2. Parks, Trails, Mountains and Mini Sessions...
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Eucalyptus Grove- Morning and Afternoon Mini Sessions
This is about as woodsy as we get in San Diego! 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.
Parking is just steps away! Choose from a 15 minute mini session or 30 minute portrait session.
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.
Parking is just steps away! Choose from a 15 minute mini session or 30 minute portrait session.
Cactus Garden- Balboa Park (Desert Garden)
Soft hues and beautiful diffused light make the desert garden at Balboa Park a yearly favorite. I especially love that this garden has different cacti flowers that bloom year round. Even in overcast skies, this garden is beautiful. Make a night of it!
After your family portraits, enjoy a stroll around beautiful Balboa Park or grab dinner under the market lights at The Prado or Panama 66.
After your family portraits, enjoy a stroll around beautiful Balboa Park or grab dinner under the market lights at The Prado or Panama 66.
Cactus Garden in overcast light.
Balboa Park- Organ Pavilion- Mornings/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 kids.
Make a day of it! After your 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.
Mornings are less busy which means less distractions. I recommend morning sessions for families with young kids.
Make a day of it! After your 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.
Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
PRESIDIO PARK
This park stays green most of the year so it's a nice lush backdrop for family portraits with Spanish charm.
This park stays green most of the year so it's a nice lush backdrop for family portraits with Spanish charm.
NORTH PARK MURALS
LOOKING FOR A COLORFUL AND FUN SESSION? THIS IS IT! The murals do change periodically so what you see pictured here may be different at the time of our session.
*Please note that these murals are located near parking lots and some delivery alleys next to storefronts.
If you have very small children that like to run off, this may not be an ideal location.
LOOKING FOR A COLORFUL AND FUN SESSION? THIS IS IT! The murals do change periodically so what you see pictured here may be different at the time of our session.
*Please note that these murals are located near parking lots and some delivery alleys next to storefronts.
If you have very small children that like to run off, this may not be an ideal location.
Old Poway Park- Mornings and Afternoon
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. 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 30 minute 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
Autumn Trails is a seasonal favorite! However, this location is currently inaccessible due to major road construction.
I think this location will reopen by November but if it is not we will change to another location that has colorful surroundings and fallen leaves.
I think this location will reopen by November but if it is not we will change to another location that has colorful surroundings and fallen leaves.
Autumn Trails
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 45 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 45 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.
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.
Santa Mini Sessions! Coming Soon.
I have some exciting Christmas Sessions for 2023, including Santa!
I'm finalizing some details so stay tuned.
A separate Christmas booking site will be emailed next month.
**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 20-30 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 2-3 weeks with the exception of sessions that take place in late November. If your session takes place in late November, your gallery will be delivered no later than December 5th.
7) Professional retouching includes removal of distracting details in the background like people on the beach; simple blemish, stain or scratch removal; and a subtle skin smoothing for my signature painterly look. *Body slimming, acne removal, multiple head swaps and other advanced retouching will be charged an additional retouching fee per image.
8) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150. (This does not apply to Sundays or holidays.)
9) 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 15 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!
10) Holiday Cards, Prints and Products may be purchased directly through your online gallery. The print labs are extremely busy from 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.
11) 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.
12) Available Dates and Locations are Subject to Change. If a location or date has zero bookings after several weeks I may shuffle dates around or add another date to a sold out location. I will not change session details AFTER a session has been booked so do not worry about your session being altered. This only applies to available dates or locations.
** If you see any date/time discrepancies or broken links, please let me know! I very well could have mistyped something after hours in front of the computer lol. Thanks so much! :)
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 20-30 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 2-3 weeks with the exception of sessions that take place in late November. If your session takes place in late November, your gallery will be delivered no later than December 5th.
7) Professional retouching includes removal of distracting details in the background like people on the beach; simple blemish, stain or scratch removal; and a subtle skin smoothing for my signature painterly look. *Body slimming, acne removal, multiple head swaps and other advanced retouching will be charged an additional retouching fee per image.
8) A 3 day Rush Order is available for $150. (This does not apply to Sundays or holidays.)
9) 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 15 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!
10) Holiday Cards, Prints and Products may be purchased directly through your online gallery. The print labs are extremely busy from 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.
11) 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.
12) Available Dates and Locations are Subject to Change. If a location or date has zero bookings after several weeks I may shuffle dates around or add another date to a sold out location. I will not change session details AFTER a session has been booked so do not worry about your session being altered. This only applies to available dates or locations.
** If you see any date/time discrepancies or broken links, please let me know! I very well could have mistyped something after hours in front of the computer lol. Thanks so much! :)