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Little Blue Bow's 2020 Fall Calendar! San DIego late Summer and Fall Mini Sessions | San Diego Family, Maternity and Kids' Summer and Fall Sessions |

7/8/2020

Lifestyle Portrait Session. Mini Portrait Session.
Limited Fine Art Sessions. What's best for your family??

Little Blue Bow Photography is SOLD OUT for 2020
with the exception of a few more Christmas sessions.
(You can find dates/times at the bottom of this post.)

Hello Blue Bow Friends! It's my annual Fall Session Blog! Has it been a year already? lol.
San Diego has so much to offer which is why I love this very busy season. I get to see familiar faces, meet new beautiful clients and get to explore some of my favorite San Diego locations.
First, decide if a 20 minute session or FULL session is best for your family. The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday card might be more in line with a full session. If you have a child who might take a few minutes to warm up to new surroundings, or you want to have lots of time for candids and want to run, laugh and play with the kiddos, a full length session might be ideal.

Fall sessions start at $350.
Please email [email protected] with your 1st and 2nd choice for dates and times or to request availability for a full length session.
The dates can be found each location below the sample photos.
*If you feel a full length session is ideal for your family, pricing starts at $550.

Sunset Beach Sessions

Ahhhhhh, the beach, my most requested location! San Diego has gorgeous sunset weather throughout the fall and winter months. The colors shift hour to hour and day to day depending on cloud coverage, marine layer and dry Santa Ana winds. I offer two sessions. On a clear, sunny day, the earlier sessions will have very warm, beautiful tones from the lowering sun and the later session can have the soft, painterly pastel horizon light that kisses the sand after sunset. Both session times are full of color and the beauty of the sea. Even when it's grey from a marine layer, the beach is always gorgeous!

Our 2020 Beach Sessions are an investment of $395 for a 25 minute session.
10 retouched, high resolution digital images are included in your session fee.

La Jolla - Scripps

La Jolla

Saturday, August 22nd- SOLD OUT
Monday, August 24th- SOLD OUT
Tuesday, September 22nd- SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 4th- SOLD OUT
Monday, October 5th- SOLD OUT
Tuesday, October 6th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, October 7th - SOLD OUT
Monday, October 19th- SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 22nd- SOLD OUT
Friday, November 6th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 14th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 15th- SOLD OUT
Tuesday, November 17th- SOLD OUT
Friday, December 18th- SOLD OUT
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Coronado - Ocean Blvd

Coronado offers some great details to include in your family's portraits including the surrounding sand dunes which can add a really fun visual interest to your portraits and keeps your kids out of the water for a few minutes lol. There is a good amount of parking available which is also a huge benefit.

Coronado- Ocean Blvd
Friday, August 21st - SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 3rd- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, September 16th - SOLD OUT

Tuesday, December 29th- 4:00PM

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Beach- Hotel del Coronado

Giant rocks, beautiful golden sand and the iconic Hotel del Coronado give this option some great textures and colors. There are definitely more people walking around this side of Coronado, so if you have little ones who are easily distracted, you might want to consider the other Coronado option above. During lower tides, there is a gorgeous reflection in the sand from the retreating waves.

Hotel del Coronado
Monday, September 28th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, December 16th - SOLD OUT

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La Jolla - Windansea

Another gorgeous beach in La Jolla is Windansea. The surrounding sea rocks bring in a nice texture and there is a decent amount of parking in the surrounding residential areas.

Windansea, La Jolla
Friday, September 18th- SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 15th- SOLD OUT
Tuesday, November 3rd- SOLD OUT

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Fall Locations: Trails, Bridges, Parks and Falling Leaves

All locations below are 15-20 minute sessions with 7 retouched, high resolution images included with your $350 session fee.
Current availability can be found below each location.

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.

Summer Wildflowers
Thursday, August 13th: SOLD OUT
Sunday, August 23rd: ---

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Eucalyptus Grove- Morning and Afternoon

This is about as woodsy as we get in California, the land of palm trees! I'm not complaining though. 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 mobility issues.

Eucalyptus Grove- Morning
Saturday, September 5th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 24th- Rain Reschedule
Sunday, November 8th- 8:20am, 9:00am

Eucalyptus Grove- Afternoon
Saturday, August 22nd- SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 4th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, October 14th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 15th- SOLD OUT

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Cactus Garden, Balboa Park

Soft hues and beautiful diffused light make the desert garden at Balboa Park a yearly favorite.
Also partly a blank canvas in certain areas so your kids' solo portraits really stand out and show off their adorable faces. It's a great location!
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.
*There are a lot of thorns, prickly pears and other spiny cacti. I do not recommend this location for young toddlers who want to touch everything in sight! Take it from me, a cactus stuck in your hand is no fun. lol.

Cactus Garden
Friday, September 4th- SOLD OUT
Monday, October 12th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 1st- SOLD OUT
Additional Dates By Request Only

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Old Poway Park - Morning

Old Poway Park has some very fun details, especially for kids' portraits. An old train car, wooden bridges and a big grassy area are just a few options at this location. Kids love it!

Old Poway Park
Monday, September 28th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 11th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 18th- SOLD OUT

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Autumn Trails

Looking for an actual Fall vibe? Look no further. These changing colors and fallen leaves are picture perfect in November and it might just be cool enough in San Diego (finally) to wear boots and sweaters. Am I the only one who desperately looks forward to sweater weather?? *This location is not ideal for people with mobility issues.

Autumn Trails
Sunday, October 25th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 8th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 21st- SOLD OUT

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Balboa Park- Organ Pavilion- Morning

Morning sessions are wonderful for families with young children who might fade in the late afternoon hours. They have just woke up and are usually happy and joyful to be going out for an adventure. After your Balboa session, visit one of the yummy nearby Donut shops. The creme brulee´ at Donut Bar downtown or a horchata Mexican hot chocolate from Nomad Donuts in North Park will be sure to start your day off on a sweet note. Yum City! (And for the record I will tell you that 90% of my morning sessions bribe their kids with donuts after they are done haha. It's become an on going joke because it really is everyone's bribe. Hey, whatever works, right! EVERYONE loves a good donut!)

Balboa Park - Organ Pavilion- Morning
Sunday, September 27th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 25th- SOLD OUT
Additional Dates By Request Only

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Balboa Park- Spanish Village

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.

Spanish Village
Friday, September 4th

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Iron Mt.

Golden sunsets, picturesque mountains and the Hall of Trees. It's a beautiful location, but very warm light as the sun sets directly in the path of where we shoot so a love for some of that warm, sunset light is a must!

Iron Mt.
Saturday, September 12th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, September 30th
Friday, October 23rd- SOLD OUT
Additional Dates By Request Only

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Los Penasquitos

This is a very pretty location with some gorgeous spots! It's a little whimsical in areas, neutral in others and no shortage of fun textures and details. This requires a bit of a hike through some uneven ground so I do not recommend it for strollers or anyone with mobility issues.

Los Penasquitos
Saturday, October 10- SOLD OUT
Additional Dates By Request Only

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Harry Griffen Park- La Mesa

Harry Griffen Park has two options for this session. The earlier session has beautiful diffused light, eucalyptus trees and a big grassy area for kiddos to run and show off their personalities... and the later session has a more neutral, golden trail, wooden footbridge with some fun textures and beautiful golden light at sunset.

Harry Griffen- SOLD OUT

Sweetwater Bridge and Trails

Sweetwater Bridge is a great location for anyone with mobility issues. Parking is right before the photo area so if you have an elderly family member or someone in a wheelchair, this is a great option. The bridge has a nice rustic feel and some beautiful colors from the trees that sometimes spill over the architectural beams.

Sweetwater Bridge
September 26th- SOLD OUT
Friday, October 9th- SOLD OUT
Friday, November 20th- SOLD OUT

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Fall Leaves

Our Annual Fall Leaves sessions take place on my property in East County. They are one of our most requested sessions due to the beautiful fall tones and gorgeous light as well as the ease for families with young children. There is plenty of parking just steps away, a restroom nearby, no risk of rattlesnakes or poison oak like some of the main trails and no crowds or strangers walking around to distract your kids. It's a win-win for families! This location is wheelchair and stroller accessible and your pup is welcome to join as well!

Saturday, November 7th: 11:20am
Sunday, November 15th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 22nd- SOLD OUT

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Children's Limited Sessions: Fall Leaves and Snowy Trees

Additional Dates By Request Only- Wardrobe Rentals Available

Our Snowy Trees sessions take place on my property in East County (Rancho San Diego) which is about 25 minutes from downtown San Diego. There will be a quick, 5 day turn around for the Snowy Trees sessions. Current Availability for Snowy Trees:
Sunday, November 29th: SOLD OUT
Monday, November 30th: 3PM
Tuesday, December 1st: 3PM
Wednesday, December 2nd: 3:30PM
Thursday, December 3rd: SOLD OUT
Friday, December 4th: SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 5th: SOLD OUT
Sunday, December 6th: SOLD OUT

Limited Holiday Sessions:
Baking Spirits Bright,
ChristmasTree Farm, Jingle Jammies, and More!

Baking Spirits Bright!- WAIT LIST STARTED

New for 2020! This setup will be a memorable time for your kiddos with a super sweet touch of JOY! This set is adorably fun for siblings and cousins. Up to 5 younger children or 3 older children will fit with this backdrop. This session takes place outdoors and all props will be sanitized between sessions. All food products will be switched out and replaced between sessions. Current Availability:
Saturday, November 21st
SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 29th
SOLD OUT
WAIT LIST STARTED

Family Tree Farm

Our Annual Family Tree Farm sessions are back! This is one of our most requested sessions each year!
Real Nobel firs will be the backdrop for this session with a variety of cute holiday decor. Snuggle together and read your baby a Christmas story, have your daughter place an ornament on the tree and capture that classic holiday card portrait that will bring a smile to Grandma's face. This set is fun as well as interactive for kids. They can place ornaments and decorate the tree in case they have trouble sitting still.
*Props may vary slightly from past years.*
Current Availability:
Sunday, November 22nd: SOLD OUT
Tuesday, November 24th- 3:00pm
Wednesday, November 25th- 3:00pm
Friday, November 27th: 3:30pm
Saturday, November 28th: SOLD OUT

Jingle Jammies- WAIT LIST STARTED

Twas the night before Christmas.....
Cozy jammies and milk and cookies, what more do you need? Our Jingle Jammies mini sessions are for children only (mom and dad can jump in for a couple pictures, but the set is ideal for children under 13 years old.) .
Sunday, November 22nd: SOLD OUT

Hot Cocoa Mini Sessions:
Monday, November 23rd- SOLD OUT

Custom In-Home Tree Decorating or Cookie Decorating Sessions

Do you have an annual holiday tradition of decorating the tree or baking cookies with your family? What better way to keep those memories cherished for generations than a custom in-home session? Booking early is suggested as our November and early December calendar fills up quickly. Please email for availability.

Well there you have it! The 2020 fall and holiday lineup.
That was a looooong post, so if there is any confusion, please feel free to ask any questions about locations, booking details or wardrobe suggestions.

Please Email [email protected] to book a session.
Please leave your TOP 2 choices for date and time.
*All city and state-wide mandates for Covid-19 restrictions will be followed by Little Blue Bow Photography employees. Please email us for full details about our 2020 safety precautions.

I'm looking forward to another fun season and seeing all your beautiful faces!

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2019- Fall Calendar!!! They are going quickly, Get your session scheduled soon.

7/26/2019

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Lifestyle Portrait Session. Mini Portrait Session.
Limited Sessions. What's best for your family??

Hello Blue Bow Friends! It's been a while! I don't blog much when I'm busy, but those of you who have been following Little Blue Bow for a few years know that. I'd rather spend my "free" time planning new photography ideas or spending time with my kiddos who are growing way too quickly. My baby just started kindergarten. Sigh. I have two kids officially in elementary school. Say What?!? Time needs to slow down. Someone hit the pause button, please.
Blogging may take a backseat to LIFE, but I ALWAYS make time to post an update of our fall calendar because it books up QUICKLY, especially weekend dates. So...Get your pen and paper, digital calendars or however else you keep track of your family's schedules and let's get your portrait session booked so you're not scrambling in October (it happens every year and I have to turn people away which makes me sad.) Don't be the person that makes me sad this year, pretty please? We have some NEW options, so take a peek and let's decide if a MINI session or FULL session is best for your family. The style of images you want to display in your home, or print on your holiday card might be more in line with a full hour session where we have lots of time to run, laugh and play with the kiddos, capturing those toothless giggly smiles or the tender moments of your baby snuggling on your chest. Full hour sessions also give more options for backgrounds in case you want a variety of scenes.

Beach Mini Sessions: Sunset in La Jolla

My beach minis are now longer than the rest of our mini sessions because kids LOVE the ocean. They are excited to be there, somewhat distracted because they are magnets to the water and want to splash or play in the sand. For that reason, I've extended the beach minis to have time for those fun, playful moments. These images below are from a sunset mini session last summer. The colors can be bright, bold and beautiful, or in the rare event of a late summer or fall overcast day, they are neutral and still very pretty but not as bold and vibrant. We'll always get that perfectly posed image (the one grandma loves to place on her mantle,) we'll get individual and group shots of the kids and then we PLAY! If you want more fun, candid moments and more time for your kids to warm up to the camera, then an hour session is probably best for you.
Beach mini sessions are 25 minutes and include 10 client-chosen images with the option to add more to your digital package. Beach Minis are an investment of $295.

Our current availability for Beach Mini Sessions is at the bottom of the next beach section. Most will take place in Coronado, WindNSea or Scripps, La Jolla.

Beach Mini Sessions: Sunset in Coronado

These images are also from a 25 minute mini session.
Coronado has some great textures along with the beautiful ocean.

DATES AND CURRENT AVAILABILITY FOR SUNSET SESSIONS:
Sunday, August 25th, Coronado: SOLD OUT
Tuesday, September 3rd, WindNSea- SOLD OUT
Tuesday, September 17th, La Jolla - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, October 16th, La Jolla- SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 17th, WindNSea- 5:20
Saturday, October 19th - La Jolla - SOLD OUT
Monday, October 21st - La Jolla - SOLD OUT
Tuesday, October 29th- WindNSea-SOLD OUT
Thursday, November 14th - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 13th- La Jolla - SOLD OUT
Sunday, September 22nd - SOLD OUT Sunday, September 29th - SOLD OUT
Monday, September 30th - SOLD OUT Tuesday, October 1st - SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 19th- SOLD OUT Monday, October 28th - SOLD OUT
Weds, Oct. 30th - SOLD OUT **This is not updated daily, please email for current availability.**
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Beach Mini Sessions: Morning

Morning beach sessions are a growing favorite for my clients! If you have young children, morning sessions usually mean happy and well-rested kiddos. And one of the reasons my clients love morning sessions is that they can stay and enjoy an hour at the beach and still have their whole day free to spend with family or get their weekend errands accomplished. It's a win-win! :)

Morning Beach Dates and Availability
Sunday, August 18th - SOLD OUT
October 13th, Coronado: 7:30AM
Saturday, October 19th, Coronado- 7:30AM
**This is not updated daily, please email for current availability.**

FALL Mini Sessions
There are so many choices this year!
Grab a coffee (or glass of wine, is it 5 o'clock??) and peruse all the options for 2019!
$275 with a digital package included.

Mini Sessions: Eucalyptus Grove

This is one of my favorite locations for family mini sessions. It's beautiful and easy to access with nearby parking just steps away. We don't have a lot of trees in San Diego, so it's kind of our version of a woodsy area without traveling out to the mountains. It's beautiful on a sunny or cloudy day and is right on the coast so stays fairly cool even during those warm summer and fall days. There are a lot of twigs, leaves and small fallen branches at this location. This would not be a great location for anyone with mobility issues.

Current Availability- Eucalyptus Grove (As of September 30th)
MORNING OPTIONS:
Sunday, September 29th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 20th- SOLD OUT
AFTERNOON OPTIONS:
Saturday, October 12th- SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 27th - 4:20PM

Mini Sessions: Cactus Garden

The cactus garden is full of fun textures and neutral tones. It's beautiful year round and even when it's overcast. However, those fun textures can be SHARP.
** I do not recommend this location for families with toddlers who want to run and explore everything by touching it.... One of those cacti in your hand would probably hurt, I mean I guess, if it happened.
Okay, yes it happened. It happened to ME at last's years session.... but I was able to pull it out with my shirt, and then I found tiny little cacti thorns in that shirt for a month after several washings, haha. As comical as it would have been to fall into the cactus, a round prickly ball of torture got stuck to the strap of my camera bag and ended up in my hand. Not as dramatic as tripping and falling face first. (Thankfully! lol.)
Luckily it was me and not this handsome little redhead that I photographed that day.

Current Availability- Cactus Garden (As of August 31st)
Thursday, September 19th- SOLD OUT
Friday, October 18th- 5:50PM

Mini Session Location: Iron Mt.

Iron Mt is a beautiful location on the east Poway/Lakeside/Ramona border. Take a second to map that out in your head lol. Yes, all those areas touch borders (more or less) in one really beautiful mountainous area. The "Hall of Trees" is a client favorite for it's beautiful arch-like formation.

Current Availability- Iron Mountain
Sunday, October 6th- SOLD OUT

Mini Session Location: Mission Trails

Go on a fun little adventure with an iron footbridge, giant boulders and a pebbled path. Neutral tones make for a great palette to show off your family's style. This area requires a little walk, and cannot be accessed by wheelchairs.

SOLD OUT

Mini Session Location: Belmont Park

Step Right Up! Want some color, action, energy and FUN in your portraits?? Belmont Park is a great option for families who want something different and full of life. Disclamier: this location WILL have people blurred in the background for many of your images. But... there are so many possibilities: Ice Cream. Cotton Candy. Arcade Games. Carousel. Did I say Ice Cream? Need I say more? Your kids will never be this excited for family portraits again. ;)
*Belmont sessions are 25-30 minutes so that we have the option to capture a ride or activity.

Disclaimer: Little Blue Bow Photography is not responsible for upset children who want you to win them a prize in that impossible CLAW arcade game. It looks so easy, right??
SOLD OUT.
Please email Kellie to set up a custom date for a 1 hour session at Belmont Park.

Mini Session Location: Sweetwater Bridge

Kellie! Why don't you have any weekend evenings available for the bridge?? Well, friendly client, because EVERYONE from Sacramento to Tijuana are on that bridge on a Saturday in October. No joke. It's a steel bridge. IN San Diego. We don't have these types of things in So Cal, so everyone, and I mean everyone, loves it. Wedding parties will be there on a weekend, birthday sessions, your cousin's best friend's hairstylist's dog trainer will be there. No weekend appointments this year, except for morning, which I actually LOVE. It is a FANTASTIC location, and I love the trails behind even more. Super pretty light and gorgeous backdrops, even when it's all dried out. The bridge IS a great location for families who have a family member with mobility issues. They can be dropped off just steps away from the bridge, which is evenly paved and easy to navigate with wheelchairs, crutches or large strollers.

Gah! Look at that pretty light on the trails.

The bridge is really unique and fun, and when that greenery is flowing over, I find it especially pretty. However, in fall, they usually trim it back, so the green may be gone.

Current Availability- Sweetwater Bridge
MORNING OPTIONS:
Saturday, September 7th- SOLD OUT
AFTERNOON OPTIONS:
Friday, September 27th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 6th at 4:00PM

Mini Session Location: Los Penasquitos

This location is beautiful year round with vibrant green surroundings and a small creek that adds a nice pop of interest to your family's portraits. Since it's not a roaring river by any means, there are some bugs, so bug spray is encouraged.

Current Availability- Los Penasquitos
Sunday, October 20th- SOLD OUT
JUST ADDED! Sunday, November 17th - 3:00PM

Mini Session Location: Balboa Park- Morning

Balboa Park mornings are cool and have no crowds like the rest of the day. This year we'll be shooting at the Organ Pavilion with neutral colors and architectural details that will make your family's beautiful faces be the focus of the portrait. It's pretty no matter the weather, even when overcast.

Current Availability- Balboa Park, Organ Pavilion
MORNING OPTIONS:
Sunday, September 22nd- SOLD OUT
Please contact Kellie to set up a custom date for Balboa Park.

Mini Session Location: Autumn Trails

This is one of my favorite fall locations. These sessions will take place in November when the area actually has a fall feel to it. Let's face it, in San Diego we have two seasons, spring and summer. Fall lasts about a week and a half if we're lucky. When the rest of the country is excited for pumpkin spice everything in late September, we are fighting our neighbors to buy the last oscillating fan at Home Depot. It's HOT in fall for us.... until mid-November. Then we get some leaves.... just enough to make us appreciate our little week long season of fall before we hang the Christmas lights and move into our chilly 65 degree winter. (Those of your from out of town probably think I'm kidding, but once it hits 65 degrees in So Cal, the UGGS are out in full effect!)

Current Availability (As of September 20th)- Autumn Trails
Sunday, November 10th- SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 16th- SOLD OUT

FALL LEAVES MINI SESSIONS

Our annual Fall Leaves mini sessions take place on my property in East County.
Gorgeous colors during daytime sessions that take place between 9:30AM and 12PM so you can get on with your busy day! Don't you just LOVE these colors??
Here are some examples from both a sunny fall day and an overcast day.
**The tree swing is only available for one child, who must be at least 3 years old.**
Saturday, November 9th - 10:20AM 11:20AM
Sunday, November 17th- 10:00AM, 12PM
Friday, November 29th- 9:40AM, 11:00, 11:40AM

There you have it folks! The 2019 Fall Mini Session line-up.
So many fun options, but don't forget if you have a particular location in mind, like Lake Cuyamaca, Ocean Beach Pier, Old Poway Park, Flinn Springs Park, The Alcazar Garden, Old Town, Presidio Park, Kate Sessions Park, Leo Carillo, Downtown Library, Dos Picos Park, Glamis Sand Dunes or other San Diego or near San Diego location, we have several dates open for full or extended sessions at the location of your choice. Let's connect and make a plan for your ideal family or maternity portrait session. Looking forward to hearing from you. :) For current availability, please email
[email protected] or click the Contact tab above.
***See our themed Holiday Sessions Below***

It's The Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year!
2019 Specialty Holiday Sessions:
In-Home Cookie Baking or Tree Decorating

Looking for something new and super festive for your holiday card this year?
In-home Cookie baking or Tree Decorating sessions are a wonderful time to capture some fun family moments. These are not mini sessions, but full 1 hour sessions in the comfort of your home. Availability is full for October/November, but there are several December dates available.
Contact [email protected] to set up your session.

Our Annual Hot Cocoa Mini Sessions and
Christmas "Tree Farm" Mini Sessions!
(See samples below)

NEW this year.
*The Blue Bow Santa Experience!
Yes, Santa Claus is coming to town, and Mrs. Claus too!
Enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus while you wait your turn to visit Santa in his workshop! (Sample images coming in early October.)
AND
*Christmas on the Coast- A very Beachy Holiday - Decorate a tree on the beach and pull your little one on a sled in the sand. Super cute details for this one!
* Jingle Jammies- Your kids will cozy up with their favorite Christmas Story!
If one of these sounds perfect for your kids or family, snag a spot now, they are already filling up.

Christmas Availability:
(As of October 29th)

Christmas on the Beach:
Sunday, October 27th - SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 3rd - 8:00AM, 8:15AM
Saturday, November 23rd - SOLD OUT

The Blue Bow Santa Experience:
Saturday, November 2nd -10:15, 10:45
Sunday, November 24th- SOLD OUT

Jingle Jammies (Just Listed):
Sunday, November 10th- SOLD OUT
Sunday,December 1st- 10:40, 11:00, 11:40

Tree Farm:
Tuesday, November 26th- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 27th - 3:10PM, 3:30PM
Friday, November 29th- 8:30AM, 3:10PM, 4:10PM
Saturday, November 30th- 3:10PM, 4:10PM
Sunday, December 1st - 8:45AM

Hot Cocoa Sessions:
Saturday, November 30th- 8:30AM, 9:10AM, 9:30AM
Tuesday, December 3rd- 3:30PM, 3:50PM

Wooo! That's the most I've blogged since umm, last year haha.
Let's get your session scheduled. :)

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Spring Mini Sessions, San Diego | Spring Meadows Mini sessions | Little Blue Bow Photography | Children and Family Photographer | Green Meadows and Sunny days |

3/7/2019

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Spring 2019 Mini Sessions are here!
This is one of my favorite times of year in San Diego to capture portraits. WHY?? Well, it's San Diego and we don't get a lot of rain (usually) so the pops of green and vibrant, fresh spring colors only last until mid-April. Then we are back to the dried out desert brush that we are accustomed to in our dry climate. Let's capture some color! Bring some vibrance into your child's or family's portrait. Mini Sessions are great for small children with short attention spans (or husbands lol.) Maternity and High School Seniors are also welcome to take advantage of these limited spring minis. Details Below.

** Fingers crossed for wildflowers **

Spring Mini Sessions are 15-20 minute sessions with 10 high resolution digitals included in your session session fee. $275 or $225 for Blue Bow VIP Clients.
(Are you a Blue Bow VIP Client? Send a quick email to find out!)
Sessions will take place in East County, San Diego.
Space in LIMITED to 3 spots in the late afternoon on each of these dates:

Saturday, March 16th (approximately 5:45 PM) * 2 SPOTS LEFT
Thursday, March 28th (approximately 5:45 PM) * 2 SPOTS LEFT
Sunday, March 31st (approximately 6PM) *1 SPOT LEFT
Saturday, April 6th (approximately 6PM) * 3 SPOTS LEFT

The tall vibrant grass starts to fade to a lighter color in late March. If you prefer the look of the bottom two images, I suggest a March 31st or April 6th session. :)

Contact [email protected] to reserve your session
(Or Click the CONTACT page above.) I look forward to hearing from you!

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Little Blue Bow Photography | MINI SESSIONS, Fall 2018 |San Diego Family PHotographer

8/28/2018

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It's Photography Season!
Now is the time to book your Fall portrait session with Little Blue Bow Photography!

Whether you want to capture a beautiful posed beach portrait of your family or prefer fun candids of your children splashing each other in the ocean or chasing each other at the park, Little Blue Bow Photography has the perfect type of portrait session for your family this fall.

Is a Mini Session or Full Session the best option for your family?

We have a few options for fall mini sessions this year, so take a look and see which type of session and which location is best for you and your family! Family Mini Sessions are offered only a few times each year on specific dates at pre-planned locations. Mini sessions are great for families who are looking for an updated portrait of their family or their children (maternity clients are welcome too!) It's a great way to get that holiday card portrait you love to send out each December. If you love to have your photographer capture a lot of candid moments or prefer a good variety of scenery during your portrait session, then I recommend booking a full hour session. Our full hour sessions allow your children to warm up to the camera and there is plenty of time to explore our location, allowing their natural personalities to shine through.

You can see samples of our upcoming mini session locations below.
This year's locations and themes include:
San Diego Beach Mini Sessions (Morning and Evening available in September and October)
Eucalyptus Grove Mini Sessions (September and October)
Cactus Garden Mini Sessions (September and October)
Rustic Bridge Mini Sessions (September and October)
Autumn Trails Mini Sessions (November)
Fall Leaves Mini Sessions (November)
Please email [email protected] for current availability and dates.

Morning Beach Mini Sessions will be offered only 2 days in September and October. (Examples of morning light are pictured above on both a sunny and an overcast morning.) They are perfect for families with small children who might not be their best selves come sunset. Morning sessions start at 8AM when kids are refreshed and full of energy for the day. Our beach mini sessions are a little longer than our other options because candids are a must. A little splashing or racing down the sand is definitely going to happen because the beach is FUN! Try telling a 4 year old not to get wet at the beach and they will be magnetized to the water. So let's have FUN and splash at the end! Beach minis are 25 minutes, 10 digitals included with your $275 session fee. (Additional images may be purchased.)

Sunset Beach Sessions will be offered in September and October. 25 minutes, 10 high resolution digital images included in your $275 session fee. (Additional images may be purchased.) Our beach sessions are offered on a variety of days and the locations. (Coronado, Pacific Beach or La Jolla.)
Please email Kellie for full details on exact location and remaining dates/times.

Eucalyptus grove mini sessions are filled with beautiful natural tones. These sessions will take place in September and October. There is plenty of parking just steps away from where we shoot. This is a wonderful location for children of all ages, and it's located in La Jolla so we usually get a nice breeze.

Our Cactus Garden Mini Sessions (pictured above) will be held in September and October.
As you probably guessed, this location can be dangerous for small children who like to run around (or clumsy people like myself. It's a miracle I've never stumbled backwards into a cactus yet. Feel free to laugh with me if I ever do!)

Above is our Rustic Bridge location - Sweetwater Bridge in Spring Valley.
These mini sessions will be available in September and October. This is flat and ideal for people in a wheelchair or who have limited mobility. This location can be busy with other photographers and people hiking in the afternoon. If your children are easily distracted, you might prefer a morning session here instead of an afternoon session. **The surrounding greenery is trimmed back in fall.

Above are samples from our Autumn Trails mini session location. These mini sessions take place in the afternoon on various dates in November. This location requires a short walk and one short, but steep hill in the beginning. (Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.)
Autumn Trails sessions are 15 minutes with 7 high resolution images included with your session fee of $225. (Additional images are available for purchase.) Please email [email protected] for current availability.

Above is a sample of our FALL LEAVES mini session location. Short and sweet daytime sessions perfect for busy families. 10 minutes, 5 high resolution images included in your session fee of $195.
November 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th 23rd, 24th and 25th.
This location is great for young children. There is plenty of parking, no dangers of snakes, and there is a potty just steps away.
If you don't think 10 minutes is enough time, you can choose to upgrade to a longer session.

'Tis the Season
Christmas Tree Mini Sessions take place in late November. A "Christmas Tree Farm" set with real trees fun details for your family's 2018 holiday card. These sessions are perfect for kids or families. 15 minute sessions in the afternoon, starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through December 2nd. Plenty of parking, just steps away from where we shoot in Rancho San Diego (El Cajon/La Mesa area.) $250 with 7 retouched, high resolution digitals included. Christmas sessions will have a 5 day turn-around time to ensure you get your images in time to print holiday cards.

For current availability please Email:
[email protected]
or better yet, give me a call! A quick phone call can usually hash out all details within 15 minutes instead of 10 different emails.
619-244-8223

I'm looking forward to another wonderful season and seeing so many familiar faces, and hopefully yours as well. :) - Kellie

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The Nielson Family, Vacation in la jolla | Little Blue Bow PHotography | San Diego Family and Maternity Photographer|

7/17/2018

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The Nielson Family contacted me a few months ago as they were planning their upcoming vacation in San Diego. Documenting this fun, family experience was important to them and I'm so glad they gave me the opportunity to join them for a beautiful morning in La Jolla. I loved chasing their three boys and sweet little girl on the sand as they splashed in the water and searched for sand crabs. It was a perfect morning! Take a peek at some of my favorite moments with this sweet (growing) family.

Nielson Family, I hope you enjoyed your time in San Diego!
If YOUR family would like to document an upcoming trip, please feel free to contact me and I can advise you of the best time of day to capture the most of our San Diego beaches depending on the tide and time of year. I'd love to create some beautiful images capturing the love and fun of your unique family story...

Email: [email protected]

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Little Blue Bow Photography is SOLD OUT for 2020
with the exception of a few more Christmas sessions.
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There are so many choices this year!
Grab a coffee (or glass of wine, is it 5 o'clock??) and peruse all the options for 2019!
$275 with a digital package included.

It's The Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year!
2019 Specialty Holiday Sessions:
In-Home Cookie Baking or Tree Decorating

Wooo! That's the most I've blogged since umm, last year haha.
Let's get your session scheduled. :)