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Mommy and Me Photos | San Diego, CA

Hi, I'm Kristen!
I'm an award-winning graduating senior portrait and family photographer based out of Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Mom and daughter seated on a rock for Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

I love it when moms take the time to get into the frame of the shots for some mommy and me photos! I hear over and over again, “I take so many photos of my spouse and children, but *I’m* never in the shot!” While visiting the San Diego area this summer I was so glad to photograph this sweet mom and her daughter and get some really lovely shots for their family!

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Mom and daughter standing in a field for Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

Isn’t this just the most beautiful meadow? I understand that it’s a prime spot for viewing the gorgeous San Diego sunsets and (maybe!!) catching a glimpse of the elusive green flash?

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

I love to capture a few quiet moments…

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

…and some silly ones!

Portrait of a young girl in a field of yellow grasses

That glow! That hair! That smiles! Those wild oats!

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county
Mom holding daughter with her eyes closed

I can’t get over how beautiful the light was! Sign me up any day for fields of pale grasses!!

Mom and daughter sitting on a rock in a field
Mom and daughter walking on a trail for Mommy and me photos in San Diego county
Mom and daughter sitting on a rock for Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

I love this giggly moment!

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

Hi! Former plant biologist here! There were the coolest little shrubs all throughout this field. I love subtle greens, reds, and oranges they added to the backgrounds of this photo shoot!

Mom holding her young daughter in a field

I love how their hair catches the sunshine!

Mom and daughter walking through a field
Closeup photo of a mom and daughter's eyes
Portraits of a mom and young daughter

Sometimes it’s nice to just have some more traditional portraits all by yourself! I aim to switch things up and get clients a lot candid, posed, and prompted variety in their galleries!

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

Awww some of my favorite shots of the whole day!

Mommy and me photos in San Diego county

Looking off into the distance…there were lots of horse pastures around and you can imagine that was a pretty interesting attraction.

Young girl looking back for Mommy and me photos in San Diego county
Woman wearing a blue cardigan

Also, I totally love the flow and detail on the back of mom’s cardigan!

Portraits of a young girl in San Diego county
young girl wearing a blue dress standing in a field of yellow grass
Woman in black standing in a field of dried grass with oak trees
Mom blowing a raspberry on her daughter's cheek

What a gorgeous shoot with gorgeous clients!! Let’s do another one soon!

Kristen Hazelton is a multi award-winning Chicago, IL and San Francisco Bay Area high school senior, university graduate, and family photographer. She also photographs in San Diego, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Monterey, CA, and Seattle, WA. She is a firm believer in human rights and welcomes LGBTQ+ and nonbinary clients. You can inquire about your own photoshoot here!

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Hi, I'm Kristen, a Chicago and California  portrait photographer serving graduating seniors and joyful families! I provide an award-winning, custom and comfortable client experience and stunning luxury artwork. I can't wait to meet you and tell your story!

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Serving graduates looking for bright and colorful cap and gown portraits that showcase their academic story and time on campus.

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