These overcast mornings are killing me! It’s no fun to walk around in the fog, but here’s a bit of sunshine to brighten your day!!
Have a great Tuesday!
-Kristin
My kids are in elementary school and there’s a part of me that misses the toddler years! Lucky for me, my sweet friend Laura happens to have an adorable 2 year old that’s just about always up for a photo shoot!
I’m looooving his bowtie!
My son Cooper has this same gray cardigan from American Apparel. It’s such a great staple for kids…you can dress it up and down.
No matter what he wears…the perfect accessory is THAT SMILE!
-Kristin
I’ve been a photographer enough to know that every parent loves pictures of their child looking directly into the camera and smiling. And I’m among that crowd too…I want to see my kids looking happy. I want to see them smiling. And I want to see their eyes.
But, there’s more to a child than laughing and smiling. If you’re a parent, you most certainly agree. There’s a million expressions that you love equally as much…plus all the details…like their chubby fingers, curls at the nape of their neck and who doesn’t love a baby’s long eyelashes!?
I’ve been trying to capture a bit more than smiles in my photo sessions. I want to be an observer. I want to notice all the things you love about your child and document them in an artful way. So, Kai here is a perfect example of a happy, smiley little guy…
But he also has the cutest smirk!
And those eyelashes!
And just about every expression in between…
Happy Monday!
-Kristin
The many faces of Rome! Such a lot of personality packed in such a tiny little guy. 🙂
A few weeks after I took these photos, I drove to the location to scout out some different areas…only to find out the long grass has been mowed. Ugh…it’s so frustrating when the city takes care of all of our parks by trying to keep everything mowed super short AND UGLY. I guess it keeps me on my toes. I have to constantly look for places that don’t look like we live in the city. Maybe it’s my Montana up-bringing coming out again. I don’t want a photo shoot that looks like it took place in a cookie-cutter city park.
Okay…on to the pretty pictures! With the gorgeous long grass…that I miss already!
Isn’t she adorable! This our second photo shoot and she keeps getting cuter!
I’m so excited about this newest backdrop for Rascals to Rebels! I’ve been working on it for a few weeks, so getting Hudson (my little muse) and my sweet Jillian for some sample shots was just too fun!
Here are the details: Spend $50 at Rascals to Rebels (http://www.rascalstorebels.net/) and get yourself a complimentary photo session on one of the specified dates. I’ll be at the Rossmoor store on March 11 and 12 from 10am-noon. I’ll be at the Huntington Beach store on March 25 and 26 from noon-2pm. You have to sign up in the store and these spots go FAST! So, go check out all the cute Easter clothes and sign up!
This backdrop isn’t huge…so this is for children 12 and under with a max of 3 children per sitting. The photo sessions last 15 minutes each, which is the perfect amount of time to grab some amazing shots of your cuties!
I love that this backdrop looks great with pastels, neutrals, white and even bright fun colors. I wanted to show off some bright colors on Jillian and I love how she just pops!
Have a great weekend!
Kristin
This was a recent session from my Valentine minis…I’m already planning for the Easter mini-sessions. I can’t wait!
This was a quite a serious little guy, until we said he could get down and crawl in the grass!
When you’re a baby being free is so much more fun than being stuck in a chair! And can you believe this little guys blue eyes…and EYELASHES. Oh my goodness, hearts are gonna break.
-Kristin
On this cozy-stay inside-rainy day, I was going through some old files and wanted to share a newborn session that never made it to the blog. Sweet little Miette is probably gone to kindergarten by now…just kidding, but I do think she’s probably crawling! Better late than never! 🙂
I got to try out a few of Kathy’s girly cocoons on Miette. It’s crazy, but most of the babies I photograph are boys!
Kathy has opened an Etsy store under the name kneldridge. Here’s the link to her listings: http://www.etsy.com/people/kneldridge
She even has a few things on sale!
I’m also selling a few backdrops on the etsy site. If you’re a newborn photographer looking for something new, I get these fabrics wholesale and color variation is amazing. I’ve sold out of all but one…so I’ll look into getting some more!
-Kristin
I’ve always been a fan of a laid back approach to photography. There should be no stress, but somehow it always creeps in…even just a little. That’s why these play dates have been amazing. Moms hanging out and chatting while their kids play away. I just HAPPEN to be there with a camera when they are laughing it up and having a good time. 🙂
Everyone walks away happy…with great pictures in hand! 🙂
-Kristin
Introducing PLAY DATES…a new concept for children’s photography. Here’s how it works: invite 4-6 friends to meet at the park with their kids. I show up with my camera and capture priceless moments of each of the children. No posing, no ‘cheeeese,’ just kids being kids. Each family will be presented with an online gallery of images of their child/children from our time at the park. The approach will be photojournalistic…truly showing who they are at this stage of life. This isn’t a time to get all gussied up and take them kicking and screaming to a ‘photo shoot.’ This is a time to play with friends and be a kid!
The details:
You choose the park that your children love to go to…I will stay for approximately one hour photographing the children.
*This is for weekdays only…during the day or after school for children that are school aged.*
Your friends each pay $25 for the session. Your session is free.
Your will receive access to special digital packages if orders are placed within a week of proofing.
**Offer is valid until February 28. Email or call 562-980-6480 to reserve a date.
