It's not too often when I'm in the middle of a family shoot and I suddenly am stopped by a car full of teenage boys hanging out their car yelling to my client, "DUDE....your wife is HOT"!!!!!
Boy, my client's wife was beaming from ear to ear with giddiness!!!  It just added to our fun-filled shoot, and there's nothing better than to see your clients have a blast with each other! 

Needless to say, they are in love with their images, and I think they even love each other a little bit more after seeing these and realizing how beautiful each one of them is and how blessed they are to have each other!!!  This family has a very special place in my heart...it has been my pleasure to capture the love and happiness they possess!!!

Janelle...Janie as we call her:  a sassy petite little thing that will light up a room with her infectious  laugh.  Famous words:  "ohhhh, that's funny"!  Always a good time!
Ryan...the guy that everyone loves....enough said!
Meagan...Miss Megs...a force to be reckoned with...Intelligent beyond her years, this mighty 13 year old has the biggest heart ever and is seriously the sweetest girl... always welcoming her family and friends with open arms!
Ethan...  "e" as we call him...extremely polite, kind, and if you've ever seen him play ball......he's all boy.

 Enjoy!!!

- jules xoxo

Sometimes traveling little bit out of your normal routine to shoot just seems to be the right recipe for your soul...and this was the shoot for me.  Photographing an amazing family as well as finishing up Jacob's senior session was enough to remind me of how much I love my job!

Upon arriving at Carpinteria State Beach, I was warmly welcomed by this wonderful family...smiles, laughter, and evident love filled the salty air as we made our way down to the water for our shoot.  I was told how they come to Carpinteria every year to reunite with family from all over California to spend the week soaking up the sun and having fun. 

It's families like The Rode's that make you want to grab your RV, sunscreen and s'mores and take your family camping!  After all, spending time with family is always a good thing.

Thank you, Rode family, for being such an inspiration for family time!

What can I say.....LOVE these girls and their family!!!!  We had so much fun shooting this session "urban style".  The girls really know how to ham it up for me!  Here's a little throw back for ya! Gettin' some serious air!!!

I just love when i get to photograph the same families year after year!  I cannot believe how much John has changed...and can't wait to meet baby #2, although you would never know Jodi is pregnant! We had a great time together at our holiday session, and it was so cute because John was glued to his daddy the whole time! Love these shots!

I was fortunate enough to meet Raychelle and her beautiful family this past summer at her sister's wedding that I shot (Clarissa and Chris Agard).  It was so nice to see them again and be able to spend time with them! The boys were so  darling! LOVE this family!  Hope you guys have a wonderful Holiday season! Julie