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Meaghan & Steve’s Fishing Engagement Session – North Reading, MA

Krista Guenin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +0000

When I first moved out to Boston, my sister insisted that I had to be friends with this girl named Meaghan. Kyla told me how hilarious and awesome this Meaghan was, and she wasn’t kidding. She’s got this dry sense of humor, and is just the kind of person that you can’t help but like. Meaghan was part of my LIFEgroup at GENESIS for almost 3 years and has become a very dear friend. When she & Steve started dating, it didn’t take any of us very long to realize that they were perfect for each other. I’m not sure if I’ve ever met two people better suited for one another. And what’s even better is how ridiculously happy they are together!! I was totally pumped when they asked me to shoot their wedding because I couldn’t wait to capture that joy :)

When planning their eSession, I told them (as I tell all of my clients) that we should do something that’s very “them.” I try to make the Engagement Session like a snapshot of the couple in real life. My hope is to capture them doing things they like to do together, and just being themselves. For Meg & Steve, I knew that we had to go fishing! These two go fishing all the time, and I find that so fascinating since I haven’t fished in like 20 years :) Steve thought that was the best idea ever, so a couple weeks ago we grabbed their rods and headed out to the pond…

Meaghan

and Steve :)

He had to show us his “big catch”

Honestly, this next photo says more about their relationship than I can express. The way they’re holding each other and still holding their own poles, the subtle smile on their lips as they kiss, every little detail speaks to who they are and what their life is like. I’m tearing up just looking at it – it’s just so THEM!

After we caught a few fish, they let me take a few portraits in the nice warm light.

They’re so cute :)

Meg & Steve, I love you guys! I’m so happy for you I could burst :D

Annika’s Portrait Session

Krista Guenin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:57:00 +0000

With weddings, I always do an engagement session with my couples. For my Bar/Bat Mitzvah clients, I like to do a family portrait session. It is such an awesome part of the process for me. I love spending time the families and getting to know them all a little better before the event. Just like with the eSessions, these family portraits can help everyone know what to expect and feel more comfortable in front of the camera on the big day. They are so helpful that I make them a required part of every package!

Unfortunately, Annika’s family wasn’t able to do the portrait session before her Bat Mitzvah because of a family emergency. Since they’re a “requirement” we decided to do them after the fact :) So a few weeks after the party, I visited them down in Newton and we captured a few portraits by the pond near their house.

Annika is such a cutie!

Sisters!!

The whole fam

What a bunch of jokers!

Then we headed back to their house for a few more…

I love this shot of the girls!

They have this fun little booth in their basement. The whole area is decorated in Coca-Cola paraphanalia – I knew I liked these people!! (in case you’ve never met me, when you do, I’ll probably have a Coke in my hand…)

A teenage girl’s bedroom is her solace, such an extension of herself – it can say so much about who she is. I thought it’d make a great spot for a few more natural shots of Annika…

Thanks again for everything you guys! I hope you LOVE the photos :)

Gretchen & Justin’s eSession

Krista Guenin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:10:00 +0000

I’m back! Back from a great vacation, and back to work! I’ll post vacation photos eventually, but my wonderful clients are coming first – starting with Gretchen & Justin!

I met Gretchen & Justin at their place in Medford a few weeks ago. We hopped in the car and headed to a local pond to spend some time getting to know each other and taking some photos. Just like many of my clients, Gretchen & Justin felt a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera, and worried about being “unphotogenic.” Well, looking at these photos – you can’t tell at all! What did I tell you guys, huh? It’s your job to be YOU, and it’s my job to make beautiful photographs of YOU! I think it worked pretty well – what do the rest of you think???

See! You’re beautiful!!!

and adorable :)

and romantic

and hilarious!

Gretchen & Justin – it was great hanging out with you guys! I’m really looking forward to your wedding in October :) By then, I bet you’ll feel completely relaxed and confident in front of my camera from the start – that’s what these eSessions are for, after all!