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Posted on March 15, 2019March 14, 2019 by Krista Guenin

Photographers Photographing Photographers, part three

Krista Guenin Headshot by CoCo Boardman - © Krista Photography | CoCo Boardman - www.kristaphoto.com

After feeling all awkward about being photographed at the Headshot Shootout, and not having seen the great results yet, I thought it’d be good to have someone I KNOW I’m comfortable being photographed by take a stab at getting a new headshot. For me, that person is obviously CoCo! She was planning on swinging by the office that week anyway, so I figured we might as well photograph each other and both get some pics that are a good match to our typical style. I mean, I LOVE the images my friends captured – but anything CoCo shoots is definitely going to look more like it belongs on our website since she’s all over the site already. That, plus I tend to prefer more environmental portraits, and my normally curly hair just feels more like me. And now I have one million photos of myself to choose from – so that’s enough to last another seven years I think! Anyway, check out my favorite portraits I made of CoCo first…

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by Krista Guenin

Photographers Photographing Photographers, part deux

Krista Guenin Headshots by © Meg Belanger — © Meg Belanger

As I mentioned in my last post, a few of my photographer friends recently got together for a Headshot Shootout at one of their studios. It was pretty much an excuse to get together to chat and drink champagne, plus get some fresh headshots while we were at it! I haven’t updated my official headshot since like 2012, so I figured it was, um, time. It was totally fun to see everyone and hang out, and naturally a nightmare to be photographed. See, I’m just like you. I don’t enjoy that side of the camera any more than anyone else – especially since I’ve gained a lot of weight in recent years. I just feel a little more self-conscious than I used to. I feel a little less like myself, so I’m less comfortable (not that I started out enjoying it or anything, lol). So, I awkwardly sat in front of my friends and let them shoot me in the face, and it was super awkward but really encouraging and interesting to see the results! We all had access to the same lighting and just the one background to work with, but the photos still turned out different. It was fun to see how different each photographer’s shooting style and editing style was different. I thought I’d share some of the results here so you could get a taste!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Krista Guenin

Photographers Photographing Photographers

Steph Stevens Headshot © Krista Photography | Krista Guenin - www.kristaphoto.com

Recently, a few of my photographer friends got together for a Headshot Shootout… basically a little party with some photographing each other in between glasses of champagne. It was totally fun to see everyone and hang out! I thought I’d share some of my favorite photos that I took that day. I wish I’d shot more… I was too busy feeling nervous about being photographed myself, and changing clothes like 30 times I guess. Also, shooting more formal portraits with a backdrop and light set up doesn’t feel as natural to me, so I tended to shoot from the side a bit. Anyway, I did get a few that I really loved, check em out!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Matty – One Year Portraits

One Year Portraits, First Birthday. Boston Family Photographer, Krista Guenin. © Krista Photography - www.kristaphoto.com

I can’t say often enough how much I LOVE getting to photograph families over time! It is SO COOL to bear witness to the evolution of two people becoming so much more! From engaged couple, to bride & groom, to a family of their own… it’s a honor, truly. So, I was pumped to go visit Sylvia & Ricky and see just how big Baby Matty has become now that he’s one year old! And man! If I thought this kid was cute before, he is EVEN CUTER now!! Check out my faves from our portrait session!

Posted on September 9, 2016October 14, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Madeline — Indianapolis Family Portrait Session

Little girl eating in her high chair. 18-Month Portrait Session for family of 3 in Indianapolis, IN - © Krista Guenin | Krista Photography - www.kristaphoto.com

It really is such a treat getting to photograph a family over the years! CoCo originally photographed Kate & Peter’s wedding at the Harvard Faculty Club back in 2014. And then they moved to Indianapolis. When I went back home to Indy last summer, I had the opportunity to see them and photograph their new baby, Madeline! And this year, on my annual pilgrimage back to Indiana, I got to see them again!! Madeline has gotten so big, and if you can believe it, even cuter!! Check out my favorites from our portrait session!

Posted on June 24, 2016July 27, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Kayla – One Year Portraits + Cake Smash!

Baby Girl, Year in the Life, Happy Baby, Cake Smash© Krista Photography, Boston Photographer

After photographing this girl for the last year, we’re finally getting to know each other! I got a smile as soon as I walked in the door, and we had such a fun time playing… especially once we gave her a humungous cake! Check out my favorites from Kayla’s One Year Portrait Session!

Posted on June 20, 2016July 27, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Kayla’s Year-in-the-Life — 7 Month Portraits

Lifestyle Family Portraits by © Krista Guenin / Krista Photography - www.kristaphoto.com - Boston Portrait Photographer, Lifestyle Family Portraits, Documentary Photographer, Family Documentarian, baby portraits, family portraits, year-in-the-life,

More fun from Kayla’s first Year-in-the-Life! I went up to visit them right before Christmas for Kayla’s 7 Month Portraits… and a little holiday cheer! This is like my FAVORITE stage of baby-ness!! They can hold themselves up on their tummies, they can sit up, and giggle, and really connect with you — but they’re not quite able to get away yet ;) It’s the BEST time for photos!!

Posted on June 17, 2016July 27, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Kayla’s Year-in-the-Life — 3 Month Portraits

black and white image of mother holding three month old baby girl close with nose on baby's cheek during lifestyle portrait session at family's home

Amy introduced you to sweet little Kayla a few weeks ago. I visited her four times over the course of her first year of life, and I must say, it’s been very fun watching her grow up from infant, to baby, to toddler! She’s such a sweetie!

Posted on June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Baby Ilan’s 3 Month Portrait Session

I shot Amy & Lawrence’s wedding a few years ago, and then they moved to California, and more recently they had a baby! Thankfully for me, they came back to Boston for a visit and I got to meet little Ilam – and boy is he a cutie! He woke up from a nap just after I arrived and he looked up and smiled at me… and it was precious, and we became friends :) Check out my favorites from our time together!

Posted on May 31, 2016June 10, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Spring Mini Sessions 2016 – Lake Quannapowitt

Spring Mini Portrait Sessions at Lake Quannapowitt - Wakefield, MA. Photography by Krista Guenin - Krista Photography www.kristaphoto.com

Once or twice a year, I offer Portrait Mini Sessions for those families who want updated portraits, but perhaps don’t have the time or the budget for a full session. I keep them limited to clients and friends I’ve worked with before, who have a good understanding of my style. It makes these quick 15 minute sessions go so much smoother when we already have a relationship! This year, we wanted some pretty Spring colors, so we ended up shooting in the old cemetery at Lake Quannapowitt, in Wakefield MA. It was BEAUTIFUL!