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Featured Session-The B Family~Santa Cruz Family Photographer

Renee Whiting — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:55:57 +0000

Do not overshoot, do not overshoot, do not overshoot! That is what I kept telling myself going into this session! But how could I not? It was a family session w/ an 18 month old and a maternity session. And, we were at Wilder Ranch which is so much fun! I could have shot all day! With all that said, I over shot and their gallery is about 2x a normal gallery. And since I had so many images, I figured I should feature the session with a slideshow.

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The B Family (Fun Family Session)~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:43:17 +0000

I met up with the B family on a drizzly summer morning for their session. They were so much fun and up for anything, including hauling their red adirondack chair to the session. We did a little bit of everything: maternity, couple, family and just their little guy! I must say the maternity/couple part of the session was a breeze, the family photos were simple enough, but to get Bryson alone and to get him to focus on me for just a few minutes was out of the question. There was too much to explore and there was no stopping him! I got some wonderful shots of his back (while he was checking out the goats or chickens) and a few of him enjoying the apple he found in the orchard. We might have to “corral” him in studio for his two year old photos!

Congratulations in advance on the arrival of your daughter, I can’t wait to meet her!

Here’s a little sampling of our time together at Wilder Ranch.

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She’s Expecting a Girl!~Santa Cruz Maternity Photographer

Renee Whiting — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:05:01 +0000

And let’s just hope that the Dr. didn’t make a mistake reading the ultrasound! This is my middle daughter and as you might have seen by a couple of the previous posts, she has had two very PINK baby showers! Most of the basics are neutral, but the room, her closet full of pink clothes and a drawer full of headbands are not going to work so well on a little boy. As my daughter recently said, “I sure hope she’s a girl!” I hope so too!

When I was down in Santa Barbara for her shower, we did a quick maternity session. We borrowed a friends yard and I’m telling you, I could have shot there all day. It is gorgeous!!

Here’s you peak Jamie, I hope you love them as much as I do!

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Cupcakes, Sugar and Lots of Pink!~Santa Cruz Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:15:42 +0000

I am so glad that I got to help with this shower! I love planning parties!

Welcome to a little sampling of Jamie’s SB baby shower! The shower was officially hosted by her friend Mia and two sisters, Kendyll & Jenny. But, with PINK on my mind, I loaded up my car to help with some of the details. It was a wonderful shower and Jamie was totally blessed once again. The house was full of wonderful friends who showered her gifts for soon to be Baby Leighton!

I just can’t help but smile when I look at all this pink! Enjoy!

And the Mama to be….

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It’s a boy! And a girl! Cousin’s Baby Shower!

Renee Whiting — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:37:42 +0000

My daughter, Jamie, and her cousin, Christy (who happen to be just 6 weeks apart in age) are both expecting and this weekend was their Santa Cruz Shower! My sister-in-law and I hosted the shower at my home and we had so much fun planning it, keeping with the pink & blue theme. Jamie is expecting a girl and Christy a boy! They are due just 5 days apart. How fun is that!! The shower was perfect and the girls were truly blessed to have been surrounded and showered with so much love from friends and relatives. The shower was quite large (about 50 guests) and we all enjoyed a wonderful luncheon on a beautiful sunny day!

Here are the Mommy’s to be….

And because it all began 26 years ago, when we were expecting ……

(I can’t believe I posted that picture, I don’t care for the before or after of me, but we loved that fact that we had this photo of us from so many years ago! My sister-in-law actually had twins (the gorgeous bride from my recent post), but you would have thought I had triplets in me, I was HUGE!!! Oh, and don’t you just love the fashion statement we were making with those maternity dresses?? Anyways……

And, I can’t believe I did this, but I was enjoying the shower so much, that I forgot to take photos of the food and dessert table. I guess it’s hard to be the hostess, the photographer and the mom, and I didn’t realize it until I was sitting and eating that I had forgotten. Oh well. But, the menu was DELICIOUS and I guarantee you the table looked good too! In case you’re wondering, the menu consisted of: Israeli Couscous Caprese Salad, Summer Watermelon Salad and Mixed Greens w/fresh berries, goat cheese & candied pecans. Mini Sandwiches: Cucumber Cream Cheese, Turkey w/Brie & Arugula, Tarragon Chicken Salad & Hummus w/Grilled Vegies. And in case we weren’t full enough, the dessert bar: Cupcake bar, Fresh Strawberries w/French Cream, Lemon Bars and Mini Fruit Tarts. YUMMY!

Enjoy a little peak into the SC Shower (minus the food tables)
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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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Baby Bump!~Santa Cruz Maternity Photographer

Renee Whiting — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:53:58 +0000

Oh sweet Jillian, you are adorable! And very soon to be a mommy!

I’ve been trying to recall how long I’ve know Jilly. I guess it’s been so long I can’t remember. I’d say at least 15 years. She really is like family! She’s a friend to my daughters, was a babysitter to our youngest (yep, sorry I had to mention that), has worked for us, is married to one of our managers, is best friends with cousins on both sides of the family. In fact, she’s so much like family that when we have family gatherings…her & her husband are usually there

Our first session got rained out so we had to squeeze her maternity session in between my two trips out of town, because she’s due basically anytime now! I know, you wouldn’t know by looking at her! She’s nothing but a baby bump!

We did our session at a local park, which was great because it offered numerous backdrops for us, but since there were youth soccer teams practicing and kids on the playground, we kept our session fairly simple. A walk around the lake, a few outfit changes and one adorable belly!

FYI, they’re expecting a girl!!

Jilly and Rob, I wish you many sweet blessings and congratulations on your soon to be little one!

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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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