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Little Blue Bow Photography's 2021 Fall Calendar | San Diego Fall Mini Sessions | La Jolla Beach Photographer | Coronado Beach | Balboa Park| Sweetwater Bridge | Mission Trails | Windansea | Family, Kids and Maternity Photography in San Diego County |
2021 Fall Sessions are SOLD OUT.
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Don't want to miss out on our Spring Calendar or next year's Fall Calendar?
Make sure you join our email list. Our email list and VIP Clients get a week to pick their ideal dates before sessions are released on the website.
Lifestyle Portrait Session. Mini Portrait Session. Extended Session.
Which is best for your family??
Which is best for your family??
Hello Blue Bow Friends! Can you believe it's already time to book your Fall 2021 portrait session?
Despite last year's crazy ups and downs, we sold out of our beach sessions and several of our other fall locations by mid-September. If you see a location and date that you want, snag it while you can! There are a LOT of options so take notes on which are your favorite, grab your calendars and let's get your session locked in!
First, let's decide if a 15 minute mini session or FULL length session is best for your family. The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday cards might be more in line with a full session. If you have a child who takes a few minutes to warm up to new surroundings or you want to have a variety of backdrops and plenty of time for candids (running, playing, laughing and splashing with your family) then a full length session would be ideal.
Despite last year's crazy ups and downs, we sold out of our beach sessions and several of our other fall locations by mid-September. If you see a location and date that you want, snag it while you can! There are a LOT of options so take notes on which are your favorite, grab your calendars and let's get your session locked in!
First, let's decide if a 15 minute mini session or FULL length session is best for your family. The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday cards might be more in line with a full session. If you have a child who takes a few minutes to warm up to new surroundings or you want to have a variety of backdrops and plenty of time for candids (running, playing, laughing and splashing with your family) then a full length session would be ideal.
The available dates can be found below each location's sample photos. Click the BOOK NOW tab next to your desired location to select and reserve your date and time! Please email [email protected] to request availability for a full length session or to join the waitlist for a location that is already sold out.
Sunset Beach Sessions- 30 Minutes - $450 -15 Retouched Images
WooHoo! It's time to start booking my FAVORITE time of year for beach sessions. Move over summer! Believe it or not, fall and winter are the BEST portrait months for many of San Diego's beautiful beaches. The tide is much lower from September through January allowing for dramatic landscapes with beautiful reflective details. The weather is warm and the air is dry which makes for gorgeous, colorful sunsets. Tones will shift hour to hour and day to day depending on cloud coverage and the amount of dust from our Santa Ana windy season, but fall (and winter) do not disappoint at the beach! Even on the rare days with fog or clouds, the beach is always gorgeous. Beach sessions are long enough to ensure we have time to capture all that the beach has to offer: the beautiful warm sunset tones, a variety of backdrops AND the flattering pastel light that occurs after the sun dips behind the horizon on clear days (It's magical and my absolute favorite lighting at the beach!) You may extend your session to 50 minutes if you have a larger family or want more time to explore and play!
La Jolla- Scripps
Scripps has gorgeous cliffs, an iconic pier, sea rocks and plenty of space during low tides to capture your family having fun and splashing into the sunset! This is hands down my clients most requested location, so snag your date quickly! Maternity portraits or family portraits, this setting is a dream no matter the weather! Gorgeous backdrops and lots of space to explore and play during these seasonal low tides make for those dreamy reflective captures. It's been a client favorite for the past 8 years and it's easy to see why. Look at these beautiful colors! Seriously though, they go fast. *If your preferred date has sold out, please contact Kellie for a list of available dates for full length sessions.
La Jolla-Scripps- Waitlist
Aug. 12th SOLD - Aug. 26th- SOLD
Aug. 27th- SOLD - Sep. 9th- SOLD
Sep. 12th SOLD - Sep. 21st SOLD
Sep. 24th SOLD - Sep. 25th - SOLD
Oct. 8th SOLD - Oct. 20th- SOLD
Oct. 25th SOLD - Nov 3rd SOLD
Nov. 5th SOLD - Nov. 6th - SOLD
Nov. 17th SOLD Nov. 18th SOLD
Nov. 19th SOLD - Nov22nd SOLD
Dec. 7th SOLD - Dec. 17th SOLD
Dec. 15th SOLD- Dec. 16th SOLD
Dec 18th SOLD - Dec. 20th SOLD
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Available:
*Tuesday, December 21st at 4:10PM
*Wednesday, December 22nd at 4:10PM
Wednesday, December 29th at 4:15PM
Thursday, December 30th at 4:15PM
*January 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 22nd
*Indicates a very low or negative tide (my fave!) which has great conditions for dramatic landscapes and reflective details at this location.
These are approximate start times. If you upgrade to a longer session we will be starting earlier.
Aug. 12th SOLD - Aug. 26th- SOLD
Aug. 27th- SOLD - Sep. 9th- SOLD
Sep. 12th SOLD - Sep. 21st SOLD
Sep. 24th SOLD - Sep. 25th - SOLD
Oct. 8th SOLD - Oct. 20th- SOLD
Oct. 25th SOLD - Nov 3rd SOLD
Nov. 5th SOLD - Nov. 6th - SOLD
Nov. 17th SOLD Nov. 18th SOLD
Nov. 19th SOLD - Nov22nd SOLD
Dec. 7th SOLD - Dec. 17th SOLD
Dec. 15th SOLD- Dec. 16th SOLD
Dec 18th SOLD - Dec. 20th SOLD
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Available:
*Tuesday, December 21st at 4:10PM
*Wednesday, December 22nd at 4:10PM
Wednesday, December 29th at 4:15PM
Thursday, December 30th at 4:15PM
*January 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 15th, 18th, 22nd
*Indicates a very low or negative tide (my fave!) which has great conditions for dramatic landscapes and reflective details at this location.
These are approximate start times. If you upgrade to a longer session we will be starting earlier.
Coronado Beach
Coronado offers some great details and textures to include in your family's portrait session including the surrounding sand dunes, sea rocks and other details close to the Hotel del Coronado. The sun sets behind the Point Loma peninsula for gorgeous silhouettes and there is usually plenty of parking. You will have the option of selecting between two sides of Coronado Beach which have different backdrops.
Coronado Beach
Sold Out- Waitlist Only
August 30th - SOLD Sept 14th SOLD
September 27th SOLD Sept 29th - SOLD
October 12th - SOLD Oct 14th -SOLD
Tuesday, Sept 14th at SOLD
Sold Out- Waitlist Only
August 30th - SOLD Sept 14th SOLD
September 27th SOLD Sept 29th - SOLD
October 12th - SOLD Oct 14th -SOLD
Tuesday, Sept 14th at SOLD
WINDANSEA- LA JOLLA
Gorgeous textures and colors make Windansea a client favorite! There are necessary staircases to get to this location as well as some rocks to climb over, so I do not recommend Windansea for people with mobility issues.
Gorgeous textures and colors make Windansea a client favorite! There are necessary staircases to get to this location as well as some rocks to climb over, so I do not recommend Windansea for people with mobility issues.
Windansea- SOLD OUT, Waitlist Only
Friday, September 10th- SOLD
Wednesday, September 22nd- SOLD
Tuesday, October 19th - SOLD
Tuesday, October 26th - SOLD
Sunday, December 19th- SOLD
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Friday, September 10th- SOLD
Wednesday, September 22nd- SOLD
Tuesday, October 19th - SOLD
Tuesday, October 26th - SOLD
Sunday, December 19th- SOLD
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach
Choose from a 30 or 50 minutes session at Crystal Pier. Do you want to incorporate some family fun on the boardwalk? Grab an ice cream, or ride scooters or bikes with your kids? This is a great location to bring some unique family moments into your photo session. 30 minute sessions will be at the pier and ocean only. Book the 50 minute session to incorporate the boardwalk as well.
Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach
SOLD OUT- Waitlist only
SOLD OUT- Waitlist only
Summer Wildflowers - San Diego
This area changes throughout the year, but I really love the soft hues of these wildflowers as they dry out from the summer heat.
This area changes throughout the year, but I really love the soft hues of these wildflowers as they dry out from the summer heat.
Summer Wildflowers- SOLD OUT
Eucalyptus Grove- Morning and Afternoon Sessions
This is about as woodsy as we get in California! I love the warm tones from this location which work perfectly with traditional fall wardrobe colors.
Have an early riser at home? This location is great for morning sessions!
Keep in mind, the ground is full of leaves, twigs and roots so comfortable shoes are suggested and this location is not recommended for anyone with major mobility issues. Bonus- Parking is just steps away!
Have an early riser at home? This location is great for morning sessions!
Keep in mind, the ground is full of leaves, twigs and roots so comfortable shoes are suggested and this location is not recommended for anyone with major mobility issues. Bonus- Parking is just steps away!
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Morning Light
Morning
Saturday, September 4th -SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 16th -SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 6th at 8:20AM
Afternoon
Thursday, August 12th -SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 9th at 5:45PM
Friday, September 24th at 5:15PM
Wednesday, October 20th -SOLD OUT
*These times are approximate and may be adjusted by 20 minutes
Saturday, September 4th -SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 16th -SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 6th at 8:20AM
Afternoon
Thursday, August 12th -SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 9th at 5:45PM
Friday, September 24th at 5:15PM
Wednesday, October 20th -SOLD OUT
*These times are approximate and may be adjusted by 20 minutes
Cactus Garden- Balboa Park
Soft hues and beautiful diffused light make the desert garden at Balboa Park a yearly favorite. (It's equally as beautiful on a cloudy day.)
Make a night of it! After your family portraits, enjoy a stroll around beautiful Balboa Park or grab a bite under the market lights at Panama 66 or The Prado.
Make a night of it! After your family portraits, enjoy a stroll around beautiful Balboa Park or grab a bite under the market lights at Panama 66 or The Prado.
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Tuesday, August 24th at 6PM
Saturday, September 18th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 3rd -SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 9th-SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 16th - SOLD OUT
Saturday, September 18th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 3rd -SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 9th-SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 16th - SOLD OUT
Balboa Park- Spanish Village Morning and Afternoon
Colorful. Bold. Fun.
Spanish Village at Balboa Park is a fantastic location for family portraits and to try something new with lots of personality!
I especially love kids' and teen portraits here with all the vibrant doors and windows. The colors are beautiful even on cloudy mornings.
Spanish Village at Balboa Park is a fantastic location for family portraits and to try something new with lots of personality!
I especially love kids' and teen portraits here with all the vibrant doors and windows. The colors are beautiful even on cloudy mornings.
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Sunday, October 3rd- SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 30th- 8AM and 8:20AM
Saturday, October 30th- 8AM and 8:20AM
Balboa Park- Organ Pavilion- Morning and Afternoon
Classic architecture and neutral tones make the Organ Pavilion a great backdrop for portraits! Mornings are much less busy at this location which means less distractions, so I recommend morning sessions for families with young children.
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Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
Sunday, August 29th SOLD OUT
Friday, September 17th SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 30th at 9AM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Sunday, August 29th SOLD OUT
Friday, September 17th SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 30th at 9AM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Old Poway Park
Old Poway Park has fun details including old train cars, wooden footbridges, white picket fences and other rustic elements for family or kids' portraits. This location is great for mornings or afternoons.
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Friday, September 3rd - SOLD OUT
Friday, October 15th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 17th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 24th- SOLD OUT
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Friday, October 15th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 17th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 24th- SOLD OUT
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Sweetwater Bridge, Rancho San Diego
Sweetwater Bridge is an iconic setting in East County. Grand and unique architectural details make this location a client favorite which means it can be very busy with photographers in the fall. The bridge is beautiful year round. August-early October will have green vines and trees along the bridge and November/December will have some changing fall tones. The trails behind are just as pretty, especially with the changing leaves in late fall. (Both locations (bridge and trails) may be booked with the extended session only.) I highly suggest a weekday evening or weekend morning to avoid some of the crowds.
**Sweetwater Bridge is great for anyone in a wheelchair or who has mobility issues.
**Sweetwater Bridge is great for anyone in a wheelchair or who has mobility issues.
Sweetwater Bridge
Thursday, August 19th- SOLD OUT
Monday, November 1st- 5:00PM, 5:30PM
Sunday, November 7th- 8:20AM
Friday, November 12th- 4:00PM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Thursday, August 19th- SOLD OUT
Monday, November 1st- 5:00PM, 5:30PM
Sunday, November 7th- 8:20AM
Friday, November 12th- 4:00PM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Autumn Trails- San Diego
Our Autumn Trails location is beautiful year round, but I especially love it after the leaves start to turn colors. Located off the 52 near Clairemont, it's fairly central and full of pretty colors and textures. This location requires a small walk and one hill. It's not suitable for strollers or people with mobility issues. Book a custom date in September or October for this location by contacting [email protected]
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Autumn Trails
Sunday, October 17th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 24th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 13th- 4PM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Sunday, October 17th -SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 24th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 13th- 4PM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
Iron Mountain
The Hall of Trees and beautiful trails and mountain views makes Iron Mt a favorite fall location.
Located on the border of Poway and Lakeside, this location is best known for its Hall of Trees but the winding trail and mountain view are equally as stunning for portrait sessions. This location will only be available for 30 minute sessions and one per evening so we have plenty of time to capture portraits in each of my favorite areas during the best light available.
The Hall of Trees and beautiful trails and mountain views makes Iron Mt a favorite fall location.
Located on the border of Poway and Lakeside, this location is best known for its Hall of Trees but the winding trail and mountain view are equally as stunning for portrait sessions. This location will only be available for 30 minute sessions and one per evening so we have plenty of time to capture portraits in each of my favorite areas during the best light available.
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Iron Mountain-SUNSET
Tuesday, August 31st SOLD
Friday, September 3rd SOLD
Friday, October 15th -SOLD
Sunday, November 14th - SOLD
Iron Mountain- Sunrise
Sunday, Oct 17th at 6:45AM
Sunday, Oct 24th at 6:45AM
Jack's Pond Park - San Marcos
Jack's Pond Park in San Marcos is a cute location for kids' and family photos. A vibrant red barn is in the distance with details of white fencing and gorgeous light that stream onto the trails. This is a great location to add your pup! This location is also suitable for people with mobility issues as they can be dropped off just steps away from the flat pathway.
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Jack's Pond Park- San Marcos
Saturday, October 30th - SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 30th - SOLD OUT
Los Peñasquitos Preserve
Located between Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos, this location has beautiful light, tree lined paths and open fields for beautiful, sun-kissed images. There is a small creek nearby which means bugs are always around so bring bug spray if bugs love you as much as they love me! lol
*15 minute sessions are not available for this location.
*15 minute sessions are not available for this location.
Los Penasquitos Preserve- Mira Mesa
Sunday, September 26th -SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 2nd - SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 28th at 5:25PM
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
OUR 2021 CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS HAVE BE RELEASED!
**IMPORTANT NOTES**
1) Appointments are NOT fully booked until payment and a signed contract are received. Contracts will be emailed within 5 days of you selecting your date/time on the booking site. Reservations will be cancelled and refunded if a signed contract is not returned within 5 business days of booking. Double check that you have entered your email and contact information correctly. If you have not received your contract within 3 days, please email [email protected].
2) All sample images are for an idea of the location only. No particular backdrop is guaranteed. Portrait sessions will be unique. Colors and backdrops will vary due to weather, cloud coverage and other elements like crowds, closures or construction. Exact colors or backdrops cannot be guaranteed.
3) Additional images are available for purchase.
4) All start times are approximate. Be prepared that your session may be bumped up or back by 15-30 minutes due to weather, booking an extended session, scheduling gaps or other factors. Your exact time and meeting location will be emailed to you 2 days before your appointment.
5) Full length sessions are suggested for families of 6 or more, clients who wish to include pets or for clients wishing to have a wardrobe change.
6) The Turn Around time is 12-15 days from your session date (with the exception of our LIMITED HOLIDAY sessions in December which will have a 5 day turnaround.)
7) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150.
8) Fall Sessions are booked with back to back clients. Late arrivals will miss out on that amount of time from their session. I highly advise planning to arrive 20 minutes early to get all participants picture-ready so you don't feel rushed at start time. Portraits should always be fun, I never want you to feel stressed!
9) Holiday Cards, Prints and Products may be purchased directly through your online gallery. The print labs are extremely busy from late November through December. Please ask for our current promo codes for holiday cards and prints. They change periodically depending on the labs offers and I always extend those savings to my clients! If you are interested in heirloom albums or fine wall art including acrylic, framed canvas, wood or metal wall art, please email Kellie for current pricing. :)
2) All sample images are for an idea of the location only. No particular backdrop is guaranteed. Portrait sessions will be unique. Colors and backdrops will vary due to weather, cloud coverage and other elements like crowds, closures or construction. Exact colors or backdrops cannot be guaranteed.
3) Additional images are available for purchase.
4) All start times are approximate. Be prepared that your session may be bumped up or back by 15-30 minutes due to weather, booking an extended session, scheduling gaps or other factors. Your exact time and meeting location will be emailed to you 2 days before your appointment.
5) Full length sessions are suggested for families of 6 or more, clients who wish to include pets or for clients wishing to have a wardrobe change.
6) The Turn Around time is 12-15 days from your session date (with the exception of our LIMITED HOLIDAY sessions in December which will have a 5 day turnaround.)
7) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150.
8) Fall Sessions are booked with back to back clients. Late arrivals will miss out on that amount of time from their session. I highly advise planning to arrive 20 minutes early to get all participants picture-ready so you don't feel rushed at start time. Portraits should always be fun, I never want you to feel stressed!
9) Holiday Cards, Prints and Products may be purchased directly through your online gallery. The print labs are extremely busy from late November through December. Please ask for our current promo codes for holiday cards and prints. They change periodically depending on the labs offers and I always extend those savings to my clients! If you are interested in heirloom albums or fine wall art including acrylic, framed canvas, wood or metal wall art, please email Kellie for current pricing. :)