It was a cloudy day in Irvine/Newport Beach area and the clouds created the perfect soft-box lighting for this light and airy family photo session. But we weren’t just taking family photos! It was this little guy’s first birthday, so we were also going to be highlighting one year and celebrating with a mini birthday cake.
Lessons for a Photographer:
DO NOT GIVE UP was one of the first lessons I learned as a photographer. You might see someone’s images and believe they just walked up to the family, and BOOM…great photos.
I know it’s easy to focus on the kids for annual portraits. But, it’s also so important to get in the photos!
Newborn Photographer Irvine, Kristin Eldridge
The first thing I noticed about Baby J was his lips. I mean, this cute guy had the fullest, sweetest lips ever. Then I saw big brother’s curls…these boys are heartbreakers!
I photographed Emma when she was a newborn and I’ve been seeing her family yearly ever since.
Here’s a little something to perk up your Tuesday morning! This family brought the fun to their photo session. I love collaborating with clients, but this mom had it nailed on her own. Starting with a big bunch of red balloons, she styled pops of red into their wardrobe. I love how it’s pulled together while looking effortless.
We met up at Old Towne Irvine. The structure was an old grain and bean store house in the 1800’s. Over the years it was a blacksmith’s shop, a hotel and a general store. Each generation preserved the original building. Now businesses operate here and it’s a fun place to explore!
photos taken by Irvine Photographer, Kristin Eldridge
If you’re in Southern California right now, you’re experiencing summer with me. Isn’t it crazy to be wearing sandals and sundresses? In January!?! I moved to LA in January of 1997. I remember getting on the plane in Missoula, MT with the thermometer reading -7. I got off the plane during a heat wave, like we’re having right now. I met my would-be husband that day and I never looked back! With summer weather year round and a cute guy by my side, I’m still here!
Here’s some more shares from the holiday sessions I did last year in Irvine!
September mini-sessions have been fabulous! Want proof? Check out my Facebook page full of sneak peeks! I’ve added FIVE more dates for October…check out the details below.
Here’s how it all works…the mini-sessions are 20 minutes long. They are back to back at the specified location. Sign-ups are done via email or over the phone. Payment of the $100 session fee saves your spot.
This month, I will be running an October Special. It gives you the option to purchase a the flash drive of all your re-touched high resolution images, which is about 25 for $400 (normal price $650). If you sign up right now, you don’t have to commit to this special...you can just pay the $100 session fee and order a la carte (pricing on the left). But, it’s a great deal and only available for those that sign up for these October dates.
Once you sign up for a photo session, you’ll be emailed the directions and specifics. Also, I might be able to squeeze in one or two dates and locations in November once these are filled.
October 5th at a rustic park location in Lakewood (super close to Long Beach) 9:00am, 9:20, 9:40, 10:00
October 6th sunset at trails in a Huntington Beach park 4:20, 4:40, 5:00, 5:20
October 15th at Seal Beach Pier 4:20, 4:40, 5:00, 5:20
October 17th sunset at rustic trails in Irvine 4:20, 4:40, 5:00, 5:20
October 27th at a huge nature reserve in San Juan Capistrano 3:40, 4:00, 4:20, 4:40