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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!

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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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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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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??

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End of Summer Beach Sessions~Santa Cruz Beach Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:41:30 +0000

End of Summer Sale! Beach and Christmas all at the same time!
We’re having some gorgeous end of summer weather in SC (in SB too), so why not head to the beach for a photo session and get your Christmas card photo done at the same time?! Check out my latest special!

Of course, a few small rules must apply!
This special is for beach sessions only and must be booked in Sept (although the session may be done in Sept or Oct) Single family only please (extra charges will apply for extended family).

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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!

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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!

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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!!

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Jake!~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:19:38 +0000

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!

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