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Posted on October 22, 2010October 23, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Ashley & Scott Anniversary Portraits – Lewiston, Maine

This blog you are visiting was designed by my very creative friend, Ashley! She worked so hard on this project and, in my opinion, did a fabulous job! A few weeks ago, I got to return the favor and take some photographs of her and her husband Scott. Like too many people I know, Ashley & Scott didn’t have a professional photographer shoot their wedding, and they have no photos from the day to remember it all. That just kills me :( But it made me doubly excited to take some great photos of them to share with their grand kids one day!!

Fields of tall grass make me happy :)

And I love me some broken down factories…

We had to get some pics with their baby, Molly!

These two can make each other laugh like no one else!

Ashley & Scott – you rock :) I’m so glad I got to come up and see your new home in Maine, meet Molly, and spend some time with you both! Thank you again, Ashley for making this blog so fun and lovely!

To view more of my favorites from this session, please check out the album on facebook!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Nikki’s Senior Photos – Beverly MA

Up until this summer, I’d never shot Senior Photos. It just never seemed to come up, and I wasn’t really putting any energy into trying to get those gigs. So, when one of the girls from my church asked if I could shoot her Senior Portraits, I was totally excited to try something new! Nikki’s a sweet girl, and I knew it would be a fun time hanging out with her – plus she’s totally photogenic and made it easy for me ;) So we headed up to Lynch Park in Beverly to shoot for the afternoon and had a great time!

Check out those green eyes of hers! Woah!

She’s so cute :)

This building with it’s chipping paint is my favorite thing about Lynch Park. I was kinda sad to see that they were starting to repaint it!!

This is what would happen when I’d tell her to give me a “serious face” … hahaha!

This one’s been a crowd favorite on Facebook…

Nikki, you’re awesome! I’m glad you were my very first Senior Photo shoot!! I hope you love the photos! :)

To view more of my favorites from this shoot, please visit the album on Facebook!

Posted on September 18, 2010September 17, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Baby Delia’s Year-in-the-Life: 8 Months

A couple months ago I set out to photograph baby Delia for her 6-month session in her Year-in-the-Life portraits, but she wasn’t feeling well and cried most of the time :( So, we waited a few weeks and tried again. This time she was feeling much better and enjoyed the shoot a little more, thank goodness!

Even though she was feeling better, she still wasn’t interested in smiling for the camera. She was MUCH more interested in this leaf!

There’s her smile!

Delia & Daddy

Looking at the flowers with Mommy

She mostly wanted to eat them :)

Can we talk about these eyes for a minute?! Woah!

By this point she was pretty much done, so we walked back to the house

Now, back at home was a whole different story! She was having way more fun – blowing raspberries and babbling up a storm :)

The whole family – cats included :)

Can’t believe the next time I see Delia she’ll be one year old!! It’ll be here before you know it!!

To view more of my favorites from this shoot, please visit the album on Facebook!

Posted on September 16, 2010September 15, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Family Reunion Portraits – New Hampshire

I hardly ever get to see my oldest & dearest friend Marietta, who lives in Ohio, but this year I’ve gotten to see her a ton!! I went home a couple of times and got to see her and her new baby. Then a few weeks ago she & her family came to New England for a family reunion! They don’t get the whole clan together very often, so they asked me to come up and take some photographs. A fun portrait shoot, plus I get to see my Marietta and baby Austin?! Fabulous :)

I love these people :]

Mar with her brother & sister – I’ve known them all since I was about 6 years old!

Austin with his Lola!

Some of little families…

All the cousins!

The grandparents with all the grandchildren! Can anyone spot the extra adult in the photo???

Everybody!!

In between the formal shots I was able to capture all the cuteness a bit more candidly

And after all the portraits were over, we ate the most delicious ribs EVER, and then had a little 1st birthday celebration!

Marietta – I love you! I am so thankful that you’ve been part of my life for over 25 years! (wow, we’re getting old…) And thanks for bringing me up and letting me crash the reunion. Your family is, of course, awesome! Hopefully we can keep finding more and more excuses to see each other this year :) Hug & kiss that baby for me!!!

Posted on August 26, 2010August 25, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Twins!

When I was in Chicago this summer, I had the chance to see an old friend of mine that I haven’t seen in YEARS! I literally don’t think I’ve seen her since I left my job at the hedge fund and became a photographer over 8 years ago (that’s a story for another day). It was SO great to see her and catch up – but it was especially exciting because I got to photograph her TWINS! A boy and a girl, just a few weeks old and as precious as they get!

They’d like to remain anonymous, so I’m only going to share a couple of my favorites to give you a taste of how cute they are!

Ah! So precious!! xoxo

Posted on August 19, 2010August 19, 2010 by Krista Guenin

Tami & Ryan’s Family Portraits – Chicago, IL

I photographed Tami & Ryan’s wedding back in 2005 when I worked for a studio in Chicago called Real Life Weddings. Tami actually interned at the studio for a while, and assisted me at a few weddings – and we became friends in the process. I hadn’t seen her in ages, so I was super excited when she decided to schedule a session for my Portrait Day in Lincoln Park in Chicago this summer! Almost exactly five years after their wedding, I had the chance to see Tami & Ryan again, to meet Ava & Ryder, and to photograph their adorable family! I love photographing friends, and I absolutely love getting to work with my brides again – so this was really quite a treat!

Meet Ava…

haha!

Little Ryder

It was fun catching up with them as we walked through the Park. I discovered that Ryan is pastor of a new church in Palatine, IL that was planted through the Acts 29 Network last fall. It just so happens that my church was also planted last fall through Acts 29! It was so cool to hear all about their experience and all the great stuff that God’s doing in their community!

I love this family shot!

We even managed to get a few portraits just of the two of them (since you can’t see that she’s still holding the baby ;)! Ryan assured me that they probably hadn’t had one taken since their wedding, so at least I can say that I’m the one who gets to do it ;)

These two are great parents! I just love these last couple of shots!

And just for fun, here are a few of my favorites from their WEDDING, circa 2005!! (The following photos were shot on FILM for Real Life Weddings)

The first time I ever got to shoot a “First Look”!

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Tami & Ryan – it was SO great to see you!! And to meet your babies! They’re so cute, and have such sweet & fun little personalities already. Thanks for coming into the city for our photo session, and for braving the heat and even exploding diapers! Hopefully it will be less than 5 years before I see you again :)

To view more of my favorites from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

A Year-in-the-Life: Chloe’s 1st Birthday Party!

Wow, time really does just fly by, doesn’t it?! It seems like it wasn’t that long ago Justin & Gretchen were getting married! Since then they’ve gotten pregnant, had a baby girl, had lots of photo shoots of little Chloe growing up, and now she’s officially a year old!!! To celebrate, they threw her a party complete with cake smashed in the face and lots of laughs – and once again I got to be there to document the fun!

So big!

First of all, the 3 pigtails she’s got going on are adorable. Secondly, look at how sweet that face is! And third, I think it’s hilarious how much she loved that card (more than the present even)!

Blowing kisses!

not quite walking… I love Gretchen’s hand in the lower left of this shot. Giving her a chance to stay up by herself, but definitely ready to catch her at the first sign of falling.

1st Birthday Princess :)

What’s this deliciousness?!

Once you have cake all over you, your best bet is to just wash off in the pool!

Dads always know how to make their girls laugh!

And every little girl needs a fabulous & adoring AUNT!!

trying to walk some more…. I love the toes, the little thighs, the shadows (especially the hand reaching out to grab)!

You’re too cute, Chloe!

Gretchen & Justin (and Chloe) – thank you! You guys are the best! It’s been SO fun to document this crazy & wonderful year for you!!!! It’s hard to believe it’s over already, and I won’t be coming by your house in a couple months for another shoot ;) But, I’m excited to stay connected with you and see how your family continues to grow and change over the years!

To view more of my favorites from this shoot check out the album on Facebook!

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Rahel & Yitzi’s Engagement Session – Boston, MA

Last year I photographed the wedding of Shoshana & Andy and had such a fun time working with them and their family! Imagine my excitement when Shoshana’s mom called to tell me that Shoshana’s sister Rahel had just gotten engaged!! I am thrilled to be able to continue documenting this family, and to celebrate another marriage with them!

A few weeks ago I met up with Rahel and Yitzi to photograph their engagement session. These two met at MIT, so what better place to begin our shoot than on campus?

Being photographed can be totally awkward – but if you can just keep each other laughing, it helps a LOT!

After walking around campus a little bit, we decided to head over to the Charles River. The sunlight was just lovely!

I’m totally fascinated by the way people stand, and what they do with their hands & their feet. In case you were wondering why I always have random shots of people’s lower halves… :)

I love the sunlight this time of day!

Gosh, Rahel’s eyes are so beautiful!

At this point in the evening, we walked down to J.P. Lick’s for some delicious ice cream! (which is funny, since Shoshana & Andy took me there during their eSession as well) I don’t have photos to show you of this portion because I was a little busy stuffing my face ;) But after that we walked along the Esplanade for the sunset, and played in the park a bit.

I know the next 2 are a lot alike, but I couldn’t decide which processing I liked better!

See, laughter always helps!!

Our final view as we walked back across the bridge

Rahel & Yitzi – it was great to see you again – and great to meet you Yitzi! Thanks for a fun evening, and especially the awesome ice cream! ;) It was great getting to hang out with you both and get to know you a little better. I’m really looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks for the wedding!! Hard to believe it’s coming up already, but it’s going to be a blast!!

To view more of my favorites from this shoot, check out the album on Facebook

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Krista Guenin

Abigail & Sarah Beth

A few weeks ago, I spent the morning with my friends Jonathan & Diana and their adorable girls, Abigail and Sarah Beth. We went to the park for some family photos and had a fun time on the playground, running in the field, and chasing frogs & butterflies! Here are a few of my favorites from our morning…

The girls

Haha, typical sisters!

The happy family

Baby Sarah

Oh my gosh, I love this face!!!!

Admiring the quilt made for her by our friend Jennifer :)

sweetness

Abigail :)

Can you see how her little lips are all pursed??? Oh, she’s so cute!

and happy!

Gotta love the pigtails!

Jonathan & Diana, I’m so glad we were finally able to do this! Your girls are so sweet! And it’s so fun watching them growing up and getting their little personalities. I love you guys and can’t wait to see what amazing people these little girls grow up to be!

To view more of my favorites from this shoot, check out the album on Facebook!

Posted on July 24, 2010July 24, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Mary & Gerard’s Engagement Session – Brookline, MA

Springtime and summer in New England can be a bit, um, rainy – as you saw in the last post. This can make scheduling engagement sessions a little tricky. Mary & Gerard were having the worst luck finding a time for their shoot and we ended up doing it just this past week. There are a bunch of shoots waiting in the queue, but I bumped this one up since they’re getting married one week from today! I like to make sure clients see their engagement images before the wedding so I can get feedback from them on what they like & what they don’t particularly love. Plus, if they love them (which clearly I hope they do!), they feel that much more comfortable on the wedding day! So, in light of that, here are a few of my favorites from Maria & Gerard’s session at Larz Anderson Park!

The sunlight was just perfect that evening!

It’s a beautiful park, and we only walked around a small part of it! I can’t wait to explore some more :)

You wouldn’t know that Gerard hates having his picture taken ;)

I was loving the checkered floor, and the columns, and the light coming in!

And then I looked up, and had to shoot the ceiling too! How cute are these two, by the way?!

feet :)

Mary & Gerard – thanks for a fun evening! It was great to see you, and to meet Gerard at last. I’m super excited for your wedding – 7 more days!! Have a GREAT week with your families and I’ll see you sooooon! :D

If you’d like to view more of my favorites from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

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