Women’s History Month – Celebrating Women, part 4

On this the last day of Women’s History Month – we want to celebrate the women of the FUTURE as well as the past!

On this the last day of Women's History Month - we want to celebrate the FUTURE as well as the past! The future belongs to little girls like my niece, Reilly - and that gives me a lot of HOPE because she is AWESOME!⠀ ⠀ May they be BRAVE⠀ May they be KIND⠀ May they be WISE⠀ May they be HUMBLE⠀ ⠀ Oh, that they would LOVE well,⠀ and LAUGH often,⠀ WELCOME others,⠀ HELP those in need,⠀ and offer GRACE & MERCY to all.⠀ ⠀ May they be BOLD⠀ May they be HONEST⠀ May they be RESPECTED⠀ May they PERSIST⠀ ⠀ #kristaphoto⠀#celebratingwomen #womenshistorymonth⠀ by Krista Guenin of Krista Photography
The future belongs to little girls like my niece, Reilly – and that gives me a lot of HOPE because she is AWESOME!⠀

May they be BRAVE⠀
May they be KIND⠀
May they be WISE⠀
May they be HUMBLE⠀

Oh, that they would LOVE well,⠀
and LAUGH often,⠀
WELCOME others,⠀
HELP those in need,⠀
and offer GRACE & MERCY to all.⠀

May they be BOLD⠀
May they be HONEST⠀
May they be RESPECTED⠀
May they PERSIST⠀

#kristaphoto⠀#celebratingwomen #womenshistorymonth⠀

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The G Family

extended family portraits near their home in winchester, ma

Krista spent some time with this lovely family while all of the “kids” were in town over the summer.  Patty and Dan are one of the nicest couples you’ll ever meet, and they’ve raised some pretty amazing children!

parents beside stone wall during family portrait session in winchester, ma

brothers and sisters beside stone wall during family portrait session in winchester, ma

black and white image of parents with four grown children on top of overpass during family portrait session

extended family portraits near their home in winchester, ma

These two sisters could not stop laughing!  Such a sweet relationship!

black and white image of sisters laughing during lifestyle portrait session near family's home

engaged couple laughing on overpass during family portrait session

black and white image of mother and daughter talking during lifestyle family portrait session

engaged couple during family portrait session near family home

black and white image of family walking hand in hand across street during lifestyle portrait session near their home

black and white image of father during lifestyle portrait session near family home in winchester, ma

After their family session, Krista was able to spend some time with Melissa creating senior portraits.  And once again, there was so much laughter!

senior portraits of youngest sibling during lifestyle family portrait session

senior portraits of youngest sibling during lifestyle family portrait session

senior portraits of youngest sibling during lifestyle family portrait session

senior portraits of youngest sibling during lifestyle family portrait session

Thank you, Gernert family!  Krista so enjoyed her afternoon with you!

Spring (2015) Mini Sessions

I know that I’m slightly biased given that most of these families are friends of mine, but Spring mini-sessions were especially wonderful this year!  :)  It was a perfect May day and so much fun!

two brothers and a sister on a wood bench in the spring in New England for mini portrait session

two brothers and a sister standing among green trees during spring time in New England mini portrait sessions

two brothers and a sister standing among green trees holding hands during spring time in New England mini portrait sessions

family in blue on deck among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little curly haired girl in blue and white stripes sitting among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Hard to believe that this little guy wanted NOTHING to do with pictures!

little boy and father dressed in blue on deck among green trees during  spring time mini portrait sessions in New England

adorable toddler boy in green shirt standing among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

This adorable crew is a bunch of Krista Photography regulars!  They are the most cooperative and sweet group of little ones!

three sisters and their brother sitting on a wooden bench among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

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two sisters concentrating on making flower jewelry during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two sisters concentrating on making flower jewelry during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in blue collared shirt walking in field surrounded by green trees during mini portrait sessions in springtime in New England

young boy dancing on deck among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in collared shirt climbing on bench during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in collared shirt holding mom's hands during springtime mini portrait session in New England

silly expressions from boy in green collared shirt among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

So many expressions!

silly expressions from little blond girl in blue sleeveless dress among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family in blues and greens standing among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Oh Christopher!  Always a favorite!  None of us can get enough of that toothy grin, but put him in a seersucker vest and pants and we melt!

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

His cousin is pretty fabulous, too!  Loved watching Bobby with his four-legged “brother.”  :)

little boy in navy blue collared shirt running through green grass with his golden retriever on a leash during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little boy in navy blue collared shirt running through green grass with his golden retriever on a leash during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little boy in navy blue collared shirt with his golden retriever and parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family in blue collared shirts among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two little boy cousins with their parents and grandparents all in blue among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

grandparents from behind watching as their daughters, sons in law and grandsons have their portraits taken

dads with their sons among trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family of five in blue among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Love!

tender moment between husband and wife among trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two brothers with their sister who is wearing a black beanie cap and black framed glasses among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

husband kissing wife on top of head as she laughs with mouth open among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

black and white image of family of five walking down the driveway following their springtime mini portrait session in New England

Our very own Jen and her sweet family!

family of five with arms around one another among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

many expressions of adolescent boy among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

Silly Emma!

many expressions of young girl among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

young boy among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

My boy refused to participate unless we brought his best friend along, and so Curious George came with us.  :)

little boy with his curious george stuffed animal among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little girl with french braids picking purple flowers off of bush during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

young brother and sister sitting on wooden bench laughing among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

There is ALWAYS a series like this of my children!  :)

brother and sister trying to vie for space on wooden bench during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family of four standing together under green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

This brand new family was such a joy.  Baby Ruth is precious!

black and white image of new parents and infant baby girl

brand new infant baby girl being held by mother during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

newborn baby girl on white blanket during spring mini portrait sessions

adorable family with two little sisters and dog among green trees during spring mini portrait session

adorable little girl with curls in floral dress during spring mini portrait session

Twirling in the sun!

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The E Family – Extended Family Portraits

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Krista’s MOST favorite couples are the ones who call her again and again to photograph their families as they grow far beyond their wedding day.  And the past few months have been full of these very calls!

Krista was especially excited to reunite with the E family – she shot Shoshana & Andy’s wedding back in 2009, and then Rahel & Yitzi’s wedding in 2010.  Both brides have growing families and gathered at their parents’ home, along with their other sister, Yonina, for an extended family portrait session in April.  Prepare to fall in love with this family!

Jewish family portrait session in home with extended family grandparents parents children babies

Such beautiful sisters!

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All of the ladies.

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So much love!!!

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I think this little one was worn out!

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Thank you, Eisenberg family!  It is such an honor to be asked back to photograph your family as it grows!

The H Family — Portrait Session in Houston, Texas

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If you have followed Krista Photography for while, this family is sure to look familiar!   The short version of the story:  Krista shot Rhetta and Bill’s wedding in Chicago back in 2004.  Upon moving to Boston, Krista began working for Matt & Enna Grazier and on her very first day she was perusing their portfolio and stumbled upon a gorgeous pregnant woman – who also happened to be Rhetta!  As baby Hannah grew and changed, Rhetta sought Krista out to take family portraits.  The family has since moved from Boston to Texas, but she called again, and again when they were back in town visiting.  :)   And so it made perfect sense for Krista to swing by while on a trip west this spring, to capture this beautiful family once more!

Family lifestyle portrait session at Herman Miller Park in Houston Texas
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Such sweet sisters!

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Apparently the squirrels had NO fear of people!

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Jumping to stay warm on a chilly day!

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I love how Krista always catches Rhetta and Bill loving on one another during their sessions.

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So many expressions!!!

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Evidently the pigeons are also fearless!

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See what I mean about the love?!  Adorable.

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Before saying good-bye, Hannah and Sophie requested a picture with Krista.  :)

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Oh Rhetta and Bill, it is always a pleasure!  Each of us at Krista Photography look forward to seeing how your family changes from year to year!  Thank you for continuing to invite Krista back!

Sarah & Allie

Right after Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to photograph Sarah & Allie. Sarah & Allie are sisters, and their Dad leads worship and is an elder at my church. His wife thought it would be a great surprise to have photos of the girls taken for him for Christmas. So, they came over to my place on “Black Friday” and we had some fun! Since it was a surprise, I couldn’t share them with you until after Christmas, but now that the cat’s out of the bag – check ’em out!!

Sarah & Allie laughing it up in the warm glow of the sunset. The sunlight was warm, but the air outside was COLD – they were such good sports!!

A slighty more vintage version of the same scene

and cross-processed…

Allie in the sun

And Sarah

Eventually, we had to put jackets back on to keep them from freezing. Here’s a couple shots against the back of my house.



Sarah joked about climbing the tree in my back yard, and I wasn’t about to let her get away without actually doing it! Allie got up there too, and the shots ended up being some of my favorites from the day! (don’t you just love that barn next door in the background?!)



Finally, their noses were getting all red and my fingers were getting numb, so we headed inside. I don’t have a studio in my apartment, but I do have some awesome wallpaper in the hallway – so that’s where we shot :)



And for the last shots of the day, we headed to the kitchen. See, Allie & Sarah are AMAZING cooks – or bakers, rather. So, my original idea was to get them cooking in their kitchen. Since it was a surprise for Dad, and he was at the house, we made do with looking at cookbooks in my kitchen instead. My kitchen is small, but right at sunset, it has the most beautiful light!


All in all, it was a really fun shoot! Thanks Sarah & Allie for being such good sports and for making my job so easy :) I hope your Dad loved his Christmas present!!