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
This week was full of mamas and their babies. Everyone was so into the photo sessions and I loved it! As moms, it’s not often we get to dedicate time to document loving on our littles! I have so many favorites from these photo sessions, but I’ll try to keep it somewhat brief. 🙂
One thoughtful mom set up the photo session as a Mother’s Day gift for her mother-in-law. Grandma’s eat this stuff up!!
And here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming tomorrow! I did a photo session at the beach with the blue love seat from the spring mini-sessions. This will be it’s swan song before it gets kicked out so I can buy a new vintage piece! Details coming tomorrow…
Here’s a bit of what I’ve been up to. Try not to pass out from all the cute. 🙂
Oh Mondays. How do you seem to be so difficult to trudge through, yet slip through my fingers before I finish my to-do list? Today was one of those days that I started out with a fire in my belly to accomplish a lot and ended up with an empty tank. But, I was determined to blog about what I’ve been up to. Because it’s been a while!
On a personal note, we had a great week of school, a speech meet for Jillian, out of town friends, in town friends and lots of great meals. Work was wonderful and I got to see so many great clients that I now consider friends. Here’s a bit of what I photographed…
Mother’s Day is around the corner and if you’re like me, about 90% of your family photos do not include you. This is your chance to get great professional photos of you and your children. The cost is $100 for a 20 minute session in Long Beach (against the grey backdrop). If you place an order within a week, you’ll qualify for digital packages, which are a crazy deal! If you’re interested in knowing the low-down on the pricing, send me an email (info@kristineldridge.com).
I will be offering two dates: May 15 4:00-4:20, 4:20-4:40 and 4:40-5:00 and May 16 10:00-10:20, 10:20-10:40 and 10:40-11:00. Email or call to book your date! 562-980-6480
