BOSTON CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHER, BOSTON FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER, BOSTON NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

With best intentions, I wanted this to be blogged more than a week ago. I finished the gallery and slideshow quickly — and that is because I had an appointment with Corey so she could squeeze me in one day working, and so with that favor, who was I not to edit her images? So I excitedly tossed my laptop in my bag and head to the salon, only to later realize that the minute I closed my computer, the logic board died. When it was finally returned (covered under warranty, yay!), 7 keys didn’t work (loose cable, coupled with a LOT of food in the keyboard). So that added to the delay, and then, well, there’s life.

That said, Corey and Jim were so excited to welcome their little baby girl. And they are both adjusting to parenting, and their new roles, and are so cute, and loving and happy. Corey looks amazing, but we knew she would after we saw how insane she looked during her pregnancy. Baby Nicoletta is so sweet.  Her skin is perfect (even her peely feet, which might be my FAV thing about little babies!).  She is sweet and wide-eyed, and never once fussed (except when she was hungry, and c’mon, I know I still fuss when I am hungry!).  I loved having them at my studio.  And I am so excited for a lifetime of blond hair in my future, and photographs in theirs!

One of my very favorite things about newborn clients is that I am on the “first to know” list when a baby is born.  I actually get a little giddy when I get the email. Another beautiful baby has entered the world.  One of my next favorite things, is repeat clients, who have come back to me over the years.  This family is one.  When I was just starting out, I shot this big brother’s newborn session.  I still remember him being such a beautiful baby, and I used him for so many displays.  As he grew up, twice photographed him along with his BFF (well, their moms are BFFs, so I made a generational assumption there).  So when I heard the good news that he’d be a big brother, I did what I do best.  I immediately lost the email.  Luckily, this mom knows me well, and cuts me slack (as all my awesome clients do), and I was WELL prepared and expecting their “our baby is here!” notification.   And finally, another favorite thing is when clients come and hang out with me in my studio.  It’s honestly just like family.  I am so happy there, warm and cozy with the winter weather.  A little movie action on the big screen.  An adorable baby.  Coffee from the market.  Life is good.

So these guys did not disappoint.  Everyone who has peaked over my shoulder has agreed… they are a gorgeous family.  Thank you so much… I am so truly grateful that you are my clients…and now friends.

All I could think of when I was looking at these images was “it’s the little things.”  Because it is the little things.  It’s figuring out how to correctly give a bottle (it doesn’t matter, they get the milk they need somehow), whether the little changes are normal (the skin peels, they get zips, they turn into little red screaming aliens), and if they are awake too much or sleeping too much (newborns aren’t on a schedule).  But it’s all these little things that have such utmost urgency and importance, that fade away so quickly and become distant memories.  And when you look back at other new mothers you vaguely think “Oh, yeah, don’t freak about that, it’s all normal.”  Because you are on to the next thing.  You are moving to solid foods, you are installing gates, you are taking away binkies, you are wiping bums from the potty (WHEN DOES THAT END?????)… and before you know it, your kids are dressing themselves, running out the door to play with friends, and barely looking back to give you a second glance or a wave.

All this nostalgia might be surfaced because I am shooting so many high school senior sessions, and watching these kids with their parents, grown, getting ready to leave the house for college, driving, making decisions, and just be ready for the world.  And I think “my babies are still babies, 3 & 5 are still really just babies.”

But back to the topic, the little things.  I loved more than anything documenting Madison’s little things… and her bonds with her mom and dad (and grandmother)… and DOG!  And I loved looking at her little folds, and her little peach fuzz, and her perfect eyes, and her teeny toes.  And I loved how her parents cared for her, and made note, and worked together to figure it all out.  It made me just want to hit pause and tell them to love these days, and these moments, because when it goes, it goes, and you are on to the next thing before you even realize it’s gone.

So Amanda and Doug, thank you so much for allowing me into your life, and selecting me to capture these little things.  I am eternally grateful as it brings back those moments for me that are now so distant… and I can live vicariously just a bit… and you help me remember my own.

Last weekend I had the chance to photograph a really remarkable family.  The parents were a referral from another client who I just love and so I knew I’d really like them.  They contacted me for a newborn session for their TRIPLETS!  Seriously, how exciting.  I think to anyone that has become a parent, understanding the miracle of adding to your family is humbling at the least, daunting on some days, and an unbelievable blessing blessed no matter what.  Adding three, on top of two, is mind-boggling in the absolute best sense of the word.  To say that they were ready for these babies (even 10 weeks early), is an understatement.  To say that they are loved is one as well.  This family is so together and complete that it was truly a pleasure to have them at the studio.

On top of that, big brother and big sister are scrumptious, Mom is a hottie and dad likes to cook the way Owen does — on the smoker!

I also have to give props to Trisha’s website because I sort of got sucked into it and it gave me a lot of really great ideas for summer eating, buying organic, and I loved the weekly menus!  So head on over and check it out!

Thank you so much for selecting me to photograph this amazing time in your life.  I am thrilled.

“Hi, I’m Kristina.  I am Greek.”

To anyone other than a Greek, that would be such an odd statement to include in an introduction, but our people know that this instantly forms a bond and a long conversation of churches, Greek School, Aunts/Uncles and visits to the Mother Country.  This time was no exception as I shot the session… and since this family was also a referral from another (non-Greek) friend, we had many other connections a degrees of separation to discuss.  When this happens, the session flies.  I am always surprised to check my watch as I wrap up and realize that the time flew, and it was fun, and we captured great images to boot.

This little doll was wonderful, she seriously zonked out for a good part of our time and I was able to capture some beautiful images of her as a newborn!  Hopefully we can connect again and I can document her as she grows!

Thanks for a wonderful Monday morning!