Astrid Baloun Photography

Mini Sessions 2016 - Booking Now

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:12:00 +0000

Mini Sessions will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 starting at 3:00pm in Irvine, CA. Full session fee will be required to reserve your time. Session will include 20 minutes of photo coverage, 3 high resolution digital negatives downloadable from an online album, album will include 10+ photos from your session. Additional print items may be purchased a la carte. Email info@astridbaloun.com or text at 949.328.6589 to book.

The Shackleford Family Session

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Corona Del Mar, CA

The O'Connell's Maternity

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 17:40:00 +0000

Irvine Regional Park, CA

The Wiltons: Family Session 2015

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:32:00 +0000

Aliso & Woods Canyon, Laguna Niguel, CA

The Voisiners: Family Session 2015

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 17:35:00 +0000

O'Neill Regional Park, Silverado Canyon, CA

The Sablan Family Session 2015

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:37:00 +0000

Aliso & Woods Canyon, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Baby Morgan!
:: August 2015 ::

The Munoz Family :: Sneak Peek!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:08:00 +0000

Lake Forest, CA

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Baby Kate!
:: May 2015 ::

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Larry & Bette in love...
To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. - David Viscott

Announcing :: Mini Sessions 2015!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:00:00 +0000

It's Mini Sessions Time!!! I couldn't be more excited to offer these sessions again. I'm looking forward to meeting new clients and seeing my loyal ones!

Here is the deal:

20 minute session

5 high res digital negatives

online gallery featuring photos from your session

personal print release

A signed contract and full payment will be required to book a session.

Sessions Dates, Times & Locations:

Sunday, September 27th at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 in Aliso Woods

Saturday, November 7th at Aliso Woods Canyon - SOLD OUT!

First come, first served. Sessions are non-refundable. If it rains, we will reschedule to a date that is convenient for the both us. If you're unable to keep your mini session due to illness, your payment will go toward credit for a future full session or you can gift to a family or friend.

Additional digital negatives may be purchase at $10 each. Entire gallery may be purchased for $250.

Holiday cards, canvases, prints and albums are available for purchase. Please inquire for more information.

I'm excited and very much look forward to hearing from!!!!

(949)328-6589 cell & text

astrid@astridbaloun.com

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:27:00 +0000

Bette & Kandace
:: Mother & Daughter ::

Meghan & JP :: Maternity Session

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:55:00 +0000

I'm so excited to share Meghan & JP's maternity session from yesterday! The weather was hot but Spring was in full bloom and green. It made for a beautiful session but Meghan and JP made the photos simply stunning!

I'm a bit behind on blogging and have two other sessions shot in February that I will be blogging next month!

A Wilcox Manor Wedding :: Bart + Ellen!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:16:00 +0000

Wilcox Manor, Tustin CA
August 23, 2014

Bart and Ellen's Wedding was a true love fairy tale. There was lots of love from their children, family and friends .My most favorite part about this wedding was Bart's son and daughter's toast... They met at work and it took Ellen several drops of hints that she was single for Bart to come around. He then called his children to help him dressed for his very first date. Of course, the rest of this story will be full of laughter and a lot more memories to be made together as one.

Congratulations Ellen and Bart!

Thank you to the following vendors for making this day so spectacular!
Lindburgh McPherson from the Wilcox Manor
Cheryl Gates from Angelica Strings
Cake and Sweets from French's Bakery

Rui & Kandance :: Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 03:28:00 +0000

Post Wedding Photos Fisherman's Cove, Laguna Beach

You may recall Rui and Kandace's beautiful chic yet rustic wedding in the Stone House at Temecula Creek Inn. Well they decided to do post wedding photos instead of engagement photos. It gave them an opportunity of a relaxed bride and groom session and of course another reason to get all gussied up, suited up and head down to the beach!

Jesse and Angelo's Palm Springs Wedding :: Sneakies!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 05:51:00 +0000

I could hardly contain myself with excitement to post these tonight! Documenting Jesse and Angelo's wedding was like a dream come true! Jesse is a stunning, bodacious, and full of love and laughter kind of women! Angelo has a kindred spirit, the kind of man that would give his shirt of his back and an affirmation of this was his eight groomsmen standing next to him on this very important passage.

I actually met Jesse and Angelo on their wedding day. Something I had never done before but they were referred by Amanda [see her wedding story here] so I knew instantly that this would be an effervescent and energetic wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to mention the wedding took place at the fabulous swanky Viceroy Hotel.

Many special thanks to the ubber amazing wedding team:
Wedding Venue: Viceroy Hotel
Catering: The Chop House
DJ: Eric Monteleone
Hair & Make Up: Jaffal Artistry

2014 Mini Sessions - BOOK NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000

Mini session have been very popular and I'm in my third year offering them. They are always quick enough to fit into anybody's schedule yet so much fun for all! Contact me for booking and location details! astrid@astridbaloun.com or (949)328-6589.

Baby Johanna :: Newborn

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:11:00 +0000

Baby Johanna's gender was a surprise to the Toney Family! You can see their maternity session here [ Toney Maternity ]. Johanna was still in womb and little James was anxious for his baby to come. Johanna truly delighted and it is quite the alert little girl!

Rui & Kandace :: Wedding!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:34:00 +0000

The Stone House, Temecula Creek Inn

The Toney Family :: Maternity Session

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:58:00 +0000

The Montage Resort, Laguna Beach

Dustin & Amanda: Wedding!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Wed, 07 May 2014 04:40:00 +0000

Crestview Point, Laguna Beach

I met Dustin on his wedding day! Yet, the instant I introduced myself and instead of shaking my hand he hugged me, I knew he was the right fit for Amanda! You see, Amanda and I work together. I've known Amanda now for about 4 years and the moment I met her, I knew she was the right fit for my old boss. Amanda is kind, generous, caring, loving and super smart! I like to think we have a lot in common. LOL! All jokes aside, we do share a few similarities and I want Amanda to be my next best friend! I had seen photos of her and Dustin on facebook so when she asked me to cover her wedding, I did a little salsa move, jumped up and down and tried hard not to scream of excitement. They are both stunningly beautiful people inside and out. Dustin loves Amanda to pieces and on their wedding day this couldn't have been more truer than true. I imaged their photos and their love gracing my website and this blog!!! I had dreams the night before and my stomach knotted up on the actual wedding day of excitement. I was super incredibly honored for such a humbling opportunity these two have given me. Not only to cover their wedding but get to know them at such an intimate and special moment!

Now, I'm dying for them to have babies so I can photograph their maternity and family photos!

Thank you Dustin and Amanda allowing me to be part of your special day by capturing and document your love. {{{hugs and kisses}}}

The Angeles Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 03:15:00 +0000

An extended family session :: Huntington Beach, CA

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:09:00 +0000

Astrid Baloun Photography is closed December 24-26, 2013 for the Christmas holiday! My family and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!! Specially to those who have allowed me to bloom in my photography career by capturing your life and special moments. It has been an honor and such humbling experience to have served you. Hugs and Kisses!!!!

Mario & Sylvia are expecting!

noreply@blogger.com (BB) — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:52:00 +0000

:: Maternity Session ::
Salt Creek Beach, Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, CA