This shot was taken during my last family session. It reminded me of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place. Even though we will be moving in a few weeks (only a few miles away, don’t fret!), Santa Barbara will always be the comfort of home. It’s so good to be thankful for these little glimpses of how we are so richly blessed!

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

One of the finer things of Australia that I have recently fallen in love with is Rose & Ruby. Their dresses are EXQUISITE. This one pictured is no longer available (Yes, I already tried!) but there are many more dresses on sale right now. Rose & Ruby will be taking a break for a few seasons and we will sure miss them! In the meantime, shop here for gorgeous silk dresses before they are gone. If you are like me, in the U.S., just e-mail the styles you like and what size (1, 2 or 3) and Rose & Ruby will let you know what is available. Happy Shopping!

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

I thought I would spread some Valentine’s Day inspiration your way. This is our Valentine card this year… with our first photo of our precious baby! Almost all of our family lives out of the state, so this is a great way to share with them our news in a fridge-friendly card. Valentine’s Day has long been one of my favorite holidays. If you don’t know the story behind the holiday, click here for the heart warming tale. Happy Friday!

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

I wish I had written down where this pretty letterpress baby announcement came from. It’s absolutely gorgeous! I’ll keep looking and let you know… I noticed that lately I am  using a lot of pink in my posts… I hope it is not premonitions of our baby’s gender. Obviously we will be thrilled either way, but I am not so secretly dreaming of a son!

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

1. Arcona is an organic skincare line that not only works, but smells like heaven. A must have for making me feel like a goddess during my ‘me time’

2. Bellybars are an awesome pregnant snack for an  on-the-run belly filler. I always have one in my bag for those busy days (which are getting more frequent lately!)

3. Jellycat is just the best and softest stuffed animal I have ever seen. The snowleopard? Irresistible and is now waiting for baby in the nursery!

4. The day after I took the pregnancy test I finally went to Victoria Secret for a fix to my sore beauties. The Body by Victoria was so perfect I wore it out with a huge (and audible) sigh of relief… the other customers must have wondered what I was doing in the dressing room! It’s the perfect pregnancy bra.

5. Bananas. I think I ate two a day for about three or four weeks. They are the perfect food to calm the tummy and keep up the blood sugar!

6. J.Crew basic tanks are the easiest layering piece, and I will be able to wear them for months to come! I stocked up on these babies in every color…

7. This book is a must have for those of you who want to eat healthy the natural way. Learn how to eat right for your baby and cook right for your kids!

**I also want to write a quick thank you to all my January clients… it has been the BUSIEST month of my photography career! Lots of mamas, lots of newborns and some delicious little ones. Sneak peeks from January will continue this week… with four sessions to edit in the meantime. So THANK YOU for letting me do what I love! And I look forward to those I will meet this month and beyond.

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

My sample Signature Coffee Table Album has finally arrived and it is beyond stunning! I have researched album companies for the last year and have finally found the one I love. The pages have a slight linen texture but are thick and rich, the cover is smooth and waterproof and the image quality is gorgeous! These albums are part of the DUO+ Collection, but can also be purchases a la carte with your session. I hope you are drooling as much as I am…. I can’t wait to make one for my own newborn!

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

I love pretty things… and photographing pretty things. These just made me happy this week… sand dollars my hubby and I collected on the beach in Pismo and gorgeous farmer’s market flowers that are just brightening my whole dining room! It is good to be back to blogging, after moving twice in two months we are pretty exhausted… and sessions like CRAZY already! I am so thrilled to bring in the new year with such a busy month.

xoxo Meg | www.megfishphotography.com

Last night I was privileged to meet Rachel Ashwell, founder and creator of the Shabby Chic world. For those of you who don’t know, she has had an incredibly tough past few years and amidst all of it has come out (it seems) for the better. She was very honest to share her heart in writing the book (incredible, btw) and also what has helped her keep going. I believe that Shabby Chic has entered an even more gorgeous and nostalgic era… something that cannot be replicated. She is a true style icon and an artist, and her book reflects that passion and dream. Her newly re-opened Santa Monica store is just delish… Here is a quote she shared last night:

“The ability to simplifiy means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak.” -Hans Hofmann

For those of you who haven’t seen my sweet little studio space or just need a little wall inspiration, here is my canvas wall. These canvases are 24″ X 40″ and they fill the space perfectly! Canvas gallery wrap prints are a great way to show your portraits more artistically (and no need for deciding on a frame!). Also this week will be full of sneak peeks! I can’t wait to show you what I have been working on…

This photo I like to call the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ photo and is actually one of my favorite photos from the last Sneak Peek. But it needed it’s own thunder…