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Sep

On the Cheap [Style Findings]

I love a nicely made piece of clothing. There’s just something about the fit, the quality of materials used and attention to detail. But, sometimes you just can’t justify plunking down a bunch of cash and that’s where bargain hunting comes in! There are so many stores out there that have made themselves a name by knocking off pricey labels. (Hello, Target.)

The key to a good knock-off is simplicity. I don’t need the look-alike WITH a giant embroidered flower added on. Here’s the perfect example…boots. Jillian is rough on her shoes. I was considering spending money on a cute pair of leather boots for fall, when I stumbled on these from Old Navy.

I got them online about 2 weeks ago and they were marked down to $15. Now, they aren’t real leather, but you really can’t tell. I could have spent much more, but then I would have been heartbroken after she scuffed up the leather the next day. These work perfect for how much we wear boots in southern CA. My favorite thing is the hot pink zipper up the back. It’s enough detail to add interest without making them look cheap.

My other favorite thing as of lately is this H&M fur vest. At $15, I won’t be sad if it’s out of style next fall. She loves layering it over everything from tees to dresses. It’s so Rachel Zoe!

Speaking of clothes…I just wrote a little article for Tiny Oranges about what to wear for your family pictures! Tiny Oranges is a gem of a site with every day tips for moms. Love that! And here’s Jillian in my favorite new boots and fur vest…

Sep

Flashback [Children’s Urban Photography]

Fall of 2010…they took off all pressure and expectations. “Just whatever you want to do…you’re the expert. We don’t mind of they’re not looking at the camera smiling…just capture them playing.” Those are the best kinds of sessions. Life unfolds and it’s always beautiful.

Sep

To Sum It Up [Orange County Baby Photographer]

Instead of being overwhelmed, I’m going to sum it up. Every week, I do a sheerly mad amount of photo sessions. Most never end up on the blog because I’m busy and really don’t know where to start. SO, this week I start taking a week’s worth of sessions, choosing a few and summing up the week.

To die for curls…

The sweetest couple with a baby named Ruby. Love.

A family photo session at home. Just documenting day to day life. The best kind.

Documenting a first birthday. Bonus points if you can guess the location.

Aug

Flashback [Orange County Baby Photographer]

Spring of 2009…

Once a week, I’m going to dig through old photos and share stuff that’s not been shared before on the blog. Here’s what I remember from the day… chubby rolls, sunset lighting, just the right amount of overgrown greenery, a baby boy who didn’t like touching the ground with his bare feet and the sweetest little hint of curl in his hair (which has since grown into gorgeous blonde toddler curls).

Aug

Getting my fix [Orange County Newborn Photographer]

I was at a family reunion this weekend where every other girl had a big preggo belly! Babies were passed around and kids were running everywhere! It was so much fun! I’m lucky enough to get to photograph babies every week, so I get my fix of newborn smell, fuzzy hair and tiny hands and feet. Love it!

Jul

Don’t Miss Out! [Underwater Photography]

Hey all…just a quick update that I have filled all the 8 spots for August 10 underwater photo sessions. Woohoo! If you’re interested in being added to a wait list or the possibility of adding time slots to the day, please send me an email. info@kristineldridge.com Don’t miss out on this one…my cousin a crazy talented surf photographer and the two of us working together is going to result in some epic photos!

He also does some amazing videography. Here’s a little taste of what he recently created…

Jul

Dodgeball and such [Long Beach Child Photographer]

I’m dropping by the blog for a quick second to say hi…week two of being away from home has started and we are having a blast. I’m lucky to be able to carry my laptop wherever we go and fit work into the cracks of family life. That’s what summer’s all about, right!?

The kids are off to an insane game of dodgeball…at 9pm. Again, only in the summer… Tomorrow we’ll be doing things like spending hours at the pool, making crafts and taking hikes. What a great life!

As I run off to the game of dodgeball, I’ll leave you with a few adorable pictures of twin boys and their super sweet big brother. PS- I love how their mom dresses them. Perfect mix of color/prints!

Jul

Rascals to Rebels Recap [Rossmoor Child Photographer]

Here’s a handful of pictures from Rascals to Rebels 2 weeks ago. I was so happy with the way the backdrop turned out. My brother-in-law found me the barnwood…perfectly distressed and my father-in-law worked it into a backdrop that perfectly fits into our SUV so I can truck it around town and such. He even gave me a little training in how to lift and carry it so I don’t hurt myself. 🙂

Anyway, between this fabulous century old wood and the festive bunting, I was extremely excited to meet all the kids that were going to be photographed over the weekend. And can I just say that the moms BROUGHT IT in the outfit department. I mean cuter than I could have styled myself. Simply adorable.

I’m so lucky to be able to work with Rascals to Rebels and photograph so many cuties in their clothes!

-Kristin

Jul

Loving each and every image [Child Beach Photo Sessions]

Love.

The ‘you and me. by the sea’ sessions were amazing! I love each and every image that came out of our time at the beach. I have lots to share, but I’ll start with Chloe. She had so much fun with the props, plus her little sundress and red curls. Adorable.

Jun

Long Beach Aquarium Birthday Party [Long Beach Child Photographer]

I feel like I may need a t-shirt that says ‘I survived last week.’ Things were humming along and looking great and THEN I got a bee-sting while I was at the beach doing photo sessions on Tuesday. Thankfully, one of my clients was there to help me get the stinger out of my finger. By that evening my finger started to swell. No biggie, just a little bit uncomfortable. I worked away on the computer and woke up the next day unable to bend my finger…every couple hours the swelling moved down my hand, so I decided to see a doctor. Of course this was after the pool party at my house and shooting a line of clothing. So, I got steroids to help with the swelling and went to the next group of photo sessions on the beach on Thursday. Fast forward to Sunday and I had done almost 30 mini sessions at Rascals to Rebels, hosted a few more dinner parties and my finger was back to normal.

It’s amazing how a tiny little bee affected my week so much! I was trying to stay on top of my editing because this week, I’m taking some time off to hang with my family. All that work last week was worth it. I’m all caught up (for the moment!) and loving life with the use of all my fingers. 🙂

Speaking of parties!!! Every so often I get to photograph the birthday parties of one of my clients. I’ve been photographing Chloe for over a year, so when her mom asked me to document her 4th birthday party at the aquarium, I felt like a proud auntie!

This was such a fun place for a party! They kept the kids moving the whole time from one fun activity to the next. Chloe had a blast and with her adorable expressive personality, gave me one fantastic shot after the next!

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