Proud Mommy . Hermosa Beach children's photographer

I just wanted to take some photos of my own today...Lily in her Tiana costume, and Lauren with the toy she won at school ~ she was chosen as the Student of the Day in her classroom.  Proud mommy!

What to wear for a photography session? Fall 2010

This magenta and navy clothing selection comes from Gap, Nordstrom & Mini Boden.  

These red and dark blue items are from Oilily, Nordstrom & Mini Boden.

I get quite a few questions about what to wear at a photo shoot.  I suppose the 18 years that I worked in the apparel industry might come in handy here!  I can help!!!

I suggest that you start with your children's outfits.  Dress them in comfortable clothes that fit their personality.  For girls ~ I love dresses or a skirt/shirt combo; you could add tights & boots, or a hat.  Baby girls look adorable in headbands, tutu's or the "baby" version of the older sister's outfit (think Gymboree or Janie and Jack).  For boys ~ I love layering tee shirts, or a tee shirt layered underneath a casual button down, cool jeans, and a hat as well.  Women ~ pick something that works with the color palette of your kids' outfits.  If your daughter has 4 colors in her clothing, pick one of the colors that you like, and wear that with your favorite pair of jeans, a long skirt, or whatever you feel great in!  Layer on a shaped jacket, or lightweight scarf.  Men ~ pick one of the more neutral colors that your kids are wearing, and wear with jeans or cool khakis.  Don't be afraid to wear vivid colors!

Here is a list of my favorite stores for great items to wear for your photo shoot:

Kids:

Gap Kids

Mini Boden

Nordstrom
Old Navy

Women:

J. Crew

Nordstrom

Gap

Anthropologie

Banana Republic

Men:

Nordstrom

J. Crew

Lucky

Gap

Props are another element of a successful photo shoot.  By props, I mean items that mean something to you or your kids.  The little ones may love Thomas the Train, baby dolls, or a favorite book.  The older ones may love their Polly Pocket collection, legos, or a special keepsake.  I love to highlight and capture what they love.  Skateboards, hula hoops, bikes...use your imagination, maybe it is a favorite chair, an antique quilt, or a treasured art project.  Photographing their personality is part of the fun and success of a great photo shoot!

Holiday Mini Sessions

Ok busy people ~ I know you haven't even thought about the upcoming holidays, but if you are anything like me, your calendar is quickly filling up!  Birthday parties, AYSO, college football games, bridal & baby showers, book clubs, weekend getaways...the list goes on and on.  Come on out for a quick mini session, and cross that family photo off your list!

Holiday Card Collections

Some examples of the many Holiday Cards that I offer:

5x5 or 5x7 flat (one or 2 sides)

5x5 or 5x7 folded

5x5 trifold

They are press printed at a professional printed lab, with several choices of finishes.  

Please contact me for prices for Holiday Mini Sessions!

Bryan + Crystal . Los Angeles children's photographer

Look at this little beauty...her eyes will take your breath away!  They are really that gorgeous, even without a photoshop touch up!   I love photographing my family, this is my sis, her hubby, and kids.  We had a really good time, right Bryan!!??

Charlotte . Hermosa Beach family photographer

I had the incredible opportunity to attend a photographer workshop last week in Dallas.  This family volunteered their time to let some of us photograph them ~ what incredible troopers they were in the 91 degree temperature, and about 1000% humidity~!  

Jack + Brooke . Manhattan Beach children's photographer

Round 2 with this fabulous and great family!  We went out about 6:30pm, and the light was just beautiful.  Brooke was in a very silly mood, which made this photo shoot very fun!  Enjoy the photos!

Holiday Cards

...Christmas already!?!  There is no better time than the present to book your holiday photo shoot! 

Here are the first few of a whole bunch of custom Christmas cards that will be available for this Holiday season.  These will be press printed, and are available in the following sizes:

• 5x5 or 5x7 flat (one or 2 sides)
• 5x5 or 5x7 folded
• 5x5 trifold