Santa Cruz, CA Newborn and Child Photographer-Renee Whiting Photography » Families

M.G. and Family~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:50:25 +0000

Baby, Mom, Dad, Grandma, two dogs and lots of sunshine! That about describes this session. We met at Westlake Pond for a few family shots and some of M.G. (who just turned one). I thought we went late enough in the day, but we were off by about an hour. Yep, about the time that M.G. was done, the sun was perfect! Oh well, you work with what you have and get what you get! All in all, I think we did good! I’ve really enjoyed getting to know this family, they are just sweet, sweet, sweet!

Here’s a few teasers until I get your gallery finished!

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Sweet Baby William~Santa Cruz Baby Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:03:55 +0000

Not quite a newborn, William came for his session at 7 weeks old.

There are definitely benefits as to why “newborn sessions” need to be done within the first two weeks, because as we soon learned, 7 week olds don’t fall into that “milk-drunk” pose me as you’d like deep deep sleep. Normally once a newborn falls into that deep sleep, you can pose them, take the shots, move them, pose them again and do this for quite a few shots before they’ll wake back up. Not a 7 week old! He was awake for most of the session and was a mover! His little arms and legs were moving the entire time, making it a little difficult to pose him, because he’d move right out of the pose before I could get the shot off. We did get him to “snooze” a few times, but as soon as we’d move him into a new pose, he’d wake right up.

Thankfully, however, his parents were extremely patient and we did outlast him and managed to get a good variety of shots! I hope you enjoy your little sneak peak!

Congratulations S. Family, your new little son is absolutely beautiful!

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Little Savannah~Santa Cruz Baby Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:58:46 +0000

This session has been a long time coming. We’ve been trying to get this session on the calendar for months, but for one reason or another, we kept needing to postpone it. Finally, yesterday I loaded up my car and made my way over the hill to San Jose and met them at their home for our session. It was very nice to finally meet you Little Miss Savannah (and Mr. & Mrs. B)!

I hope you enjoy your little “sneak peak” and I’ll drop you an email as soon as I have your complete gallery online!

Here’s Little Miss S……….looking pretty cute in my new pink tutu!

And because every little lady should sit in a flower pot:

And the whole family:

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The B Family, All of Them!~Santa Cruz Portrait Photographer

Renee Whiting — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:30:58 +0000

First scheduled appointment, it rains!…….Cancelled! No problem, except that some of the family lives out of town and two of the girls are in college and it’s Christmas week. Ok, not a biggie, we schedule for two days after Christmas. Well, guess what, we wake up in the morning and it is WET! We chatted and decided to go for it! Well, about an hour later I arrive at their house for the session and we gather everyone up, all 15 of them, and guess what? Rain? Nope, BRIGHT BRIGHT sunshine! You know the really bright kind that you get right after the rain? The kind where you need to squint to see? Yep, bright sun and a family of 15! Oh my gosh, I feel like my sessions are never textbook. Oh well, you do what you gotta do!

We make it through the large family group shots, then do a fewer smaller groups! I will admit to enjoying the smaller groups a whole lot more, maybe it has to do with the fact that we found a little shady area in the backyard that was perfect!

We did a few somewhat traditional group shots, but this is my favorite! I think it shows everyone’s personalities and I just love the smiles on their faces and the way they are checking each other out! I should mention that when you spread out a family of 15, you aren’t going to crop it to 8×10, a number of my shots are 10×30’s. I think they’re kinda fun and if this was my family I’d order this in a canvas!

When I told them all to line up in age family order, then hold hands and walk towards me, I do believe they thought I was sort of nuts! Oh well, it’s who I am!

Here are the four separate families:

And my very favorite of the day, aren’t they adorable??

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Anytime now!!~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:21:26 +0000

Can you believe that this cute little baby bump is about to pop?? Seriously, only about 2 1/2 weeks to go! Isn’t she adorable? Ok, I might be a little biased…….she’s my niece! But still……she’s nothing but a little belly!

We finally got to doing a few maternity photos! Part of the photos are the “just in case the baby isn’t born Christmas card photo” but I can’t show those in case they need to use them as their card. Shhh, those are a secret and they are very cute! I will admit that I’m hoping for the call that we need to do some last minute card photos that include baby Paige!

In the meantime, here are a few “peaks” from their beach session! Dave, you are such a good sport and if any of the cousins happen to see these, I am so sorry!! Ok, I’m not sorry at all, because what goes around comes around, and Dave, you get all that you deserve

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J & C at the Beach~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:01:16 +0000

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting up with J & C down at the beach for a session. They are doing these as a surprise gift for their parents (thanks to their Aunt and Cousin for arranging such a great gift)!

These two were full of personality! It didn’t take them long to warm up and once they did they were just plain silly! Typical siblings!

Here’s a few of the sillyness, when they were “fishing” and then a more traditional B&W. By the way, I love the “smiling” shot, but man oh man, as silly as they were, they were a smidge tight on their smiles!

I hope you like your sneak peak and I’ll have the rest of your gallery completed in a few days.

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The T Family~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:19:50 +0000

Thank you T family for allowing me to spend some time with you today! It was such a pleasure meeting you and your two little guys! They are both adorable! I especially enjoyed John’s zest and enthusiasm! I didn’t blame him a bit for not wanting to sit still for long…….he was at a park and there were trains, and water towers and ponds and fishing, and….. two year old boys will be two year old boys!! John, thank you for my lesson in Thomas the Train! And what a little sweetheart Jackson was, not a peep out of him all morning! I didn’t even mind being belly down in the wet grass to get the shot when he decided it was nap time!!

Here’s a little “sneak peak” for you!

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Couples Session~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:17:12 +0000

If you had asked me last week what my “least” favorite thing to photograph was, I probably would have said adults! Boring! No fun! Not fun to pose! Etc, etc, etc! I’ve been shooting a lot of newborn sessions lately and I just love babies so much that even though those session are a lot of work, I look forward to them. And the challenge of toddlers excites me! But how was I going to loosen up this couple so the photos didn’t turn out too posed?

Shake it off Renee! Get out of your car and go meet them! After all, Lynn seemed nice enough on the phone.

Let’s just say, instant connection!! They had a nice home, were friendly and casually stylish! Even Ron didn’t seem to mind that Lynn had scheduled a session for the two of them. Ok, it’s going good……

……but, then they invited me in to see all their “photo walls” and to see their most recent photos of their cutie-patootie grand-daughters! They were professional portraits done by an out of town photographer and they raved and raved about how much they loved them! OK, talking about pressure!! I don’t like shooting adults and now I have to meet or exceed the expectations put on me by the other photographer! Oh my goodness!

They bought my session at a benefit fundraising auction and I was there to take photos of them, so we headed into their yard. I will admit to having thoughts of, “well, I might as well get this over with!”

Fortunately to my delight, I ended up by LOVING this session!! Ron and Lynn, you are just an adorable couple! I loved your kindness, sense of humor, the love that you share and your property is every photographers dream location!

Here’s a little “sneak peak” for you. I hope I didn’t disappoint! I’ll have the rest of your gallery ready for you in a few days!

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Christmas Card Special~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:26:11 +0000

LAST CHANCE!! Christmas is right around the corner and if you haven’t thought of your cards yet, this is the perfect opportunity for you! My calendar is nearly full, but I have time for a few more Mini-Sessions.

This is the perfect mini-session! It’s just that, mini, so it won’t take too long. You get the digi-files to order your cards from wherever you’d like. And, it also includes prints to keep for yourself or give as gifts.

The fine print: This special is for immediate family members only. Session fee must be prepaid. Session must be done by the end of November. Additional prints may be ordered from my ala-carte pricing.

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Just in Time for Christmas Cards!~Santa Barbara Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:30:03 +0000

Don’t put off getting your Christmas Card photos taken any longer!! I’ll be down in Santa Barbara the week of Oct. 26th-30th and would love to photograph your children/family! Think cards and gifts!

I’ve got a couple of great packages put together and they both include digital images!! That means that you may either order custom designed cards from me, or feel free to get your cards wherever you’d like!

The top package is a great value! Not only do you get ALL the digital images (edited images from your gallery) for cards, scrapbooking, printing, sharing, but it also includes an 11×14 Wall Portrait (which would make a great gift or keep for yourself), 3 mini accordian albums (parents & grandparents love these) and a $100 print credit!

The next package is also a great deal, but provides you with only 3 digital images.

And lastly, if you don’t care about getting the digital images, you can go the standard session route. Pay your session fee and make all your purchases ala-carte.

I hope one of these specials inspires you to update your family photo and get the task of Christmas Cards ✓’d off your list!

Drop me an email or call me today to get your session scheduled!

renee@reneewhiting.com

(831)334-8018

**Please, no substitutions on package specials.

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