Hey Jude, you are going to be one good looking little fella from the top of your head to the bottoms of your souls. Jude’s parent’s, Melody and Richard, are a beautiful couple and have their own creative twist to their fun and flirty style. Melody is super sweet so it was unfortunate that she was in a lot of pain when I first met with her. Melody has been suffering through some wicked morning sickness (or as I like to call it, all-day sickness) and a lot of discomfort while walking. Wouldn’t you have aches and pains if you had an itty bitty frame like her? While we planned out her maternity session, she gently stated that she wanted to keep it very conservative and simple. And you know what they say about simple? “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication…” or so I’ve pinned on pinterest. Well, I thought perfect! Although I’m a bit of a prop junkie, I also think simple is very classic.
The afternoon of our photo session I was a bit nervous because I didn’t want Melody to feel discomfort during the time I would be photographing her. I crossed my fingers and just hoped for the best. However, when I met Richard, Melody’s husband, I immediately felt more at ease in getting her in and out of poses because he was so gentle. They were just perfect together. As I started the session, I was like “Whoa!” Their love for one another was so flirty and genuine that it seemed as if I was photographing their engagement session or an Abercrombie and Fitch advertisement. No joke! I loved every bit of passion and love that oozed into my lens. Although Melody didn’t use any props besides my vintage green bucket chair, she added her own personality with the cutest accessories and outfits that she had planned for her and Richard. And to my surprise, she allowed her cute little belly to peek through this amazing one-of-a-kind fringed lace top. When I saw that top I knew we had to chit chat it up about our love for vintage finds and thrift shopping! Baby Jude is seriously going to be a stunna and one well-threaded gent!
Melody and Richard you guys are too adorable for words! Thank you for allowing me to photograph your love for each other and your new little family. Here’s some more oozing love.
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See…so loving it just makes the images that more intamate..jpg "mb4")
Melody wanted me to get the cute little writing on her finger. It said, “Hey Jude.” I think someone is a Beatles fan! .jpg "mb15")
This one right here is my favorite!.jpg "mb5")
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Pretty belly!.jpg "mb7")
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Whoa! Love it!.jpg "mb10")
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Look at how cute they look. .jpg "mb13")
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The black and whites were my favorite. They reminded me of one of my all-time favorite baseball movies, A league of Their Own. I can hear Madonna singing right now..jpg "mb4")
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See I told ya…fun and fabulous colors to match this fun and fabulous couple!.jpg "lm6")
Hey now! .jpg "lmb5")
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Okay I’m torn. I love the one above and the one below so much! You decided your favorite from my favorites:) .jpg "lmb7")
Creativeness going on here!.jpg "lmb8")
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Beautiful..jpg "lmb11")
Did you know Lisett and Marco are extremely amazing salsa dancers? Yup, yup!.jpg "lmb13")
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More prettiness coming at cha:).jpg "lmb9")
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Umm, I love Joe’s look here. Yup, he adores her!.jpg "eb2")
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Erica and Joe also wanted their doggie, Jia, to be apart of their photo shoot. .jpg "eb4")
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You are breathtaking my dear, simply breathtaking..jpg "eb7")
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I found my favorite. The light was so magical and perfect at this exact spot and time. She looks stunning!.jpg "eb14")
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Here is where she jumped up an extremely high wall, but I’m so glad she did. Her belly against this red trunk looks amazing!.jpg "eb16")
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I think Jia could me a doggie model for sure. Look at this family shot. Perfection!.jpg "eb24")
Thank you, thank you for showing your belly in these next shots. These images are so feminine and beautiful..jpg "eb18")
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Okay I’m going to cheat. This is my second favorite. hehehee .jpg "eb21")
…and here is what the cute giggle looks like…sorry, you can’t hear it..jpg "eb22")
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Okay I’m just biased, duh, but she should totally model for GAP. Thank you very much!.jpg "mb2")
This one is my favorite because this is her true smile, filled with sweetness, kindness and all the other wonderful nesses you could think of. .jpg "mb5")
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Ange’s “Yee Haw” sign matched perfectly with the western backdrop..jpg "zblog2")
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This was an authentic western location..jpg "zblog3")
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I spy Bullseye in the back..jpg "zblog6")
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Non-stop smiles from this stud..jpg "zblog9")
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Look at you Zion Bleu. I just couldn’t resist rhyming:).jpg "zblog24")
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Look at those chompers!.jpg "zblog14")
I found my favorite(s)..jpg "zblog15")
Zion’s parents are huge Bob Marley fans..jpg "zblog16")
Hands..jpg "zblog17")
Toes..jpg "zblog20")
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I think someone loves Bob now too..jpg "zblog18")
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My sister was bling blinging from the California necklace I bought her to the True bracelet her boyfriend gave her..jpg "w24")
This handsome guy just taking it in..jpg "w25")
My sister’s crew minus a few. The handsome guy from above took this picture of us..jpg "w26")
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Here’s to us and the men we love!.jpg "w3")
Our wine tour guide was the best. I told her where to stand and she fired away. Yes, she definitely wanted to be my second shooter for the day..jpg "w4")
My friends make me happy. Muah to you all!.jpg "w5")
I want to retire here for sure!.jpg "w6")
Someone please book this for your wedding venue just so I can go and take in all it’s beauty again. It’s stunning inside and out!.jpg "w7")
Live. Laugh. Love your friends!.jpg "w8")
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Another one taken by our wine guide. Yep, she got a generous tip!.jpg "w11")
Isn’t the white horse magical? Let’s just stick a horn on its head, and call it a unicorn, Yes?.jpg "w13")
We stopped at an oil and vinegar tasting spot and then another winery..jpg "w15")
Shabby chic shack! Enough said..jpg "w17")
The more you drink, the more creative you get…or dorky?.jpg "w18")
We felt like kids again..jpg "w19")
Totally real!.jpg "w20")
We didn’t wine taste here, but it was the best spot, like for real! This was a hidden gem. We had a few, and the only thing they served to eat was the best tri-tip sandwich in all of So Cal!.jpg "w21")
The End. Thank you Santa Barbara, we love you and your wine! ‘Till next time..jpg "w22")
Love love love this shoot! Such a handsome couple! Eva, you totally captured their love 🙂
Thanks Michelle. They are a beautiful couple!