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Fast Times Two.

Kristina — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:10:16 +0000

I am not sure how their mom keeps up with them, but she does, and she does it well!

Short on words due to a bad ear infection and limited energy and brain power.

I have sort of an obsession with kids and their lovies. So if they have one, they get a picture with it!

The Boys Are Back.

Kristina — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:51:37 +0000

And they’re better than before. Hey la, day la, the boys are back! [You can thank me if you end up with that song in your head. If you don't know that song, you're too young to read this blog, and yes, I card anyone under 21]. And yes, I know it’s supposed to be “boyfriend” and not “the boys” but that would have been weird. Okay, enough.

I am [of course] late on posting these, so my apologies. And I have to be short on words because I am [of course] catching up on what I owe everyone [including some amazing things for the mama of these two].

Enjoy!

On the “other” shore…

Kristina — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:11:54 +0000

Which I have to admit, is incredibly lovely. Incredibly. You see, in Boston there is this sort of “north shore/south shore” thing that goes on… I am from the North Shore, that’s where I spent my summers, it’s where I live, it’s my peeps. But the South Shore is pretty insane. And so needing to expand my horizons, I tripped on down there on a summer evening and happened across these two. I don’t want to call them displaced from the North Shore, because they have roots in both places… but I know them from up here. Specifically from the playground up here. Where I take my kids usually only under great duress when there has been just enough screaming at each other for one day and I realize we all need to let off some steam. Inevitably I run into these two, and their mom. And inevitably I say “I wonder why I don’t hang out with her more often!” Needless to say, I was thrilled when she booked a session, and even more so when she said we could do it on the beach!

The Studio Mini Session

Kristina — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:27:10 +0000

I was thrilled to welcome these kiddos up to my studio for my first official studio mini-session. I love being able to offer this type of session for a little “quick and dirty” for those folks who aren’t looking for a full session, but would like a few images to hold on to so they can capture a specific point in time or for a nice, neat little gift. These sessions typically run between 30-40 minutes, are held at the studio, and a small print package is included (similar to my holiday card sessions). Contact me for details!

I was excited to meet Natascha because she came to me from Sarah, who is going to get a fabulous little referral present for sending so many people my way. She arrived on a very gloomy (read: pouring rain) day and trudged her gang in not totally sure what to expect. Luckily, I am well versed with the “two year old girl, four year old boy” routine and so I had a lot of fun while she shushed and soothed and fed her newborn. Quite happily, we were able to capture just a few of him in his sleepy little newborn peacefulness. More happily, I think we were able to score the coveted “sibling” shot! So here are a few favorites… the gallery will contain a few more as well!

Thanks so much for braving the rain and making the hike up to see me!

It’s better than sunshine.

Kristina — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:27:31 +0000

“Let your soul shine,
It’s better than sunshine,
It’s better than moonshine,
Damn sure better than rain.”

I am so happy for our friend Kim. I say “our” because she’s my friend, but she’s also a lot of people’s friend and I know that everyone misses her here in Topsfield, but I know that we are all happy that she has landed comfortably in her new home.

Today, after about two reschedules, we were able to meet up. I dragged my kiddos along, which if you know me, is a cardinal sin in my world. My children + me working = never good and NOT what my clients are paying for. But the kids and I talked AT LENGTH for 24 hours about how special it would be to see Nina and Leo in the city, and we discussed how they would be confined to a double stroller, and how it would be best for them not to try to get out, and if they could manage to do that, there might be a treat involved and if that all worked out, we’d have a pizza play date in the city. Shockingly, minus a few screeches and fights over cheese puffs, they were great.

Almost as great as Nina and Leo. Actually, no where near as great. Nina and Leo came with their A-game. 3:15PM, after a day of school for both, on a kind of cold day… They were supah-model awesome. So in about 30 minutes, we circled the park and banged out a most fabulous session. It was seriously like a 89% keeper rate. Everything, including the sunshine, was perfect. Here’s how you can tell it was a great session: none of the images posted below are “the” shot for the holiday card.

So back to it being better than sunshine… I am happy for Kim. She is living in a beautiful home in a great location, her kids are in an amazing city routine and have just really blossomed, and everyone seems to just be happy and settled. Out of nowhere, when I got in the car, I happened to have on a random oldies station (yes, 1994 is old, and yes, I have the music taste of a disgruntled 16 year old)… and this song came on, and it made me really happy because I know that she is finding her soul shine now in her own beautiful life!

This image here should give you some indication of not only how sloppy I dress my children, but also how incredibly happy my son was to see his friend.

Look Mom. No hands.

Kristina — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:03:30 +0000

They are walking. They are more delicious than ever. I haven’t shared much of them lately because I think holiday images should be kept under wraps. But since this one is not from the “card” session, I thought it was a perfect one to share. [Do you like how I talk about them with no introduction? Almost like they re mine? It turns out that just about every blog reader I have already knows who these babes are!!! So no introduction needed!].

Will be back later on with at least 3 more sessions to blog… maybe 8. Depends on how the night goes!

A new field of light.

Kristina — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:32:15 +0000

Needless to say, when I discovered this field behind my mother’s house, I was thrilled. And I’d been secretly scouting yet another abandoned brick building. So when Sarah said she was game to come to meet for a session, I jumped. And I am SO glad I did.

That said, I think I could have put these two kiddos in front of a dumpster and had just as wonderful results. They are seriously stunning children. I haven’t met their dad, but I can say without hesitation, some of it must come from their mom.

Loved this entire session.

A boy and his [orange] tractor.

Kristina — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:54 +0000

We stealthy borrowed Christofer’s rig for this one. He didn’t know, he wouldn’t have minded. Couldn’t love the tractor shots any more than I do… bummer we are a missing a pedal, but I don’t think anyone notices!!

Three beautiful girls.

Kristina — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:52:50 +0000

Just posting images… some of my favs.

From a Catalog.

Kristina — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:28:25 +0000

So I am a tiny bit backed up on blogging. I am sure you have figured that out. I am also a tiny bit backed up on editing, that’s sort of obvious too. I know I keep repeating it, but someday it will be true. I do believe tomorrow is the day I will be caught up! And tomorrow I will be sending out Lisa’s slideshow and gallery. Because it’s all edited and I’ve been a bad blogger, I figured I’d share more images in addition to what I already posted on Facebook. So you know, sometimes at this time of year, there is no rhyme or reason to my blogging. Sometimes I blog immediately. Sometimes I post to Facebook. Sometimes I email a few favorites and they never make it to anywhere else. And sometimes I just send out the gallery. Unless you ask me not to post anywhere, how things show up is just sort of random and no indication of how I felt about the session or what your images look like. Sometimes it’s just hard to get it all organized consistently!

Anyway, I suggested the back of River Road to Lisa, and then she emailed me her wardrobe selection, and I have to tell you, I was THRILLED. It really felt like something out of a J. Crew catalog. I simply love the style, and I think it was an amazing blend of classic mixed with whimsical. I believe it was perfect. I loved this session so much.

I really love this family of hers. When I first brought Christofer to Joyful Noises, even before Rainor joined the Toddler One class, Will used to lean out the door of Preschool and say “Hey Christofer, hey buddy, come here and give me five.” And I’d think “Wow, my son has older friends! How cool.” Then I met Rainor and Lisa and I immediately liked Lisa as there is a bond with any mom that is juggling her work and her kids and somehow pulling it all together. And what I first remember loving about Lisa was that she used to put cute little notes on Rainor’s lunch. And that’s the sort of thing that a hormonal pregnant woman would start crying over [NO. I am not pregnant. I WAS pregnant at the time.]. Christofer and Rainor became fast friends and still are. They are getting ready to be the big guns in Preschool and I am so thrilled they have two more years in class together. I can only imagine and hope that Rainor’s sweet demeanor might possibly rub off on my boy and bring him down from a 10 to a 4 in energy (OK, I think we’d all be happy with a 6 or 7).

Here are a few more of my favs from the night! I am so excited to send out this slideshow in the morning!