Anna Ingalls {baby + children photographer}

Sunset Beauties

2009-11-20T10:16:00.000-08:00

There is nothing like the golden California light that out of state photographers long for. We are so fortunate to have it here EVERYDAY! Meghan is one of my closest friends who recently moved back to Cali from the middle of America. Good thing she went out there because she met an amazing guy and had 2 BEAUTIFUL daughters. Since being away from the coast she wanted to get some photos done on the beach. Here are some shots from our session.

Welcome Home Megs - Cali missed you!

My Heart Melts....

2009-11-14T11:05:00.000-08:00

Meet Ethan. My heart melts with this little guy. He is my youngest Nephew and currently (until our little man comes - ANY day now!) the baby in our family. This is my brothers son and it has been so fun watching my big bro grow as a father. Ethan is so fun and full of energy - I would expect nothing less from my brothers child hehe. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves - WHAT A CUTIE RIGHT?!!

Dang it he's so stinkin' cute!! I LOVE this last one.

Little Lily

2009-10-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

These days I have not been shooting alone and my amazing husband Cameron Ingalls has been helping me out. Since my belly has made it difficult to lay on my tummy and get the shots I love - Cameron has been doing that for me! It's been fun shooting together again and it was SO much fun to shoot little Lily. Cameron and I shot her parents wedding awhile back and it's great when we get to see our clients families grow. This sweet little flower is so stinkin' cute! Thanks again Raj and Mindy - we love you guys!

Holiday Family Photo-Ganza!

2009-10-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

With the Holiday’s coming up we want to make sure that you get your family photos in time for Christmas Cards. This year we are offering something a little different. For 6 days we will be shooting a limited amount of families at a discounted rate and will include a couple of goodies! The first 3 days will be October 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Each shoot will be from 4:00-6:00 so we can get that beautiful light! The second set of dates will be November 11th, 12th, and 13th. Each date will have a specific location for that day. Each family will be able to book out ½ hour time slots. Below is a list of dates and locations for each date along with all the details!

(We will have 4 times slots available for each of these days)
October 20, 21, 22 -4:00-6:00
Avila Pier
Sycamore Gardens, Avila Beach
Bishop Foothills, San Luis Obispo

November 11, 12, 13 -4:00-6:00
San Luis Obispo Barn
Los Osos
Biddle Park, Arroyo Grande

Cost:
$150 for one family unit.
$75 for additional family units (of 2 or more people) Ie: Grandparents, cousins etc.

Includes:
-ONE 8x10 + ONE digital file.
-Online printing and proofing for 3 months of more than a dozen images.

*Check out our custom Christmas cards!

To book your time and date contact me:
anna@annaingalls.com

Include in subject line: “Holiday Family Photo-ganza”

There is LIMITED AVAILABILTY so email me soon!

*You must pay in full to book your ½ hour session. The location, date and times may not be changed or extended.

Heartbreaker

2009-10-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

I have been on a vacation from blogging. I have so many amazing things to post and yet I have been nowhere to be found in the blogging world! So let me start with this little guy – Meet Brayden! This little guy was a serious one – seriously cute that is!! We got him laughing and smiling and showing off those sweet teeth of his. He is at such a fun age where everything is interesting. That’s what I love about these photos – you can tell by the look in his eyes that he is taking you in. Watch out ladies – this one is going to be a heartbreaker.

Little Ladies

2009-10-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

What is that saying? Girls are sugar and spice and everything nice? That is true for these little ladies, but one thing I also love is that they know how to play! They are not afraid to get in there and run around barefoot. This family is one of my favorite clients! It’s been so fun to watch these girlies grow and see their personalities shine. It’s crazy that the last time I photographed them the youngest was just crawling around! Thank you guys for being so awesome!!!

Happy Birthday Hayvn!!

2009-07-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hayvn is 1 years old today! It was so fun to capture him on his actual Birth Day! I loved being able to go to his house and capture some lifestyle photos of his 'domain'. Cameron actually shot his parents wedding back when he first started back in his film days. It's so neat to watch our clients families grow and get to see where their lives have taken them. We love you Jeremy, Sarah, and Hayvn!!

How cute are these little baby Toms Shoes!

Sweet Pepper

2009-07-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

Meet Pepper. I can't normally handle spicy but this little girl is one sweet Pepper I can't get enough of. From the first time I met her she was smiling. She is one of the happiest babies I have ever seen!! This was such a fun session because she didn't quit! Her Mom Ashleigh, had these photos done for her Dad for Fathers Day - What a fun gift!

I especially love these last two - They are both so beautiful!

My wonderful husband, Cameron, shot Peppers parent's wedding just last year. Check out Shayne + Ashleigh's pictures on his blog!

Connolly Family

2009-05-14T11:32:00.000-07:00

Meet the Connolly Family. They are such awesome people!! Recent Central Coast dwellers they branched off to bigger waters. They wanted to do a shoot before their move to the San Diego area and I was so excited to capture their loving family. They are not only amazing people but creative and inspiring entrepreneurs. Clayton is a super talented musician and he and his wife Jessica started Acholi Beads. I am sure you have seen the beads in stores around the area and now they are being sold all over the U.S. Their hearts are golden and their mission is love. They empower people affected by war and injustice in Uganda by selling their handmade jewelry – from recycled magazines! They are so beautiful. Make sure to check out their website and find out what it’s all about and how you can help.

Reuben

2009-04-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

Sweet little Reuben is here! He made his presence known on April 21, 2009 at 9:09am. He weighed a light 9lbs 10oz and 22 inches long. In these pictures he was a whole 1 day old. He doesn't know it yet but he will soon - his parents are the coolest and we love them.

I especially love this last one - how his little pinky is up. He's already so proper.

My Family

2009-03-08T12:50:00.000-07:00

Over the Holidays I shot some images of our family for some Christmas Cards. I had a blast and the weather was Amazing! The clouds looked like they were going to dump so we had some fun with the flashes and the kids did too! This is my gorgeous sister and her family – my 4 beautiful nephews/niece. It has been so fun to watch them grow into these beautiful people with amazing personalities. It’s so fun to have a different relationship with each of them. As I have posted before – I LOVE BEING AN AUNT!

The boys wanted to try out their ‘Ninja Skills’.

Baby K

2009-03-03T17:08:00.000-08:00

Sweet baby 'K' is so precious. I love when parents come on the day of the shoot and say - "He/She is sort of shy" or "They are not the most smiley today". That just means I get to crack them! I admit, I have no problem acting like a complete fool to get a smile from a little face. Plus - it's my job!!! I want to enter into that babies world instead of trying to make them perform. Baby K was no sweat. She was fed, changed, napped, and ready to go. Here are a few from that session:

New Life Series (Part III)

2008-10-30T14:14:00.000-07:00

Photographing Kellen has been so much fun! This was our last shoot from our 3 part New Life Series. Check out Kellen’s Newborn Shoot, and their Maternity Shoot. I cannot wait to make them their album of their precious little one. I love the fact that life before he was born and his first year is so documented! Maybe that is because I am the youngest of 3 and there are practically no photos of me when I was younger. I know that our children someday will NOT have that problem.

After having been in Kellen's home I was able to get a good feel for their style and what backdrops would look great on their walls. We went to this great little spot in San Luis Obispo for the photography. Kellen was all smiles with all the tractors and bikes around. We eventually found greener pastures and played with some balls and toys. Let me tell you - this little guy is all boy. He's such a sweet little bruiser.

Thank You so very much - Rex, Molly, and Kellen!!!

Chip + Carrie

2008-10-15T12:53:00.001-07:00

Chip and Carrie are Amazing. They were so much fun to hang out with! "Don't you mean - to photograph?" You say - well yes of course that, but we really did hang out. It was so much fun. We headed out for the shoot and ended up at a Vineyard in Edna Valley. Chip and Cameron had some wine while Carrie and I started on some photos of her and her 'bump'. I was throwing Chip in and out of the photos throughout the session - he was such a trooper. Carrie on the other hand was workin' it! She was so full of life and bubbbly. I could say anything and she would do it, it's so great when a client has complete trust in you. We soon headed down to the beach and I got so excited. The lighting was perfect and the colors they had on made them pop off the beautiful rocks. I was in heaven. I cannot wait to see their little one - they are going to be such fun parents. Thanks again guys - You were a blast and I am excited to hang out next time you are in town!!

Baby Catherine

2008-10-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

There is nothing better than perfect light and perfect Cuteness!! This is Catherine, she is the sweetest little ducky. When babies have hair that stands up I call them duckies. You know, like little ducks have duck down - that fuzzy hair that is oh so cute and so soft. Anyhow, Catherine was so much fun to capture. Catherine's mom informed me today that she has already changed so much since the shoot. A week after our shoot she popped 2 teeth, her hair grew in a lot more, and she was traveling around so much more!

I guess as a parent it's so hard to find the 'perfect' time to get your child photographed. You think now would be a perfect time but then you want to wait because soon they will be doing this trick or they will have more hair or teeth or or or.....! Now IS the perfect time to capture your child because believe it or not - they won't stop changing!

Cameron shot Catherine's parent's wedding a few years back. They regret not getting a wedding album when they got married - because let's face it - you never get around to doing it later. They decided to make sure they don't make the same mistake twice so they ordered one of our child flush mount albums for Catherine's shoot. It will be BEAUTIFUL with all these great images. I am not exaggerating when I say - they are a gorgeous family.

Sweet Catherine - I am glad we captured you at such a sweet stage so that your parents can remember your days as a little one. Thanks again!!

Roberts Family - Take II

2008-10-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Roberts family multiplied! Sue called me up to capture her family that was visiting in from out of town. 6 Adults and 2 kids later we were ready and shooting. I photographed the Roberts Family a year ago for some family shots and it was great to do it again with even more family. It is so much fun to work with clients again. They become more like friends and there kids grow with you. Her girls were even more comfortable with me this time and it was great to see how much they have grown!

Sue's sister and family were there with their 2 boys (cutest little blondies!) and Sue's parents. I started with some group shots and then had a few minutes with each child to capture their little personalities. The emphasis was mostly on the children so we took them to a bench and then a small creek.

Now is a great time to get photos of the family. We are designing some new templates for Christmas and New Year's Cards. We also have some great options of paper and sizes. Hurry up and schedule your time before it's too late!

Thanks again Roberts family! You are all too much fun!!

It's Hot!

2008-09-25T13:54:00.000-07:00

Today is a hot one in SLO Town and my sweet niece is here spending the day with me. Cameron is out of town getting ready for a workshop - Check out that post here. So Kate and I are having some girl time and I bet she is happy to get away from her 3 brothers for the day. She is cooling off with a sprinkler splash and some rootbeer with licorice straws - yummm. I love being an Auntie. - here are my fun shot from the day.

Oh yes and P.S. I have so much to blog I will updating all of my recent shoots soon!! So much to do so little time!! Stay tuned.

Mountain of Magic (or something like that)

2008-08-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

Cameron and I have been working extra extra hard these past few months and now we are taking a little time to relax. We recently had a few weddings in Seattle, Wa and were able to play a little there after the weddings were over. This picture is with our point and shoot from Alki Beach in Seattle - So pretty and great food over there!
After getting back, we had 2 days of scrambling around to get work done before heading out again to Lake Shasta, Every year my side of the family takes a trip to the lake for some epic wake boarding and death tubing - this is where the boat driver tries to kill you and you try to stay on! We rented a houseboat with all the bells and whistles, it fanTAStic.

After getting back, we were so proud of ourselves for staying on top of the piles of work we decided to take ride some thrill rides at Magic Mountain (A roller coaster theme park in Ca). We had soooo much fun screaming and laughing with my Uncle and Cousin on the roller coasters and eating dip 'n dots and funnel cake. De-lish-ous. I thought I would share some fun photos and a fun video from Superman The Escape Ride. I can't stop laughing on those rides!!

I Get to do That

2008-08-13T12:24:00.000-07:00

Over the past few months I have been thinking a lot about what I do and how I can help make a difference. How can I - a photographer really make a difference?!

As you all know I have photographed brand spankin' new babies and seeing them minutes after birth is such an amazing time to capture. The thrill of the parents and family and the new life just blows me away. I have to tell myself to focus so I can capture those quick little moments. I really feel honored to do what I do. To produce a tangible product for people so they can have those moments for the rest of their life, long after they've forgotten what the hospital room looked like or what it looked like when their new little one had their first bath. A beautiful product where the subject is highlighted and you are drawn into that very moment. Now, I am not talking about a point and shoot photo of a first bath where the doctors arm and large head in the foreground is what you notice first - I am talking about a carefully choreographed photo that you have a professional capture. I get to do that!!! How cool is my job!

A week or so after the Keller Baby Shoot , one of our friends lost their new born baby. He was only alive for a couple of hours before they realized he was born without kidneys. It was extremely tragic. It was so hard to hear about our friends loss. It was the extreme opposite from the miraculous birth I had witnessed a week earlier. Our friends asked us to edit the photos taken of their little one and I was so honored to be asked I jumped at the chance. These were photos that family had taken for them. I worked on cropping, converting to black and white and a little photo shop edits here and there. They were so incredibly personal I couldn't believe they entrusted me with such precious photographs. I wanted to do this little beautiful life justice. I was producing something that the parents would have for life, their only lasting memory of one of their most precious possessions. It was heartbreaking and at the same time so fulfilling. I cried as sent them to print and packaged them up for the parents. What was I to do with these contrasts? I realized I was giving these parents the same lasting memories just like I had the first. After wrestling with it for some time I came to the same conclusion, I get to do that. How cool is my job.

After helping out our friends I realized I wanted to do that more. I had heard of a non-profit organization called, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. They commission photographers to take photographs for terminally ill children and babies, stillborn babies, etc. in their area. I had heard about this organization before and I didn't feel that I was ready to commit to something like that until now. I really felt like God had prepared me for this. It takes me a long time to warm up to certain ideas - especially when they seem scary. The neatest thing was it wasn't scary at all, it was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. I trust that God will continue to prepare me for all circumstances where photography is concerned.

If you have the time you should check out this site: NILMDTS
It is really a beautiful service. Get involved if you can!

She's Here!!!!

2008-07-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to announce the birth of sweet little Ashlee!! I was so honored to be a fly on the wall for this special day. Stefanie had a cesarean birth so I knew exactly what time to be there, it was very convenient. They prepped her and then took her away to get ready for the surgery. Brent was a nervous wreck! He was such a thoughtful husband worrying about his wife.

When Stefanie was all set to go the doctor came in to 'summon' Brent. I love his look of fear and pure joy as he takes one last look back to all in the waiting room. He was only gone for about 20 mins. before he came back with little Ashlee.

Stefanie wanted me to be her 'eyes'. She wanted me to photograph all that she was unable to see for herself. All of those little special moments of first's. Once you have a cesarean you have to wait in recovery until you can feel your legs - that's usually about 2 hours. So I was busy capturing all I could until she finally got to hold her new baby. It was so special how Brent and big sister Amanda were able to weigh, measure, bathe, dress, brush, and hold Ashlee.

This was their second shoot in their New Life Series package, one more and then I can create them a beautiful album! Check out their maternity shoot here: Maternity Shoot.

Thanks again Brent, Stefanie, Amanda and now Ashlee! It was such an honor being your eyes. I can't wait to see how she's already grown so much!

Thank Heaven for Little Girls

2008-06-23T07:15:00.001-07:00

Thank heaven for little girls
for little girls get bigger every day!

Thank heaven for little girls
they grow up in the most delightful way!

Those little eyes so helpless and appealing
one day will flash and send you crashin' thru the ceilin'

Thank heaven for little girls
thank heaven for them all,
no matter where no matter who
for without them, what would little boys do?

Thank heaven... thank heaven...
Thank heaven for little girls!

Maurice Chevalier - Lyrics from the movie "Gigi"

I was so pleased to capture these sweet little ones for their Father's Day Present to their Daddy. I wanted to blog them awhile ago but knew I couldn't because I would ruin the surprise. The oldest Lilly was a bit shy at first but at the end of the session had me running around with her. Little Lauren had the most adorable little dimples! We got her laughing and in no time she was flashing them for the camera. When I went to post this blog I just kept hearing that song from the movie Gigi and I had to check out the lyrics....they were so cute I had to post them. Thanks so much girls! You were awesome!!

Note: Fire Burns

2008-06-19T11:49:00.001-07:00

Okay, I was not going to post this but Cameron made me. Well, maybe he didn't make me but he talked me into it. So my last post was about my nephew's First birthday party and since we don't have 3 sets of all our equipment I brought our Canon 20D with a fish lens to take pictures with....that's all that was left. The story begins with the cake section of the party. My brother lit the candle and placed it in front of Ethan.....well you can figure out the rest by the photos.

So my brother is an AWESOME Dad even though he forgot to blow the candle out himself. Ethan had a taste of the sugary goodness and he forgot all about his charcoal hand.

Ethan was ready for a nap after the emotional roller coaster with the cake. In other news my brother is not the only one that felt crappy about hurting the little guy, I nicked his head on a fan the same weekend!!! There, I confess, It's the worst when you do stuff like that - you feel like such a jerk!

Party Party Party!!!

2008-05-28T15:25:00.000-07:00

I'm off tomorrow for a b-day celebration for my youngest little nephew Ethan! But I am also going to celebrate my other little nephew Wyatt's b-day! I think my head is going to spin from all the cuteness. Wyatt's b-day was on the 26th (he turned a big 2) and Ethan's b-day was the 27th - the big 001. I love an excuse for the whole famn damily to get together and celebrate. Have a great weekend! (P.s. Not the best photos from our point and shoot - but you get the cuteness right?!)

Brent, Stefanie & Amanda

2008-05-16T11:36:00.000-07:00

Brent and Stefanie are having a baby girl!! I am so honored to be part of capturing this season before she comes. Stefanie is 8 months along and looking amazing! We headed down to Sycamore Mineral Springs for some beautiful flowers and a cool labyrinth before heading out to the beach. They were up for anything and willing to experiment. It was great! Stefanie is having a cesarean in June and I am so so honored to be there capturing that - so stay tuned!!

Amanda is going to be the big sister here and it was so neat to have her along for the shoot. She was so sweet and she is going to make a great babysitter and sister. I love seeing siblings interact with the pregnant belly, its so sweet.

Almost 1 !!!

2008-04-25T14:26:00.001-07:00

Ethan is almost 1 already!! This is my littlest nephew whom you have seen before on my blog.(whom or who?) He is absolutely delicious!!! I know, referring to little babies as delectable foods....odd right?! I can't help it, they are sweet as ice cream and apple pie! Especially this little guy because hes related and he makes his aunties heart melt. Okay, okay, enough already....so Ethan will be one years old soon and my sister-in-law Morgan wanted to get some pics done for his bday party. We headed down to a park near their house and got some beautiful shots of Ethan and then some with his parents.

This next shot I took to show how crazy we can get on photo shoots with little ones. During some of those smiling shots my brother Joel was running around and jumping up and down to get Ethan to crack up. It worked, he thought his dad was so silly and LOVED IT. Sometimes it pays to get a little wild behind the camera. I love Cam's expression and Joel's shoe flying out of the frame. I love it.

These are a few of the Fam shots we took too, aren't they such a beautiful family!!

I also love these last few of Ethan - he kept showing me his shoe, he was very proud of his paw prints.