Every birthday deserves to be celebrated. However, as a Long Beach studio photographer, I have found that the sessions families treasure most are not always the most elaborate ones. Sometimes the sweetest idea walks right through the door in the form of a single mint green balloon.
One of the questions I get most often from families leading up to their session is some version of “I have no idea what to wear — help!” It’s completely understandable. You’re a few days postpartum, your toddler has strong opinions about clothing, and the last thing you want is to spend your session worrying about whether everyone looks right.
The good news is that getting this part right is simpler than you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about dressing your family for a newborn session.
When most people think of Los Angeles family photos, they picture the beach, a park, or maybe a downtown rooftop. But if you are looking for something a little more unexpected, a little more magical, and genuinely unlike anywhere else in Southern California, the Venice Canals are worth putting at the top of your list.
After photographing families for nearly two decades, people sometimes ask if I ever run out of places to shoot. I’ve been photographing families in Southern California for 19 years, and it may sound surprising, but the truth is the opposite.
This area is incredibly diverse. From coastal beaches to hidden parks, historic architecture, and scenic nature trails, there are endless possibilities for beautiful photo locations. The key to keeping sessions fresh and unique is constantly scouting new locations for photo sessions.
Over the years I’ve developed a simple process for discovering new spots that work well for family photography. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I scout photo locations from start to finish.Read More
One of the things I love most about photographing maternity sessions is how personal they can be. Every mom brings her own style, personality, and ideas to the session, and sometimes the most beautiful details come from thinking a little outside the box.
There’s something incredibly beautiful and serene about a maternity milk bath photoshoot in Long Beach. Milk bath maternity sessions create soft, dreamy images that highlight the beauty of pregnancy in a timeless way. The creamy water, delicate flowers, and natural light all come together to create a calm and elegant setting that allows the focus to remain on the mother and her growing baby bump.
As a photographer serving families throughout the area, I love creating Long Beach maternity milk bath photos that feel both artistic and meaningful. These sessions are a wonderful option for moms who want something a little different from traditional maternity portraits while still keeping the focus on the natural beauty of pregnancy.
Your baby is turning one. How did that happen?! One moment you were bringing home this tiny, sleepy newborn, and now you have a curious, laughing, probably-already-getting-into-everything little person on your hands. A one year old baby photoshoot is one of the most joyful sessions I get to do as an Orange County baby photographer — and it’s one of the most important milestones worth capturing on camera.
If you’re wondering what a one year old photoshoot actually looks like, how to prepare, and whether a cake smash is right for your family, read on. I’m walking you through everything.
There’s something so timeless and peaceful about a light-filled maternity session. As an Orange County photographer, I love creating images that feel soft, natural, and effortless—and this recent maternity photoshoot in Orange County was the perfect example.
This beautiful studio session focused on simple details, gentle light, and one of the most delicate props you can use: baby’s breath.Read More
Let’s be honest — newborns don’t exactly take direction well.
You can’t ask a three-day-old to “tilt their chin up a little” or “give us a big smile.” And honestly? That’s kind of the whole point. The most magical moments from those early days aren’t the perfectly posed ones. They’re the tiny yawns, the furrowed brows, the way your baby fits like a puzzle piece on your chest.
That’s exactly why so many Orange County families are falling in love with organic newborn photos — and why I absolutely love capturing them.
Congratulations on your new baby! If you’re searching for an Orange County newborn photographer, you probably have a lot of questions about what a newborn session actually looks like — and what makes one photographer different from another. I’m Kristin Eldridge, a Long Beach-based newborn and family photographer, and I want to walk you through exactly what to expect when you book a session with me.