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

Baby C~Santa Cruz Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:11:11 +0000

It’s a small world after all……..as soon as Mr. & Mrs. C. arrive for their newborn session, Dad, say’s, “I’ve been here before.” It was one of those, I know you, but …….moments. Turns out, Dad owns a local furniture store and has actually made a delivery to my home. I love that Santa Cruz still has that small town feel to it!

After a bit of chit chat, we get down to business and their sweet son was just as good as can be!

Here’s a little sneak peak from their session!

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Baby K~Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:50:26 +0000

This little darlin’ had a mind of her own and sleep was not in her agenda! After waiting her out, we finally got a couple of her sleeping peacefully (but I mean just a couple). As soon as we’d try to move her, she was wide awake! Even the sound of the shutter was waking her up! Fortunately for her Mama (and me), we’re friends and I can take photos of her often, which is good, because I feel like I owe her. I really really like my clients to be 110% satisfied and me not getting enough images doesn’t please me, so I will make it right. In the meantime, until we try again, here is one of Little Baby K sleeping ever so soundly!

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Little Miss T~Santa Barbara Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:12:11 +0000

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a newborn session at a clients home. I was a little nervous going into it (you never know if you’ll have adequate natural light indoors) but their house had fantastic light! After doing some of the tradition indoor shots, we moved outside and had fun using a few props and moving Tate around the yard. It ended up being a great session, both indoors and out!

Little Miss Tate was great (and adorable I must add)! She let us move her around without a fuss and loved her nap in the PeaPod!

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Tiny Little Gia~Santa Cruz Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:03:06 +0000

Ok, I guess I can admit that a 6lb. 12 oz. newborn isn’t the tiniest of babies, but we tend to grow big babies in our family, so when a little 6 lb’er comes to visit me, I just want to melt. Little Gia was just 8 days old when she came for her newborn session. I know that all babies are cute, but Gia was truly perfect! And such a little sweetheart, except, that she didn’t seem to get the memo…… the memo that reads, “newborn babies are supposed to SLEEP through their sessions!” Especially tiny little ones that are only 8 days old.

Despite her being very awake, she was a perfect little angel and we did (finally) manage to get some sleepy shots too!

Mr. & Mrs. D, Happy First Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day too) and I hope you enjoy your little sneak peak!

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Little Liam~Santa Cruz Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:43:22 +0000

Well, not really all so little! Liam was only 13 days old when he came to see me and was quite the chunky monkey! It’s typical for newborns to lose a bit of weight and for it to take a week or two to get back to birth weight. Not Liam, he was back to his birth weight, plus some! I think he wants to be tall like his Daddy!! I definitely see a tall handsome blonde in the future! I guess we’ll give him a little time to enjoy his newborn months and his toddling stages first!

With a few feedings (no surprise) Liam stayed asleep and was the perfect little guy for me!

Mom & Dad & Grandma brought Liam for his newborn session. We were definitely cozy in my MiniStudio, but I think they enjoyed watching the process! I love that they brought along a couple of special items to use in the photos. Take a look at those darling little vintage shoes that belonged to Great Grandma! And the handmade blanket made by another Grandma! I hope someday, generations down the road, that these photos of Liam are being enjoyed by his great-grandchildren!

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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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Sweet Baby Stella~Santa Cruz Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:01:13 +0000

Baby Stella was 18 days old when I finally got my hands on her!! Her mom contacted me months ago about her session. I remember her sweet voice when I picked up the phone, “Hi Renee, I think we know each other. I played basketball with your daughter.” Well yes, they did in fact play basketball together. Years and years ago, back when they were in the 8th grade, they played on an All-Star team together (and if I remember correctly, they did very well). I love that our town still has such a small town feel to it!

Well, Baby Stella’s mom is all grown up now, married and has her very own little future basketball star! But in the meantime, it’s all pink for this little one!

Congratulations on your beautiful daughter! I hope you enjoy your little sneak peak!

This was my first newborn session in my new MINIstudio. Overall I think it went well and it certainly was great not having to haul everything that goes along with a newborn session to a clients home. Thank you so much for being my “guinea pig!” I look forward to many more newborn and toddler sessions in the comfort of my little home studio.

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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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Newborn Blessings!~Santa Cruz Newborn Photographer

Renee Whiting — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:15:57 +0000

I’m sure you’ve been all holding your breath in anticipation of my 2010 “Newborn Blessings” packages………. So, without a bunch of rambling, here you go:

And for a little extra incentive, if you’re my fan on facebook, you just might want to pop on over, it might just be worth your while!

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I LOVE Newborns and Tots!~Santa Cruz Newborn & Child Photographer

Renee Whiting — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:52:43 +0000

I just do! I can’t help myself, I always have and always will! I could hold a newborn all day long and would much rather be playing with a tot than socializing with adults! I’m not sure what that says about me, but I just love me some little ones! This isn’t a new realization, but it is for me in photography! I love big kids, and teens and families too, but I LOVE photographing little ones, especially newborns!!

What is this post about anyways?? Really it’s to announce a couple of new “Newborn Blessings” packages, but instead I’d rather talk write about newborns. Seriously, I get all gushy inside!! I just want to smooch on them (don’t worry, unless you’re family, I won’t, unless I have your permission).

Ok, down to business……

I’m excited to say that with the exception of a small increase in my “session fee,” I won’t be raising any prices in 2010. I will be making a few pricing structure changes however, to include the addition of two new packages for the “little ones.” I will also be offering a regular portrait package that includes the DVD of images (because I know you want them). All these changes will be effective February 1st. Check back in the next few days and I’ll have them posted for you!

And because I can’t post without a photo, I quickly grabbed a few of my favorite images and made a slideshow. As you’ll be able to tell by watching, this is seriously random, but hopefully it gives you an idea of why I love doing what I do!

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