Martinich Family, Santa Barbara Tea Fire victims

by Cheryl on January 27, 2010

A while back, Tim and I offered a free portrait session to any family who lost their home and/or photos in the Santa Barbara Tea Fire. We really wanted to give back to people who lost everything and the best way we knew how was with our photography.

The Martinich’s were one of those families and although we can never replace the pictures they lost, we were stoked to get them some new ones to display. Here are my favorite images from their session.

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich daughter

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family mom and dad

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich son

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich son

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family children

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family kids

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family father and son

Santa Barbara portraits for the Martinich family father and son

Also be sure to check out their slideshow

By the way, our offer still stands… anyone who lost their home/pictures in the Tea Fire or the Jesusita Fire, we would be honored to take your family pictures for free.

{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Kirsten Staggs January 28, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Okay, you guys are officially under my “Favorites”. I love your style, but I love the fact that you extended your talent to people in distress. This is such a great thing to do. Thank you for the inspiration you provide.

Kirsten
http://www.photography-kirsten.blogspot.com

2 Melody Hood January 28, 2010 at 9:08 pm

What beautiful images and what a WONDERFUL thing to do for those families! You guys have very king and giving hearts. I hate that these families lost their photos – but they’re lucky that there are wonderful, talented people like you in the world!

3 Doug Miranda January 30, 2010 at 11:45 am

Love the first photo in the post!!!

4 Christine February 1, 2010 at 8:31 pm

I have to agree – what a GREAT thing to do to give back. The photographs are simply breathtaking, I’m sure that they will treasure them!

5 Curtis Copeland February 3, 2010 at 7:19 am

Truly fantastic family portraits. Excellent photographic style. Fresh and colorful. You really captured the love of this family in you photographs.
Nice work. Thanks for sharing!

Curtis

6 Susan Hydzik February 5, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Beautiful images! Love the interaction between the family. They will love them! :)

7 christina February 6, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Love the pics and what a great gift! i love the little boy’s jeans with the sand on them….definitely my fave

8 Meg February 7, 2010 at 6:48 pm

Great photos as always! Thanks for sharing!

9 Mark February 12, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Fun shots! Love the one of the sandy knees.

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