I guess I don’t give a whole lot of thought to how I look when I’m in the middle of a photo session.  I’m thinking about getting the best possible picture for you.  If it means I lay on the ground, scrunch up or get in some other awkward position…so be it.

BUT…I’ve never seen a picture of myself doing what I do.  All that changed when my friend Sam brought me pictures of ME photographing her daughter Carlee.

To answer a few questions…I’m using a canon 5D with the 50mm 1.2 lens…yes I have the world’s worst scanner (she gave these to me as prints), I’m shooting in the studio- which has amazing natural light…I use a bean bag with fabric draped over…and yes I look awkward all hunched over, eye squinting, etc.  BUT isn’t the result sooo worth it!?

Here’s the other one…

Again, sorry for the terrible picture quality (stupid scanner!)  I’m using the same camera body and lens, but this time Carlee is in a basket that I found at a barn sale for $1.  And I love using it with a textured blanket.  The gorgeous top view looks like this…

But I think the actual picture I was taking in the photo Sam took of me is this one…look at the way her hand is over her face.  So sweet.

So, what’s the point of this whole post???  I’m so glad I have clients that trust me…they’ve seen my work and they come back.  Even if I look a little strange and contorted, they know the end result. 🙂

-Kristin

Yesterday was one of my most favorite newborn sessions with a baby that isn’t even technically a newborn…at least in my world. 🙂  Carson is at the wise old age of almost 2 months (I normally see babies within the first 2 weeks) and he still curled up perfectly, smiled on cue, promptly fell asleep and took a million gorgeous pictures!

I also love the pictures he took with his mommy and daddy.  They have me swooning!

And you gotta love a baby that knows kung-fu….this picture has me smiling.

I literally could post the entire session on my blog…because this family only knows how to take amazing pictures!

-Kristin

A few weeks ago I did some mini-sessions at Seal Beach for families.  Monica and her family have been clients over the past year and when they told me that they come to Seal Beach all the time it was a perfect fit.

I love when the location means something to you.  I want you to love being there and that will definitely show up in the pictures.  The portfolio on my website is divided up into locations instead of genres for that reason.  When you scroll through the pictures, you will most likely relate to the location and envision yourself being there.

So here’s Monica and her family having fun at the beach!

I should also mention that the fog was sooo thick that day…but we made the best of it!  And they had fun, because this was *their* location.

-Kristin

Such adorable kids…and Jordan truly is the nicest big brother a little girl could have!

Their outfits went perfectly with the location too!

I’m so excited about the way these turned out and can’t wait to show you the rest!

-Kristin

When Diana showed up, she asked if she should change into the red converse she brought.  Trying not to jump up and down, I answered…um, YES!  I love when the perfect shoes make the picture…and I think these really do!

I love the way these turned out…and Sophie is so cute she’s nearly edible. 🙂

-Kristin

So after a super busy week I’m finally admitting that I’m starting to feel sick.  Ugh.  It’s no fun being sick and I’ve done my best to take Airborne, drink plenty of water and eat healthy, but sometimes burning the wick on both ends catches up to you!

Anyway, I have lots pictures to share and some beautiful families that are excited to see a little sneak peek from their photo session.

I’ll share a few posts tonight and then try to get caught up again this week!!

Such a cute family…and the third time Elise has been in front my camera.  Yeah for familiar faces!!

-Kristin

I had a great week of photo sessions ending with some familiar friends!  Weston came out to the Rascals to Rebels event last summer…and boy has he grown!!

I also got to meet his big brother…don’t they look so much alike!?

After playing around in the back yard for awhile, we decided to go inside.  I love these serene pictures of the boys playing with their trains.

We ended the photo session with the boys’ cousins who dropped by for a quick updated picture for their Christmas cards.  I cannot believe this is the same baby I photographed not even 2 months ago…wow.

It is such a treat to be able to see clients again and again!  I love my job and I love my clients!!

Can’t wait for you to see the rest of the pictures–

Kristin