The Bittels on the Other Side!

September 18th, 2008

Yesterday my amazingly talented friend, Trista Lerit, did a photo shoot with us and we had so much fun!  I saw a shot once with a baby sitting in between his mom’s legs and I just absolutely fell in love with it and knew I wanted a shot with Brayden and I like that.  Last week I realized Brayden was practically already crawling and if I wanted to get that shot I had to get it NOW!  I knew I wanted a preppy, slightly retro look to the shoot and I really wanted an antique baby carriage.  Lucky for me I found one at the Orange Circle last weekend.  I went in the store and asked how much it was and the lady told me it was $385 and I must have gotten a sad face because the guy in the corner said, “I’ll give it to ya for eighty bucks.”  $80 I can do!  

Trista styled the whole shoot.  I’m wearing her dresses and shoes!  Those shoes were so high I couldn’t even walk in them, but they did look good!  She should be a stylist as her second job!  And Carina is the one who made me look good.  Note to brides, please book Carina NOW!  She and her associates are absolutely amazing.  And she just opened a new studio in Costa Mesa which is just gorgeous!  She even did my hair because the curls started to fall.  How awesome is she?

Trista, Chuck and I thank you from the bottom of our heart.  I know how crazy busy you are this time of year and it means so much to us that you took time out of your hectic schedule for us.  I’m so lucky to have you as a friend!  You are such a talented photographer.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Here are some of my favorites.  Go to Trista’s blog to see the rest!

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  1. Katy Regnier posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 3:35 pm.

    Oooh I love these! Brayden is so ridiculously adorable and you look fabulous! If I look half as good as you after I have my babies I’ll be a happy woman :) So glad you got to get the shot you wanted before your little guy learned to crawl away… Trista did a fantastic job!

  2. Jasmine* posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 3:42 pm.

    Whoa…you define HOT MOM!! :)

  3. Erin posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 3:50 pm.

    oh wow! those are amazing. you look great.

  4. Sivyu posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 3:51 pm.

    Wow! You look amazing! What a gorgeous family! Brayden has the cutest smile ever.

  5. Trista posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm.

    Awwwww…it was my pleasure! I had such a great time with you guys! You are sooooooo lucky to have such a beautiful baby boy :-) I hope when I have a baby, they will be as adorable and charming as he is ;-)

  6. Jeff posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 4:34 pm.

    Okay, you guys just won the award for the cutest family of the year!! Love it!!!

  7. amelialyon posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 6:01 pm.

    Wow, wayyyyyyy toooooo cute!!! I love this, trista rocked it!

  8. Polka Dot Bride posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 7:36 pm.

    These are AMAZING photos! Congratulations Trista! Drew you look gorgeous in those shoes! What a beautiful family!

  9. Bobbie posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 7:46 pm.

    Wow! You look amazing! Your hubby looks greeat! And that little boy of yours? Just the CUTEST LITTLE THING EVER! I love his outfit!!!!!! You guys make a fantastic looking family! I love all these pictures and that carriage is just so so cool! Trista did a great job, I am heading over to her blog to see more!

  10. Annie posted the following on September 18, 2008 at 10:36 pm.

    What a beautiful family and great pics! Brayden has the most beautiful smile! You are so lucky to have such great pictures of your adorable family to last forever. Love the carriage!

  11. Christy posted the following on September 19, 2008 at 12:37 pm.

    I don’t think these pictures could get any cuter! I LOVE the whole theme you have going. Drew B- your hair and make-up look HOT! You guys are such a beautiful family- and soooo photogenic!

    P.S. Great choice of outfits!

  12. Megan Beth posted the following on September 19, 2008 at 12:50 pm.

    OH MAN!!! These are AMAZING! Drew you look gourgeous!

  13. LeeAnn posted the following on September 19, 2008 at 10:50 pm.

    I always enjoy reading your blog and all the updates on your son AKA the cutest little dude ever! I guess he got too big for the chair pics huh? :)

    Trista did such a great job capturing love your family shares.

  14. rowena posted the following on September 19, 2008 at 11:28 pm.

    Wow Drew! You hot mamma you! Loving the retro feel and Trista’s style!

  15. marisa holmes posted the following on September 20, 2008 at 2:59 pm.

    Your photos look sooooo wonderful! Brayden already has all the poses down!

  16. haley lamb posted the following on September 20, 2008 at 10:16 pm.

    these are amazing! what a beautiful family :)

  17. Julia Williams posted the following on September 23, 2008 at 6:56 pm.

    Brayden is just ridiculously cute. It’s amazing to compare the session Jessica Claire shot with this – and the way he has changed so quickly! You guys all look awesome!

  18. Jen B. posted the following on September 24, 2008 at 1:23 am.

    So stylish and sweet at the same time. The three of you are too perfect for words! Brayden is such a stud!

  19. cristy cross posted the following on September 29, 2008 at 4:11 pm.

    These are precious! I have a 7 month old, and we need family pics too before he starts crawling.

  20. ohana photographers - david & kimi b posted the following on September 30, 2008 at 11:51 am.

    this has to be thee cutest family shoot ever! love every single image. trista did a fantastic job capturing you guys, and ummm….how flippin cute is brayden!

  21. denise bovee posted the following on October 1, 2008 at 7:22 pm.

    oh my gosh drew…these are so flippin cute!!! ive been wanting to get my family pics done too!!!! ughh this has inspired me :)

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