If you don’t go home sandy, then it wasn’t a good beach day. And that applies to photo sessions too. I loved this sweet family that came out to Newport Beach this summer. We had fun getting sandy and little wet. It was on a super hot day, so no one minded.
I love these types of natural sessions, where everyone is just happy and enjoying the California sun!
What is it about dads that bring these kinds of smiles out of kids? Whatever it is, I’m always glad when they bring it to the photo session!
Photo by Kristin Eldridge, family photographer in Long Beach.
Dads! // Long Beach Family Photographer
I know that a perfectly posed family photo is a must for every photo shoot. But, I’ve also gotta say that my very favorite photos are the ones with movement and laughter. After I get the photos where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera, I get the fun started and then I just move around, capturing every angle. It really is my favorite part of the photo session!
I love summer-y shoots like these! They are so timeless and I think the kids will have fond memories of playing on boats and in the summer.
The bay is such a great place to bring little ones. You get all the beauty of water and sand without crashing waves and the wind. So, I’m heading back for mini-sessions on June 13. Here’s the details:
Long Beach Peninsula, June 13 9:00am-11:00am
Here’s the link to pricing (or just click on the details/pricing tab.) This is an on-location session, so you choose either family or just the kids.
There’s only 4 spots 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30. So, if you’d like to reserve a spot, click here to pay the $100 session fee and let me know what time you prefer (or if you’re flexible). You can also send me an email with any questions about the session.
Here are more images from the Orange County Summer Mini-Sessions // Long Beach Peninsula.
Whenever a client has a Dutch-style door, this type of photo is a MUST. I just love little ones hanging out the perfect little perch of a seat. And I love it when families are photographed in their home.
Family Photographer Orange County // Dutch Doors
I just finished up the Neighborhood sessions and I have to say, I’m sad they’re over. For the last 2 weeks, I’ve been walking around my neighborhood, just having fun with all my favorite little people. It is such a simple concept, but sometimes those are best! When there’s only 15 minutes to dance around the sidewalk and be silly it puts the focus less on posing and more on authentic smiles.
// Photos taken in Long Beach by Long Beach Family Photographer, Kristin Eldridge.
The summer came and went in a flash. Weren’t we just in a pool eating popsicles? Oh wait, I guess we’re still doing that. Southern California doesn’t seem to get the memo that school started today and it’s time to cool the heck down! Regardless, September is here, which means it’s time to commence the holiday mini-sessions!!
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.
Last year, I debuted digital collections to save you money on printing as gifts and for Christmas cards. This year, I wanted a little incentive for you planners, so I have an Early Bird Special. It’s a total of $475 for your session fee AND the flash drive of all your re-touched high resolution images, which is about 25. 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 September dates.
Once you sign up for a photo session, you’ll be emailed the directions and specifics. Also, I’ll be coming out with more dates and locations in October once these are filled.
September 14th Garden Setting in Palos Verdes 9:00am-9:20, 9:20-9:40, 9:40-10:00, 10:00-10:20
September 15th Foliage and Trails in Palos Verdes 5:00-5:20pm, 5:20-5:40, 5:40-6:00, 6:00-6:20
September 24th Lake Setting in Long Beach 5:00-5:20pm, 5:20-5:40, 5:40-6:00, 6:00-6:20
When you come from a family of models, how can you not be beautiful?
Maybe boys don’t like to be called beautiful, but while he’s still too young to protest, we will deem it so. 🙂
Really, photographing babies this cute cannot be called work!
And by now Jase’s mom will be in tears, so I’ll leave you with two more stunning black and whites…
Can’t wait to show you guys the rest!
-Kristin
I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday!! I knew this week would fly by and it has. It’s been a blur of shopping, building, painting and photo-editing. In fact, my hands are covered with green paint and I just got done shopping for moss today…how’s that for a teaser!
OK, enough about what I’ve been up to. Here are the details for the Ladera Ranch Spring Sessions…March 28 (Saturday) from 8:30 to 10:30am I’ll be in a secluded field absolutely covered with lush greenery and pops of orange wild flowers.
I feel like I absolutely scored by finding this location!! I can’t wait to see the images we come up with. The photo sessions will be 20 minutes long and will include an online gallery of 10+ images to choose from as well as (2) 5×7 prints. Additional prints/cards/etc. can be purchased a la carte.
The cost is $110 and if you are a socal resident (you don’t have to live in Ladera Ranch to participate) email me at info@kristineldridge.com to reserve your spot. Of course I’ll be bringing some gorgeous antique furniture out to the field. My wonderful Ladera host, Arlene, is emailing this info to all her friends, so I have a feeling the spots will go fast! This is such an awesome way to get Easter pictures of your kiddos that will out-do everything you’ve done before!!
-Kristin
