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Oct

Halloween: Rascals to Rebels [Rossmoor Children’s Photographer]

I’m so excited to be back at Rascals to Rebels for Halloween. Last year was a huge hit, so we’re doing it again! Bring your kids down to either the Rossmoor or Huntington Beach stores on the specified dates/times to be photographed in their Halloween costumes. It’s a great way to document something that so easily slips by. We get busy with trick-or-treating and night time photos just aren’t the best. I know so many of you make your kids’ costumes or special order them…so have fun and gets some cute pictures done!

Here’s the not-so-fine-print: It’s $20 for 3 digital images that will be emailed to you the day after the shoot. I will be choosing the best 3 images. You will own the rights, so you can print and share online. The backdrop will be the hand-painted gray that you see in these sample photographs. The kids must be in their Halloween costumes. But, don’t worry, I’ll be back in November to the stores for Holiday pictures!

It’s a drop by event, so you don’t need to sign up…just come by during the allotted times. Last year, the Huntington Beach store was a lot busier because of the fact that it coincides with the trick-or-treating event that the center does. If you’re looking to avoid a crowd, come by the Rossmoor store on Friday after school.

Oct

Style Findings: Wood Disc Topiary [Orange County Photographer]

My friend Allyson lives up at Hume Lake and every time I visit her, I notice something new in her home. She brings the outside in…in such creative ways. This time I was intrigued by a wood disc she had on her kitchen counter. Inside was a mini topiary with a bird…such a sweet little display.

The wood disc is what makes it for me. And when you’re surrounded by trees, why not be creative and use them in your decorating!? All you need is a guy with a chain saw. No biggie, right? I mean for those of you that live in the mountains. Anyway, she removed the bark and cleaned it well and wah-lah. A cute round little wood disc to display seasonal goodies. I love the rustic quality of the the little bird in the nest. And how cute would this be to serve hor dourves? I can just picture a wedge of cheese and some grapes under that dome. So, if you’re lucky enough to live in the woods, slice yourself a piece of wood and get styling!

Oct

Before After and In-Between [Orange County Child Photographer]

Not to make the rest of the country jealous, but our southern CA weather is kind of amazing right now. I mean who has beach photo session after beach photo session…IN OCTOBER. It’s crazy. Especially for this Montana girl, who grew up with the first frost at the end of August. You better start packing up your shorts in July, because winter’s a comin’. Anyway, lucky us. We get to enjoy the sun for months on end.

In an effort to make the blog a little more interesting, I want to include a thought or two on how I shoot or the reasons why I do things. So, every Monday will be a ‘tip’ of sorts. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m no expert. I explain it this way…I went to college to be a teacher, but the artist was knit inside my mother’s womb. 🙂 I come from generations of creative people and photography just happened to be how it manifested in me. I have a vision of what I want to create and the camera just happens to be the medium. I often refer to the camera functions as ‘thing-ys’ but it all makes sense in my head. 🙂 So, that’s the long disclaimer that you may roll your eyes at what I have to say, but if anything it will give you a glimpse behind the camera.

Kids are pretty easy to photograph. I’ve never had a kid ask me where they should put their hands. It might take them a minute or two to warm up, but once they do, they’re relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. When I want siblings to interact, my favorite method is hugs. Sometimes hugs are timid and gentle…other times they end in a pile of giggling children on the ground. When I ask kids to do something, it’s not so I can photograph the initial request, it’s so I can photograph the reaction that ensues.

So, whether you’re a photographer or a mom trying to get better pictures of your kids…be an instigator. Ask them to do something. Maybe it’s a hug, maybe it’s a kiss, a jump, a tickle…but get ready for the before and after. Those are the best and most authentic moments.

Here’s a few before, afters and in-betweens that I love.

Oct

To Sum It Up [Baby Photographer Orange County]

This has been quite a week! Thank you for all the well-wishes for the inquiry to use my images from Martha Stewart Living magazine. Sounds like it’s for a January issue, so I’ll keep you all updated! Other than that, I’ve been shooting like a mad woman.

I started the week with a cute little girl in the park on a perfectly sunny day.

Then I had a few sessions in downtown Long Beach. That was quite an adventure….I showed up to the location and the city had put up a giant fence around the perimeter of the building I was going to shoot in front of. Sooo, after sweating it out, I decided to approach the security guard and he was nice enough to let us all in AND a few props. Big shout out to Amer, the security guard!

Then it was off to the beach for a slew of sessions on what could have possibly been the sunniest morning I’ve seen in Long Beach! We started at 8am to get that early morning fog and the sun was out bright and early instead. It was a make-it-work moment and I am loving the vibrancy from these sunny photos!

That’s a jet tour of what I’ve been up to. Cheers to a great weekend!

Oct

Style Findings [Modern Nursery]

You could say it runs in their blood…the ability to effortless throw together an outfit, pick out the best finds at flea markets and just be stinkin’ amazing at everything they do! Laura and her sister Erika both have insanely cool homes. The perfect blend of old and new. I’ve been inside Laura’s home on many occasions, but the first time I went to Erika’s house was when I photographed her baby girl, Monroe. I asked to come back and photograph a few things to share on the blog…and she said yes!

Today, I want to show you Monroe’s nursery. I took photos of other parts of the house, but we’ll talk about that another day. Erika told me she’d been scouring flea markets for months and months to get the perfect accessories for Monroe’s room. Plus she got a few tips from Laura, who had designed her nursery right before. Like using an antique credenza as a changing table. Genius.

And that letter M. It just makes the room. The grouping above the changing table is so girly without being sacchrine-y sweet.

I also love the ray ban prints above her crib. Such a hip way to tie in all the pink to the graphic print rug.

And oh my gosh you guys…mini bertoia chairs. THE CUTEST THING EVER.

When we did the photo shoot at Erica’s house this summer, of course we had to incorporate the nursery. And here’s the cutie that I’m sure will grow up to be just as hip as her mommy!

Thanks Erika for the tour of your home!

Oct

Flashback [Baby Photographer Orange County]

Summer 2011

Baby Hayley and her big sister…

Big sister Kirsten had her newborn session at the studio 2 years before. Now she was the big helper for Hayley’s photo session. How time flies!!

Sep

Flashback [Family Photographer Long Beach]

Fall 2010

The weather was still balmy…so warm that the sweaters might have been a little uncomfortable. But, having a new puppy seemed to distract a little!

I love a good close up…especially in black and white.

Sep

To Sum it Up [Family Photographer Orange County]

I recently read a quote that said, “I don’t want to survive– I want to thrive.” To be honest with you, this week was not a week of thriving. It was survival. It was photo sessions every day, sometimes two…lots of designing albums and planning for future shoots. I’ve said it before, but this week drug me by my hair! I am taking a little time this weekend to take a breather and start off this next week a little better than the last!

So, here’s what I was up to…

Another fun weekend at Rascals to Rebels!

Attention photographers: I’m selling this backdrop for $100…email me (info@kristineldridge.com) if you’re interested!

Oh and then there were the one year olds! I think I lost a pound this week running after one year olds!!

And some ADORRRABLE family sessions!

Cheers to a great weekend and an even better week ahead!

Kristin

Sep

Gold Settee [Events/Community]

Wow. Can I just say that you guys are amazing! I put out a few ideas and boom. You jump right on board. You book a session, tell your friends and they book sessions. Everybody’s pumped…they’re planning and shopping and getting everything ready. And you know what, that fuels my fire like no ones business. My wheels are turning and I’m already thinking of what’s next.

I bought this gold velvet settee about a month ago off Craigslist. Since then it’s been siting in my garage and every time I pull my car in, I get excited just thinking about all the gorgeous images we’re going to make. I can’t wait!!

Here’s some more images that I took with my own kids on the settee out in the woods. LOVE.

I’m also really into the texture that’s created when I convert to black and white!

Oh and I’m selling my fall backdrop…$100 and sold to the first person that wants it! It measures about 53″ by 57″

Sep

Flashback [Seal Beach Child Photographer]

Spring 2010

It was so rainy and windy, we had to duck in for shelter in the cars a few times. You wouldn’t know it from the bright cheery spring colors. But, we were determined to make it work!

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