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This blog contains old session blog posts, and my failed 2011 attempt at "One Image a Day" project in which I force myself to shoot something each day, personal or professional, as a challenge to myself. I'd love to hear what you think of the images as they might slightly stray from the norm. We'll see if I can pick it up for 2012!
I received in some new sample items and thought I’d feature them here in case folks are looking for ideas for quick and easy holiday gifts. I know some of you are probably grumbling that you haven’t seen your galleries, yet, but they are all coming, I promise.
Also coming soon: mini mounts!
Our night with Melissa & John was absolutely fabulous. Amy came up from Providence to shoot with me and we had a blast. Considering we’d never met face-to-face (but we “talk” every day), it was so awesome we could leave all our kids and take off for this shoot. Of course it was at my favorite location, the weather was amazing, the light just the juiciest… and well… Melissa… Melissa & John… a yummy couple. After I shot these, I was nervous about whether I could have a repeat performance and come up with something unique for them, but the stars aligned and we just had a blast. Amy had some clutch ideas of how to spice things up and we are both so pleased with the outcome. Can’t wait to see her sneak peak!
Melissa and John, it was an amazing night. Hands down, my favorite part of the night was hearing Melissa tell us how much she loves John, about all the special things he does for her, and just how happy he makes her. Her natural smile and laugh was so gorgeous and candid — it lit up the whole field. And the way John looks at Melissa, like she is this fantastic gift that he waited a lifetime to receive and it’s 10,000 times better than he ever imagined it to be — it made my heart melt.
Thank you. Really, thank you!
Based on what I wrote above, my absolute favorite from the night… yes, there are more “perfect” images on my card, but this one makes me really happy.
I love this one. I told her to hold her hand up and work it and I stinkin’ love it.
Yes, that’s Alison’s furniture out on the driveway. Truth be told, we really wanted the velvet couch out there. Maybe for holiday cards? Pretty please?
That’s the look I am talking about!
Waiting, patiently waiting.
And because no night is complete without a little rim lighting and flare…
You’ve done it again Kristina – knocked it out of the park. You are fabulous.
your work has a really unique feel. it manages to be extremely polished while capturing raw emotion and energy. i dig.
Hi Kristina..when do i get to see more? 
am i pushing it?
Love them so much!!
I do realize you figured out how patient I am!! Thank you for getting these to us so quickly!!!
Monica & Todd are simply perfect together. I walked away from them feeling so good about everything and that all would be right in the world. They have known each other for SO long, like since they were playing together in nursery school… but not “boring” SO long… like they’ve been out there, they’ve seen things, they’ve done things, they’ve built their own lives, yet somehow merged them adorably, perfectly together. They were clearly brought back into each other’s life for a purpose and I know it will always have meaning to them. They are a really good reminder of why to get married, because you just love someone that much.
I had so much fun hanging out with them. I seriously should have followed them home for Todd’s Tacos. But it was about 90 degrees at 7:30PM and mama was not so smart and wore jeans and after climbing 6 stories to Trevor & Denise’s roofdeck, I just needed to go home and jump in the pool (which I did, after a brief pit stop in the old hood for a quick libation).
Anyway, the stars just sort of aligned with this. Months and months ago we had brunch at Trevor & Denise’s house and I got the idea that I’d love to shoot on his roofdeck (who wouldn’t) and also in his stairwell. I shot a few of Christofer, but then realized it wasn’t a setup for kids. So I tucked it away and the minute I heard Monica & Todd were engaged I knew I wanted to bring them there. So I basically hunted down Monica and haunted her on Facebook until she said yes! T&D left us the key, the weather was perfect, the light was yummy and voila!
I hope you love these as much as I do. I don’t work with adults very often, though it’s something I am exploring with a potential partner and we are both very excited by the prospects. I’d love to hear your thoughts on these… and leave this adorable couple some love!
You are so talented, that I bet you could take a picture of Ara and I that makes us look like we love each other too!
These bring tears to our eyes ( Melissa, Steph, and I).. we love them all so amazing. The picture of Monica is the most beautiful we have ever seen!
Great pictures Kristina! They are probably the best engagement pictures I have ever seen….
I think we all ignoring the obvious here… how does ANYONE’S butt look THAT GOOD in white jeans???
Can I ask, can we book you for our wedding? These are so amazing!!! We LOVE them, and what you wrote I had had tears in my eyes. Thank you so much.
Oh and its the brand of the jeans that do it!!!
These pictures capture their true love~ absolutley beautiful photos of my brother and soon to be sister! love them all!
These pictures are breathtakingly beautiful and made me cry! I’m so excited for Todd and my best friend Monica! These photos capture how exceptional their relationship truly is!
like jessica said..these photos brought tears to our eyes! Kristina are you a writer too? I am booking my session!
Kristina-These are just unbelievable! I find myself coming back to look at them too frequently! I think you need to do some adult photography too! I just knew you would pick up on everything about Monica and Todd. They truelly are so adorable together and you really captured it!
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I am bursting at the seems I am so excited to blog this session… to proof the entire thing… but I am late on SO many other people that they have to wait in line. But I’ll blog just a few more tomorrow I am sure.
Just check this out… are you as excited as I am to see the rest?!?
That little girl with the hat is a cutie! : )
Thanks for sharing – these are gorgeous!!