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San Diego Lifestyle Portrait Session. Fall Mini Portrait Session. Extended Session.
Which is best for your family?
Which is best for your family?
Hello Blue Bow Friends! (I'm apologizing ahead of time for my overuse of exclamation marks!)
Can you believe the year is half over and it's already time to book your Fall 2022 portrait session?
Wasn't it just Christmas!? This year, choose from the beach, beautiful trails, vibrant parks or one of my favorite San Diego locations with seasonal changing leaves.
If you see a location and date that you want, snag it while you can! (Several of the locations sell out by August.)
Decide if a 15 minute mini session, 30 minute session or FULL hour session is best for your family. (15 minute mini sessions are only offered at a handful of locations.) The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday cards might be more in line with a longer 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 longer session would be ideal. Sessions range from $450-$750.
Can you believe the year is half over and it's already time to book your Fall 2022 portrait session?
Wasn't it just Christmas!? This year, choose from the beach, beautiful trails, vibrant parks or one of my favorite San Diego locations with seasonal changing leaves.
If you see a location and date that you want, snag it while you can! (Several of the locations sell out by August.)
Decide if a 15 minute mini session, 30 minute session or FULL hour session is best for your family. (15 minute mini sessions are only offered at a handful of locations.) The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday cards might be more in line with a longer 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 longer session would be ideal. Sessions range from $450-$750.
The available dates can be found below each location's sample photos. Click the BOOK NOW tab below your desired location to reserve your date! Please email [email protected] to request availability for full length sessions, extended family sessions or to join the waitlist for a location that is already sold out.
Sunset Beach Sessions- Starting at $525
Move over summer! In my opinion, fall and winter are the BEST seasons for many of San Diego's beautiful beaches. The crowds are smaller and the tide is much lower from September through January allowing for dramatic reflections on sunny days. The weather is warm and the air is dry which allows for gorgeous, colorful sunsets. Tones will shift hour to hour depending on cloud coverage and the amount of dust from our Santa Ana winds, but fall (and winter) do not disappoint at the beach! Even on the days with fog or clouds, this location is always beautiful. 30 minute sunset sessions are long enough to capture all that the beach has to offer: the 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 can extend your session to 60 minutes if you have a larger family, want to invite grandparents or cousins or just want more time to explore and play!
La Jolla- Scripps
Scripps has gorgeous cliffs, an iconic pier, sea rocks and plenty of space 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, engagement 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. Please view the sample images below to see all the potential colors and lighting situations that can happen at your beach session. My personal favorite months for this location are late November through early January.
*If your preferred dates have sold out, please contact Kellie for a list of available dates for full length sessions.
(Select Sunday appointments may be available for an additional fee.)
*If your preferred dates have sold out, please contact Kellie for a list of available dates for full length sessions.
(Select Sunday appointments may be available for an additional fee.)
La Jolla-Scripps- Sunset
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To be added to the waitlist, please email: [email protected]
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Sold Out!
To be added to the waitlist, please email: [email protected]
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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.
WINDANSEA- LA JOLLA
Gorgeous textures and colors make Windansea another 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 another 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.
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 late summer heat.
This area changes throughout the year, but I really love the soft hues of these wildflowers as they dry out from the late summer heat.
Summer Wildflowers
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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!
Eucalyptus Grove
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SOLD OUT.
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 and listen to live music 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 and listen to live music at Panama 66 or The Prado.
Cactus Garden (Desert Garden) at Balboa Park
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Balboa Park- Organ Pavilion- Morning and Afternoon
Classic architecture and neutral tones make the Organ Pavilion a great backdrop for portraits! Mornings are less busy which means less distractions. I recommend morning sessions for families with young children or anybody who is easily distracted by all the energy that evenings at the park will bring.
Make a day of it! After your morning portrait session, explore the Japanese Friendship Garden, or visit one of the many museums. I personally love the San Diego Museum of Art and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is wonderful for kids!
Make a day of it! After your morning portrait session, explore the Japanese Friendship Garden, or visit one of the many museums. I personally love the San Diego Museum of Art and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is wonderful for kids!
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. Mornings are less busy which means less distractions. I recommend morning sessions for families with young children. Plus there is nearby fun for the little ones so make a morning of it! Old Poway Park has a railroad track with working locomotive that runs on the weekends. Take a train ride around the park and then enjoy breakfast at the Hamburger Factory just steps away or grab donuts at Donutopolis just down the street in Poway!
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 climbing vines that often overflow onto 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.
**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.
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]
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 views are equally as stunning for portrait sessions. This location will only be available for 30 or 60 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 views are equally as stunning for portrait sessions. This location will only be available for 30 or 60 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.
Iron Mountain-SUNSET
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Iron Mountain- Sunrise
Sunday, September 25th
Saturday, October 29th
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Iron Mountain- Sunrise
Sunday, September 25th
Saturday, October 29th
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.
Los Peñasquitos Preserve and The Ranch House
Located between Mira Mesa and Rancho Peñasquitos, this location has beautiful light, tree lined paths and open fields for beautiful, sun-kissed images.
There are two options at this location for the trails or area surrounding the Ranch House with rustic, fun details. The 30 minute session can select one of these locations. The 60 minute session has time for both.
There are two options at this location for the trails or area surrounding the Ranch House with rustic, fun details. The 30 minute session can select one of these locations. The 60 minute session has time for both.
Los Penasquitos Preserve- The Ranch House
SOLD OUT.
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
SOLD OUT.
*For a custom date, please email [email protected]
**IMPORTANT NOTES**
1) Appointments are NOT fully booked until payment and a signed contract are received. Contracts will be emailed within 7 days of you selecting your date/time on the booking site. Double check that you have entered your email and contact information correctly. If you have not received your contract within 7 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 7-15 days from your session date depending on the week of your session. If your session takes place in late November, your gallery will be delivered no later than December 5th.
7) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150.
8) Fall Sessions are often 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 mid-November through December. 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. :)
10) Looking for the perfect gift? A family portrait session is one of the most thoughtful gifts that truly lasts a lifetime. Little Blue Bow Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and never expire. Reach out to Kellie to purchase your holiday gift certificates. I can mail your friend or family member a physical certificate or you can have a digital copy delivered the same day to your inbox for those last minute gifts.
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 7-15 days from your session date depending on the week of your session. If your session takes place in late November, your gallery will be delivered no later than December 5th.
7) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150.
8) Fall Sessions are often 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 mid-November through December. 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. :)
10) Looking for the perfect gift? A family portrait session is one of the most thoughtful gifts that truly lasts a lifetime. Little Blue Bow Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and never expire. Reach out to Kellie to purchase your holiday gift certificates. I can mail your friend or family member a physical certificate or you can have a digital copy delivered the same day to your inbox for those last minute gifts.