August 20, 2012
Lisa and Michael met while working together in a retail….such a lovely couple~ If you hadn’t guessed Lisa is a liberian….Michael is a lawyer…they enjoy time reading so the library made a perfect setting for their esession. UOP was the their pick as they both attend the University. Here are a few I just love! Read more!
July 20, 2012
I just loved this esession! These two are sooooo much fun to be around! They are such a perfect fit…..full of fun! Thanks for including me!!! I love the one below where Louie is imitating Mary when he surprised her with the ring…..it looks like there laughing….Louie is crying…LOUD…hehe! CONGRATULATIONS! Read more!
July 04, 2012
I cannot believe how fast time goes by….five years ago I met Keaton at his sisters senior session and now it is hard to believe that it is his turn. Here are a few of my favorites from his killer session! Read more!
July 04, 2012
I cannot resisit giving little ones ice cream and letting them express themselves in the cutest way! Yep sugar them up and send them home….with great pictures for coarse:) Read more!
July 04, 2012
Introducing baby Barrett Barstow! What a little bundle….soo cute~Congratulations to his parents and his three sisters! Read more!
June 20, 2012
Honored to be the first to photograph Levi Preston Cabral II. He is a luck little guy to have such beautiful loving parents! This little guy is bound to have BEAUTIFUL blue eyes like his loving parents! Congrats!!!! Read more!
June 20, 2012
One HOT day this June I was asked to cover this fabulous party for a fabulous, did I say fabulous florist/designer ~ Michael Hernandes of Simple Flowers of Modesto. Of coarse I jumped at the chance … his work is always fresh and new….a real treat to shoot! Love all of the beach balls! Makes me want to jump in! Hot pink and tangerine….cool color combo! Fruit adding great pops of color-clever! Read more!
June 19, 2012
Totally being inspired by Pinterest I set out to update Calvin’s room to be more age appropriate-He is 12 going on 20. Out with all the stuffed animals….(200 Penguins to be exact-watching them exit was like watching March of the Penguins) out with the airplanes and sailboats…and in with the new. Thanks to Mimi she scored the HUGE coke sign and gifted it to Calvin for Christmas. It was the inspiration piece for the room. My handyman husband was tasked with making a new headboard for Calvin….I just love what he did! His job is never done next up was the valence. Calvin picked his wall color paint colors…I think he did great! Visiting my FAVORITE store….Vintage Market I found this cool locker in The Aviary section of the store…it was PERFECT for the room. Calvin really wanted a desk for his room so we came up with the saw horse idea…handyman husband did it again! Thanks Craig. Craig, Calvin and I hit an AWESOME estate sale where we scored the red dresser and LOTS of accessories for his room….Calvin thinks he is a picker. ( He does have a good eye!) Even Baxti likes it! Sorry…no before shot taken….it was toooooo embarassing! […] Read more!
March 01, 2012
BOOM! Yes BOOM! A BABY BOOM is in happening! Here are just a few of the precious babies that have made their way to my studio recently. Congratulations to Rocio & Victor-Baby Anabella is just beautiful! I love how she sleeps with mouth wide open…what a doll. Another little princess….baby Ella! Such a sweetie! Love the idea of making a tutu from mom’s wedding veil. SOOOOO precious! Baby number two….for Mike, Crista and Jackson-cutie pie Kennedy joins this beautiful family…not to forget little Libby (thier dog). Kennedy was the perfect model! Naomi, Drew welcome baby number two! Hannah is now a big sister! Here is baby Aubrey! Congratulations! And last but not least….FINIALLY a BOY! Baby Luke Gumm! Congratulations to Amy and Eric! Luke is surrounded by girls…I am sure he will not mind when he gets older! Read more!
March 01, 2012
I love email surprises!!!! Today I am feeling honored…I am sure it will be brief but just for this moment….I thought I would share…. Stephanie Baker Photography Wins Two Bright Lights Editors’ Choice Awards As a testament to my outstanding clients, and my commitment to producing the best-of-the-best photography, I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a winner of the 2012 Two Bright Lights Editors’ Choice Awards! The award is given in recognition of the those whose number of published features in 2011 placed them among the top 5% of all Two Bright Lights members. Winners were published across many of the most respected lifestyle, wedding and other print and digital publications in the United States and worldwide. I am honored to be part of this group of talented photographers and creative professionals. My features this past year have enabled me to increase exposure for my work, and I am thrilled to have been recognized for my endeavors. In 2011, I had the privilege of being published in the following publications: Studio DIYWed LoftI Love Farm WeddingsOne Stylish BrideChic to the NinesHome ConfettiI Love Farm Weddings Thanks to all of the other creative professionals who made […] Read more!
February 14, 2012
Has is really been that long since I wrote??? October???…time flies when your having fun! I did start a blog at Christmas and it just got pushed aside due to all of the other stuff that made its way to the to do list… here is my attempt to back track… If any of you have not signed up to Pinterest….can I say you are missing out…MISSING OUT BIG TIME! Pinterest is candy to a creative soul…less the calories…No really- What is Pinterest? It is a way to search the web for ANYTHING based on images….not just keywords. So for those of you who are like me and feel a picture is worth 1,000 words here is the solution …. no more searching the web for curtains only to find 100,000 of text entries and leads with images buried in a website. Now…if you are just joining Pinterest…BEWARE…get ready to be inspired to change EVERYTHING:) One day on Pinterest I set out to look for curtain panels…..now I just purchased some beautiful panels from Anthropologie but decided I wanted a change. It was getting close to Christmas and I was about to put up my tree. I could not bring […] Read more!
October 21, 2011
Stephanie and Louie are soon to be wed….if the shower is ANY indicator of how the wedding will turn out it will be just PERFECT!!! Stephanie and her girls put on one heck of a shower! Of coarse a picture is worth a thousand words….. Stephanie’s shower was held at Pageo one of my FAVORITE venues! Stephanie and her fabulous wedding party enhanced the rustic-chic feel of Pageo with decor that truly complimented Pageo’s style! I just loved everything about this shower….from the sweets table, the cake made by Deb of Creative Cakes, birchwood Etsy centerpieces created by Tammy at Infinite Creations, to the beautiful food display by Hilmar Cheese it really was a MUST NOT miss! I just love, love, love all of the details! Sooo excited for the wedding! Read more!
October 13, 2011
Tickets…Tickets….Get Your Tickets….. Kates Carnival is about to begin….. Step right up and grab your carnival cape….oh and don’t forget to grab your nose…there will be LOTS of clowning around! On your way in be sure not to miss Kate the Greats Wall of Fame before picking up refreshment Kateorade aka-Gatorade, Popcorn, and your cotton candy! The adorable display of images pinned up perfectly with each clothespin labeling her age…..just darling! Step right up nothing to be afraid of at this carnival….the carnies are the cutest girls in town! I have been dying to share this with you! Not too long ago I wrote about Ashley Williams 4th of July party and how FABULOUS it was….well her little darling Kate the great brought a carnival to Turlock to celebrate her 4th birthday! Ashley thinks of everything when it comes to party planning. Ashley called on Alison from Starlit Nest to help with all of the decor….from the capes, carnie aprons, carnival banners, backdrops and even cake topper Alison of Starlit Nest really set the stage for the big top bash! It is heartwarming to see creative talents come together and to be included in the joy that it brings to others just tops […] Read more!
September 17, 2011
I was so honored to work with Kelly and Matt on their wedding day. I worked with her sister, Taylor, a few years ago on her wedding and I just adore their family!!! The best word to describe them is lovely! Kelly was filled with excitement on their wedding day she was glowing from head to toe! Kelly and Matt selected the perfect spot to hold their wedding….Matt’s backyard-The Kistler Ranch. Kelly had a vision of country chic. Immediately after getting engaged she put her Dad to work on all of the details! Mark Lytle is a fabulous designer and made her vision come to life. Guests entered the ceremony through the hay barn where they were greeted with vintage doors, windows and even her mom’s wedding dress. For the ceremony guests were seated on the most appropriate country seats….hay bales. As Kelly walked down the aisle she gleamed from head to toe when met Matt’s eyes. The wedding party was full of FUN!!! The girls were dressed in yellow with fabulous hair done by Chrissy from Streaks Salon. I just love her creativity! The boys were dressed in grey and yellow…hair done by themselves:) The reception was held in […] Read more!
