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A GUY AND A GIRL AND A LITTLE POLKA DOT DRESS

A GUY AND A GIRL AND A LITTLE POLKA DOT DRESS

Her laugh. His smile. And that darling polka dotted dress. Are you kidding me? They had me at hello.

No, really. See the second photo down on the left? That was a TEST SHOT. These two made my job easy. And it’s not because they are gorgeous (which — side note — they obviously are); it’s because they are so palpably head over heels for each other. Excited by the prospect of forever together. Invigorated by the very presence of their affianced. On this bright, refreshing autumn day, everything paled in comparison to their glow. I stood behind my camera in awe of their connection. What a true honor to capture it. xo

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NOT SO AWKWARD AFTER ALL

NOT SO AWKWARD AFTER ALL

These two. See how snuggly they are? And how beautifully it translates on camera? When we first started Liz & Tom’s engagement session, they didn’t believe they could make that happen. I remember smiling to myself as they nervously complied with my direction from behind the camera — a nuzzle here, a tender look there. They were convinced that they looked incurably awkward, but of course, that wasn’t at all the case.

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WHEN IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE…

WHEN IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE…

…share an engagement session worthy of the south of France: French macaroons, soft lavenders and pinks, dreamy evening light, and a couple swept up in the arms of their affianced. But what I love most of all as I look back on this session is that all of this pretty emerged from an evening of re-envisioned plans, with many of these hidden gems of locations discovered on the fly. 

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SIT BACK and stay a while

Hello! I'm Chantal, a part-time photographer / full-time creative with a passion for telling stories through sweet, timeless imagery. When I'm not chasing light / dreams, I'm chasing my (adorable) little boys, whose photos you'll see sprinkled throughout these pages. I'm so flattered you're here, exploring my little space on the web for musings on this and that. Enjoy!

sisters sit atop the world with waaaaaay more than sisters sit atop the world with waaaaaay more than six feet in every direction xo #santabarbaraskyline #portraitsofsisterhood #chantallavinephotography
oh, hey! did you know I love to shoot environmenta oh, hey! did you know I love to shoot environmental / brand portraits? well, now you do. small business owners, let's chat if you're craving a little refresh of your imagery. it's tough out there right now -- let's connect and get through it together. #longlivesmallbusiness #bayareabrandphotography #chantallavinephotography
for me, this is a grounding image. one that evokes for me, this is a grounding image. one that evokes stillness, and breath; life, and growth; clarity, and peace. I created it on my first mother's day with two children -- the gift being, of course, a moment's pause away from the noise, with camera in hand, no agenda. A time to wander. To imagine. To find myself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In all this noise -- in this spectacular upheaval of life as we know it -- have you taken the time to pause and reconnect with yourself? #morningmantras #prioritizeselfcare #nurtureyourartist #chantallavinephotography
even in a pandemic, FriYAYs feel like this, am I r even in a pandemic, FriYAYs feel like this, am I right? #tryingtokickthosecovidblues #hoorayitsfriday #chantallavinephotography
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