Carlson Photography Blog - Stefanie Carlson, Orange California Children and Family Photographer

Aug 13

Waiting for Santa

Waiting for Santa : A special Mini-Session event

This limited edition special set is designed for babies through elementary school age kids.

Capture the magic of Christmas Eve and the wonder in your child’s eyes as they wait for Saint Nick to come down the chimney in this 15 minute mini session… Pajamas & Props are encouraged for this whimsical children’s portrait event.

When: Friday Nov. 11 from 9am-noon by appointment

Where: The Creek Preschool in Orange

Choose from…
Session Only: $75 for 15 minutes
Reindeer Package: Session + 1 8×10, 2 5x7s, 1 Wallet Set: $150
Digital Package 1: Session + 5 on CD: $300
Digital package 2: Session + All on CD: $500

Additional prints, files, & goodies will be available for purchase at regular prices.

To get signed up, and learn more about this special event, contact the studio 714 202-6113 or stefanie@stefaniecarlson.com

(*Note* Image shown is not actual set… it’s top secret!)

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Posted in Holidays, Sales and Specials

Aug 13

{School Pictures} That Aren’t School Pictures!

Tired of the forced smiles and strange expressions that come with standard school pictures? Want a higher quality experience?

A beautiful backdrop & a fun atmosphere make for great pictures for children babies through high school!

When: Oct. 18 & 19 from 3:30pm-5pm by appointment

Where: The Creek Preschool in Orange

Cost: $25/child with the entire amount applied to your picture day order.

To get signed up, and learn more about this special event, contact the studio 714 202-6113 or stefanie@stefaniecarlson.com

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Posted in School Photos

Aug 13

{End of Summer Specials} Mini Park Day!

Sign up for a Mini Park Day Session!

A great way to get the family portraits done before the holiday rush!

Where: We’ll be meeting up at Pitcher Park, near Old Towne Orange, for their beautiful greens which always make for a wonderful background for portraits.

When: Saturday Sept. 3 from 1pm-4pm by appointment only.

Cost: $99 for 15 minute session & 1 digital file or 11×14 print

Details: Session is for immediate family only.

Additional prints, digital files, cards, and more are available for purchase at regular price.

Session Package fee is due at booking and is non refundable.

To Schedule: Click Here to purchase your session.

Call or email the studio today to reserve your spot! (714) 202-6113 or stefanie@stefaniecarlson.com

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Posted in Holidays, Sales and Specials

Aug 10

Graduated!

Amber just graduated from UCLA, and her mom wanted to commemorate the occasion with photos.

It was time to replace the senior in high school portrait on the mantel with something new… so what could be more California than beach portraits to celebrate?!!!

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Posted in Beach, Client Sessions

Aug 10

At Home with Triplets

I recently visited the Robert home and met Anthony, Olivia, & Julia for their family portrait session.

It’d been ages since they had a professional family photo together, and so it was time to get casual’d up for portraits!

Oh, and Mom is thrilled that we took care of their portrait session over the summer… she’s already ordered her Christmas cards from me, and that’s one less thing to do once the holidays start!

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Posted in Client Sessions

Aug 10

Downtown Family

When Didi contacted me about getting a more urban look to her family portraits, I knew that Old Towne Orange was the place to go!

It has great textures from bricks, great colors, and an “Everywhere USA” feel to it, too.

Didi agreed, and we captured some great images that she loved – from the family posed against different walls and doorways, to the kids goofing off and having fun with sunglasses and hats…

Here’s a few of her favorites (and mine too- she has great taste!) – enjoy!

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Posted in Client Sessions, Old Towne

Aug 05

Beautiful at the Beach

These beautiful images are from my goddaughter’s session with me at the end of July.

She was so excited to wear the new dress we bought and she’s been begging to wear the mermaid outfit since I bought it last October.

I say “was” because the moment we arrived, everything changed. You’d have thought I dragged her to the doctor for shots and the dentist for a root canal all rolled into one.

She no longer wanted to do pictures… why? Because she “didn’t want to.”

This after planning outfits and the session, driving there, doing her hair, and getting everything ready… So what to do?

I begged.

I pleaded.

I bribed.

I threatened.

She whined.

She pouted.

She sobbed.

She sulked.

And somehow, in the midst of frustration on both ends… we got these images.

There was giggles.

And laughter.

And dancing.

And fun.

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Posted in Beach, Giana

Aug 03

Princess Sophia

Sophia is now five (where did the time go?) and she invited her favorite Disney Princess, Belle, to come to her Belle Birthday Party!

Now, if one is having a princess come to her birthday party, she needs to be dressed for the occasion. Mommy & Daddy gave Sophia her own Belle dress, with matching crown and shoes, as her very special birthday present. Sophia even got to have her hair done up with beautiful yellow flowers and glitter!

Sophia and her friends had a ton of fun! They played games with Belle, danced, got their faces painted and then had cake and ice cream. What a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!

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Posted in Birthday Parties

Aug 02

Emilee at the Park

The Amazing Emilee returns for her seven year old milestone pictures…

I met up with Emilee & her mom recently to get them some updated photographs together.

As usual, Emilee was great to work with- playful and fun, willing to laugh… but also with those seven year old pre-pre-teen moments of public shyness, uncertainty, and self-consciousnesses… followed almost immediately by childish laughter and an attack of the giggles.

I snagged a few of my favorites to show here… so enjoy!

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Posted in Client Sessions, Park

Jul 31

Sit, Stay, Good Dog!

I recently met up with Sona and her human for a portrait session at their home.

Sona is a gorgeous golden retriever with a sweet personality and a great doggy grin.

Sona was a great example of a fun dog… she was well behaved (though really didn’t understand why she couldn’t just flop with her rear end at the camera) and she gave us a fun range of expressions too!