California, Seniors, Summer

Barbie Photoshoot | Pretty in Pink in Santa Barbara

Hi, I'm Kristen!
I'm an award-winning senior portrait and family photographer based out of Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. I love sunshine, cacti, chocolate chips, and a great cup of tea - but most of all I love photographing joyful clients. :)
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Classy and comfortable senior portraits!
Relaxed and easy family portraits with stunning artwork.
Girl with brown hair sitting in the driver's seat of a pink car and playing with her sunglasses for her Barbie photoshoot

I’m going to assert that this beach Barbie photoshoot brings all Malibu vibes even if it was from just a smidge north up the coastline. 🙂

With the palm trees in the background, this brought all the beachy, California feelings!

Girl with brown hair and yellow shorts lying on top of the hood of a pink car for her Barbie photoshoot

Why a Barbie photoshoot for senior photos? Because it’s fun! This playful concept was a fun match for this senior’s personality.

Interested in renting a car or prop for your own senior photos? I am happy to assist in finding rental companies to help out!

Girl with brown hair and yellow shorts lying on top of the hood of a pink car for her Barbie photoshoot

Barbie Photoshoot Ideas

While the typical approach for a Barbie photoshoot is to get a life-size box to pose inside, this session is a nod to the Barbie look and lifestyle with less of the doll vibes. It’s a more natural take that I think clients would find very appealing. They can push the doll side of things in their Instagram captions, or they could lean into the beachy, California fun side! It’s their choice.

Girl with brown hair holding her pink sunglasses as she looks through the windshield of her pink car for her Barbie photoshoot

How fun is this?!

Girl sitting on the side of a pink MOKE electric vehicle

Photos from this beautiful Barbie photoshoot were taken at the amazing Snapshot Photography Conference in Santa Barbara. I had an amazing time and wholeheartedly recommend this workshop.

WORKSHOP | Snapshot Photography Conference

EDUCATORS | LK Photoshoots, Poetic Poppy Photography, Rebekah Seupule

MODEL | Madi Luster

MAKEUP | Alonda Anaya

HAIR | Artistry by Meggs

Girl lying on the hood of a pink car

Kristen Hazelton is an award-winning Oak Park, IL (West Chicagoland) and Livermore, CA (San Francisco East Bay Area) graduating senior, and family photographer. She occasionally photographs in San Diego, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Seattle, WA. You can inquire about your own photoshoot here!

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