Santa Barbara, CA | UCSB Class of 2015 | Senior Portraits
Christina took my last slot for senior photos, and I'm so glad she did! She is super sweet and is on her way to being a dentist! (Or possibly further specializations!)
Gilberto
Questa
Lifestyle senior portraits | UCSB Class of 2015 | Santa Barbara, California
Questa came to me with her own unique vision, which I am always happy to hear. She wanted her session to portray two different sides of her personality: the quiet and the loud. I think the resulting images are lovely, and I loved being a part of making her vision come to life.
Karen
Butterfly Reserve Senior Portraits | UCSB Class of 2015 | Goleta, California
Three different flower patches + "wheat" fields + warm sunlight = bliss
Joré
El Capitan Canyon & Gaviota State Park
I don't think either of us knew what we were getting into for this shoot. This was the first time I had been to both of these places (the train trestle and the wind caves), and based on some vague research into each, I had certain expectations. One thing I didn't expect was a 60-foot section of nearly vertical climbing to get to the caves. Needless to say, Joré was definitely more in shape than I was. She is involved in theater at UCSB (I love theater people!), and I had a great time working with her.
Natalie
Knapps Castle Senior Portraits | UCSB Class of 2015 | Santa Barbara, California
Meet Natalie, another lovely UCSB senior! We had a lot of fun on this Free People-inspired shoot – especially with the bathtub! Despite the cold wind we found up in the mountains, I think the shots we got are one-of-a-kind and so warm and golden. Thanks again, Natalie! And congratulations!
Julia K.
Goleta, California Photographer | UCSB Senior Portraits | Class of 2015
I just love working with seniors! For the first (and last) time, I am also a college senior, and it's so fun to be surrounded by so much enthusiasm for UCSB and graduation. Julia and I were able to get some great shots over at the Butterfly Preserve – isn't her smile contagious?
Jessica
SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA PHOTOGRAPHER
What's not to love about a red polka dot dress, California poppies, green hillsides, and red balloons? Had a great time working with Jessica - she was so enthusiastic and had many wonderful ideas. I love working with people who inspire me in new directions - and help me get through barbed wire fences!
Nikita
Santa Barbara Photographer
UCSB Class of 2015 | Nikita
Ariella
GAVIOTA STATE PARK, CALIFORNIA
Thanks to Ariella for our '20s soundtrack on the way to Gaviota, for helping me not fall off miniature cliffs, and for entertaining this ridiculous bird-lady dress.
Sydney
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
A sailboat washed ashore near the UC Santa Barbara campus recently, and Sydney (also a UCSB student) was nice enough to come explore it with me before it's gone. It was a beautifully overcast day, so I couldn't resist getting some shots along the way. We gathered a "bouquet" of dead brush and had fun incorporating it into some shots (and discussing the fact that it belongs in a mason jar at a hipster wedding). Thanks again, Sydney!
Alex & Mike
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Alex & Mike recently got engaged, and we had a great time wandering around the Funk Zone and beach area of Downtown Santa Barbara. They moved here from New Jersey not too long ago, and I'm glad because it meant I got to work with them! I love the industrial feel of the beginning shots, followed by the soft, romantic tones of the ending after the sun had set. Such a sweet, attractive couple. :-)
Krissy & Erik
Goleta, California
The day of this shoot was the 3-year anniversary of when Erik first proposed to Krissy, so I thought it was sweet that we got to incorporate their wedding attire into some of the shots. They are an amazing couple with awesome style. Thanks again, Krissy & Erik!
Laura
Knapp's Castle // Santa Barbara, CA
Laura and I had a great time exploring these ruins. The Knapp mansion burned down in 1940, so anything that was made of stone is all that remains. I always love exploring places where people once stood, people whose lifetimes have long since passed. It's like time travel to me.
