Babies + Toddlers – Kristin Eldridge

Apr

The Charm of 6 Month Family Photos in the Studio

There’s something truly magical about watching your family grow and change, especially during the first year of your child’s life. Every moment feels significant, every milestone worth celebrating. This is why taking family photos at pivotal stages, like the 6-month mark, has become a beloved tradition for many parents. Opting for a studio setting can elevate these moments into timeless memories, turning simple snapshots into artful keepsakes. In this post, we’ll talk all about 6-month family photos in the studio and offer some tips to make the most of your session.

Mar

Family Newborn Session with Baby J

I’m a baby photographer in Long Beach and this sweet little photo session with Baby J started out with her big sister. Usually my first pose is the older sibling sitting cross legged while holding the baby in their lap. From there, I’ll have the older sibling lay on their tummy with their head close to the baby. It’s the perfect position for giving kissing and taking close-up shots.Read More

Feb

Family Photo Session + Cake Smash

It was a cloudy day in Irvine/Newport Beach area and the clouds created the perfect soft-box lighting for this light and airy family photo session. But we weren’t just taking family photos! It was this little guy’s first birthday, so we were also going to be highlighting one year and celebrating with a mini birthday cake.

Feb

Celebrating the Big One: A First Birthday Photoshoot Idea

As your little one’s first birthday approaches, the excitement and desire to capture every moment of this significant milestone grow. Celebrating this monumental year with a photoshoot is a fantastic way to cherish these memories forever. If you’re looking for a timeless, simple, yet profoundly beautiful first birthday photoshoot idea, you’ve come to the right place. It doesn’t have to be complicated or overdone, this photoshoot highlights the baby and the props are a wooden chair, a flower crown and a favorite stuffed animal. We created a set of photos that are as enchanting as they are personal.

Feb

Newport Beach Baby Photographer

It’s all about the soft winter white for this Newport Beach baby photographer! I love how dreamy this session turned out. The light coming into the studio is very conducive to newborn sessions.

Feb

Mastering the Art of Newborn Posing Workflow: Essential Tips for Photographers

The art of newborn photography is delicate, heartwarming, and incredibly rewarding. Capturing those early moments of a baby’s life requires not just a creative eye, but also an understanding of how to effectively pose newborns. Developing a seamless newborn posing workflow is essential for photographers looking to enhance their sessions, ensuring they can create beautiful, timeless images while maintaining the comfort and safety of their tiny subjects. In this post, we’ll dive into essential tips for refining your newborn posing workflow, ensuring you’re well-equipped to capture all the moments with confidence and skill.

Aug

Newborn and siblings photo ideas

Welcoming a new member into the family is a momentous occasion filled with joy, love, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories. One of the best ways to preserve these precious moments is through photography. Here are some newborn and siblings photo ideas to help you not only capture the essence of the newest family addition but also celebrate the bond between siblings.

Mar

Photographing Newborns with Siblings

Taking photographs of newborn babies can be a challenging task, especially when there are older siblings involved. Photographing newborns with siblings can be a sweet way to capture the family all together and create lasting memories. However, it does require some special considerations to ensure that the photoshoot goes smoothly. Here’s what you can expect when photographing newborns with siblings, and some tips for posing.

Sep

At Home Session with Twin Boys

After they finished their home, this sweet family asked me to photograph them with their twin boys. The home has so much natural light. The color palette is mainly soft neutral colors, which is perfect for this type of session.

We moved from room to room and let the boys play. It was exactly what you think of when you hear lifestyle photography. They did what they always do with the boys, right down to the bath!

Apr

One Year Cake Smash

First birthdays usually involve cake and many times, it’s their first taste of sugar! One year olds tend to fall into the category of no interest or going ham.

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