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20Feb

Fresh Foods Cafe [Long Beach Photographer]

I finally made it to the Fresh Foods Cafe to enjoy a lunch on the water and see my wall art!  Way back in October, I photographed different fruits and vegetables for the restaurant.  The grand opening was last week and I had a job, so I wasn’t able to go.  Brent told me all about it, so I was so excited when Cindy invited me to go to lunch today.

I highly recommend the chopped salad!  There’s a huge selection of fresh vegetables and once you choose your favorites, they chop the whole thing and add your choice of dressing.  I had cilantro vinagrette and it was delicious!

The restaurant also roasts its own coffee beans, so I had to try a coffee while I was there.  Ben suggested the latte with chocolate syrup and it was soooo good!  I’m thinking about going back this afternoon for another. :)

Oh and the flatware is so cool!  I loved my demitasse spoon.  Cindy and I kept joking about sneaking a few pieces out the door every time we go.

Speaking of…Ben took this picture of us when he was checking in on our table.

Cindy got the tea and we were in love with her little steeping pot.  Not sure what its real name is, but it makes having tea that much more enjoyable.

My friends and family only slightly roll their eyes when I take pictures of my food and people pouring tea and things like that.  What can I say, I have to take a picture so I can share it with my invisible internet friends!

-Kristin

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20Feb

Livingston Park, Belmont Shores [Long Beach Children's Photographer]

Today after school we met Cindy and Sam at Livingston Park in Belmont Shores.  The park was built by the community and they did an AMAZING job.  Seriously, this is the coolest park I’ve ever been to!

The park is divided into several sections of equipment.  It’s great for moms that have different age groups because there is a little something for everyone!

The kids had so much fun!

This updated version of a merry-go-round was taken over by a few dads.  There’s something about the way a dad pushes you, because ALL the kids were pumped about getting on the “ride”!

While I was there I met a guy from the city of Long Beach and we talked about doing pictures of the park for their website.  How fun!  I love chance meetings like that…and thanks Cindy for the introduction! :)

-Kristin

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18Feb

More Fabulous [Long Beach Children's Photographer]

If you recall back to January 1, one of my goals for 2009 was to be overall more fabulous.  Not me personally, just my business. :)   So, yesterday and today I did a major overhaul on the content of my website.  The blog is fairly easy for me to update and add new things, but the website is like its forgotten orphan.  I rarely think about it, which is wrong!  Google Analytics tells me that most of you are coming through my site to the blog.

Anyway, go check out the site…lots of new content, some of which has never even seen the blog!  I did keep some of my favorites from years past, but most of the content is new.

This is one of the new rotating pictures on the front page.  I don’t think I ever blogged it.  It was from one of my last photo sessions up in the bay area.  I love the casual feel and the connection between the brothers.  Since summer is around the corner, I wanted the front page to have a very light, airy and *warm* feel.

Another change is the categories in my portfolio.  In the past, it was divided into stages of life.  I decided to instead divide the portfolio into location styles.  All walks of life can have their photo session in a rural area, urban downtown, at home or at the beach.  I want to use the site as inspiration for clients in deciding the background for their images.  They can easily click a location choice and see how they will fit into that environment.

Not to worry, I have an arsenal of locations for each of the categories.  There will be no cookie-cutter photo sessions at the same place.  If I ever do a repeat location, my goal is always to keep the same feel while making it look like a totally different place than the time before.

Coming soon…I want to keep it fresh by doing an experimental photo session every month.  I’ll need local volunteers, so stay tuned for more details on that.

For now, bed is calling my name after a long day’s work.

-Kristin

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16Feb

Quite Proud [Personal Musings]

Since we’ve moved into this home, I’ve been able to enjoy how handy Brent is!  He’s made grass grow were there was none and his latest project is this fire pit.

He and his dad made it from scratch- constructing the frame, pouring the cement, cutting and laying bricks, piping the gas and doing the masonry.  Like I said, I’m quite proud!

A few weeks ago during the inaugural marshmellow roasting night I took some pictures of all Brent’s hard work!

Growing up in Montana, I’ve made my fair share of smores.  I have a theory about how they should be made…even though I get mocked by certain family members. :)

Notice the chocolate melting technique…

I think Cooper approves of the technique!

-Kristin

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13Feb

Introducing [Long Beach Children's Photographer]

…America’s Next Top Model.

Her mom told me she was a serious one.  Oh my goodness, these serious soulful looks are drop-dead gorgeous!

It turns out this little cutie has some sweet smiles as well!

And by the end, I had a full-on laugh!

Thanks for a great afternoon photo session!

-Kristin

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04Feb

All About Kids [Rossmoor Children's Photographer]

Part of what I love so much about what I do is my subjects!  For those of you who haven’t met me in person, I’m all about kids.  I spent a few years as a first grade teacher and my whole married life before kids dying to be a mom!  Now that I have three of my own, I love every bit of all the ups and downs that is involved in being a kid.  When I photograph children, I want to roll all of that up into an image that makes you gasp and say, “oh that is SO…fill in the blank with your child’s name…”

It’s what makes me tick.  It’s what makes me love my job. :)

I’ve got one more “share” tomorrow from the mini-sessions before I wrap it all up and order the prints for all my lovely clients!

-Kristin

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28Jan

Coming Together [Long Beach Children's Photographer]

It’s almost done!  The set for this weekend is coming along nicely.  Today involved painting with glitter and tracking down a mirrored stool.

I took a few test shots and here are the results…

In color, you can really see the details of the hand-painted canvas.

I wanted the back drop to be really soft and romantic…since it is Valentine’s Day!  But, I also wanted it to be fairly neutral.  As you can see, it works well with a variety of colors for clothing.  Along with the mirrored stool, I’ll also be bringing a few rustic benches and a red velvet tufted chair.

I’ll keep you updated as we pull the last few details together!  I’m looking forwared to an amazing weekend at Rascals to Rebels!!

-Kristin

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23Jan

Baby in a Bowl [Long Beach Baby Photographer]

Remember way back when I did this photo session? I bought a wooden bowl at a barn sale, that I finally got around to sanding down and staining.  We broke it in yesterday!

What a happy guy!  Maybe he’s so happy because he’s the very first client to get photographed in my new home studio/guest house.  They recently finished putting in the floors…woo hoo!  There’s still a bit more to do, but it’s coming together.

This was the last shot taken…and I think he’s saying “OK lady, enough of your shenanigans…put my clothes on” with his eyes.

Speaking of mini-sessions…it’s amazing what can be accomplished in 15 minutes. :)   In fact, sometimes, mini-sessions are better for little ones because we pack it all in by the time they are way OVER having their picture taken.

Rascals to Rebels at The Shops at Rossmoor is hosting complimentary mini-sessions on January 30 from noon to 2pm and on January 31 from 10am to noon.  You have to sign up in the store, so head on over.  I’ll be posting more details about it tomorrow!

-Kristin

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23Jan

I could be a pioneer woman [Long Beach Children's Photography]

I decided today that I would make a good pioneer woman.  From the time I get up to the time I go to bed I am non-stop.  I can manage to pack a trip to the gym, a trip to the fabric store, a client meeting, ballet, a mini photo session, lunch with a friend, a planning meeting, a trip to the grocery store, homework, a trip to the library, making dinner and cleaning the floors into one day.  For, um, example.  Here’s the catch…when the sun goes down I’m tapped out.  I’m done.  That brings me to my point…pioneer women grinded it out until sun down then with no electricity it was bedtime at 6:30.  That’s the life.  Instead, I watch tv, piddle around, hang out with Brent, etc. etc. until 11:00pm.  Ugh.

Here’s to an early bedtime tonight!  Pioneer woman style!  Oh and I must share from my mini-session today…

I’ll share more tomorrow…for now it’s bedtime.  Well maybe a little Grey’s, then bedtime. :)

-Kristin

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