It’s that time again! Spring is right around the corner, and it’s time for the annual Spring in the Park mini sessions!

One Day Only: Saturday March 10 from 2pm-4pm

The 20 minute sessions will take place at Pitcher Park in Orange.

Sessions are for children only. Scheduling is by appointment – Limited spots available!

Choose from:

Session Only: $75

Session & Prints: $250 ($275 value)
Includes session and $200 print credit

Digi Session: $400 ($500 Value)
Includes Session & set of 3×3 mini books with a CD of all session images

Click here to purchase your session.

Contact the studio (714.202-6113 or stefanie@stefaniecarlson.com) to reserve your time slot.

Payment in full is due at booking. This retainer reserves your time slot and is non-refundable.

It was another fun evening at Chick-Fil-A Orange’s Kids Night… it was a Pajama Party! So of course I wore my comfy flannel pajama pants too (though only kids in PJs got the free ice cream).

Peggy had a wonderful craft idea – T-Shirt Pillows! The kids had a blast working with fabric markers to create customized cuddle pillows that they were able to stuff full of softness and then take home for sweet dreams.

So stop on by Chick Fil A on a Tuesday evening (I’m there from 5pm-6:15 most Tuesday nights) and join the fun!

And check out the entire gallery of images from the Pajama Party on the Carlson Photography Facebook Page.

The older kids were fascinated with the entire set up process, wanting to know what each item they helped carry in was for.  They also helped me set up the backdrop, and test the lights to make sure everything was the way I needed it before we brought in the rest of the family.

Little Trevor was a tiny gentleman in his ruffled tux front onesie and bow tie.  However, he really wasn’t too sure about this photos thing… especially having had only an aborted nap.  But he did love Mommy & Daddy making silly faces at him, and was great at “tummy time” poses!

We’re already planning a beach portrait session once he’s standing for this summer… I can’t wait!

Or is your child already applying to agencies, going on casting calls & additions, and is seeking to stand out from the other children they’re competing with?

Carlson Photography has just released a set of child modeling photography packages designed for the aspiring professional, as well as for those already established seeking to build a complete portfolio.

Contact the studio (713) 202-6113 or stefanie@stefaniecarlson.com to schedule your child’s modeling session!

Child Modeling – Headshots & More

 “Breaking In” Modeling Mini Session:  $225

In this short session, we focus on images to catch the eye of the casting directors and modeling agencies when on auditions.  This session is designed for aspiring child models to get images beyond the home snapshot, and thus improve their chances of selection.  It’s also a great way of getting a few new updated images of your little model should he or she have any major visual events (lost a tooth, new haircut, etc.) occur since the last headshot round.

This 15 minute session includes 3 images of your choice on CD.

*This session is restricted to select locations in the City of Orange. Additional travel fees may apply. Please contact the studio for details.

“Breaking Out” Deluxe Portfolio Session: $450

In this extended modeling session, we focus on capturing a variety of different “looks” to showcase your child’s versatility and build their image portfolio.  We will photograph your child in a variety of outfits (talk to us about wardrobe suggestions) in order to maximize your child’s appeal to casting directors.

This one hour session includes a complete disc of images.

*This session is restricted to select locations in the City of Orange. Additional travel fees may apply. Please contact the studio for details.

A La Carte

Single Digital Images:  $75 each

Comp/Zed Cards:  $45 per set of 25 (size is 5.5×8.5)

8×10 Headshot Sets: $75 per set of 25 on special stock paper

Last week I attended the “Ice Cream Sunday Extravaganza” Kids Night at Chick-Fil-A Orange… it was a delicious and treat-filled evening of fun.

I attend these events as the Chick-Fil-A photographer and its been fun getting to giggle with the kids and capture the fun they’ve been having at the restaurant.

On this particular night, I teased the kids about their ice cream having boogers in it (don’t judge, it got great giggles and smiles) and asked several to share with me… which had unexpected results: one little boy jumped up and ran over to ask his mommy if I could have some too. Another little girl looked at me skeptically, then told me that I could have one small bite of hers.  And my goddaughter handed me her spoon… that’s trust!

No, I didn’t eat any of the children’s ice cream… and for those that offered I complimented them on their wonderful sharing manners and let them know I was teasing.

So here’s a few favorite images… you can view the whole set on the Carlson Photography Facebook Page. Enjoy!

(PS – come join us at Kids Night – its every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm – I’m there most Tuesdays from 5-6 and stay later when I can)

JJ & I played peak a boo, and tickles, and he loved when I pretended to hide in plain sight.  He also loved it when Daddy snuck behind me and made silly faces.

He’s definitely ”Daddy’s Little Man” – and this little man is about to become a big brother in February too!

By the end of the session, we were friends. He helped me carry my equipment out to my car, and even gave me a hug before I left. Enjoy some of my favorites (And Mommy & Daddy’s too).

She’s recently started dance classes and with the Nutcracker obsession still burning, I decided to send her and her best friend to the ballet as a Christmas gift.  She’s never been to the theater, and last summer was the first time she’s seen a dance show in person.

So this trip was going to be special. It was going to be at the gorgeous Segerstrom Center for the Arts and it was going to be her chance to see Clara and the Nutcracker in person.

We dressed the girls as “twins” for the day (they love dressing the same) and then us adults did too. It sure made finding each other easier in the crowds too!

And on the way to the theater, the girls were handed identically wrapped presents… they tore them open to discover that they each had a small wooden nutcracker of their own as a special souvenir of the day.

Nutcrackers in hand, we found our seats and as the performance began I could tell they were enthralled… the dancing was superb, and the performance was short enough to handle 4 year old attention spans while satisfying every desire of a child’s heart.

Afterwards, we were able to go out to the lobby and meet some of the characters (like the Sugar Plum Fairy and the flower princess)… and Santa too!

After we left, Giana declared that next year she wanted to go again… oh, and she wanted to go see the other shows they were having too like “Sleeping Beauty”!  I think the adventure was a success!

Mommy claims that they must have been replaced by shape-shifting  aliens, and once returned to their proper state the next day, she had them all sit down and write me an apology (for the youngest, she drew pictures).

I’ll share them at the end of the actual photos, because they were the most hysterical things ever.

Anyway, the kids really weren’t that bad…. sure there was some bobble head impersonations, and the usual limp boneless flop out of pose antics that most kids try at least once with a photographer…. but they settled down for mommy’s sake and we captured some really beautiful family moments.

And they’re growing their family portrait wall… and they have this great story to tell about “one time, when we were taking family portraits with Mrs. Stefanie…”

The “riot list” apology letter that I can’t read without laughing out loud:

The front of an apology card (that’s me with my camera; to each side of me are the flash strobes).  Note my positive attitude in the face of adversity

A picture of me? I love purple…

We had a whirlwind mini session of giggles and laughter, and at the ordering session poor mommy agonized over the images – there were a whole lot more to pick from that she adored than she thought there’d be from ‘just a short mini session’ – but in the end these were a few of her favorites, and she’s started building her family portrait wall.

Next on the list, a family portrait!

Haley knew what she was getting into as the eldest and the lone sister among the boys.

Owen had already become a big brother once… he was prepared for another brother.

But Noah, as the youngest, was used to being the baby… and despite being dethroned, he’s welcomed his new little brother with open arms and a lot of curiosity.

And Jaxsen… well, he’s accepted the devotion as his due!

Enjoy some favorite images from his portrait session, all of which will be going into his special baby book that I’m in the process of designing for mommy!