Light is magical. I love capturing glory hour light in all its mystery and beauty. My soft-focus style embraces artistic blurs and those magical in-between moments that create treasured photos that last a lifetime. Every moment, each phase of this precious life, is unique—never to be recreated again, but can be lovingly preserved through photography.


Santa Barbara portrait photographer forever chasing those enchanting golden hour rays.

Intuitive, Light-loving Portrait Photographer

serving santa barbara california & beyond

meet janelle

tell your story

creating photos that

my vision

To use photography as a blessing to empower women to walk in the fullness of who they are!

My photography goes beyond trying to create a beautiful photo— I want to help you remember your story. I want these photos to inspire you and renew how you see yourself. My hope is that these photos are a catalyst for you and that they propel you into what you are dreaming of.

Let's Make Magic ✨ 

partnering with:

work with janelle

traveling abroad

artistic blurs

sunsets at the beach

dancing

coffee with friends

my favorites

I've been a Christian for most of my life. I love that God is miraculous and endlessly creative..

We have two beautiful girls that keep us on our toes. I love my wild and wonderful girls; they are so bright ✨!

Paul and I met in Santa Barbara in the summer of 2015 and fell in love quickly. "Can't help falling in love 🎶." 

Faith Filled

Mother of two Daughters

wife for Nearly a decade

behind the scenes