When Julie contacted me about photographing her little family, I couldn’t be more excited–she had such vivacious enthusiasm in her voice, it really is contagious! We decided to use Hammonds Beach in Santa Barbara and the stunning walkway leading up to the beach as our backdrop for these family photos.


Julie did an excellent job color-coordinating the family’s outfits! The contrast between the deep blues & whites and the flowers is perfect.

Love this bear-hug Luke gave his mamma!

Cute lovebirds!


Luke is such an intelligent, curious and well-behaved cutie!


Luke’s expression while his parents attempted to give him a kiss on the cheek is absolutely priceless!


Family portraits on the beach…

Father and son…


How adorable is he?!?!?
It was my pleasure photographing the Pettit family! Maybe next time there’ll be an addition to the family 😉