A lover of the visual arts and the girl who always had a wall of photographs in her bedroom. I'm always giddy with excitement to share these captured moments with friends, family and now my clients. The emotions my photographs evoke is one of life's greatest pleasures for me.
In the last year I have explored my creativity and discovered a great joy for photography. I am both self-taught and also studied at Tri-Community Photo Program in Covina, CA. I shoot in natural light and my style can be best described as photojournalistic. My goal is to capture you and or your families' lifestyle, uniqueness and tell your story. The session time is our play time so fun accessories and snacks are encouraged!
Currently available for photo sessions in LA and Orange County, but I love to travel so please do inquire for pricing outside these areas.
I live in LA with my life partner Kris and enjoy cooking, travel, wine tasting, reading and the beach.
Photo by Trude Ellingsen
I spent last Thursday afternoon with my best friend, Annie in Laguna Beach to kick off her staycation. It was a really nice day and the sunniest day of the week, perfect beach weather. We walked and played on the beach and enjoyed lunch at the El Ranchito , dinner at Bandera’s , oh and there...
I often get asked “what is a mamalita session?” and it always brings a smile to my face because of the special story behind this.When I first started my business I had the pleasure of photographing a group of about 13 ladies at a bridal shower and while I was in the midst of processing...
Recently I have been very blessed to capture new life and I am really enjoying these bundles of joy. These sessions are so peaceful and tranquil and this session was no different, Alicia was so good and half the time she slept right through it. These photos made me smile the whole time while processing,...
Today’s sunset. I can never get enough photo shots of a sunset… I will always capture them and I am okay with that. This winter has brought some of the most gorgeous sunsets in Southern CA and I need to make more attempts to capturing them because it’s a shame to let this...
Can you blame me?
Just a sneak peak from my newborn session today, she’s cute as a button. I truly enjoyed meeting and spending time with this little one and her mommy whom is just smitten with her.
I can put up a good fight, don’t let the tutu and pearls fool you.
I hope everyone...
I just wanted to share some of my photos from this project since recently a good friend inquired, the rest of the set can be seen here. Thank you for the continued support for all those that are my biggest fans, it means the world to me.
Also feel free to check out this...
I just wanted to share photos of yours truly here on Trude’s blog. I had the pleasure of participating in this photo swap and photographing her and Caroline, but I was nervous about seeing photos of myself (first photo session for me) and I must say that I was just being silly, so silly!
I’m blown...
My grandmother Soledad passed when I was only 14 years old and she was the sweetest and most loving abuelita that any girl could have. The other day I was re-organizing my jewelry box (I do this a lot, I’m an organizing clean junkie) and I stumbled upon these lovely gold earrings. They were given...
Meet Anabella, warning… she will melt your heart.
I had the pleasure of capturing the Sampson family this past Sunday in their home as they enjoy every moment of their new baby, Anabella whom they also call Bells. I met Natalie and George back a few years working for a mortgage company and they are completely...
I had the pleasure of photographing and documenting Veronica’s pregnancy last weekend at the San Gabriel Mission and although we had only met once prior at a birthday party that Socorro (my best friend hosted for her baby last summer) we hit it off right away including her husband Hugo. This is their first baby...
