When expecting moms in the South Bay begin searching for the best location for maternity photos in the South Bay, one dreamy spot consistently rises to the top: Torrance Beach. With its soft golden light, wide stretches of sand, and quiet, coastal charm, it’s the perfect backdrop for capturing the beauty of pregnancy.Read More
If you’re expecting and planning a maternity photo session, you’ve probably been scrolling Pinterest and saving all the aww-worthy ideas. But sometimes it’s the little prompts and personal touches that make the biggest impact. As an Orange County maternity photographer, I love giving my clients a mix of timeless, emotional shots and playful, real-life moments.
So, if you’re searching for maternity photo pose ideas Orange County style — here are my five must-have poses that will give you a gallery full of heart and personality.Read More
Just wanted to pop on and share a few photos from a recent maternity milk bath! I love the simplicity of the peachy color palette with the creamy white of the dress and the milky water.
The gentle lapping of the waves, the soft caress of sea breezes, and the golden hues of a setting sun make the beach an idyllic backdrop for any photo shoot, especially for maternity photos. The nature of water and the beauty of the coast combine to create stunning imagery. If you’re lucky enough to live by the water, this is an ideal place for maternity photos. Read More
If you’re looking for a very fresh looking location for your family photos, this is the spot! Sand Canyon in Irvine has been a favorite of mine for years, especially at sunset. The hills are so pretty with the sun setting behind them.
How to Use Pinterest for Photo Session Inspiration
I love Pinterest. I joined when the only way you could join was to be invited by someone cool. Who doesn’t love a one-stop-shop for fashion tips, recipes, DIYs and the top 100 baby names for 2018? Pinterest has grown and pretty much everyone uses the site as inspiration for their every day life. It’s now common for clients to send me their boards before photo sessions. I love that we can communicate as photographer and client in this very visual way.
I also think Pinterest has clouded our realistic minds. We believe we can create the gallery from our photo session in the form of a Pinterest board. And here’s the bottom line I tell me clients about using Pinterest to plan your photo session. Use it as INSPIRATION. These photos are not something we can copy. A photographer had a ‘magic moment‘ with their client and shared it online. It was so magical that you want that. But, here’s the thing…you are not them and I am not that photographer.
Let’s create our own magic moments. We can relax into the moment and before you know it all the stars have aligned.
Using Pinterest for inspiration is so helpful for your photographer.
Last week I photographed this glowing mama in my studio in Long Beach. I absolutely love everything from top to bottom about this session. She wore a beautiful dress with delicate details. Her jewelry complimented the dress perfectly. I collaborated with her to make this floral crown. The soft light of the studio is so gorgeous for maternity sessions. If you’re considering a maternity session, the studio is a great place to keep it simple and just highlight your growing belly and the new life that’s about ready to enter the world.
You can also check out this Orange County on-location maternity session with the same soft colors.
Long Beach Maternity Session by Kristin Eldridge.
Laguna Beach Maternity Photography
I love when clients thoroughly think out the look of their shoot. We work together to come up with a concept and there’s lots of prepping and planning on both part. My client chose her dress and headpiece (gorgeous!) for a soft beach setting. I suggested a rocky cove. We met at the early morning hour of 7am (that’s commitment!) so we could get soft lighting. The whole look was amazing. She also had her hair and makeup done (worth it!) for the shoot. The whole look came together so well. And we ended the shoot with her getting in the ocean. I love the look of a drapey dress that’s wet with salty ocean water. Gorgeous!
Such sweet mama and daughter moments! I love how little girls go into full mommy-mode getting ready for their new little sibling.
Photos were taken by Long Beach Maternity Photographer, Kristin Eldridge.
What can be better than a perfect pregnant belly and the last rays of sun? Sigh.
Here’s a little sneak peek from a maternity photo session I recently did in Long Beach. Can’t wait for this baby to be born!
