Santa Barbara Weddings!

We are so lucky in Santa Barbara to have some of the most spectacular locations for weddings! One of my all time favorites is our lovely Santa Barbara Courthouse. So many of my most memorable wedding images have been shot at this venue. Here are a few images from some recent weddings I have done, most of these were shot at the courthouse but there are a couple from other Santa Barbara locations as well. The Courthouse is so unique and photogenic on it's own, but its architecture is so perfect for wedding portraits and groups shots. There are so many creative nooks and crannies to showcase beautiful wedding vignettes. There is also many big dramatic places to get those ultimate wedding photos that every bride and groom dreams of! So if you are thinking about having your wedding in Santa Barbara, Linda Blue Photography has got you covered! Let me capture your big moments and all the little details as well!

A Royal Good Time!

Recently I was asked to photograph a beautiful tea party! It was held at The Music Academy of the West and hosted by Santa Barbara Choral Company. The chef for the fabulous affair was the infamous Darren McGrady, the former chef to Queen Elizabeth and the late Princess Diana! It was a beautiful luncheon and tea, complete with fancy hats and Wedgewood teacups! A Royal Good Time was had by all!

Arroyo Hondo Preserve with Mr. Mushroom!

What a great day I had at Arroyo Hondo Preserve hiking and mushroom hunting! With our trusty guide Bob Cummings ( aka- Mr. Mushroom), he guided us through the gorgeous forest trails of the Preserve. Bob was so informative and knowledgable of all of our fungi finds! I never knew the wrong mushroom could be so dangerous, but never fear Mr. Mushroom was there!

Bob Cummings - aka Mr. Mushroom!

What a find! This ones a keeper!

Another beautiful Fungi!

Bob really is a FUN GUY!

Thank you to Bob, John and Sally! And a special thank you to Arroyo Hondo Perserve and The Santa Barbara Land Trust!

Springtime Flowers #VantagePoint

As spring time comes upon us, I was reflecting about what a fabulous adventure I had last year traveling around the country photographing flowers with my friends from the California Cut Flower Commission. Here a a few close up flower shots I took along the way.With these photographs I had my professional gear, a Canon 5D Mark III... But I can't tell you how many times I have been hiking, shooting a marriage proposal or out on an adventure with friends without my gear and wished for a small, high quality camera that could easily be brought along, when bringing all your gear just isn't practical. Recently I read about a new compact camera that's so small I can carry it anywhere with me, in my pocket (like a cell phone) and has DSLR quality. There is such a camera out there called the Light L16 Camera, developed by Light.co, and its is is powerful enough for low light and has high-megapixel quality. I had to check it out and learn more about it. I am also thrilled to be part of their #VantagePoint Project.

I am so looking forward to shooting the next Field to Vase Dinner on March 30th in Carpenteria, California. Tickets are still available check out there Facebook page!!!! Whats not to love- Food and Flowers! Perfect event to bring your Light L16 Camera!!!!!