Beth Armsheimer Photography

NEW BLOG!!!!

2009-06-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

Visit my new blog! Its here: http://www.betharmsheimer.com/blog/

XOXO

~Beth

{Francis & Nicole} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast Engagement Photographer

2009-06-06T15:48:00.000-07:00

{Scott & Kelly} Santa Barbara Wedding Photography

2009-06-05T11:48:00.000-07:00

{Family of 3} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | portrait photographer

2009-05-31T12:11:00.000-07:00

Meet the Yokoi's sweet family of three. Rebecca found me on flickr. They are from the OC, but traveled this way for a visit to family,
and some pictures! Little Jacob is such a cutie, and very smart, he was flooring me with his sentances.. i dont remember my kids
talking that well at two!:P He is such a BOY too, loves his trucks and bikes. Oh and loves his "special treats" hehe,of course
there were bribes of grapes during the session and i think of a toy after..lucky guy!
Downtown SLO was a great setting and sentimental because Mr Yokoi was raised here! We had fun playing in bubblegum ally,
construction passes, and the mission mall creek.

{Me} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | photographer

2009-05-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

...
oh some recent pictures of meself..

Nick took this one when we were fartin around in SLO last weekend..

This one is from Sunday.. just woke up (hence the bedhead) saw my camera on my dresser,
so took a sp in the mirror. processed with my new texture pack :)

..And this, is my new super rad Tshirt.

{New Apron} Beth Armsheimer | My Kids | Central Coast | child photography

2009-05-22T13:55:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine made this sweet apron. She is going to have an etsy just as soon as she can make enough for a bit of an invetory.
Chloe loves it! She said "im like you mom!!"
my lil mama. love her :)

edited with My Fine Art textures

..for those of you waiting on pins and needles.. i am going to be working on my texture pack two all weekend.
They should be released June 1st. They are going to be so gnarly!! so cool!! tell your friends.. keep checking back!
xxoo
~Beth

{Mini Golf} - Beth Armsheimer | My Family | central coast | photographer

2009-05-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

We had a uber fun family time at this miniature golf park yesterday. The kids had SUCH a blast!
So funny, Wes covered his ears on the race cars and Chloe was with me yelling "mommy go faster, crash into daddy!" lol.
Both loved watching their golf balls race out of the holes after knocking them through the windmill, that never got old..
The bumper boats were their favorite tho, and i'm bummed i didn't get shots of that one, but my camera would have gotten soaked!
oh then of course that last one is meself.. yeah im gonna have a climbing wall one day!

..enjoy :)

{Mike & Sharon's wedding} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | wedding photographer

2009-05-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

Mike and Sharon's beautiful wedding from Saturday. Shot their engagement 2 weeks ago (a couple blog posts down..)
They told all of their guests this is the engagement party, so it would be a surprise! The venue was Riverbench winery.
Guests enjoyed several different wines and picnic food on the grass. It was such a beautiful day, weather was perfect,
bright colors and happy faces.
Mike and Sharon.. hehe you guys!! I am editing your wedding an emotional wreck! One minute giggling at the joy and excitement,
and the next I am tearing up at the love i see your eyes for each other. Your connection is breathtaking.
It is an honor that you chose me to capture your love.

{Family} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | Child | Family Photographer

2009-05-12T14:56:00.000-07:00

Victor Sara and baby Josiah, he will be turning one soon. Beautiful people inside and out.
We shot at their home, and at a park that was near by.
When i got to the house they had worship music playing. made me happy :) She is the worship leader at their church.
The shoot was real relaxed and focused on their connection. Fun style, awesome tats, cute babe! what more could i have asked for?! :)

{Mothers Day Sale} Beth Armsheimer | Fine Art | Experimental | Textures | Sale

2009-05-09T06:46:00.000-07:00

Im taking half off my texture set 1 for Mothers Day, making them $20.00 instead of $40.00.

Code is: MothersDay

{Beach Day!} Beth Armsheimer| Family | Central Coast | Child Photographer

2009-05-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

We had a beach day Monday. We had such a blast!! Chloe is such a water baby, and Wes just loves the sand! kinda funny.
The weather is only getting nicer, so expect more ;)
happy weekend everyone!
xxo

{Engaged!} Beth Armsheimer | Santa Barbara | wedding | couples | photographer }

2009-05-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

Super fun couple here! We shot these engagement photos on State street. These guys were willing to try anything i suggested! I love that ;)

{New baby- Christian} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | Newborn Photographer

2009-04-30T15:59:00.000-07:00

The Kehrets welcome new baby Christian. He is 2 weeks old now, so a bit more of a challenge, worth every minute of it tho. He is just precious, bright blue eyes just like mom and dad! i just love this family to pieces. They were one of my first families i photographed.. let me dig into the archives here.. here's one!

hope you likey Jake and Caytie :)

{Family Portraits} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | Family Photographer

2009-04-27T14:50:00.000-07:00

Alexandra, little Christiano and Louige (i know i spelled a name wrong guys.. gimme a hint?..) :)
I shot her maternity photos in November here is a fave from then:

..and with Christiano 4 months old.

{Jana & Andy} wedding | Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast Santa Barbara | wedding photographer

2009-04-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

..from the wedding i shot with Leigh Taylor !! :)
..fyi, if someone told me a year ago that i would shoot a wedding with her, i think i would have had a heart attack! .. And now she is one of the bestest friends i have ever known!
Visited the Taylor the first week in this month... we had a busy, and super duper fun time :)

aw man my pictures arent even, hmph! Doesn't that bug you!? will fix later..

{Senior Portraits- Natasha} Beth Armsheimer | Santa Barbara | Senior Portrait | photography

2009-04-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

{Newbon Gavin} Beth Armsheimer | Central Coast | Newborn photographer

2009-04-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

So sweet and tiny, just 8 days old. His mommy contacted me yesterday and asked when i was available to photograph him..
I said "tomorrow!" hehe. I looove me some newborns. :) He definitely fought to stay awake, poor thing.
But so worth it when he gave in to the shh's and rocking.. he gave us some cute shots!

{Leigh & Andy} - Beth Armsheimer - Central Coast - couples photographer - engagement photographer

2009-04-10T09:28:00.000-07:00

I had such a blast shooting these two. Leigh is a wedding and child photographer based in Orlando FL. She and i became friends last year, talking on the phone everyday! I finally met her in person last week. Andy and her make the perfect pair, they even each other out and are so incredibly in love.. it was so easy to photograph them. I am amazed at Leighs skills in front of the camera! It is rare for a photographer to be able to model so well! :)

i will have another blog up of the wedding we shot together, and random ones from my trip :) I had so much fun you guys! xoxo

{Bailey 2years} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - child photographer

2009-03-31T07:27:00.000-07:00

{Eli and Ethan} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - baby photographer

2009-03-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

{dance} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - child photographer

2009-03-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

One of the only ways she will let me take pictures these days..
dancing in the backyard...
i <3 her so much :)

{Newborn Joey} - Beth Armshiemer - central coast - newborn photographer

2009-03-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

This is Joey. He is 12 days old here. Can you believe it!? He was so good with the poses even awake! So sweet and cuddly. I loved his big emotive eyes.. sigh makes me want another!.. almost ;)

{Newborn Logan} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - newborn photographer

2009-03-12T13:10:00.000-07:00

One of my dearest friends new baby boy. Just 3 days old here. He is such a sweetheart.
He has one older brother, Noah. They will be best friends i think.
Thanks Bree for letting me play extra with your little guy! It was fun :)

{"As Heard on Radio" }- Beth Armsheimer - Central Coast - photographer

2009-03-04T10:13:00.000-08:00

Jessica- radio dj for 95.7. moving soon to LA area to pursue her dream even further.
jess you were so much fun to work with. good luck hun!

{Garden baby} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - child photographer

2009-03-02T11:31:00.000-08:00

8 months old. Erik. again .. :P (photographed him at 4weeks old).
We used his grandfathers backyard for our setting. It was perfect.
And he is such a sweet baby!

{Brooke} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - child photographer

2009-02-25T23:07:00.000-08:00

Meet sweet little two year old Brooke. She was a doll baby! Her mama brought so many fun outfits for us to play with. I love fairy tales and make believing with toddlers!!
Our setting is an old touristy town, Solvang. love that place. Thanks for the fun Brookie! :)

{Engagement} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - couples - wedding photographer

2009-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:00

AJ and Amanda- One of the most gorgeous and insanely in love couples i have ever met! And i got to photograph the love! seriously the connection between the two of them is amazing. Jr High School sweethearts too! aaww.. i know ;)
Cant wait for your wedding guys!!

{Family of Four} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast - child photographer

2009-02-16T20:38:00.000-08:00

This family is so sweet! I photographed these boys when they were 6 months. They have grown so fast! Such cuties.

{Happy Valentines Day!}

2009-02-14T11:59:00.001-08:00

people in love...

{The Giorgi's} - Beth Armsheimer - central coast family photographer

2009-02-13T10:17:00.001-08:00

{my growing babies} :)

2009-02-09T21:56:00.000-08:00

Wes and Chloe got some new clothes from Auntie Melany!! She sent them back home with my parents who visited her last week. Thank you, love you sissy!
And the shirts on Chlo are ones from Lidia (Oh So Posh) Such an amazing woman! I love her too! :)
I was so stoked that Wes was good for this.. (He usually disses pictures..or gives me cheesy) ;)

{Kayla}- Central Coast-child photographer

2009-02-05T13:57:00.001-08:00

{Bryan & Natascha}- Santa Barbara-Central Coast- wedding photographer

2009-02-05T12:02:00.000-08:00

{Scott and Kelly} - Santa Barbara engagement couple photographer

2009-01-12T14:04:00.000-08:00

{Brianne} - Central Coast maternity photographer

2009-01-05T15:11:00.000-08:00

{Brad} - Central Coast Photographer

2008-12-30T11:27:00.000-08:00

My little brother. Home for the holidays! He has been in FL at flight school. He is graduating next month. He will fly helicopters for the Navy. He is single ladies! ;)
we had fun doing this little shoot here. You were such a good sport Boddy Doe!! lurve you!!

{Ava} - Central Coast Newborn Photographer

2008-12-23T00:37:00.001-08:00

{Siblings} - Central Coast Photographer

2008-12-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

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{Cali love} - Central Coast Photographer

2008-12-17T11:17:00.000-08:00

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{The Woods} - Central Coast family photographer

2008-12-13T18:36:00.000-08:00

Corey, Michelle, Gage, and Mariah.
You guys are such a loving family. So nice to see you all again! :)
...
And, everyone here checking in, so sorry i have been MIA... my world is spinning!!
I will catch up all internet posts soon!
Thank you for your wonderful comments. And to all my clients, youre the best!! :D
xoxo
Happy Holidays guys!

that cool door AGAIN! ;)

{Ryan and Stephanie} - Central Coast engagement/couple photographer

2008-12-05T23:29:00.000-08:00

{Brooklyn & Emma} - Santa Barbara child photographer

2008-12-01T12:24:00.001-08:00

{The Hyltons} - Santa Barbara family photographer

2008-11-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

{Hannah - 7 months} - Santa Barbara baby photographer

2008-11-26T17:04:00.000-08:00

{The Schuler's}- Central Coast family photographer

2008-11-23T11:55:00.000-08:00

Commercial shoot- Cotton Candy Dreamzz

2008-11-22T11:45:00.000-08:00

Maternity- Alexandra

2008-11-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

Family- Stewart

2008-11-17T13:20:00.000-08:00

Family- Landeros

2008-11-17T12:19:00.000-08:00

Makayla Slideshow

2008-11-15T20:14:00.002-08:00

Wise Family

2008-11-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Family- Jeff, Jamie, and Indianna

2008-11-10T13:55:00.000-08:00

Leo and Kristina

2008-11-09T13:57:00.001-08:00

Me Myself

2008-11-07T10:25:00.000-08:00

Some random self portraits..

-Lidia YOU ROCK hunny! thank you for helping me with the big pictures!! :D

Your Story Winner!!!

2008-11-05T10:49:00.000-08:00

Debra Steinfelt!!
I am sobbing reading this story..
I cannot imagine the pain you went through Debra hunny!
Thank God for his great love, and blessing you with Hannah too! :)
I just called you-left a voicemail..

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Her Entry:

I was 35 and 15 weeks pregnant with our third child. Since I was AMA, advanced maternal age, I had to have some extra tests. I called them my "old lady tests". I had the usual blood tests to see if I had the indicators for some potentially fatal diseases and I did not. In fact the genetic counselor was giddy that I had such good results. I then had to have a 2nd degree ultrasound, it is a clearer ultrasound than the usual ultrasound. She told us we were having a girl and she was perfect. We have two boys so a girl was the icing on the cake! But the technician summoned the doctor and she told me I had a large fibroid, which is a benign tumor and it could put me in preterm labor. We were so excited about having a girl. A girl to have tea parties, to dress up and to play dolls with. My dream, the little girl dream was coming true. Now we could think of names!

In my 17th week I started to feel some pain in my upper leg. I thought it was just my muscles being sore from being pregnant. I went to the doctor's office after enduring this pain for two days. He said I was in preterm labor and that my baby was "not viable", those are two words I hope to never hear again. My fibroid had grown and was taking her blood supply. During the ultrasound she was pointing to the fibroid. She was alive and kicking, I could feel her move. I had done some research on fibroids and the info was mostly that "fibroids rarely cause any problems". So I was thinking no problem I just need to take it easy and everything will be okay. In fact I didn't tell my family because I was in denial and believed I could make it to term or close to term. Well that did not happen two days later I couldn't sleep so I went to the living room to watch some tv and hopefully fall asleep on the couch. I had planned to call the doctor and ask for some releif because the preterm labor was becoming more painful as the hours went by. I had to use the restroom and I felt the incredible urge to vomit. I hurled and out she came. I couldn't look; I was hoping it was something else. But as I looked down I could see her legs and the umbilical cord. I yelled for my husband but the dog, our precious dog Bear, came to my rescue. I called 911 and they were awesome. The er doc's were awesome as well. The only regret I have is that I did not see or hold her. But I do have footprints and those I will cherish forever. Our little Faith Noel, she was born and died Friday December 16, 2006 at 4:24am.

When I woke up at the hospital, my husband and mother in law were crying. I have only seen or heard my husband cry once before and we had been married for 18 years. It was the most heartwrenching sound. I stayed over night and that was probably the best thing for me. My doctor told me that I will get through this and I will help someone else that is going through this tragic event in their lives. I would never wish this on anyone even an enemy, thoug I don't have any enemies. My doctor was right I did help someone, my neice. That was really hard but I needed to help her because that helped me move on. I was in so much pain, feeling hopeless and numb. We were trying to conceive again and all I could think about is Faith Noel.

After many tries and tests, we had another miscarriage. We were spent so we decided to adopt. We went through the foster/adopt program with the Social Services. We had to go through and 8 week program, CPR training, a clean bill of health and some prodding of our brains. We got licensed November 29th, 2007 and I waited patiently for the phone to ring. Well it finally rang on Tuesday April 29th at 6:15pm. It was an angel on the other end. She told me that there was a baby girl born today and she needed a good home. We were so excited! She told me that she would call the next day and we would make arraingments for her arrival to our home. I went to Babies R'us and got some basics, so we could be ready for her. That night and day was forever...................... She finally called at 1:30 and she was going to bring her to our home around 4pm. She was perfect, my little burrito, the nurses had her all wrapped up. She had ten fingers and ten toes. She was beautiful and those eyes. It's funny she even looks like me, my nose, my eye shape and round face. We finally had our little girl. Hannah Grace she was placed lovingly in our arms April 30th, 2008. "Not born of my womb but born from our hearts"

The road to becoming her "forever family" has been a roller coaster but we are almost there. Her bio parents have rights, she was removed from them, and they fought the state's decision to sever their parental rights. They were granted visitation while their case was being heard. They were allowed to visit once a week, so a social worker would come to my house and bring her to social service for the visit. That was really hard but I knew that this is what was supposed to happen. This was a way for social service to build their case against them. They only showed up three times and did not show up to their courts dates. On September 8th the judge had had enough and ordered that their rights be terminated, which paved the way for the adoption process to begin. She will be our little girl forever Januray 12, 2009.

She is the sweetest baby and such a blessing in our lives. She has saved me from all that pain. I still think about Faith but I know she is heaven in my grandmother's arms. I couldn't imagine our lives without her she has filled my heart will so much love. Our family has been so wonderful throughout this process. I know they were all scared for us, hoping that it would all work out. I hear the adoption process is no picnic, lot's of paperwork and red tape. The toughest part is behind us, well until she is a teenager...................................

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Here is the special Deb won:

I will be doing this again folks so keep your eyes on! :)

xoxo

~Beth

Jamie- 6months

2008-11-03T12:26:00.000-08:00

Here is super adorable Jamie again! Did his 1 month photos and his 3 month's. This session we ventured out tho, it was his first time on the beach! And he loved it :)
Thanks Jenny for being up for my ideas. And love that you brought your old toys! That is so special.
xo

Tylers 1st Birthday

2008-11-03T10:34:00.000-08:00

i was invited to one of my fav clients (&friends) :) 1st Bday party. All the babies looked so cute in their costumes! I was sad i could not stay longer! Ashley you did a great job on the party! The food looked great and so did the decorations! :)
love you guys! xoxo
by the way... every baby you see here i have done their photos! It is always exciting to see them! :D

Fall Festival art show -my table :)

2008-11-03T10:33:00.000-08:00

i had a the opportunity to show off my work at my good friends Joy and Sabin's Tattoo Fall Festival. It was fun. I met a lot of cool people. Gave away a bunch of business cards.. and candy lol

Wedding- Matt & Tiare

2008-10-31T22:59:00.001-07:00

Here they are Matt & Tiare!! Married! They are so SO adorable. So head over heals in love with each other. The wedding was super cool. Cake topper was Nightmare before Christmas.. bridesmaids all wore converse all stars. Day of celebrating, fun, and LOVE! Up for every idea i had too! yay!
M & T You guys you are adorable! Congrats to you both you fun lovebirds!! :)

baby- Kayla mini shoot

2008-10-28T11:48:00.000-07:00

poor Kayla was a little party pooper when we did the family shoot on the beach so i went to her house mid week for some more of her. I love this little lady! So girly already! Kara and Tim you both are doing a great job! Wonderful parents! Kayla has such a wonderful loving family. I enjoy so much watching my little client babies grow :)

Family of 12! :)

2008-10-27T11:51:00.001-07:00

Fam- ..and extended :)
This was a big FUN bunch of people! Super energetic and playfully teasing eachother.
Thank you guys for getting your hinnies in that tree!! ;)
Big families are hard but you all made it easy!

Javier and Lydia

2008-10-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

baby- Analee &family

2008-10-24T11:36:00.000-07:00

1 Year old. We met at a petting zoo the next town over. It was such a fun place to do pictures. She had some great expressions. She was delighted to see the animals!
Also i loved the sunflower field they had there. I think my fave shot of her that day was there in that golden feild ;)
thanks for sharing your smiles with me you guys!

Baby- Kaylee 14months

2008-10-22T15:35:00.001-07:00

Sweet baby Kaylee :)
we met at a rustic park and then moved on to the graveyard with the costume change ;)
It was extra special because Kaylees grandmother's stone is there. So i photographed her paying a visit. Thank you ladies for a fun shoot!

Family- The Marchants

2008-10-20T17:56:00.001-07:00

Such a beautiful family. Returning clients (The baby Kayla- i did her newborn and 3 month photos)-we have really become friends! :)
They were holding hands and tickling hehe. Such a close family.

Wedding-Greg & Deborah

2008-10-19T13:34:00.000-07:00

Engagement- Matt & TRE

2008-10-14T16:22:00.001-07:00

Look at this cute rocker couple!! Im shooting their wedding on the 30th and we had a consultation/engagement shoot last night in SLO town, followed up with Blueberry beer (a first for me)..at the place they first met, awww! so much fun! :)

Maternity- Jenna

2008-10-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

7 months along...Such a sweet couple so much in LOVE! We had so much fun. Tried out a new location (suggested by Jenna) a very quiet spot at Lopez Lake. I loved it. Perfect for them. I have so many personal favorites from their shoot!

The Montano Family

2008-10-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

...Gorgeous family of five. Up for anything i threw their way! loveit! :)
posed so naturally and comfortably!
thanks guys! xoxo

Newborn- Makayla

2008-10-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

12 days old! I usually shoot for around 6 days old for nb photos, but she was still so little and she slept for me!
Her mom and dad are wonderful people. She is very lucky to have such a loving family.

Happy 1st Birthday Cassidy

2008-10-04T20:21:00.000-07:00

Breezy and Chad

2008-10-04T17:47:00.000-07:00

The Ermocida Family

2008-09-30T15:08:00.001-07:00

The Thorsen's (welcome Joshua) :)

2008-09-28T17:07:00.000-07:00

October Promo :D

2008-09-25T16:51:00.002-07:00

Noah (and big bro &mom) ;)

2008-09-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

Torres- Family portraits

2008-09-21T14:50:00.000-07:00

Rodriguez- Family Portraits

2008-09-20T21:35:00.000-07:00

Senior Pictures- Erendira

2008-09-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

Headshots - Sherry

2008-09-16T09:48:00.001-07:00

Senior pictures- Missy

2008-09-15T10:34:00.001-07:00

Family Portraits-The Johnsons

2008-09-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

Senior pictures- Michelle

2008-09-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

Lia- 4 months

2008-09-11T18:17:00.001-07:00

Kayla- 3months

2008-09-11T18:00:00.001-07:00

Under Water Portraits- Sara & Emily

2008-09-08T10:31:00.001-07:00

Ash & Audra (3&2yrs.)

2008-09-08T08:37:00.000-07:00

Allyssa 8 years.

2008-09-05T11:36:00.000-07:00

Friday Worship at the Tattoo shop

2008-08-31T07:57:00.000-07:00

Family portraits - Danette's beautiful family :)

2008-08-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

Senior Pictures- Molly

2008-08-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

baby Micah 3months photos

2008-08-19T10:42:00.000-07:00

Cabrera Family Portraits

2008-08-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

Senior- Solidad

2008-08-16T10:55:00.001-07:00

Baby-Jamie. 3 months.

2008-08-12T09:22:00.000-07:00

Wedding-Michelle and Cory

2008-08-09T08:10:00.000-07:00

Erick 4 wks.

2008-08-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

Wedding-Justin & Rebecca

2008-08-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Tyler, revisited! ;P.. 9 months

2008-08-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

Hannah 3 months later.. ;)

2008-08-01T10:59:00.001-07:00