Lori & Mark’s Engagement Session – Taunton, MA

I was so excited to head down to Taunton a few weeks ago to meet Lori & Mark at last, and to get to know them through our photo shoot!  As I made the drive down, the clouds got darker and bigger, and the rain began to fall.  By the time I got to their place, there was little hope of shooting outside.  We made the best of it though, and had a fun evening grilling out, playing with their adorable and humongous dog, and just hanging out at the house!  I love it when engagement sessions can capture a day in the life of a couple – a real day – and that’s exactly what we got!

engagement session details

These burgers were DELICIOUS!

Taunton Engagement Session

Happy Family :)

Taunton Engagement Session

We went out in the yard for a bit, but even the dog didn’t want to stand in the rain!

Taunton Engagement Session

They’re cute :)

Taunton Engagement Session

Taunton Engagement Session

Oh, this dog is well loved!!

Taunton Engagement Session

Just like at my house, real life often involves just hanging out on the couch ;)

Taunton Engagement Session

Taunton Engagement Session

Lori & Mark – it was so great to meet you both!!  Sorry I couldn’t get the sun to cooperate with us, but I had a blast hanging out with you, and those burgers really were awesome!  I can’t wait for your wedding – I just know the sun will be shining! ;)

If you’d like to see a few more of my favorite images from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

Baby Delia’s 6-Month Portraits

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember baby Delia.  We’ve been doing a Year-In-The-Life with Delia and it was time for her 6 month portraits!  Turns out little Delia wasn’t feeling too well that day :(  I’m not kidding, almost every time she looked at me, she started to cry!  Normally kids love me, I promise!  Well, we tried to make it work for a while, and were still able to get some cute shots in between bouts of tears.  But eventually we had to just leave the poor kid alone!  So, I think you’ll be seeing some more of little Delia here in the next month or so as we try again :)

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

6 Month Baby Portraits

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

Angie & Matt’s eSession – Boston, MA

Angie & Matt were in town a couple weeks ago for a weekend of wedding planning excitement, so we met up downtown for their engagement session.  We had no idea if it was going to pour down rain or not, but we took a chance and it ended up being a great (and HOT) afternoon!

We started off at the Boston Harbor Hotel under the archway…

Boston Engagement Session

They’re pretty cute

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

A gnarly iron bridge seems like a perfect place for photos, if you ask me!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

We hopped a cab over to Beacon Hill for a little more of a classic Boston feel

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

And then it started to rain, so we ducked into a little cafe.  A crowded cafe with no air conditioning, I might add.

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Then the rain stopped… it IS Boston after all.  So we walked towards the river and found all sorts of great spots along the way!

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

This might be my favorite…

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Turns out these two met at a sailing class here on the Charles River!  We had to go revisit the scene :)

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Boston Engagement Session

Angie & Matt – it was so great to finally meet you two!  Thanks for a fun afternoon and for putting up with all the heat and rain to get some great photos.  The wedding is going to be a blast, I’m totally looking forward to it!  :)

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from this shoot, check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Jared’s Bar Mitzvah

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to take some portraits for Jared and his family in honor his Bar Mitzvah.  Here are a few of my favorites!

Jared

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

I always like photos of kids doing what they love, for Jared that’d be basketball…

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

And he is learning to play the guitar!  He plays a mean Stairway to Heaven :)

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Siblings :)

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

The whole fam!

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

It’s great when I can photograph a rehearsal since usually I’m not allowed to photograph during the ceremony.  Besides, I can get much closer this way!

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

They had a bunch of family over as well, but this guy was my favorite!  I’m such a sucker for a cute little grandpa!  And he was so honored that I’d asked to take his portrait, how could I not include him in the post?!

Jared's Bar Mitzvah

Congratulations Jared!

Portrait Days

To celebrate the launch of my new portraits website, I’m planning to host a few Portrait Days in July.  I’ll be traveling back and forth between Boston and Indianapolis with my family next month, so we’ll have Portrait Days in a number of cities along the way!

Portrait Days will include consecutive mini portrait sessions at a set location on a specified day (see schedule below).  All sessions will be about 45 minutes long and may include any number of people.  Sessions are only $150 (plus tax for MA residents) and will include all images posted online for proofing.  There are a limited number of sessions per day, so please call or email to schedule your session today!  For cities where a location has not yet been determined, the first person to sign up will get to help decide :)

Krista Photography Portraits

2010 Portrait Days

Wednesday, July 7th  —  INDIANAPOLIS, IN —  The Indianapolis Art Museum

Tuesday, July 13th  —  CHICAGO, IL —  Location TBD

Thursday, July 15th  —  COLUMBUS, OH —  Location TBD

Friday, July 16th  —  NEW YORK, NY —  Location TBD

Saturday, July 24th  —  BOSTON, MA —  Mystic River Reservation

*full portrait sessions may also be available in your city on or around these dates, so contact me if you’d like to schedule a full shoot!

Krista Photography Portraits site is LIVE!

Oh boy, I’ve been waiting for this post for MONTHS!  I’ve been working hard to collect and edit down my favorite portrait photos to fill the galleries of my BRAND NEW portraits website!  And now, I proudly introduce you to www.kristaphotoportraits.com!

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It basically looks and works just like my weddings site, but is all about portraits.  Geniusy, eh?  Take a look! Let me know what you think, I’d love to hear your thoughts!!

Rhetta & Bill’s growing family

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember Rhetta & Bill.  I shot Rhetta & Bill’s wedding in Chicago almost exactly 6 years ago when I was working as an Associate for Real Life Weddings.  They moved to Boston, and then a few years later I moved to Boston, and now this is my third time photographing their growing family!  I hadn’t seen them since Rhetta was pregnant with little Sophie, so it was extra fun to meet her and see how big Hannah has gotten!

We met up at the Arnold Arboretum and went for a little walk…

Arboretum Portraits

My buddy, Hannah!

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

so silly!

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Little Sophie!

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

oh, those eyes!!

Arboretum Portraits

Sisters :)

Arboretum Portraits

We managed to catch a few family portraits before Sophie decided she was “all done!”

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Rhetta and the girls

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

FAVORITE!

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Bill and the girls

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

We also did a few head shots for lovely Rhetta, who’s starting her own consulting and professional coaching business

Arboretum Portraits

We even managed to capture a portrait or two of Rhetta & Bill without the girls – well, they’re there, you just can’t see them  ;)

Arboretum Portraits

We had a fun morning!  We found lady bugs and everything :)

Arboretum Portraits

Arboretum Portraits

Rhetta & Bill – thank you so much for a fun morning with your family!  Hannah and Sophie are so darling, and I’m still laughing over Hannah’s “hey, Krista, can you give me a minute?!”  haha!  It really is a pleasure and an honor to have been documenting your family for the last 6 years!!

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

Baby Austin – Columbus, OH

Just a little while back I went home to the midwest to visit some friends and family.  One of my oldest and dearest friends, Marietta had a baby back in November and I still hadn’t met him yet!  So, I headed over to Columbus for some quality time and a little photo session.  And oh, he is SO ridiculously cute!!!  Such a sweet baby, and the cutest chubby cheeks!

Little baby parts :)

Austin

Marietta’s mom was in town, and on my way out of my room in the morning, this is what I saw…  (I went back in for my camera, I seriously don’t carry it around with me alllll the time!)

Baby Austin

It’s so strange to see someone you’ve known since you were both 7 years old become a mom!  It’s just surreal.  and also beautiful.

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Hello gorgeous!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Mar, Austin, and Mike – family photo

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

And then it was time for a nap.  I believe this one shot I took woke him up – oops :)

Baby Austin

Do you see those eyes?!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

austin :)

Baby Austin

Marietta is such a wonderful Mom!!

Baby Austin

Baby Austin

Um, I had to get a shot with my cute chubby baby!!!!

Baby Austin

Marietta, I love you!!  I’m so glad I finally got to meet Austin – he’s just precious and I love him!  I’m coming home again this Summer and I can’t wait to see how big he gets by then :)  Miss you!

If you’d like to see more of my favorites from Austin’s photo shoot, please check out the Facebook album.

Baby Tellen

I hope you people like cute babies!  Because there’s no shortage of them over here these days!  All my clients, and friends are having babies it seems.  Love it!  :)

I was hanging out with my friend’s baby, Tellen, the other day.  And I could not resist photographing her gorgeous little face.  I mean her little nose, and her chubby cheeks were seriously just TOO MUCH!!

Baby Girl Portraits

She looks a little freaked out, but trust me, we’re totally buds!

Baby Girl Portraits

See!

Baby Girl Portraits

Oh.  my.  goodness!

Baby Girl Portraits

Baby Girl Portraits

Baby Girl Portraits

Apparently this last shot right here, this sleeping child, made me the “Tellen-whisperer”  :)

Baby Girl Portraits

Tellen – you’re too cute for words!