the way! As a Santa Barbara family photographer I feel particularly lucky when a family this adorable is in front of my lens. I took their maternity portraits a few years ago when Ines was expecting their first child. I’m always particularly honored when families come […]