Krista Guenin, Author at Krista Photography Blog

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Eileen’s Maternity Portraits – Melrose, MA

A few weeks ago, back when beautiful leaves were still on the trees and not decaying in my backyard, I met up with Eileen and Fabio at Mt. Hood Park for some maternity photos. They’ve commissioned me to document the first year of their first baby’s life, starting with pregnancy! Year-In-The-Life Portraits are so fun because I actually get to watch and document the baby grow and change over the course of time. It’s quite an honor to be invited into such an intimate part of people’s lives!

Eileen & Fabio – it was so great to meet you and spend some time with you! I’m really looking forward to getting to you and your new baby over the course of the next year. Let me know when that little one arrives and is ready for some photos!

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from Eileen’s Maternity Session, please check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Posted on November 17, 2009November 17, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Katie & Joe’s eSession – Londonderry, NH

I met Katie & Joe about a year ago, down in New York City. They lived there at the time, and I was in town for a conference, and it was just great timing. Now they live over in Pennsylvania, and their wedding is going to be in Boston…. so naturally we met up in New Hampshire for their engagement session! Ha! I love how many states are involved in that!

Katie worked at Mack’s Apples when she was in high school, so we decided it was the perfect spot to grab a few photos while they were in town. So we met there one morning before they opened, and had the place pretty much to ourselves!

They’re totally cute!

The apple orchards were down the road from where we met, so we shot with the pears instead :)

Great morning light!

Oh, I just loved the barn! Stacked floor to ceiling with empty crates, covered in 2 inches of dirt… it was the perfect place for photos!

And you know I love shooting people’s feet! Especially when they look as lovey-dovey as these feet do :)

Katie & Joe – thanks for a great morning at the orchard! My sister and her kids met me there after and we had the BEST time – and honestly, the Honeycrisp apples were AMAZING!

I can’t wait for your New Year’s wedding! It’s going to be so much fun!!

To view more of my favorites from Katie & Joe’s eSession, check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Posted on November 16, 2009November 17, 2009 by Krista Guenin

Sara & Steve’s Wedding – Gorgeous Details

As I mentioned in my last post, Sara & Steve’s wedding was GORGEOUS! There were so many great little details throughout the day, I thought I’d share them in a post all their own!

The flowers were so interesting and different! I love all the feathers and unique touches they put into all of the arrangements. The coolest part… Sara’s MOM did all the flowers!

This shot was taken by my fabulous assistant, Elizabeth!

The cake was beautiful!

It rained pretty much the entire day, but for a couple minutes it let up long enough for me to capture this shot of the tent by the ocean.

I told you it was gorgeous!

Posted on November 16, 2009November 17, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Sara & Steve’s Wedding – Gerrish Island, Maine

Sara & Steve‘s wedding was planned to be outdoors at Sara’s parents’ home by the ocean up in Maine. But the day ended up being a wet one… I mean, it did not stop raining for a moment all day! They didn’t let it ruin anything though – the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a marvelous time!

The day started at the Hilton Garden Inn in Portsmouth as everyone got ready. There were some great moments as the anticipation grew!

My assistant, Elizabeth, captured this shot of Steve’s daughter with Sara

Sara was just glowing!

The rain couldn’t take the smile off of her face!

Sara’s flowers were gorgeous! Her mom did all the floral design, and it was so fabulous, there will be a whole separate post for the details!

Since the ocean view was out of the question for the portraits, we had to get creative. The porch ended up being an excellent replacement, and with the help of Elizabeth and an umbrella we were able to give them some space for some naturally relaxed portraits.

My FAVORITE!

First Dance

I love the faces of everyone in the background in this one ;)

Steve’s kids were a big part of the day’s festivities…

Ugh, he’s such a cutie!

Sara & Steve – thank you so much for having us there to document your day! It ended up being such a lovely wedding, and such a fun party! I’m so glad you didn’t let the rain get you down :) I hope you love the photos!!

To view more of my favorites from Sara & Steve’s Wedding, check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Sara & Steve – Rehearsal Dinner

Like many of my couples this year, Sara & Steve don’t live in the Boston area. They live out in California, and we weren’t actually able to meet until the night before their wedding. I “require” all of my couples to have an engagement shoot before the wedding so we can spend some time getting to know each other in front of the camera – it just makes it SO much easier to get great portraits on the wedding day. Since we didn’t get a chance to meet earlier, we captured some portraits before their Rehearsal Dinner. I met up with them at their hotel in Portsmouth and we went for a walk…

Steve does NOT like to have his photo taken. He said that he didn’t think I could get a good photo of him – that I couldn’t get a natural smile from him. Haha! Don’t test me, people! ;)

After our portrait session, we drove up to Sara’s parents’ place on Gerrish Island for the Rehearsal Dinner. Driving down their street, I spotted this little guy out my window.

Steve’s Dad was walking along the shore behind the house, looking for rocks. Totally endearing :)

And some of the boys were throwing rocks. I loved how synchronized they were!

Steve & Sara spent the rest of the evening laughing and enjoying a some time with their friends and family. It was a fun and very relaxed party!

Stay tuned for the photos from their gorgeous (and soaking wet) wedding!

Posted on November 2, 2009December 4, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Sarah & Peter’s Wedding – Winchester, MA

Sarah & Peter were married this summer on a wicked hot day. Now that it’s getting cold outside, it’s hard to even imagine just how hot we were that day!

The day started out at Sarah’s family home in Lexington. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the gorgeous daisies on the counter. The bright red and the little touches of blue were just beautiful!

Sarah took a moment to read through the scripture for the ceremony.

She looked so beautiful!

The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church in Winchester. Sarah & her Dad shared a moment before heading down the aisle.

Both Sarah & Peter’s families are very musical. Their friends and siblings participated in the ceremony by singing and playing instruments. It was a beautiful time of worship – so special and personal. Even with sweat dripping down my face in the un-air conditioned church, I loved it ;)

The next 2 photos were taken by my assistant, Elizabeth

After the ceremony, we went across the street to Mill Pond for a few minutes alone with the happy couple

After some portraits, we headed back across the road to Hope Christian Church for the reception. Hope recently planted my church, GENESIS in Woburn. Sarah’s Dad is an elder at Hope, and I’ve known their family since before I moved to Boston. It was fun to be so familiar with the surroundings, and the guests, and to feel like such a part of the family at this wedding.

The reception was early in the day, so instead of dancing they had a lot of great toasts and games and fun throughout the afternoon. Peter’s brother gave a tear-jerking toast.

Sarah’s sister, and maid-of-honor, Allie’s toast. You’ll notice that Sarah changed into a great little red dress for the party! So fun!

They had bowls full of personalized M&M‘s out, and I just had to play a little bit!

After a fun afternoon, these two literally ran out the door and off to their new life together! Elizabeth was able to capture this great shot as they ran through the bubbles.

Sarah & Peter – it was so great to be a part of your wedding day! I hope you’re settling in to your new life in England, and enjoying married life!

To view more of my favorites from Sarah & Peter’s wedding, please visit my Facebook Fan Page.

Posted on October 17, 2009October 16, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Erin & Steve’s Wedding in Black & White FILM

As you may have guessed, I got a bunch of film back from the lab this week :) Here are a few of my favorite film images from Erin & Steve‘s wedding.

Erin & her Dad

A panoramic of the aisle, taken with the Widelux

The church as seen through the Holga

Erin & Steve in the Bentley (Holga)

And a portrait of Erin & Steve

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Megan & Mike’s Wedding – Black & White FILM

I was on my way to Megan & Mike‘s wedding when I got a call from Megan asking if I could shoot some film that day as well! Luckily, my film bag was at home prepped and ready and my assistant was able to run back and pick it up. And I’m so glad she asked :) I love shooting film, and now generally include a bit in all my packages. It just adds such a cool touch to the wedding day, and in this case, it was the perfect classic touch to go with some of the classic details.

Megan… taken on the Holga

A few images of the Ford Model-A that served as the limo for the day. First on the Holga, then on the Nikon F100, and finally on the Widelux.

And finally, the First Dance on film…

Posted on October 15, 2009March 16, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Megan & Mike’s Wedding – Concord, MA

I knew just by talking to Megan on the phone that I was going to love her! She and Mike live out in San Francisco and were planning their wedding here in Concord, where Megan grew up. I met Megan and her Mom once, but didn’t meet Mike until the Rehearsal Dinner. They are such a fun and sweet couple, and their family and friends are just wonderful. I had so much fun spending the day with them, I can’t even tell you!

The day began at Megan’s parents’ house…

Megan & her bridesmaids have been friends since pre-school, and their families are extremely close. I just fell in love with them and the friendships they’ve formed over the years! They had a little dance-party in Megan’s room while they got ready :)

Dad

Mom

Megan made necklaces for each of her bridesmaids. I think they’re beautiful!

it’s not as easy as you think…

Such gorgeous green eyes!

Instead of renting a limo for the day, they hired these antique cars. It’s a 1928 Ford Model A – so cool!

Waiting to walk down the aisle…

Think they’re excited? I love this shot that my second shooter, Rachel Hadiashar, captured.

A quick portrait of the newlyweds in front of Holy Family Church

The reception was held at the Concord Country Club, so we took some portraits out on the golf course. I love this shot of the bridal party – you can totally see what a fun group of people they are. And don’t you just love the bridesmaids’ dresses?!

Then we had a few minutes alone with Megan & Mike…

This is my favorite!

My favorite part of the day was the reception! I always love a good dance party, and these people did not disappoint!!

Megan & Mike, thank you SO much for trusting me to document your wedding! It was absolutely a pleasure to spend the day with all of you! I hope you love the photos :)

To view more of my favorites from this wedding, please visit my Facebook Fan Page.

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 6 Comments

Elena & Dan’s eSession – Walden Pond

I remember reading Walden in high school, and really liking it. Ever since I moved out to the Boston area, and realized how close I was to Walden Pond, I’ve been dying to go there. I have this little fantasy that I’ll go one day and walk around the pond and then sit on a blanket and read the book… but that hasn’t happened yet and probably won’t happen anytime soon. I did, however, go to Walden recently for Elena & Dan’s engagement session. I was totally excited to see it finally, and was equally excited to meet Dan and see Elena again! We met up just before sunset and had a chance to walk around the pond a bit, and spend some time letting them get used to me and my Nikon :)

This one is my FAVORITE!

They are totally cute!

Elena & Dan – it was great hanging out with you two and getting to know you both a little better! I’m really looking forward to the wedding next weekend – it’s going to be beautiful! Enjoy the last week of your engagement and I’ll see you soooon! :)