Fairy Princess Elektra! {Los Angeles Kid Photography}

It has been a blast to get to photograph lovely little Elektra over the years at my annual photo session with her and her lovely mama - and this time Grandma got in on the photos too! They always have such fun ideas (last year we had a wonderful doll tea party) and this year was no different - coming to the session as woodland fairies made for SUCH amazing photos, the colors are glorious and the light was so magic. Wonderful to see you guys, as always - and of course, so many more to share with you at your meeting!

Precious Isabel {Los Angeles Newborn Photographer}

With the holiday madness and so many sessions, we've been a little back-logged with blogging - however I'm trying to get caught up and had to share this gorgeous little newborn Isabel - love her. Can you believe that smile? What a peaceful, beautiful little girl. It was wonderful to meet her and see this couple again after doing their lovely maternity session. Congrats!

Square 1 Cafe - Echo Park {Los Angeles Restaurant Photographer}

So, as you all know, we specialize in babies, kids and families and we looooove it. Duh. However, we've been known to dabble in other types of photography that feed our creativity (no pun intended!) and we've been doing the food photography for Square One Restaurant for several years now and it is such fun (and so delicious!). We've loved them for ages - their crazy-popular flagship restaurant on Fountain Avenue is one of our absolute favorite brunch spots (the brioche french toast oh my gahhh!) - they have a delicious, creative menu of always consistent comfort food and amazing service and staff. One of our photos of their (oh so good) eggs Benedict was even featured on Huffington Post! So when we heard they were opening a small restaurant/cafe in the boathouse at the newly renovated Echo Park Lake - we were thrilled! It is SO BEAUTIFUL over there since the reno and is an Eastsider's dream - you can jog around the perimeter with the newly installed paths if that is your thing, or hang out in the lush grass or new benches. And what makes the lake even better is Square One's new cafe - the food is delicious and similar to the main Square One restaurant but with easier "to go" items unique to the location. Great stuff you can grab for you and your family to munch on and chill on the beautiful lawns and enjoy the sights. Or rent a pedal boat and take in the lake. Yummy egg sandwiches, gorgeous veggie options (those colors!), burgers, baked goods and of course fantastic coffees and beverages (seasonal lemonades like lavender and blood orange!). Such a great spot - you have got to go at least once, eat some amazing food and have a relaxing afternoon. You'll find yourself craving it. There are even treats and water bowls for Fido! Check out the images below to get an idea:

Twins Skylar and Dillan {Los Angeles Family Photographer}

These two girls were adorable - and absolutely bursting with entirely unique personality. Aren't they just the cutest? Love their interactions with their parents and each other - those expressions and the happiness in their eyes! It was lovely to meet you guys - so many cute photos to share!!! Enjoy the sneak peek

Interested in having us capture your family photos or holiday family portrait in Los Angeles? Email us or call us to chat! info@shootsandgiggles.com or 310.929.7725

Baby Stella Exploring Venice Beach {Venice Family Photographer}

This shoot was such fun - love exploring the beachy urban landscape that is Venice and this family has always been the quintessential Venice Beach family to me. And they get down with the fun candid moments, really enjoying playing with their gorgeous little girl Stella. Stella is an adventurer too - from the wild world of colorful legging vendors to getting a fortune from creepy robot Zoltar - she was game. It is amazing to me that I've been capturing this little darling since she was just a tiny newborn! Thanks for yet another wonderful session.

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©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer

©Shoots & Giggles, Los Angeles Photography, Venice Beach Baby Photographer