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

I had so much fun planning this photo session and being able to use some of my vintage furniture.  In fact, I just bought a new piece last weekend that needs a little TLC…but it’ll be showing up in sometime soon!

Harrison and Lauren kept me on my toes!  We had lots of fun running around the park and showing off their super cute outfits!

I love working with toddlers because they just call it like it is…you get the range of emotions from serious to super duper excited.   No cheesey smiles…it’s all authentic here!

I had a great time and can’t wait to show you the rest of the pictures!!

Kristin

Yesterday I received my first batch of holiday cards in the mail!  I was so excited to put the first set of cards together and someone is feeling very “on top of things” to have their cards ready to mail before HALLOWEEN!!

For the rest of us, that are just starting to think about Christmas, getting pictures done and cards made….I have a few time slots left this Saturday for 20 minute family sessions.  The sessions will take place at a local park.  This is the last Saturday I have until mid-December!  And the pricing is a phenomenal $100 session fee.  You will have 15-25 pictures in your gallery and a la carte pricing applies.  See my website for print prices.  Email me info@kristineldridge.com if you would like to reserve a spot for Saturday.

This year, I have a set of Urban Holiday cards and Traditional Holiday cards.  To see the full set, scroll down to the bottom of the blog and click on the links in the bottom left hand corner.

Here are a few favorites…

The 2008 templates are also available to use and digital files are available for purchase.

-Kristin

Last weekend I had a photo shoot at Rascals to Rebels to showcase some of the gorgeous holiday clothes they have in right now!  I was like a kid in a candy shop picking outfits for the models and I love the way they POP against the back drop.

The sign ups are now open for the Holiday mini-sessions at both the Rossmoor and Huntington Beach stores.

Huntington Beach:  November 13 (3:00-5:00pm), November 14 (10:00am-noon)

Rossmoor:  November 20 (3:00-5:00pm), November 21 (10:00am-noon)

The complimentary 15 minute photo sessions are by reservation, so go by the store to sign up and pick up your holiday outfits!

This ensemble is one of my favorites!  The dress is by Tru Luv and the adorable boys jacket is by Knuckleheads.

The Tru Luv dress also looks so cute with this collared shirt by Penguin Kids.  In fact, I walked away with this shirt…it’s SO cute!!

Speaking of Penguin Kids, this little vest ensemble is SOOOO perfect for the holidays!

And this Penguin sweater vest…ahhh little boys finally have clothes just as fun to shop for as little girls clothes!

A few more cute holiday dresses….

And one last Volcom sweater that I happened to leave with as well!  Love the understated stripes!

These photo sessions are going to go fast….and so are the cute clothes!!

-Kristin

So, I already posted the hanging chair picture that made me swoon, but we also ran around the rest of the lobby taking pictures, so here are a few more…

The front of The Parker is a site to behold…all graphic and a pop of orange.

Another great seating area…

love love love this location!

Kristin