This time of year is the best.  Temperatures are moderate, the lighting is starting to change and people are just overall pumped that summer is around the corner.

I photographed the twins above almost 2 years ago when they were newbies.  Seeing them walking and babbling was such a joy!  Probably one of the best parts of my job.  Connecting with people and then getting to watch their kids grow up makes me feel like family.

I also got to do a photo shoot for Junie Bloom this week that involved dresses with all kinds of feminine detail, tea sets and an antique pram.  This is SO up my alley!  The models are all friends at school, so it’s a blast to photograph them!

Misha Lulu was also on the docket this week.  Their clothes are super fun and they just put a smile on your face!  My models were spunky and sweet…perfect for this brand.  Lots of work for Little Skye Children’s Boutique this week!!

I’ll end the post with something I don’t do very often.  Normally my subjects are under the age of middle-school!  I am running after toddlers and holding babies.  It’s my comfort zone.  So, when these ladies from church contacted me, it was a wonderful change of pace.  They are all widows and best friends.  They were as sweet as could be!

It’s back again and this time with a twist!  Last year I held photo sessions by the bay in Long Beach and it was an amazing backdrop. This time I’m bringing along the blue velvet love seat (yay!) and quilt tent and a new set of fabric fishies!

Here’s the low down…$100 for a 20 minute photo session.  The print and digital pricing can be found on my website.

June 9- 8:40-9:00, 9:00-9:20, 9:20-9:40, 9:40-10:00, 10:20-10:40, 10:40-11:00

Email me (info@kristineldridge.com) or call to reserve your spot! 562-980-6480

This week was full of mamas and their babies.  Everyone was so into the photo sessions and I loved it!  As moms, it’s not often we get to dedicate time to document loving on our littles!  I have so many favorites from these photo sessions, but I’ll try to keep it somewhat brief. 🙂

One thoughtful mom set up the photo session as a Mother’s Day gift for her mother-in-law.  Grandma’s eat this stuff up!!

And here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming tomorrow!  I did a photo session at the beach with the blue love seat from the spring mini-sessions.  This will be it’s swan song before it gets kicked out so I can buy a new vintage piece!  Details coming tomorrow…

Mother’s Day is around the corner and if you’re like me, about 90% of your family photos do not include you.  This is your chance to get great professional photos of you and your children.  The cost is $100 for a 20 minute session in Long Beach (against the grey backdrop).  If you place an order within a week, you’ll qualify for digital packages, which are a crazy deal!  If you’re interested in knowing the low-down on the pricing, send me an email (info@kristineldridge.com).

I will be offering two dates:  May 15 4:00-4:20, 4:20-4:40 and 4:40-5:00 and May 16 10:00-10:20, 10:20-10:40 and 10:40-11:00.  Email or call to book your date!  562-980-6480

Today is a re-do.  A day of making up for all the things I ate over the weekend.  It started with a 5 mile run.  And that was followed up by a smoothie.  WITH lots of spinach.  Thank goodness for re-dos!  And start-overs!  So, today I’m thankful for Mondays and also for weekends full of good times.

Here’s a bit of what I’ve been up to!

Newborn photo sessions make me feel like an artist.  There’s so much patient waiting.  When the baby falls into a deep sleep, they are like putty in my hands.  I always say that newborn sessions are the hardest and the most rewarding.  Oh and check out my new carriage.  My mother-in-law, Kathy, found it for me and I’ve been able to use it several times already!

The photos above are for an album cover with Tom Kell and Emiko Woods.  If you want to hear one of their songs, click here.  They’re so talented!  The last few photos are from a commercial job I had…loving those models!!