Los Angeles Wedding Photographer | Chelsea Elizabeth Photography | Westlake Village, Santa Barbara

I met up with the Lowen’s for thier annual family portrait for the Christmas card. I was so excited that we got to use thier neighbor’s vineyard for the portrait session. There is nothing I love more then portraits in a vineyard at the golden hour. It’s the trifecta! ;)

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Super cute card to send out for Christmas this year!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of doing a family photo session for Cher, Judy and Joseph. We all met up in Ojai. Judy works at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa so we thought it would be fun and fitting to shoot at the Ojai Valley Inn. We had a great time playing in the herb garden and at the friendship tree. The lighting was beautiful! I couldn’t asked for any better. Of course Cher and Joseph were cracking me up! What a bunch of class clowns! Laugh a minute :) hehehe

Afterwards we all went out to dinner. Thanks for dinner Joseph!!!

On Sunday we celebrated Makena’s 1st Birthday. It was a princess party and all the little girls dressed up like princesses. It was so cute! The party was held at Rick & Keri’s in Ojai. Good food, family & friends… a good time was had by all! It’s a kick to see the next generation of kids playing around! The girls were having a blast playing with Makena’s presents in the princess wear. I think I should have a princess party this year! After all…. we all really are princesses at heart! ;)

I gave my Mom my spare camera and had her play assistant. I love this pic! Apple dosen’t fall far from the tree :)

After the party Joan and Mom had me take pictures of them for their older sister Charlene. I got a few good laughs out of them. This picture is my favorite! Such goof balls!

Today I shot the Lowen family at their beautiful home! The front yard was the perfect spot for the family photo. We played around on the stairs and did a few shots in the house. In the end I love the outdoor shots with the natural lighting.