I think I start every day out thinking “today will be the day I blog some sessions… or at least something from my life.” And then each day ends and I think “well, I stuck a few shots up on Facebook, hopefully that will suffice.” Today started out no different, except that lo-and-behold, I am blogging. It’s really a crying shame I can’t get my act in gear and do this more often. I know clients appreciate it. I know my other readers [read: my mom] enjoy it as well. I just get to a point where I think “where on earth do I ever start…” and then you know my ADD, I end up in the kitchen painting the ceiling, or in the basement trying to dig clothes out of the cedar closet and I think “aren’t I supposed to be doing something else…?”
So here we are.
I really wanted to share some images from this session for a few reasons. Primarily because I really did stalk Chris and Marci last year for this session. I reconnected with Chris, and then “met” Marci, when I was having coffee [read: cocktails] with Mrs. Fellows and inevitably we had Facebook up and somehow we made the connection that she knew Marci and I knew Chris, and what are the chances, and don’t we now have a bunch of mutual friends up here on the North Shore? So you know I love to photograph people I know, and conversely, you know I end up knowing all my clients through 10 different avenues. And so it just begged the question “Why aren’t I photographing the Gallups?”
Chris and I went to college together and I’d say we ran in the same circles, which is really just one giant circle, a giant confused circle, a giant confused very fun circle. Such was Hobart College. I think we ran into each other a few times out in Boston… and now ALL these years later we both live on the North Shore. It’s so awesome to see the people I knew 20 years ago living such great lives. He married Marci who is downright FABULOUS in every sense of the word and they have 4 awesome kiddos. And it’s just a really cool thing to come full circle and catch up again. Even though we didn’t actually catch up because he was trying to prevent his children from jumping off Castle Rock and I was trying to photograph them doing just that… but I did kind of get to know Marci more and she’s a winner and I know I’ll be seeing more of her.
So landing the plane, one reason I wanted to share is that I know them, love them, cute family, all is good. The other reason is that one night last year I happened to log on to Facebook and saw that they adopted Riley. To me, that is the most beautiful and selfless and amazing thing someone can do for their family. We have a few adoption stories that are quite close to our hearts and so when I find out that someone has chosen this option to complete their family, I immediately think “I need to capture their family complete for them.” So we planned to do a session last year, but things got crazy with my schedule and their home renovation, and it slipped to this fall. But we finally shot it, and I love it. Their family is so full of energy, their boys are gorgeous [and funny and polite] and Riley just completes the puzzle. [Well, a dog actually completes the puzzle... so we'll have to see what happens with that!]. And so here they are, on my blog.
Thanks for a great Sunday. I am happy we got this done and we did so before the first touchdown of the Pats game. I hope to see you soon!
[As a special little treat, I am sharing their entire slideshow at the bottom. It was a fun session and very representative of my work -- a blend of lifestyle portraiture.... and since I haven't updated my portfolio on this site yet, it gives you an idea of what to expect at a session!]
Love this. I must have said “OK, now NO ONE look at the camera!”
Love love love how Chris and Marci are pretty far apart but still totally connected looking at each other!
A picture of the Lighthouse at the Lighthouse! What could be better?



















I love it.
I am crying. LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH! Kristina, you captured us perfectly. Love them and Love you. Thank you. xoxoxo MG
Kristina, this session is fabulous! I love your work.
I love these pictures! What a beautiful family and can tell the boys are funny guys from all the poses. I’m also slightly obsessed with Riley’s dress- she is so cute. It is great to see an old Hobart friend!
Wow gorgeousness! Stunning photos. Loveliness in all.
What wonderful work!!! I am a realtor friend of Chris and Marci’s. You have totally captured the spunk, beauty and enthusiasm of this happy family!! I will certainly pass along your name!
Kristina – I keep watching this slideshow it’s amazing! I just put the Sunshine Song on my ipod. LOVE IT!
He has a few awesome songs! Download Cold December too. I am sort of a sucker for that sort of accoustic sound…