eyeCatchLight Photography

NEWBORN | FAMILY | WEDDING | PROFESSIONAL
Award-winning and published custom portrait art Hi, I'm Simone, your new photographer!

I pride myself in offering the wonderful one-on-one experience you deserve and commit to telling your beautiful story of love and life by providing artfully customized products that withstand the lengths of time and can one day be handed to your children or loved ones as an invaluable family treasure! Becoming part of the eyeCatchLight Photography family marks the beginning of a journey, in which

06/24/2022

.Heads up! 2 SPOTS LEFT - July 14!
Tag someone who needs a new headshot... Or snag a spot for yourself and get a fresh and fabulous new look!
👩‍💻In today's online and social-distanced world, your headshot is your digital handshake. You want to look your best - professional, approachable, engaging. We have mastered the process that helps all our clients look incredible! The best YOU yet!!
Headshot minis are here! July 14 - only 2 spots left! These include hair and makeup services, multiple wardrobe changes, and two digital images.
Best for: clients who would like authentic, high quality headshots with budget-friendly group pricing.
https://www.eyecatchlight.com/headshot-minis

05/24/2022

Our community vote for the photo of the month goes to Cecilia! She's only a couple weeks old in this photo, but already a much loved moon child. 🌛
Newborn sessions are best undertaken 5-14 days after birth, and because of that, it's best to call early on in pregnancy - our slots book up, and the time window for these incredibly cute images is pretty narrow! We also include a maternity session and hair and makeup for both if you like the idea!
https://eyecatchlight.com/newborns

05/24/2022

We are looking for an assistant who is local to the Santa Cruz area! Use the link below to apply!
eyeCatchLight Photography is looking for an assistant who can welcome clients during events and package/ship/deliver portrait orders. The assistant will also take care of small marketing tasks such as newsletter updates and occasional social media posts.
The successful candidate could also be needed as a backup for culling/editing when the main staff member is unavailable.
Other administrative tasks may be required.
This position is a contract based opportunity and will be paid at an hourly rate. The workload is estimated to be about 10-40h/month. The successful candidate should be local to Santa Cruz (or reasonably close).
Successful qualifications:
Outstanding communication skills
Work experience in a high-end/luxury environment
Positivity
A car to deliver packages either to UPS or the client (if local)
Desired qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with OneDrive
Proficiency in Lightroom and Photoshop
Apply below:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3083698713/

05/23/2022

Nicole won our luxury portrait session donated to the 's event at the last month! She was so excited when we talked on the phone! She's planning to use it for maternity portraits - part of our specially!
Maternity sessions are best held during weeks 32 and 35! They also include a complementary newborn session - both with hair and makeup!
https://eyecatchlight.com/newborns

05/20/2022

It was a true pleasure working on branding. She had a very clear and detailed vision, and we put our heart and soul into making it come alive with our complimentary hair and makeup, styling advice, and a combination of studio as well as lifestyle portraits by the ocean and its beautiful high end real estate.
Amy just started out and already has several sold properties to show for - I knew she'd be part of the sometimes tough to achieve success in real estate when she described in astute detail and assertion where she's headed. I'm so impressed!
Way to go Amy - power to the ladies!!!
https://eyecatchlight.com/branding

04/30/2022

The latest newsletter went out yesterday! Happy Mother's Day 🤰👩‍🍼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦!
In the news: headshot minis LAST SPOT in May, Dahl Mortgage Advising, the gala winner Terrence, our impact wall art, and then some.
We at the eyeCatchLight team are excited for your big family celebrations this month!!
Link in bio ⬆️
https://eyecatchlight.com/news

04/28/2022

The April photo of the month vote fell on Kaylee and her brand new little baby brother! Their parents already came to the eyeCatchLight studio for Kaylee's newborn photos, and we've now completed the collection with a second album, looking exactly like the first, so nobody feels jealous! Both of them were a delight to work with and sooo well behaved! It made me so happy that I could capture this family's progression! 😭
https://eyecatchlight.com/newborns

04/26/2022

Terrence is the lucky winner of the luxury portrait session we donated to the raffle of the Annual Gala that the hosted last month. He's the Dean of Research, Planning, and Effectiveness at - this made me so happy given that I'm an academic next to owning this portrait studio! 👩‍🎓
We are planning a session for Terrence's daughter and her six year old soon! I can't wait!!
Congrats Terrence!
https://www.eyecatchlight.com/family

04/26/2022

Jeanne came in for headshots and branding portraits. We had a ton of fun! She really enjoyed our complementary hair and makeup, and she loved the printed folios of her images that came included with her digital purchase. It's really interesting how much more stunning a printed product can look nowadays given we're so used to the ever present digital files posted everywhere. It makes me so happy that these created joy.
https://eyecatchlight.com/branding

04/05/2022

The latest newsletter went out last week! We’re enjoying spring 🌷!
In the news: headshot minis LAST SPOT in April, , the gala and raffle, an interview with and then some.
The eyeCatchLight team is looking forward to what lies ahead!
Link in bio ⬆️
https://eyecatchlight.com/news

04/05/2022

The world is such a beautiful place now that this little one is in it! 🥰👶👣
Liezl came to the studio for maternity photos, which includes a complimentary newborn session - both with hair and makeup! This our one was as peaceful and kind as the wonderful parents. It meant so much!
An album and a wall art collection are underway, along with birth certificates!
https://eyecatchlight.com/newborns

04/02/2022

Click below to see our brand new type of photography! It involves using the lens cap to get an extra moody, dark look.
https://www.eyecatchlight.com/lenscapphotography/h9cf2226
Hope you can all come in and get your personalized session in this new style!!

03/31/2022

What a wonderful lineup of local businesses in this week's Think Local First Santa Cruz event announcement!

So much local going on...https://bit.ly/3tSfYRU

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, Park Avenue Fitness, Santa Cruz County Parks Department, Bookshop Santa Cruz, MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness, Pajaro Valley Chamber, CineLux Theatres, SCORE Mentors, Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, Santa Cruz Art League, Primal Henna Arts, eyeCatchLight Photography, New Hope Community Church - Santa Cruz Campus, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz Access2Employment, Treehouse Dispensary, Art of Santa Cruz, KittyWeed, Agricultural History Project

03/31/2022

We're donating a luxury portrait session with hair and makeup services valued at $790 to today's Business After Hours mixer hosted by the at the ! Hopefully you can make it and enter the drawing!
https://www.eyecatchlight.com

03/29/2022

Our Intimate Wall Portrait Collection emphasizes personal connection between the viewer and the work of art. With luxurious surrounding presentation, this distinctive framed style provides a sense of protection for the printed portrait within. We recommend our popular Standard size to adorn the intimate areas of your home - your bedroom or master bath, for example. Select our Impact size to create an eye-catching art fixture in your main living spaces.
https://www.eyecatchlight.com
Link in bio ⬆️ to see our product guide!

03/29/2022

So exciting to be featured in the Live Happier blog! 🥰

The question so many of us struggle with…

We all have the best intentions for better self care, but often the big question for ourselves is, “Where can I find the time in my busy schedule?”. That’s why I’m so excited to share an interview with one of the most multitalented individuals I’ve ever met who is able to make plenty of time for self care despite having multiple careers.

In my field of work, I examine routines, time management, behaviors and happiness, so I was curious how Simone successfully handles two very opposite professions at once, in different parts of the country, and finds the time and energy to be an avid marathon runner.

While I never suggest comparison as a form of success measurement (everyone’s circumstances, beliefs and desires are different), I do believe in learning from one another.

That’s why I love taking a deeper dive into the habits and self care of individuals who are thriving with their wellness routine. For those that have found a way of life that allows them to thrive, what’s their key to success? For those that struggle with certain areas of life, what’s the root of the challenge? That’s what we explore here on the Live Happier blog.

So here’s a peek into the routine of Simone A. Winkler – owner of Photography, Biomedical Engineering Professor at Cornell, and an avid marathon runner.

03/28/2022

RJ came to the studio because he needed headshots to start out with his modeling portfolio. Our headshot sessions include 3/4 portraits like this one, which should help the task at hand. It was a ton of fun! Go RJ - good luck with this new endeavor!
https://www.eyecatchlight.com

03/24/2022

🚨Heads up! LAST SPOT - April 28!
Tag someone who needs a new headshot… or snag a spot for yourself and get a fresh and fabulous new look!
👩‍💻In today’s online world, your headshot is your digital handshake. You want to look your best - professional, approachable, engaging. We have mastered the process that helps all our clients look incredible! The best YOU yet!!
Headshot minis are here! April 28 - LAST SPOT! these include hair and makeup services, multiple wardrobe changes, and two digital images.
Best for: clients who would like authentic, high quality headshots with budget-friendly group pricing.
https://www.eyecatchlight.com/headshot-minis

03/24/2022

The photo of the month (a 100% vote nonetheless!) for March is of Amy! She's starting a high end real estate business, so our luxury sessions were ideal for her! We had so much fun with the hair and makeup, giving hera special JLo glow - she looks so much like her!! Her portraits included studio headshots followed by lifestyle images at the Lighthouse, West Cliff Drive, and Natural Bridges! I'm so excited about these and hope they bring lots of good fortune (and business)!
https://eyecatchlight.com/branding

03/24/2022

We did headshot minis for Michael last week - he works in the insurance industry! Michael was so kind and appreciative and told me he really liked the experience. It meant so much to hear such nice words!! I'll post his photos soon. Thank you Michael and !!
https://eyecatchlight.com/branding

03/21/2022

What an honor to be interviewed by Lauren from ! She asked me how I decided to be both an engineer and photographer, and how I stay healthy in the process. Great question!! Hint: paint your life with your favorite colors and don't ask for permission, because you already have it!
Link in bio ⬆️
https://livehappierblog.com/how-to-find-time-for-self-care-with-a-busy-schedule/
https://www.eyecatchlight.com

03/17/2022

Heads up! 3 SPOTS LEFT - April 28!
Tag someone who needs a new headshot... Or snag a spot for yourself and get a fresh and fabulous new look!
👩‍💻In today's online and social-distanced world, your headshot is your digital handshake. You want to look your best - professional, approachable, engaging. We have mastered the process that helps all our clients look incredible! The best YOU yet!!
Headshot minis are here! April 28 - only 3 spots left! These include hair and makeup services, multiple wardrobe changes, and two digital images.
Best for: clients who would like authentic, high quality headshots with budget-friendly group pricing.
https://www.eyecatchlight.com/headshot-minis

03/17/2022

We're donating a luxury portrait session with hair and makeup services and product credit to the 2022 gala of the ! So excited! We feel such gratitude for being there for us small business owners throughout. It means so much. Best chamber on earth!!
Get your ticket, this should be fun!!
https://www.eyecatchlight.com

03/09/2022

The "perfect hair, don't care" grooviness of our local real estate legend Greg Lukina got featured in the Shutter Up Magazine! One of my favorite headshots!
https://eyecatchlight.com/branding

03/08/2022

Dearest Goddesss,
Today, and everyday, you have permission.
You have permission
Today, and everyday, you have permission.
You have permission to say no to demands on your time that don’t light you up, and don’t give energy back to you.
You have permission to not give a crap what’s happening outside your world, and keep your energy focussed on what you are creating.
You have permission to let go of friendships that make you feel like s**t.
You have permission to say no whenever you like, however you like, in whatever kind of voice you like, without feeling like only Mean Girls Say No and Nice Girls Say Yes. That’s bull. Yes and No have equal weighting – what’s important is if you use them when they are the best thing for you, not out of fear, obligation or guilt.
You have permission to know that Yes is powerful, and so is No. The power comes from you using either from your highest spirit and truest integrity.
You have permission to change. You have permission to not be the person you once were.
You have permission to get angry and self-righteous, and to also glean the wisdom from those emotions. They are leading you to where your boundaries are, and where they have been crossed, and what you need to do from now on.
You have permission to be exactly how you are.
You have permission to not be more like anyone else in the world, even if you think they are better, wiser or more popular. You have permission to be more like yourself, your gifts and your wisdom.
You have permission to not care what other people think of you.
You have permission to not try to change what other people think of you. You can’t ever argue that you are a good person. They will either know you are, or not. You don’t need to spend time with people who don’t believe in you.
You have permission to do things that your friends and family do not.
You have permission to be wild, expressive, truthful, exciting and outspoken.
You have permission to not accept friendship requests on Facebook, or anywhere else in your life. You have permission to block people whenever you like.
You have permission to share as much or as little as you like. You have permission to blog, or not blog. You have permission to Twitter, or not to Twitter. It doesn’t really matter. As long as it’s making you happy, that’s the best thing.
You have permission to suck at a wide variety of activities. It’s okay. You make up for it with your million other brilliance particles.
You have permission to be whatever body shape you like.
You have permission to choose, and choose again. And then choose again.
You have permission to not always be a perfect image of something.
You have permission to be a contradiction.
You have permission to not go to your school reunion, unless it really excites you and delights you, and you would love to really heart-reconnect with people you went to school with.
You have permission to not be interested in the newest fad: harem pants, geek glasses, polaroid cameras, scrapbooking, macrame. You also have permission to be totally obsessed with them, if it makes your heart light up.
You have permission to cut people from your life. You have permission to surround yourself with people who are good and loving and nurturing to you.
You have permission to be a disappointment to some people, as long as you’re not a disappointment to yourself.
You have permission to do nothing whenever you like.
You have permission to not have the perfect relationship.
You have permission to not have a relationship.
You have permission to take whatever time you need for you.
You have permission to make ridiculous choices for yourself.
You have permission to use and listen to your intuition. To feel when things are off, and to remove yourself from them, even when you don’t quite know why. You will always find out why. Our intuition is here to serve us.
You have permission to be down. You have permission to be up.
You have permission to still believe in unicorns and fairies.
You have permission to believe in things that other people think are very very odd and strange. You have permission to not care. You have permission to believe in things that make your life wholer, richer and deeper. You have permission to make your own world that is the truest painting of you.
You have permission to suck at colouring in.
You have permission to say bu**er off to anyone who has ever told you that you’re not good enough, you’re not worth it, you are not beautiful, you are not lovable and you are not the most divine, wise, delicious Goddess to walk the planet.
You have permission to know that you are.
You have permission to swear when you like, however you like, to your reckless abandon.
You have permission to not be the best of anything – just the best of yourself. And some days, just the best you can do that day.
You have permission to not always give. You have permission to fill your own cup up first.
You have permission to have things around you that delight you.
You have permission to live in a tipi if you want to, or a mansion. Whatever makes your spirit shine is the right thing for you.
You have permission to make choices on whether it makes your spirit shine.
You have permission to know you are a goddess, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Even when you feel utterly human. Even when you want nothing more than to climb under your blanket, or light up the sky.
You are a goddess.
You have permission.
You have permission.
You have permission.
You have permission to make your big dream come true.
You have permission to not do it all perfectly, or have all your s**t together.
You have permission to not forgive people. You have permission to forgive people when it’s right for you.
You have permission to think some people are crazy. You have permission to think some people are smigging ice-cream with chocolate and wafers and sprinkles and cherries on top.
Leoni Dawson - 73 Lessons Every Goddess Must Know
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