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crisis averted

09.20.11

I rarely show so much black and white but I am kind of obsessed with it on this family.

Funny story – they were traveling in a huge RV down the coast of CA, and we were meeting on the Balboa peninsula for their session. Well, when they arrived into town, there was no more room at the inn – NOWHERE to park their RV. The parking lots were packed and if you know the area you know the streets are teeny tiny. We were on the verge of getting stressed out and changing our plans when Erin, (mom), decided to try working her magic on the owner of a liquor store. Whatever she did worked because he let them park in his tiny lot for about two hours. PHEW. Crisis averted. Thank you liquor store guy.

PS – In case you didn’t know, freckles in black and white are EVERYTHING. That’s all.

Posted in Family Photography, Orange County Photographer

by Tara Whitney

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Stacy - These are SO PERFECT in every way. Love them!!!!

Danielle - You are SO right - freckles + Black and White rule. Fab session as always Tara. :)

elizabeth pellette - what a wonderful family session.. love these images Tara.. and glad that she worked her magic on the liquor store guy..

Kristina - Awesome....and in case you didn't know, freckles are EVERYTHING...period ;) At least that's what I, a 33 year old mother of 3 with a face full, tell myself.

rachel celeste - LOVE your black and white photography!

jen sherrick - gorgeous! The shot of the dad and boys is incredible!

Mollie - Ahhh, beautiful! Thank you for making me appreciate my freckles! Such a great set of images!

Julie Cruz - Love these...and yes, LOVE freckles in B&W! :)

becky g - These are STUNNING!

Rachael May - you know what else looks really cool in BW...tattoos! My SIL has them from head to toe and they looks AWESOME in BW....great in color...but AWESOME in BW

Bentley Waters - you rock. love the black and white. and i love your interview. can you come over?

Molly W. - That first image is captivating! If it were mine, I'd blow that up into a big ol' canvas!!

Deb - wow, these are gorgeous - love the 2nd one!

julia - I love, love, LOVE these pictures. I used to refuse to shoot in anything but black and white. I was obsessed. Now that my world is now digital, I don't look at pictures nearly enough in b&w. I can't even pick a favorite...you are more than welcome to post more!

isabel - i die for your black and whites.

Kathleen - Before I read your comment, I was thinking how much I LOVED these in bw!!! The charcoal tones are perfection. Love the session - fun fun fun :)

Kelsey Gerhard - FanTAStic (as usual)!

Heather M - The first two things I thought just when seeing the first image was 1. Freckled sun kissed skin - love. 2. I would get that first family portrait as large as possible on a canvas and put it in the most trafficked area of my home. That photo moves me beyond words!!!

krysten - really beautiful.

Mel - Those are wonderful, I simply adore your photos.

Sassy - I LOVE the way you work the light in your photography. Have you ever done workshops? I would love to learn how you get so much beautiful light in your photos, especially the sun flares from behind! Gorgeous! :)

Patrina - What gorgeous images of this beautiful family. Props to mom (or whoever!) for the great styling. I'm loving the stripes and plaids. Love the gritty sand. Love the freckles. Love the b/w. Love the shot of mom and dad smushing faces. <3

teresa b - Amazing shots as always Tara.. such a beautiful family!!

laura h - also adore the black and white. and the smushy faces. and little girl hair. and little boy smiles. love this.

amy - I love that they're a family in an rv. One day maybe this family and our rv will make our way out there :) These are gorgeous....makes me want some of my own.

Erin Oveis Brant - These are beautiful...the kind of photos I'd love to have of my own family! <3

Denise Conrad - Oh my goodness! Love this set sooo sooo much!

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