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

This session screams forget me not, because it was an awesome session, for a wonderful return family, who has already seen their gallery.  My goodness, I have become a bad blogger.  Every week I have a sit down with me and decide how I will be a better blogger.  I think about the hilarious anecdotes that have happened throughout the week, I snap shots of my kids, and generally a lot is going on, and somehow, even for sessions, my blog is the last thing on the list.  So I have yet another goal for myself… to blog, but I am worried about putting that out there because you know, public failure and all…

Anyway, I loved this session.  We went to Long Hill in Beverly, which is simply gorgeous.  We had a wonderful, warm, sunny day.  Kids were awesome.  Parents were too.  All in all, it was easy, fun, and I am really happy we were able to catch up again.  It really is just like catching up with old friends when clients return.  It’s especially fun when they are clients that started with me, my very first year, and have enough faith in my work that they return!  I am so excited to see what the end up doing with these images — it was by far my largest gallery of the year and I shot such a mix of images, locations, and perspectives!

So B fam… thanks again for coming back.  It was a blast.

We saw spring here on the North Shore for oh, seven hours (?) on Saturday. Happily, during that time, I also saw some favorite return clients and we were able to take advantage of our small window of glorious weather. I photographed this little doll on New Years Eve, and was so happy that her parents returned for a “smiling” (and sort of sitting!) session this weekend. We were able to do a little combo shoot, my first of the year outside on River Road, and then a little studio action for tummy time and and a bit of rolling around. She was really gem of a baby and just smiled and gurgled and squawked while I got to catch up with her excellent parents and talk all things work, daycare, and photography! I am so excited to see them back for their next session in the fall… perfect timing for holiday cards!

If I photographed your baby as a newborn, you should definitely call me to talk about milestone mini sessions. They are a great value and a great way to document your baby’s first year!

Thanks friends for coming by and allowing me to hang with your little girl!

I shot one final session in 2010, on the very last day of the year. I was so excited for this session… the parents were perfect “newborn client” parents. They booked me in advance with the tentative due date, kept me posted on their progress, alerted me with potential early labor news, and then when the big day did arrive, I think I was on the “top 10 people we have to call” list! Their little baby girl is divine. And they are really wonderful parents. I love meeting clients with whom I click, who share similar parenting styles, and our session feels like it’s coffee with friends.

They are super close to me, so I hope that means I will occasionally bump into them and see how this beauty grows up into a infant, toddler and baby girl!

This entire gallery was supposed to go out yesterday, my apologies.  With sick kids, and then snow days, and then losing power and then kids home again, it’s pretty clear it’s one of those weeks where nothing is getting done.  So thank you for your patience!

I love that she is smiling by the Christmas tree.  Like the BEST gift EVER.

Is your baby between 6-12 months old (ideally sitting!)?
Do you have a super cool nursery?
Would you be interested in winning a free session and mini-print package?

[contest information will be pinned to the sidebar until the contest is complete!  check there for details and updates!]

If you answered yes to all three of these questions, we would love to see pictures.  What’s in it for you?  A chance to win a free photography session featuring your baby and your nursery!  We would like to see between 1-4 photographs of your space.  At least one photograph must include your baby in the nursery itself.  We are looking for creative use of light, color and design elements.  Images must be taken by you or someone in your family (as in “please don’t submit images taken by another professional photographer.”)

All submissions must be received by midnight, March 5, 2010.

Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to 5 nurseries.  The finalists will be posted on the Kristina Young Photography Blog and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll.  Voting will occur between March 10 – March 17, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.

Winners will be announced on March 19, 2010. There will be 2nd & 3rd place prizes also awarded — gift certificates to Kenzie Kids (Wellesley & Dedham) & The Flat of the Hill (Beacon Hill)!. Winner must schedule session so it takes place between March 27 – May 8, 2010. Winners must sign a release to allow participating photographers to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate.

To enter, complete the following submission form: http://kristinayoungphotography.com/blog/nursery-contest-submission

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Don’t live in Boston? Have friends across the country? Check out these photographers who have nursery contests running in other cities! Their contest, terms and conditions may vary, so please make sure you read the details with care.

Birmingham, AL: Stephanie Fisher Photography
Northwest Alabama: Jennifer Weddington Photography
Denver, CO: Laura Werner of Vibrant Life Photography
Connecticut: Crista Acosta Photography
Central Indiana: Kristi Hibbetts Photography
Metro New Orleans, LA: Amy Drouet Photography
Frederick, MD & Washington DC/Baltimore metro: Shey Marin Photography
Northern VA & Washington DC: Amber Scruggs of Little Moon Photography
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River County: Emotional Imagery by Brandi Head Photography
Central New Jersey: Kim Schmidt Photography
Northern New Jersey: Christie Adams Photography
Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky Area: Jessica Wright of Memories That R Precious
Columbus, OH: Andrea Roberts Photography
Philadelphia and Main Line, PA: Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Pittsburgh, PA: Seedlings Photography
Rhode Island and South Shore of Boston: Amy Ro Photography
Houston, TX: Kerri Mathis Photography
Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma, WA (and surrounding areas): Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo Design
Spokane, WA: Jaidean Baker Photography

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The Fine Print.

This is our contest, we make the rules.  We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there.  This is how we have decided to run our contest, if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation.  We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy.  We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.

All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on participating blogs.  Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by participating photographers to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources.  Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of participating photographers.

Winning participants will receive a complimentary session focusing on nursery, baby and/or family as outlined by participating photographer.  Additional items may also be included.  Regular session terms and conditions apply.

We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that participating photographer is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.