There is something truly breathtaking about west coast light. And even through a soft string of clouds on the horizon, this Santa Barbara sunrise was absolutely perfect for seaside portraits along the Pacific.
One lovely morning last week, Abby met me on the beach. Wearing her iconic tulle skirt and with unraveling curls, she twirled along the sand. For a coastal-obsessed photographer, I couldn’t have dreamt up a more inspiring mini session. Thank you Abby for waking up with the sunrise to model in front of my camera!
Abby, you are an incredible person, a gorgeous model, and a sweet friend! Excited to share a few of my favorites!
March 3rd, 2014 at 9:37 am
Abby you are GORGEOUS!!! Lovely work Natalie <3
March 3rd, 2014 at 9:47 am
Absolutely stunning!
March 3rd, 2014 at 10:01 am
These are just stunning!!
March 3rd, 2014 at 10:33 am
Beautiful shots, Natalie! Oh that Santa Barbara light!!
March 3rd, 2014 at 10:55 am
STUNNING!!!!
March 3rd, 2014 at 11:02 am
Judging by how AMAZING this session is… you should shoot on the west coast more often Natalie!! 😉
March 3rd, 2014 at 11:54 am
Already debating the next time I should fly back… is tomorrow too soon? Ah!
March 3rd, 2014 at 12:06 pm
These are SO SO SO lovely- I don’t even know where to begin or how to pick a favorite. Abby- you are gorgeous…Natalie- you did a FANTASTIC job, your way of catching such beautiful light is amazing.
March 3rd, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Get it Natalie! These are so gorgeous of Abby!!! xo
March 3rd, 2014 at 1:41 pm
SUCH a beautiful smile, Abby!!
March 3rd, 2014 at 2:11 pm
ABBY! You are absolutely stunning. and that skirt is amazing!!! Beautiful images Natalie!!
March 3rd, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Oh my!!! Some of my favorite shots you’ve done!
March 3rd, 2014 at 7:02 pm
These are beautiful photos of my beautiful granddaughter. Thank you for sharing them. The skirt is one she made with my help and I was so happy to see it in these pictures. I am so proud of Abby, not just for her obvious beauty but for the sweet, loving young woman she has become.
March 3rd, 2014 at 8:59 pm
You should come to San Francisco! 🙂
March 4th, 2014 at 2:54 am
Every image is so beautifully captured! Abby is a pro at modeling 🙂
March 4th, 2014 at 3:01 am
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March 4th, 2014 at 4:08 am
WOW! Such a gorgeous session <3 And stunning light.
March 4th, 2014 at 4:15 am
These are so gorgeous!
March 8th, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Natalie I love these SO MUCH. Only you could make me look so lovely after a night of only 4 hours of sleep. Thank you so much for making me feel so pretty! I LOVED spending the morning with you on the beach!