What is it about two identical things? People ooh and ahh over twins. When we are doing the photo shoot, passers-by can’t help by coo and smile. I love being able to capture all the similarities and then the individual personalities of twins too!
Is anyone else feeling like, Summer…are you here yet??
I just wrapped my very last photo session at the Rascals to Rebels Boutique. They close their doors on Friday after 15 years in the community. I’ve been working with them since 2008! It’s bittersweet because the store will continue to have an online presence with the hope of also doing special events.
So that you don’t shed too many tears, take a look at these cutie pie sisters there were there over the weekend!
Kristin Eldridge is a Los Angeles Child Photographer, servicing Long Beach, Orange County and LA.
I don’t think ‘cute’ even covers it! Love this sweet little photo session…
The one year photo session. It gets a little tricky because maybe the last time you saw them, they were a chubby little sitting baby. Maybe they were just trying out their crawling moves. At one year (or a bit older), they are GO. GO. GO. And there’s a reason I put those in all caps. Those new to walking, want to WALK.
So, I enlist the help of mom or dad. I love this series because his dad was threatening to tickle. We would time it out so he would run in for the tickle, laughs would ensue and we’d start all over again. I got real smiles, authentic expressions and he was still, while waiting to be tickled. Win-Win.
Long Beach Baby Photographer // One Year Old Photo Session
Did you know it’s only 22 more days until Spring? Maybe I’m a little excited for flowers and warm weather, although in California, we can’t complain much!
I’m going to be bringing this backdrop to Rascals to Rebels on March 21 and 22 for mini-sessions. Here’s the details!
(This event is for kids age 12 and under.)
It’s as easy as that! I styled a more casual look for these sample photos, but feel free to dress the kids in their Easter best from the store.
Orange County Spring Mini-Sessions at Rascals to Rebels
Beyond good lighting and composition, what makes a good photo? Emotion. We all know that fake smile kids give. Yes, their eyes are open. They are looking at the camera. BUT, it’s dead. There’s no emotion to draw in the viewer.
This is where your photographer comes in. The photographer needs to know when to interact and when to be a silent observer. It’s different in every situation. sometimes a situation calls for words like ‘poopy diapers’ to be thrown around. Other times, photographers notice something that is happening and they don’t want to be noticed. This is where maybe a more serious emotion might be happening.
One thing I’ve learned is that it helps to have something to interact with. In the case of these photos, it’s their dog. They love Louie and he gave us something to laugh about and someone to cuddle with. So be creative, how can you draw out emotion?
Family Photographer Los Angeles // Drawing emotion out in a photo
I’m working on editing on these Valentine mini-sessions I photographed last weekend. This one was a fave. I love the movement in the hair and the soft color palette.
taken by Los Angeles Photographer, Kristin Eldridge
I’m adding 3 more options for mini-sessions. If you got busy, here’s your chance to get photos in time for your holiday card and gifts!
As always, the session fee is $100 and there is flat fee of $425 for all of your digital images re-touched and ready to print!
December 6- Long Beach park location 2:30, 2:50, 3:10 and 3:30pm
December 7- HB Central Park 3:00, 3:20, 3:40 and 4:00pm
December 7- Long Beach studio session 10:40, 11:00, 11:20 and 11:40am
