Renee Whiting/Nana's Empty Nest » Beach

Miss S at the Beach

Renee Whiting — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:34:56 +0000

It had to have been one of the hottest, brightest, sunniest days of the year when we had this session scheduled. Miss S’s mom told me she was going to bring Savannah’s bathing suit for her session and I kept thinking, you don’t put a toddler in her suit, late afternoon in October. Ha, the weather proved me wrong. It was hot and sunny and bright until the sun set! Seriously it seemed to go from full on sunshine, to dark in a matter of minutes.

Enjoy your little sneak peek, I think we got the mother/daughter walking shot that we were after. And look, no people in the background!

Sweet Little Belly~Santa Cruz Maternity Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:13:57 +0000

I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon in San Francisco this past Sunday photographing the cutest little belly! Seriously, she does not look like she is 8 months along. In fact, her due date is exactly one month from today! We (my husband and I) met up with Matty & Kate mid morning. I was hoping for a little more fog or cloud coverage, because although it was quite chilly, it was bright and sunny! Not great for photos mid day, but sometimes it is what it is and you make the best of it. They had a couple of great locations picked out which was fun because all I know of San Francisco is Union Square and ATT Park. After photos, we had a great late lunch at the best little neighborhood cafe! Everything was delicious, especially Kate’s smoked salmon breakfast pizza. Oh my delicious goodness!

I could go on and on about this couple, explaining their cute little love story, how he’s a East coast college friend of my son-in-laws, how he lived in SC and we got to know him like family, her fulfilling career as a pediatric oncology nurse or how beautiful their wedding on Cape Cod was, but I won’t.

Here’s a little sampling of our afternoon and Kate’s cute little belly!

Matty & Kate, thank you so much for the fun afternoon and wonderful lunch! Kate you are glowing and look beautiful (and I know Matty is in love with your cute belly)! Little Baby “I” is beyond blessed to have the two of you as parents! And of course, to have her West Coast Nana & Papa too!

Mr. and Mrs. V~Santa Cruz Maternity Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:49:31 +0000

I found it so sweet that most of the “planning” phone calls for this session was with the husband! Isn’t that cute? Normally husbands just go along with getting maternity photos (or any photos for that matter) taken, but he was all about this session! I find that so heart-warming! We managed to work around the weather to get their beach session in.

I hope you enjoy your little sneak peak!

Santa Baby…Hurry Down the Chimney…~Santa Cruz Maternity Photographer

Renee Whiting — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:17:51 +0000

…TONIGHT!! Well, that’s what the expectant parents are hoping for! Their due date has come and gone and they certainly don’t want to be in the hospital on Christmas and miss out on all the family festivities, so, “SANTA, PLEASE MAKE THEIR DELIVERY TONIGHT!!”

We did their maternity photos a few weeks ago, but I couldn’t share these, because they were maybe going to use them for their Christmas card and I didn’t want to ruin the surprise, but they’ve decided to forego cards this year in hopes that their little one makes her appearance before Christmas!

I guess family and friends are just going to have to wait for their birth announcement! It will be good, I promise!

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m Aunt Renee to this couple and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of little Miss Paige!

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

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.

An Afternoon in Monterey~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:23:38 +0000

If I had woken up to fog I might not have gone, but since it was another gorgeous day, I decided to join my husband down in Monterey. He needed to spend a couple of hours meeting with someone right on Cannery Row, so I grabbed my camera (ok, I rarely leave my house without my camera) and went with him.

I really only took a few photos, but thought these were worth sharing! The weather was spectacular!

After a few hours at Cannery Row, we headed over to Del Monte shopping for a bit of shopping at Pottery Barn! You’ve got to love that!! And then, on our way home we ate a fabulous dinner at The Whole Enchilada in Moss Landing. I’m sure we’ve driven past The Whole Enchilada hundreds of times and this was the first time we’ve eaten there. We’d definately enjoyed it and would go back! Don’t you just love it when you discover new places??

Summer Girls~Santa Barbara Beach Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:03:25 +0000

Fab Four,
You girls have such a special relationship, one to be cherised for sure! It’s not often that upon college graduation your best friends are still your high school friends. Or in your case, you go back to nursery school and elementary! You are very blessed! Jen, I miss you so much and can’t wait for you to get home so I can see all of you again!!
I love you girls and thank you for letting me take beach photos of you again!

The Fab Four~Santa Barbara Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:12:35 +0000

These girls are seriously best friends and have been for many years. Three of them even went to pre-school together! They are now college grads and still best of friends! I have no doubt they’ll all be standing at the alter with each other when they get married! They’re the type of friends that just need to be together! If one is in town, normally they’re all back in town and the parents just know to set an extra plate or two at the table! If I had a dollar for every sleepover they’ve had, well, I’d be rich………

Four years ago we did some beach shots and they wanted some done again. I’m just starting to edit them, but thought I’d post a few just for fun!

My daughter is second from the left, she’s in Tanzania, Africa right now for two months and boy do I miss her!

More of the “M” Family~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:48:12 +0000

I’m not sure how or why, but I took more photos at this session and this family is going to get more proofs in their gallery than any other session. I’ve done a lot of great sessions in the past, but I even surprised myself this time! I’ve come to the conclusion that I LOVE beach sessions!
Here are a few of the family shots! I love the interaction that they had between each other, they are so obviously in love! I just love that!! I should have your gallery ready for you by the middle of the week, in the meantime, I hope you enjoy these!

And because he’s so CUTE, here’s one more of Jake!!