Transitions

I think it is so common for us to get excited about taking pictures of our families when our children are young and changing so quickly. Then something happens. They get older and aren't home much, and lets be honest, parents are tired.

This family was getting ready to see their oldest daughter graduate from high school and move away. They decided to combine a family session with her senior portraits. It was such a beautiful night at the beach. They are beautiful, and I know they will forever have these images of them as they were right before everything changed.

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Taylor Fanto

Taylor Fanto has a new album out. Her voice is so unique, and so beautiful. She's been hard at work writing songs and creating. Go check out her album on iTunes!

We had a great time photographing her new album cover.  It's hard to go wrong with Taylor.

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Brilliant and Beautiful

"Enjoy every moment you spend with your children. I wish I had more time with my mom."

Geneva Grace tells me this as we are in our ordering session. I was stunned. This is not something I'm used to hearing from such a young person. She then goes on to tell me she lost her mother at a young age, and she misses her everyday.

My own mother is struggling through chemo for the second time. She's in the middle of it, and it's brutal. It hurts me so much to see her in so much pain and agony. I wish everyday I could make it all better, or just for one day take away the sickness. It is so much harder than I ever thought it was for people who had cancer. I can't imagine going through this as a teenager like Geneva. I can't imagine saying goodbye to my mom before I got married or had my own children.

You can see Geneva is gorgeous, but she's also incredibly talented. She's an up and coming country singer who performs around the Conejo Valley area. I'm excited to see where her career takes her. I'll be keeping my eye on you Geneva, and I know your mother will be too. I know she wishes she could be at your side right now, and that she's incredibly proud of you.

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Senior Year

Senior year of high school is a time unlike any other. Everything is ending and beginning at the same time. There is so much pressure to make the right decisions because your whole life depends on it. Nobody tells you it's OK if things don't turn out just how you planned. Sometimes the best things in life are the ones that happen beyond our control.

These two didn't have to worry about not getting into the university of their choice. They are now at Stanford and Emory, hopefully having the time of their life. They worked hard and deserve everything they earned. This session was just a bit of fun. I hope these images bring back fantastic memories for them whenever they look back on their senior year.

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Family | Westlake Village Photographer

Everyone has a story, a reason why they want their portraits taken. This one is so unique and different from any of the ones I've done before. Mari Ann is a sweetheart who spends her life taking care of dogs. She works at a groomers in Moorpark, and travels all over checking in on people's animals while their owners are gone. I've never known anyone who loves animals more. They are her life, and she knows A LOT about them. If you ever need anyone to take care of your animals you won't do any better than asking her.

Taking care of animals is where this all started for me. I hired her to watch our dog while we went on vacation during Spring Break. While we were driving home she called me and told me how heartbroken she was. The family who she has known and loved for about 18 years is moving away. This is a woman who has no other family. She is all alone, except her own little dog, and her friends. She really wanted to have her picture with these children who she took care of all throughout their growing years.  She was in tears telling me how wonderful they are, and how she can't imagine her life without them.

She was so excited about the session she called me multiple times afterwards thanking me. Once she saw the pictures she was so happy to have them she thanked me over and over again more times than I can count. This is the reason I started doing this, and what brings me more happiness than you'll ever know.

Forever Friends

Let's face it, when you're in middle and high school your friends mean everything to you. They are a huge part of your world, your identity is wrapped up in your friends. When you grow up and go away to college and beyond these are the people you'll remember the most.

In May our studio is celebrating friends with exclusive Forever Friends sessions. Invite up to 10 friends (minimum of 4) to join you for a 30-45 minute session. We will be going to the beach, fields, lush trees, and even the studio. Contact the studio to find out the dates and locations for these special sessions. Pricing starts at $75 each, and include digital images you can share with your friends. Don't wait because we are only accepting a limited number of groups. Seniors in the class of 2015 will receive a special gift with their session. Don't miss this opportunity to say goodbye to your high school friends with a photo session just for you.

We can't wait to meet you and your friends! Book your session directly from home! Visit THIS link and you'll be able to choose your time, date, and location. Call 805-910-7426 or email julie@juliecampbellphotography.com for more information.