Portraits. by Stephanie Baker, 1990-Present is an exhibit of black and white photographs by Santa Barbara photographer that will be on display 5-8 p.m. Jan. 16-17 at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. The show is free to attend.

“For nearly 40 years, I’ve had the joy of taking portraits professionally,” said Baker, who specializes in photographing babies, toddlers, children, and young adults using natural lighting.

“After all these years I’m now finding joy in the faces of a new generation,” she said, as the children she once photographed are now grown and asking her to photograph their young families.

Selected from thousands of portraits taken since 1990, Baker has curated a “community slide show,” of sorts, that will fill the walls of the gallery, thanks to the projection expertise of the Environment Makers: Jonathan Smith and Kym Cochran, organizers said.

Now & Then photos chronicle the growth of babies becoming children; and children becoming young adults.

The “Jumping” photos are an extension of Baker’s own playful spirit, and her ability to create a fun and relaxed environment for children of all ages to be photographed, organizers said.

“This exhibit is more than just a display of faces; it’s a history of the individuals and families that I’ve had the pleasure to know and to watch grow up,” according to Baker. “It is an ongoing, lifelong project and I will continue to photograph faces in Santa Barbara, as they continue to change, grow and have children of their own.”

Baker has served on the board of the Media Arts and Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School. She has done portrait photography for Stage Left Productions, Santa Barbara High School Theatre, and National Charity League; and has contributed fundraising photo sessions to various arts organizations.

“I’m hoping that this show inspires viewers to see the joy in everyone,” she said.

Gallery hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17. For more, visit https://www.sbcaw.org/upcoming.