First Holy Communion :: Santa Maria Photographer

One of my favorite things about photography is the people I get to meet.  Another favorite thing is when those people tell other people about me.  And then those people tell more people and so on!  Well, that's what happened with this Lompoc photography session.  Lorena called me out of the blue and told me that she was referred by a friend.  The friend has never been a client of mine but just loved my work.  I met Lorena and her husband to discuss their session and they were awesome.  The kind of people you feel like you've known for a long time.  

It was no surprise to meet their daughter Jazlyn only to learn that she was just as friendly as her parents.  They did a good job raising this one.

Onto the session!  Jazlyn had her First Holy Communion a few months ago.  Her mom had a dress custom made back in Mexico and really wanted to get some photographs of her in it but wasn't happy with the images she got initially.  That's where I came in and I'm so glad I had to opportunity to meet them and be their photographer.  I can't wait to see these images hanging on the walls of their Santa Maria home.

Christmas Card Session :: Santa Maria / Central Coast Photographer

Attention!  Attention!  ...That reminds me of the train conductor at Disneyland.  My in-laws and several friends are there today and the wife, dogs, and I are stuck in the house.  I've been working on my broken furnace and Ashley has been designing decorations for baby Natalie's room.  She's due in 3 weeks!  So, the reason for the "attention" is that I wanted your attention.  I just got a little sidetracked.

CHRISTMAS!!!!! is coming soon.  That means Christmas cards.  We send them out every year with a picture of us and our dogs.  Do the dogs get bumped from the picture when the baby comes?  We shall see.

For YOUR Christmas cards, I'll let you decide who does or does not get to be in it.  This year is extra special because not only do we offer the standard Christmas card and Luxe designs, but we have Letter Press as well.  What is Letter Press, you may ask?  Just take a look.  These things are amazing.

Oh, and don't forget to ask about our Christmas ornament frames.  They don't have to go on a tree or even be for Christmas.  I'm going to hang them in my daughter's nursery.

Austin :: Orcutt Senior Portrait Photographer

I've known Austin's family for a couple years because they live right next door to me.  Austin is the oldest of two high school boys.  When I met them, I assumed they were both in college because they're at least 6 feet tall and are pretty mature.  Apparently Austin is so mature that he's graduating from high school 9 months early.  Good job, kid!  When his mom approached me for Austin's yearbook photos I asked her what type of look or style she wanted.  She left it up to me with the only stipulation being that he couldn't look like he had just been booked in the county jail.  Apparently she didn't have a single photo of him smiling.  I got a few but I wanted Austin to like the photos too so I let him mean mug the camera as well.

Senior Portrait Photographer :: Santa Maria and Lompoc

For the remainder of August, I will be giving a 25% discount on my portrait packages.  If you're a high school senior and you haven't done your senior portrait yet, give us a call at (805) 264-5336 or email ben@benqportraits.com.  Portraits are usually due in October so get them now while you still have that Summer tan!