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

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    Hi and welcome to my blog!

    I'm a photographer in Santa Cruz, CA, specializing in Newborns through Pre-K. I love my sessions with the little ones and hope it shows in my work. If you like what you see, I hope you'll use the "contact" button and drop me an email so we can get a session scheduled for you. Please be aware that I spend a good deal of time in Santa Barbara (my sweet grand-babies are there), so don't wait till the last minute to book your session. If you are interested in scheduling a newborn session, please contact me approx. a month before your due date and I'll "pencil" you in.

    I am excited to announce the opening of my new studio! It is located in Scotts Valley in the Camp Evers Center. It is bright, fun and very kid friendly!!

    And, for those of you who might be wondering (or are a bit confused), I'm still Nana at Nana's Empty Nest. I just came to the realization that I really missed photographing the little ones, and decided to put more of my focus back into photography. I'll still be posting the occasional recipe, etc. And, all of Nana's old posts can be found under the "category" tab under Nana's Empty Nest.

    Give me a call, I'd love to see you and your little one(s).
    Blessings,
    Renee

Jake!~Santa Cruz Photographer

Friday, July 10, 2009

I had a beach session yesterday with the cutest family! I have so many images to sort through and proof! The “M” family was so much fun and their son Jake is ADORABLE!! They’re expecting another son “Andy” in a month or so. They were the funnest family to shoot and were up for running, jumping and getting wet!

While this was a maternity/family session, it was hard not to focus on Jake! Just look at him, isn’t he gorgeous? His lashes are to die for! Although sitting still for me wasn’t in his agenda for the day, I think I still got some great shots! One more thing about Jake, he was “oh so sweet and polite!” I got lots of thank-yous (I brought the sand-bucket to play with) and of course a big good-bye hug!

Here’s one for now, I’ll be adding a few more “sneak peaks” as I get them edited. I hope you like them!blogsize

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Jilly - July 10, 2009 - 3:18 pm

Renee…these are precious, I can’t wait to see more. I think I am the one who told the M family about you since I work with E! I can’t wait till I get to do a session with you. :)

Becky - July 10, 2009 - 5:09 pm

What a cutie pie!! Yes, I can see why you had fun capturing that bundle of energy. Cant wait to see more shots. Great work Renee.

Amanda Hewitt - July 10, 2009 - 6:15 pm

So cute! Love the bucket on the head!

~Jen~ - July 11, 2009 - 9:34 am

How cute is he?! What a wonderful set!

Schona Kessler - July 14, 2009 - 1:47 am

Oh I love these! Love the upper right hand corner photo! So cute.

Have I mentioned that I might possibly be in love?~Santa Cruz Photographer

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Ok, it’s confirmed! I am absolutely totally in love with this little guy! I was so lucky to be able to spend 3 weeks with him, but alas, had to return to SC. It will now be a long painful 10 days before I get to see him again!

He is just the cutest! He has big hands (not long and skinny girly fingers) but BIG hands, sort of like an overgrown puppy! He needs to grow into them. And as you can see by the photos, his hands are always by his face when he sleeps. He loves to be swaddled tightly by Daddy at bedtime, except for the arms. Within a few minutes he breaks free of the swaddle and the arms are either by his face or above his head. And oh my gosh, his little ears are the cutest. They lay absolutely flat but have little ripples on them.

Isn’t is true that you can sit and just look at a sleeping (or awake baby) for hours? Their little facial expressions are so adorable! I guess photos like these will just have to hold me for 10 days………10 long days!
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evie - June 26, 2009 - 4:29 am

He is just precious, Renee! I love the shot in the upper left corner where you can see all the rolls in his arm! Love it!!

Vicki - June 26, 2009 - 4:46 am

He sure is chunking up fast, isn’t he? So adorable…

Jeannette Chirinos G - June 26, 2009 - 7:02 am

wonderful
he is adorable

~Jen~ - June 26, 2009 - 7:49 am

How could you not be in love with such sweetness?! He’s gorgeous!

Mary - June 26, 2009 - 2:25 pm

It must have been torture to have to tear yourself away from that baby!! Ten days without him sounds like forever. He’s so adorable!

Michele - June 26, 2009 - 5:17 pm

He truly is a cute little man…love my great nephew!!!!

Karen Johnson - June 28, 2009 - 1:11 am

He is just the cutest wee man, really lovely images :)

Gillian - June 28, 2009 - 1:50 am

You are a lost cause, Renee! You’re besotted with this little guy!! Not hard when he’s such a little darling, eh? Enjoy him!! ♥

Schona Kessler - June 28, 2009 - 1:59 am

Love the whole top row! Bet you will miss him…it’s so hard to leave. :)

Tyjuana Hill-Smith - June 28, 2009 - 6:51 pm

Great pictures…his ears are the CUTEST!!!

Mel Chern - July 1, 2009 - 6:21 pm

Really great work!!!! and OH SO CUTE!!!

Stacey Lund - July 2, 2009 - 4:00 am

This is so precious!

Meredith - July 2, 2009 - 7:03 pm

HE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Shhhh…..Baby Sleeping!~Santa Barbara Photographer

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

I am having so much fun with my new little Grand-Baby! He is the best little guy and oh, so cute! He does everything he’s supposed to: eats, burps, sleeps, poops and occasionally wakes up and looks around. He’s definately best at eating, sleeping and pooping! Normally when I do a newborn photo session, I do it all in one day and have it edited and posted within the week. I’m not sure why Beckett’s photos are taking so long. I take a few here and a few there and keep saying, “tomorrow I’ll finish.” Well tomorrow was last week and I’m still working on them!

Here’s a cute one of him sleeping (he didn’t even mind that I put one of my knit creations on him). Keep up the good sleeping Beck, Mommy & Daddy love getting a 5 hour stretch of sleep!

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Manuella - June 17, 2009 - 1:58 pm

This is such the perfect shot of a little baby sleeping, he’s so sweet I could eat him with a spoon. Awesome shot Renee, enjoy him.

evie - June 19, 2009 - 10:17 am

He’s just beautiful, Renee! I’m so jealous that he’s sleeping so well for them already. Mine never did that! Wonderful capture, Renee!

Tyjuana Hill-Smith - June 19, 2009 - 6:52 pm

Renee, he is precious, great picture!! Love the hat!

Meredith - June 20, 2009 - 6:34 pm

Beautiful Work!
He’s Amazing!!

Schona Kessler - June 21, 2009 - 1:46 am

He is so peaceful here. You know his whole life will be one big photo session. lol

Patricia - June 21, 2009 - 7:38 am

OMGosh Renee I can just feel the babysoftness right through the screen.

Petra - June 21, 2009 - 5:08 pm

Oh Renee…he’s gorgeous ( yes I know you think so too ) lol
LOVE that hat did you make it?
Smart move on the copyright too..too funny :D

Cindy Dover - June 22, 2009 - 9:59 am

OH My… he is precious. Just another little squishy … LOVE HIM!!! He is priceless!

Rhonda Imbeault - June 23, 2009 - 6:35 am

what a sweetie. Perfect model for your hats! Great job

Mel Chern - June 23, 2009 - 7:13 am

Cute Cute Cute…what a great model he is.

Cori - June 24, 2009 - 8:49 am

Renee – This is such a sweet picture.

~Jen~ - June 24, 2009 - 1:01 pm

I love this! It’s so beautiful and peaceful! Great job!

Jeannette Chirinos G - June 26, 2009 - 6:43 am

Renee he is adorable, beautiful peaceful baby
great capture, love the hat ;-)

Mary - June 26, 2009 - 2:24 pm

Oh, Renee – he’s precious. And I’m totally loving that denim frame. This shot is wonderful.

Julie Clegg - June 26, 2009 - 7:00 pm

He is so sweet and I love that hat! What a beautiful image!

Stacey Lund - July 2, 2009 - 4:00 am

Beautiful image! I love the cute little hat.

Meredith - July 2, 2009 - 7:04 pm

I can’t get enough of this shot!!! I WANT THAT HAT!!!

Mandi - July 3, 2009 - 10:34 pm

Renee, have I mentioned yet that he is adorable? So cute!

Tiffany Davis - July 7, 2009 - 9:37 pm

OMG – love this.

My Sweet Grandson!

Monday, June 8, 2009

He is so perfectly adorable! 

Beckett James was born on Wed, June 3rd. He weighed in at 8lbs 12 oz and was 21 inches long! He is just a perfect little guy! He is already so loved and such a blessing to our families! He is a little mini-me of his Daddy (and his Daddy’s five brothers)! Looks like the only thing he got from his mommy is his little dimple!

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Becky Cole - June 8, 2009 - 6:31 pm

Renee, he is beautiful and I love the set you put together. Newborns are just so much fun – especially when they are part of you. ;)
Congrats Nana.

Becky Cole - June 8, 2009 - 6:32 pm

Oh, pushed the button too fast. LOL That last shot is just incredible. I love the look of peace on his face matched with a little grin. Soooo sweet.

Christina Rainey - June 8, 2009 - 11:10 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! adorable!

Christina Rainey - June 8, 2009 - 11:10 pm

brekett is such a cute name!

Dani - June 9, 2009 - 8:05 am

He is so precious! Congrats to you and the whole family! :)

Summer - June 9, 2009 - 10:11 am

He is precious, congrats!!!

Sabra - June 9, 2009 - 11:08 am

He is sooo cute! Congrats! Aaah, I can’t wait for my little one to be here too!

Rach - June 10, 2009 - 5:50 pm

I think Beckett is so adorable! Just look at those sweet cheeks!

Katherine Scruggs - June 12, 2009 - 2:57 am

Congratulations on this little piece of perfection!

Evie Curley - June 12, 2009 - 3:35 am

He is just beautiful!!! Great collage of pics, Renee!

Rhonda Imbeault - June 12, 2009 - 4:39 pm

Adorable! What a lucky boy to have you as a Grandma! Congratulations.

Mel Chern - June 12, 2009 - 7:35 pm

Welcome Beckett!!!! Great images Renee…can’t wait to watch him grow up through your images. Thanks for introducing him to us!!!!

Gillian - June 12, 2009 - 7:56 pm

OMW cluck, cluck, CLUCK over here! He is divine! How lucky that he has Gramma to capture all these precious moments!

Meredith Rowlen - June 12, 2009 - 9:19 pm

Love Love Love LOVE Beckett!!!

~Jen~ - June 13, 2009 - 11:02 am

Congratulations! He’s perfect, as are your images! Perfect!

Tyjuana Hill-Smith - June 14, 2009 - 6:05 pm

Renee…he’s beautiful!!! Congrats!

Mary - June 14, 2009 - 6:25 pm

Oh, Renee – he’s so sweet! There’s got to be something extra special about taking photos of your own grandson. Love these.

Schona Kessler - June 14, 2009 - 11:06 pm

Congratulations! He is so handsome! Watch out world! lol.

Jolie - June 16, 2009 - 6:39 pm

He’s adorable!

Jenny Jardine - June 16, 2009 - 9:04 pm

He is ADORABLE!! You are going to love being a Nana!!

Julie Clegg - June 26, 2009 - 7:01 pm

Oh my…congratulations to you! Lucky you to have a model whenever you want too! He’s adorable!

Stacey Lund - July 2, 2009 - 4:01 am

Beautiful!

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