I was going through the archives and found one of my very first photo sessions. It was the summer of 2007. I had just bought the Canon 5D and I was practicing on every willing friend. Looking back, I’m really lucky my friends were so gracious to me as I worked out my skills and business practices. I noticed in these photos that my style is still much the same…babies and kids. Being cute. Being themselves.
I love this curly redhead! I’ve been photographing her since she was a baby and now she has a new baby sister. I can just envision our future photo sessions with two little sets of red bouncy curls. Love!
I posted the other day about Ashton’s birthday party, but also wanted to share his one year portraits. We met on a separate day to spend some time documenting the life of a busy one year old! He’s such an expressive guy. His little surprised look was my favorite. 🙂
A few weekends ago, I photographed Ashton’s first birthday party. He loves Clubhouse Disney, so they went all out and created a party that would make Mickey himself jealous! Every detail was to perfection and every vendor I worked with was at the top of their game.
There were hundreds of photos from the party, but I tried to narrow it down so I could share the highlights of the day!
Event Location: The McCharles House in Tustin
Event Planner: Kathy Jo Weddings
Catering: Room Forty
Linens: Wild Flower Linen
I’m half-way trying to relax and half-way itching to edit away on all the cute pictures from the you and me by the sea mini-sessions that happened over the last few days. The work bug is winning out! I made my first animated gif out of these two cuties by the bay! Much more to come soon!
Here’s what I’ve been up to! Don’t you love this guy’s hair?
Here’s one more Mother’s Day session that happened last week.
It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to head over to Rascals to Rebels! I’ll be back to the store for mini-photo sessions on June 30 and July 1. The back drop is playful and full of color…perfect for all the fun clothes they have in store right now!
Head over to the store to make a $50 minimum purchase and the session is free. Prints and digital images can be ordered from the session and all the details can be found on my website.
June 30 10:00am-12noon
July 1 noon-2:00pm
**max 3 children per session, ages 12 and under
I have to admit, after having Memorial Day off, it’s been hard to get back into a schedule this week. You mean we have to go to work and school after Monday? We don’t get to play the whole week? I made some recipes I wanted to blog about and then a few things got in the way of them actually making it on the blog! I pulled out my popsicles before they were ready. Do not do this. It’s very disheartening. Then, I was trying to photograph bread minutes before my dinner guests arrived. Again, do not do this. It stresses your family out when they can’t eat the appetizer, BECAAAAUSE I have to photograph it. SO. I will be sharing something else today. Don’t worry it’s cute.
My friend, Heather, asked me to pick up a stick for her the last time I was on a stick-collecting mission. She was going to be making a bow-holder for her girls’ hair accessories. I was looking for big straight sticks for the tent I was trying to create. I picked up a cute little stick and handed it off to her the next time I was running by her house. The last time I was there she showed me the finished product. It’s the perfect addition to her girls’ room!
Her directions are: Paint stripes on the stick with acrylic paint in various colors and widths. Leave some of the wood showing. Tie pieces of fabric or ribbon on the stick to clips the barrettes to. Lastly, tie a piece of twine to both ends and hang on a nail or the edge of a frame (as shown).
What a fun way to display hair accessories and an easy way for the girls to grab them on their own and easily put them away!
This time of year is the best. Temperatures are moderate, the lighting is starting to change and people are just overall pumped that summer is around the corner.
I photographed the twins above almost 2 years ago when they were newbies. Seeing them walking and babbling was such a joy! Probably one of the best parts of my job. Connecting with people and then getting to watch their kids grow up makes me feel like family.
I also got to do a photo shoot for Junie Bloom this week that involved dresses with all kinds of feminine detail, tea sets and an antique pram. This is SO up my alley! The models are all friends at school, so it’s a blast to photograph them!
Misha Lulu was also on the docket this week. Their clothes are super fun and they just put a smile on your face! My models were spunky and sweet…perfect for this brand. Lots of work for Little Skye Children’s Boutique this week!!
I’ll end the post with something I don’t do very often. Normally my subjects are under the age of middle-school! I am running after toddlers and holding babies. It’s my comfort zone. So, when these ladies from church contacted me, it was a wonderful change of pace. They are all widows and best friends. They were as sweet as could be!
It’s back again and this time with a twist! Last year I held photo sessions by the bay in Long Beach and it was an amazing backdrop. This time I’m bringing along the blue velvet love seat (yay!) and quilt tent and a new set of fabric fishies!
Here’s the low down…$100 for a 20 minute photo session. The print and digital pricing can be found on my website.
June 9- 8:40-9:00, 9:00-9:20, 9:20-9:40, 9:40-10:00, 10:20-10:40, 10:40-11:00
Email me (info@kristineldridge.com) or call to reserve your spot! 562-980-6480
