Baby on the Way | San Juan Capistrano, South Orange County Maternity Photographer

Two of my favorite things are pregnant bellies and this area of San Juan Capistrano.  So you can imagine my joy when I get to combine both.  I met up with this beautiful couple last weekend for some maternity portraits- we had to get them on the schedule quick, because their sweet baby girl will be here very soon!

This mama is so beautiful and so sweet.  Her little girl is going to be so blessed by her parents!

These guys are unquestionably in love... I love love!!

The day was cloudy, almost drizzly, but we weren't about to let that get us down!

Thank you, A & C, for meeting up with me!  Cannot wait to meet that baby girl!

Spring Mini Sessions | The Flower Shoppe!

I am so very excited to announce my little Spring project- Spring Mini Sessions!  These adorable, stylized sessions will take place in beautiful flower fields in San Juan Capistrano with a sweet, simple Flower Market styled theme!  The image below is only a *tiny* glimpse into what you can expect... can't give away all my surprises quite yet, but I assure you, it will be adorable!

Minis will take place on Saturday, March 9th with limited spaces available.  Cost is $175 (with a non-refundable $75 deposit to hold your spot) and will include:


* 25-minute stylized mini session for up to three (3) children

* Five (5) high resolution digital files from your gallery (up to ten images to choose from)

* One (1) 18x12 mounted storyboard collage

* One (1) 5x7 gift print of each digital file you choose for your disk

* 10% off of additional prints and digital files

Session spots are on a first come, first served basis.  Additional slots may open if the demand should arise.  Please note that these mini sessions are for children only (babies must be able to sit up unassisted)- no family sessions will be done on this date.  If you're looking to book a family session in the flower fields, please contact me to book soon, as they do eventually get mowed down in late spring!

Email me at alisonkayphoto@gmail.com for times and availability!

Holiday Sessions- It's Time! | Orange County, California Family Portrait Photography

Phew!  It feels like it has been forever since I worked on the blog, sent newsletters and generally did much photography work at all... mainly because my full time job as a mommy of three has been so very busy!  I've been enjoying my time off very much and loving every minute (well, mostly every minute) with my sweet three.

While it's only the end of July, it is time to start thinking about holiday portrait season!  I decided this year to manage my time a little better than last year to avoid burn out and be able to enjoy the season with my family.  For those reasons, I will only be taking holiday portraits in mini-session format this year.  There are three dates available for mini-sessions in three different locations; hopefully this will help to make it accessible for everyone!

Each location will have a unique "stylized" theme, which I am super excited about!  Sessions will last 30-minutes and may include up to 5 people.  Your mini session will include:

* 30 minutes of shooting

* 8-10 edited images in your gallery

* 5 hi-resolution digital images on disk with print release

* an 8x10 mounted photo calendar

* ...and a really cute surprise gift!

Mini sessions will be held:

Saturday, October 6th at the San Juan Capistrano Train Station

9:00am

9:45am

10:30am

11:15am

Sunday, October 21st at a park near the Orange Circle

3:00pm- BOOKED

3:45pm

4:30pm- BOOKED

5:00pm

Saturday, November 3rd at the Malaga Cove Library (South Bay)

9:00am- BOOKED

9:45am

10:30am- BOOKED

11:15am- BOOKED

Mini-sessions are $275 for the whole package.  Times and dates are first come, first served and will only be reserved with receipt of $100 deposit.

Senior Supermodel! | San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California Senior Portrait Photography

I seriously love doing senior portrait photography- LOVE.IT! The subjects cooperate with me, I get their humor, and it reminds me of the time I spent working in youth ministry for the church for many years of my life. This session was especially fun, as I've known this gorgeous young woman for quite some time- she was a part of the youth group I worked with! It makes me feel pretty old to be doing her senior portraits, but it was such an honor.

Kaleigh is not only stunning, but smart, athletic, funny and overall just a wonderful young woman with such a sweet soul! I'm so excited for what college holds for her, and I know she is going to move mountains in her lifetime! Look out world- Kaleigh is going places!

We ran around one of my favorite places in the world, San Juan Capistrano, to find lots of great backdrops for her senior portraits... too much fun! The hazy, golden goodness of the sun was almost too much... I had so much trouble narrowing down the images to show her and her family...


Beautiful setting, adorable outfits and lovely girl... could it get any better?!


I mean, really... straight from a magazine, right?!


Thank you SO much, Kaleigh, for trusting me with these special memories! So proud of who you are and where you're going!