Lucia Kiel Portraits

Name: Lucia Kiel Portraits
Address: 1234 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, US
Telephone: +18054035777
Price range: $$$$

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Contemporary women's portraiture. Empowering women by showing them their beauty in portraits. Fine art women's portrait photography.

Empowering women by showing them their true beauty in fashion inspired portraits. Creating luminous and authentic images in the beautiful natural light of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez and San Louis Obispo.

11/05/2026

Just another day at the studio with my favorite four-legged coworker, Juno! 🐾

She's officially claimed the title of studio assistant, although her actual responsibilities are still a little unclear. I'm just happy to have the company. 😂

A little peek into life behind the scenes at Lucia Kiel Portraits.

https://www.luciakielportraits.com

11/02/2026

As a mom of two boys, I have to say there's something extra special about photographing young men!

Raising boys has been one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of my life. There's so much that goes into helping them grow into kind, confident, thoughtful men, and I'm so proud of the young men my own boys are becoming.

I know most people associate my photography with women and girls, but I really do love photographing boys and young adults, too.

Those teenage years are such an important time for confidence and identity, and I think boys deserve to feel celebrated and encouraged just as much as anyone else.

This senior portrait session was such a fun reminder of how much I enjoy working with young men, and I'd love to do more of it.

If you have a son approaching his senior year, I'd love to help you celebrate this moment in his life. 🤍

Explore my Santa Barbara senior portrait experiences:

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/senior-portraits

10/31/2026

Apparently, I've been preparing for Halloween for years without even realizing it! 🖤

I was looking back through some of my more unusual creative portraits and realized just how many would fit perfectly into a Halloween collection.

A little dark, a little dramatic, and definitely not your everyday portraits. I've had so much fun creating these over the years, and Halloween seemed like the perfect excuse to bring a few of them back.

Wishing everyone a wonderfully spooky Halloween! 🎃

Explore more of my creative portrait work:

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/becoming

10/30/2026

Some portrait sessions start with a beautiful dress or a particular location. Others involve a spooky idea and a dog. And you know I'm always up for something a little different! 🖤

This was such a fun creative collaboration. I love when someone brings me an unusual idea and we get to figure out how to make it happen together. There's always a little experimenting and problem-solving involved, which is part of what makes these sessions so much fun.

And having her dog join in made the finished portraits even more special.

If you've been dreaming up something a little unconventional, I'd love to hear about it!

Explore my creative portrait experience, Becoming:

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/becoming

10/27/2026

There's something pretty wonderful about watching a young woman step into a character that's powerful, fearless, and entirely her own.

For this shoot, we took a little inspiration from ancient mythology and created our own warrior goddess. A flowing white dress, a sword, and some dramatic posing made for a really fun afternoon of creative photography!

I especially love sharing the behind-the-scenes image alongside the finished portraits. It's always fun to see how the lighting, styling, and little adjustments come together to create something that feels like an entirely different world.

And I love that these kinds of sessions give young women the chance to explore something imaginative and completely outside the ordinary.

If you've ever dreamed of creating a portrait inspired by a character, story, or idea you love, I'd be so happy to explore it with you. 🤍

Learn more about my creative portrait experience, Becoming:

https://www.luciakiel.com/becoming

10/23/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at how I create with my clients!

Those posing reference photos are just one part of the planning that goes into a portrait session. I love gathering inspiration, exploring different poses and lighting, and seeing how we can take an idea and make it our own.

And the best part? You don't need to know a thing about posing.

I'll guide you through everything, from where to place your hands to the smallest adjustments that make a photograph come together. You get to relax, enjoy yourself, and let me take care of the details.

These black-and-white portraits are from Return to You, my intimate, bo***ir-inspired portrait experience designed to give women a little time that's entirely their own.

We begin with thoughtful preparation and personal reflection, followed by professional hair and makeup, wardrobe styling, and a fully guided portrait session. Everything is designed to help you feel comfortable, cared for, and free to enjoy the experience.

If you've ever wondered what a bo***ir session with me might look like, I'd love for you to explore Return to You and imagine what we could create together. 🤍

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/return-to-you-bo***ir

10/19/2026

I’m looking for a few wonderful people to join me in the studio!

I’m growing a small team of portrait studio assistants here in Santa Barbara, and I’m looking for people who are warm, dependable, proactive, creative, and genuinely love making others feel cared for.

My portrait sessions are about so much more than taking beautiful photographs. The studio is a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients get to feel celebrated, supported, and completely themselves. Having the right person alongside me is such an important part of that experience.

The role involves helping with wardrobe and styling, studio setup, lighting, behind-the-scenes photos and video, and all the little details that help a shoot run beautifully.

The unique part? This is flexible, per-session work, not a traditional part-time job. Some months might have just one session, while others could have several. I’m building a small roster of assistants so no single person needs to be available for every shoot.

Most sessions take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, or Mondays, typically starting around 10 AM. Occasional longer or evening sessions are possible.

Pay is $25–$30/hour, with paid training.

You don’t need photography experience! A good eye, a great attitude, strong people skills, and a willingness to learn are far more important to me.

If you’re someone who loves being part of something creative and meaningful, enjoys caring for people, and would be excited to spend occasional days in a beautiful portrait studio, I’d love to hear from you.

Please email your resume and a little about yourself to [email protected] with the subject: "Studio Assistant Application".

Feel free to share with someone who might be a wonderful fit!

— Lucia

10/17/2026

Not everything I create is meant to be traditionally beautiful, and that's part of the fun!

I've always loved experimenting with the more unusual side of portrait photography. Dramatic lighting, unexpected styling, a little mystery, and the freedom to create something that doesn't necessarily fit into a traditional portrait.

With Halloween approaching, I thought it would be fun to pull together a few of my favorite darker, slightly spooky creations from over the years.

There's something wonderful about having the freedom to make art that's a little strange sometimes. 🖤

Which one is your favorite?

Explore my creative portrait experience, Becoming:

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/becoming

10/13/2026

A little peek behind the scenes of such a fun portrait session!

I love sharing these little glimpses of what actually happens in the studio. There's always a lot more going on than what you see in the finished portraits, from trying different poses and playing with the light to all those little moments in between.

And of course, I had to include some of my favorite black-and-white portraits from the session. 🤍

If you're curious about what a portrait experience with me looks like, you can explore more here:

https://www.luciakielportraits.com/portrait-experiences

10/08/2026

Katie’s session is such a good example of what I love about creating custom portraits.

Some of her images could easily be used for branding. Others feel more personal, playful, or creative. What I love is that none of those things compete with one another—they’re simply different parts of the same person.

Katie also brought such an easy, bubbly energy into the studio that the whole experience felt genuinely fun. I love looking back at these photographs and seeing how much of her personality made its way into the final gallery.

That’s one of the reasons I’m so drawn to portrait work that doesn’t have to fit neatly into a single category. We can create something polished and purposeful without losing the person underneath it.

Katie, thank you for trusting me with the process. It was such a pleasure creating these with you. 🤍

www.luciakielportraits.com

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1234 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Telephone

+18054035777

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