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

Just wanted to share the last few pictures from the doggie photo shoot at Anthropologie…

Here’s CJ, Bella, Bia, Cody, Victoria and Winston!

In other news…right now I’m featured on Fab Blog with the Where the Wild Things Are birthday party I photographed earlier this year.  Great party, Laura!!

I’m off to bake some raspberry bars and get ready for a client meeting!

Until next time-

Kristin

Whenever I get busy I turn into a little of a schizophrenic and bounce from job to job…so excited about each one…yet not giving full concentration to anything.  I have to stop, take a breath and refocus!

So, in my moments of schizophrenia I edited two of the pictures from Bryan and Laura’s photo shoot at The Parker in Palm Springs.

I still have to blog more from the Rascals to Rebels mini-sessions, the doggie sessions from Anthropologie, photos at church for the website and lots more of The Parker!

So, this is the point where I’m telling myself to get back to work…so I can back track and give every photo session it’s due time on the blog!

-Kristin

Jack, Willis and Maggie are best of friends.  It’s quite adorable!

Here they are with their big sister. 🙂

The beauty shots…

Maggie’s not quite sure how she feels about me…

What a cute family!

-Kristin

I am going to back track a little to show the set up that the Anthro girls put together for the event last weekend.  As per usual, every detail was amazing!

This table set up included hand-made doggie biscuits and delicious mini-cupcakes for their owners.  It blended seamlessly into the home decor part of the store.

Across from the edibles were dog-related products like artist comissioned tees, candles and soap for dogs along with Glamour Dogs and a knitting book to make your own doggie sweaters!

You can also see a little rack of chic dog collars that the girls had made to give to all the customers who came out for the event.  What pampered pets!!

I offered a limited edition accordion album for the event.  It is black leather and holds twelve 4×6 images.  I love the way it displays!

I am a firm believer that details make the difference.  The whole Newport team hosted an unforgettable event for all the dogs and their owners!  From the homemade dog biscuits and collars to the amazing products and complimentary photo sessions…it was a success!

-Kristin

I’m not even half way through editing all the doggie pictures…but here are a few more to share!

Chloe, Neiko, Molly, Shakespeare and Hurley

Lots more to come!

-Kristin