Pretty Santa Monica {Santa Monica photographer}

I had the great fortune of living in Santa Monica for 4 years and loved almost every minute, the 405 and the 10 freeways were the banes of my existence…but what Angeleno really enjoys sitting in traffic?

My time is Santa Monica was great both personally and professionally. Who wouldn’t love slipping off their shoes for work and running around on the beach capturing fun family moments? Or better yet, playing at Pacific Park, the games and the bright colorful rides all make for fun portraits too!

All within a half mile are some beautiful locations, both out in the open and some hidden gems as well! Here are some of my favorites from Santa Monica, and these are only in a small part of Santa Monica, the city truly lends itself beautifully to photography.

Fun under the pier (Santa Monica Photographer)

Love the balloons on the beach (Santa Monica Photographer)

By the pier, love the light! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Expecting! Fun and colorful announcement! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Love the colors and the light! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Under the Santa Monica pier (Santa Monica Photographer)

Under the pier (Santa Monica Photographer)

Under the Pier (Santa Monica Photographer)

Santa Monica Pier fun! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Bright and colorful! (Santa Monica Photographer)

By the Ferris Wheel! (Santa Monica Photographer)

On the sand by the pier (Santa Monica Photographer)

Sunset is gorgeous! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Fun getting your toes wet! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Taking a walk for portraits can lead to some great spots (Santa Monica Photographer)

Secret courtyards make great locations (Santa Monica Photographer)

Heading down to the beach (Santa Monica Photographer)

Iconic Santa Monica pier makes a fabulous background (Santa Monica Photographer)

Love the beach! (Santa Monica Photographer)

Baby Luka {Santa Monica Newborn Photography}

A few of my favorite images so far from Baby Luka’s newborn session.

This little guy was an amazing model, he slept through the whole thing!

Thank you Kay, Jannik and Luka, it was a pleasure working with you!

Baby Isabelle {Santa Monica Newborn Photographer}

I posted momma-to-be Jessica’s maternity portraits earlier this week, and now, here’s baby Isabelle. This little one was so cooperative for the shoot! I can’t believe how absolutely adorable she is, and look at all that hair! 

Bobby and Jessica {Santa Monica Maternity Photographer}

I met Jessica and Bobby not so long ago when I photographed them for their engagement portraits.

We had such a great time meandering the court yards of Marina del Rey, then the sunset in Santa Monica with the pier as the background.

I can’t tell you how excited I was when I got the call that Jessica was expecting!!!

I photographed her maternity session at their home. I love in home sessions, everyone’s relaxed and comfortable, there’s no rush, and there’s no kooky-loos!

I”m a bit late on posting these, because baby has already arrived, I will post the newborn images in a couple of days!

Until then, here’s beautiful and glowing momma-to-be Jessica and happy hubby Bobby