Are you searching for a relaxed, yet elevated photography experience? 


I'm Santa Barbara's premier family & vacation photographer.


 For families looking for a joyful, artistic, and boutique photography experience.

Let’s Start the Journey

Memories Worth Everything

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER

Hi, I'm Tristin

I’m a local Santa Barbara family lifestyle photographer, born and raised. I believe that choosing a photographer is an important and personal decision. If we get to work together we will laugh, play, and have a great time! Capturing the unique beauty in every family is my passion and I look forward to turning your love into art.

I, along with The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Concierge, am here to help!

Find out more about me

the PHOTOGRAPHY process

1: Book Your photo shoot WITH ME


Fill out my contact form and let me know what vibe you're looking for in your Santa Barbara session location. If we are a good fit, we will choose a date and get you on my calendar!

2: I'll help you Get YOUR FAMILY Prepared


We will narrow down an exact location, use my styling guide to help you build cohesive outfits, and get feedback and suggestions from me. As a 4th generation Santa Barbara Photographer, I know all the best spots.

3: expect a joyful photo EXPERIENCE


Enjoy your fun photo experience full of love, joy, and connection. Embrace the chaos, enjoy each other, and go with the flow! You'll love your family photos so much more if you do.

4: Receive Your Images & album


Finally, within 3 weeks, you'll receive your online gallery full of joy-filled images of you with your loved ones. Your complimentary photo album will follow just days later. You can order prints and wall art right from your gallery if you wish.

Family Photography Session

$1650 ALL-INCLUSIVE lifestyle portrait SESSION


Family sessions are photographed outdoors, surrounded by beautiful natural light. Whether you’re barefoot at the beach or gathered beneath the shade of a sweeping oak tree, the focus is always on connection. These sessions are relaxed, movement based, and guided in a way that feels natural and easy.


The goal is not a single posed image with everyone smiling at the camera, but a collection of photographs that reflect your family as you are right now.


What’s included

• Up to one hour with immediate family

• A minimum of 75 hand edited images in both color and black & white

• A private online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing

• A complimentary luxury photo album designed by me and delivered to your home


OPTIONAL ADD ONS

CINEMATIC FAMILY FILM $700

A short, thoughtfully edited film that brings movement and emotion to your memories


EXPEDITED GALLERY DELIVERY $250

Your full gallery delivered within one week, plus a small set of sneak peeks within 48 hours

Cinematic Family Films

When you book a session with me, you have the option to add on a 2-3 minute cinematic film with music. It's a way to encapsulate a small yet meaningful slice of time, documented in a way that will endure for generations to come.
A happy family enjoying a sunny day sailing on a wooden sailboat with mountains visible in the background near the coast of Santa Barbara.
A family enjoy a sunset sailing experience on a yacht with billowing blue sails and calm waters.
A happy family laughs together on the beach at sunset while wearing casual summer clothing.
Silhouette of pregnant belly at sunset with hands cradling bump against golden sunlit backdrop.
A giggling young child wearing beige sweater plays and rolls in the sand during golden hour on a beach.
A parent in a white t-shirt lifts a baby up into the air on a boat during sunset with soft purple lighting on sailing tour in Santa Barbara
A family lies together on a blanket at the beach while playing and sharing a joyful moment.
A joyful family shares a tender moment together while sailing on a boat with a wooden steering wheel.
A woman in a burgundy sweater holds up a child in a red outfit on a beach at sunset.
A joyful couple dancing and laughing together on a beach at sunset.
A couple shares a tender moment with a baby at a marina with sailboats and palm trees in the background.
Joyful baby wearing a cozy white hooded sweater laughs with pure delight.
Expectant mother holding her belly in grey dress stands joyfully on a Santa Barba beach at sunset with golden sunlight creating lens flares.
A loving family shares a warm embrace in a sunny garden setting at golden hour as the sunlight glows behind them.
A father and baby in a pink floral headband explore a wildflower garden together on a sunny afternoon.
A small child and a black dog enjoy playing in the shallow ocean water with two adults on a beach.

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