Katie + Brian — Black Rock Country Club Wedding – xo, CoCo

Lovely Fall Wedding at Black Rock Country Club

Get ready for a whole lot of pretty, folks. Katie & Brian were married on one of the last days of Fall, when the light was buttery and warm and you could still get away without wearing a coat. It was one of those wonderfully beautiful days where the Bride and Groom’s tireless preparations paid off, everything went to plan, and they just got to have fun and enjoy their day. I mean, it really doesn’t get any better than that. Let’s start with Katie as she got ready with her girls.

I love Katie’s soft and feminine details, they just fit her perfectly!
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My lovely assistant Pam caught this, how cute are these girls?!

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GIRL! You are so beautiful!

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Katie gave her adorable parents some very thoughtful embroidered handkerchiefs, their reaction was so sweet!

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Then it was time to head to the church!

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Meanwhile, my lovely second shooter Cris Llerena, started with Brian and his boys. This little guy, can you even stand it?!

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I tagged along with the girls on the way to the ceremony.

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“It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to!” I love it!

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Some members of the wedding party really took that to heart… hehe.

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I just love that light!!

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Then it was off to Black Rock to capture the last bit of light!

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And what gorgeous light it was!

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Haha! Thanks Pam! :)

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This is what happy looks likes folks…

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We even had enough light to capture some beautiful, natural formal photos outside, love this group!

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Little Meredith and Colin were keeping everyone entertained for me, thanks guys! :)

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And a killer sunset to boot!

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An heirloom cake topper, and room filled with tons of candles made everything feel so romantic. And I haven’t seen a Groom’s cake in so long, this one Katie arranged was awesome!

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I mean… Cris thank you for grabbing this, this isn’t the last you’ll see of these cuties.

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When Grandma’s attack! :)

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Then it was party time y’all!

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See?!

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Behold the best late night snacks ever! The Fenway Frenzy!!

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SUCH a fun day guys, Katie and Brian thank you for being cool as a cucumber, for trusting me with your memories, and most importantly for having SO MUCH FUN on your wedding day! Check out their Facebook album for more and join me in thanking all their other fabulous vendors:

Ceremony:  St. Mary of the Nativity

Reception:  Black Rock Country Club

Invitations:  Little Paper Lantern

Flowers:  flou(-e)r

Wedding gown:  Allure Bridal, purchased at Platinum Bridal Boutique

Bride’s Veil:  Grandasia Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses:  Alfred Sung, purchased at Platinum Bridal Boutique

Hair Stylist for bride and bridal party:  Pura Vida Salon

Make-Up: Glow Salon

Men’s Suits:  Jos A Bank

Men’s Shirts:  Charles Tyrwhitt

Men’s Ties:  The Tie Bar

Favors:  Lammes Candies

Cake:  Montilio’s

DJ:  Nick Ferrington/Beat Train Productions

Nora + Kevin — Coolidge Corner Engagement – xo, CoCo

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

This was one of those nights that didn’t go exactly to plan, but that turned out better than any of us could have planned! (And included way more beer than should have been allowed…)

When I think of Nora and Kevin the first word that comes to mind is genuine. That is exactly how they are: sweet, genuine, silly, sarcastic, wonderful  people. We got along from the very start, and I love them because they were adventurous enough to 1) Suggest we shoot in their favorite bar, and thus be embarrassed to ever go back there again ;) and 2) Drink enough beer to survive shooting outside in the freezing cold because I wanted to experiment! So, while it wasn’t the original plan, we ended up hanging out at Otto Pizza in Coolidge Corner, then wandering around the theater across the street. It was great fun and these two faces make me so happy. (Side-note: I’m not the only one who was obsessed, there was a collective “Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww…” in the office for DAYS and these pictures circulated from Pam to Krista and I). See for yourself!

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

In my opinion, ALL engagement sessions should start with beer. :)

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

It was SUPER cold by this point in the night, but these two were such troopers! So we wandered over to the Coolidge Corner Theater, and I made them snuggle in an alleyway, so romantic right? ;)

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

My trusty assistant Pam helped me light the fire escape out behind the theater. How fun!

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Then we walked a little more to get warmed up.

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

Can you even handle the cuteness?? I can’t wait to see these guys again at the Epicenter in June! Nora, thank you for rolling with the punches and being so lovely! Kevin thank you for being so late and “forcing” us to drink so much delicious beer, I could not be happier with the results! :) Find more on Facebook!

Ashley + Joe — Yellow Spring Wedding Details

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Joe & Ashley’s Spring wedding in Boston was not only fun, but it was beautiful!
Classy, fun, yellow & grey details made the day extra beautiful!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

I LOVE the Veuve Clicquot save-the-dates!!

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Joe’s gift to Ashley was so sweet!!!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Gotta love the fun socks & cuff links!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

My special Assistant, making the boys smile!

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Like how I matched?!  I’m just that good ;)

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We lucked out with our spot in the Public Gardens!  It is CRAZY there on the weekend… all spring, summer & fall!!

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It’s not unusual to run into at least 5 other brides while you shoot in the Boston Public Gardens… this time we spotted our friend Kate shooting her own wedding!

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Ahhhhh, Springtime!!  It’s almost here again, I can’t wait!!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Oh I LOVE this shot of Ashley in the Rolls!!

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Wedding Reception at the Exchange Conference Center - by Krista Photography

Bow tie & bourbon

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

 Huge thanks to all of the incredible Vendors that made this wedding so fabulous!

Venue: Exchange Conference Center

Getting Ready Venue: Seaport Hotel Boston

Ceremony Venue: Arlington Street Church

Invitations:  Designed by the bride and groom, printed by Minted

Rings:  Mon Ami Jewelry

Caterer:  East Meets West Catering

Florist:  Nectar

Wedding Gown:  Allure, purchased at Weddings 826

Shoes:  Badgley Mischka

Earrings and Bracelet:  Weddings 826

Bridesmaid Dresses:  J.Crew

Hair and Make-Up:  Blo Blow Dry Bar

Men’s Attire:  Men’s Wearhouse

Cake:  Jacques Pastries

DJ:  Seth Isaacs from Beat Train Productions

Ashley + Joe — Exchange Conference Center Wedding in Boston

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

I’ve gotta be honest with you… I think Joe & Ashley’s wedding was my absolute favorite for 2014!  Maybe it was because they totally trusted me, and gave me the freedom to focus on the moments?  Maybe it was because we had an hour to ride around Boston shooting wherever we wanted with just the two of them?  Maybe it’s because they love black & white photography as much as I do?  Or maybe it’s because they fed me pizza after the ceremony?!  It’s hard to say… but just take a look, and I think you’ll understand!

I started with Ashley & the girls, and my lovely assistant Cristen, over at the Seaport Hotel

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Meanwhile… CoCo was shooting with Joe & the guys over at the Exchange Conference Center

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Groom getting ready

Then it was time for the First Look!  Ashley just needed a little liquid courage before we left ;)

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Clearly Joe was ready!

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First Look

First Look

First Look Kiss

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After a few minutes of smooches and laughter, we headed over to the Christian Science Plaza for some fun, relaxed portraits

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Panoramic Black & White Film

Wedding Portrait Silhouette

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Then it was time to meet up with the fam over at the Boston Public Gardens!  Think they’re excited?!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

This is totally one of my favorites!  This is what is REALLY happening while we take portraits ;)

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Wedding Family Portrait

Father and son

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Then we headed back to Arlington Street Church to get ready for the ceremony!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

So many giggles!

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Bride during ceremony

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

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Then it was time for a little Pizza Break before we went to the reception!!
We stopped at Dirty Water Dough Company, and it was delicious!

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Wedding Portrait in front of limo

Time for the reception!  The toasts were hilarious!!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Emotional Toast

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

First Dance

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First Dance

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Such sweet Parent Dances!

Father Daughter Dance

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Mother Son Dance

Mother Son Wedding Embrace

Then it was time to PARTY!!

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Double Exposure in the Holga, on Tri-X Black & White Film!  Love it!

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So, do you see what I mean?!  It was AWESOME!!!!
Wait until you see the details… next post, I promise!  Meanwhile, you can see more in their album on Facebook!

Photographers for the day:  Krista Guenin, CoCo Boardman & Cristen Farrell for Krista Photography

Ashley + Andrew — Paul Revere Park Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

I mean would you just LOOK at that face?! I’ll admit, this laugh was induced by the embarrassment of public kissing, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do! Ashley and Andrew were such fabulous company on this surprisingly warm Fall evening in Boston. They took me on a tour of their gorgeous Charlestown streets, showed me all their favorite little spots, and we even made our way over to the brand new Paul Revere Park under the Zakim Bridge. This night was, I daresay, TOO fun.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

LOVE this!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

I mean, how cool is this spot?!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Cuties… and gorgeous light to boot!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

We strolled back over near their apartment and found this gorgeous ivy.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

We had to get something in front of their adorable building!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

They have a pretty sweet roof-deck too, with a killer view of the Bunker Hill monument, what a great spot!

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

That LIGHT! KILLING me.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

 

Ash and Andrew thank you so much for taking me on such a fun adventure in your beautiful neighborhood! Check out more on Facebook y’all!

Ashley + Joe — Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Joe & Ashley live in Chicago, and LOVE black & white photography… so they were already my favorites before we even met each other!  When we did finally meet, it was for their wintery Boston engagement session – and they totally lived up to my expectations of awesomeness!

We started out with a drink at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen to get warmed up (both literally, and figuratively)…

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OAK Long Bar drinks

Then we went for a little walk around Copley Square, in the cold… but they were able to keep each other both warm, and entertained :)

Boston Winter Engagement Session

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Boston Winter Engagement Session

After we couldn’t feel our fingers and feet anymore, we hopped inside the Boston Public Library to warm up… and I swear, we TRIED to be quiet!

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Public Library Engagement - laugher

Boston Public Library Engagement

After we finally realized that they’d eventually kick us out for being so giggly… we went back out into the cold for a walk down Comm Ave!
I love those twinkly white lights!

Boston Winter Engagement Session

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Boston Winter Engagement Session

Boston Winter Engagement Session

Once it got dark, and even colder, we hopped in to Papa Razzi for more drinks!

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Love this!

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Boston Winter Engagement Session

Such a fun engagement session!!  See, we don’t need sunshine and green grass to make some beautiful portraits – even in the cold Boston snow, we can have fun together and get some awesome photos!

Can’t wait to share more from Ashley & Joe’s killer wedding in my next post!  Stay tuned!
(And if you seriously can’t wait, you can head over to their Facebook album and see it all there!)

Helloooo everyone!! I’m Pamela!

Hey guys! I’m Pamela – intern extraordinaire!  I’m going to be blogging here and there about all the stuff I’m learning while working here.  So, we thought it’d be good for me to introduce myself!

Lets start this blog post off with an artsy polaroid of me pondering life after college…

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I started working for the fabulous Krista Photography back in July, where I was fetching Starbucks goodies, grabbing whatever Harriett needed at PetCo, helping to organize all the glorious photographs from Krista’s many many years of work and assisting at weddings as much as possible! You’ve probably seen me holding reflectors, snapping some shots of Krista & CoCo at work and helping to make the lighting perfect! If you were at 2014 Fall Mini Sessions, 2014 Forever Families or got married last year, we’ve probably already met!

Drizzly Autumn Wedding at the Codman Estate Lovely Fall Wedding at Black Rock Country Club

Here is one of me & CoCo amongst some super cool disco lighting at a wedding!
And see, I told you that I would help to make your gorgeous gowns look amazing!

Let’s see, well I graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology back in 2012 with a Biomedical Photography degree under my belt.
Yes, CoCo & I did graduate from the same college – Go Tigers!

Biomedical Photography? What is that & why are you working for Wedding Photographers? Well, since you asked – my program basically combined science & art. I took classes like Microscopy (photographing tiny things under a microscope), Medical Terminology, Surgical Photography (yes, I photographed surgeries in the OR), B&W Film Processing and Digital Media (learning how to combine photography, video & graphic design). I even had my co-op at the Massachusetts State Police in the Crime Scene Special Services Unit in Sudbury. Yes, it was like CSI, and yes, it was super cool! After graduating college though, I decided that I wanted to get more in touch with my artsy side. And I thought, hey! wedding photography would be a good place to start! And now here I am :)

Here are some of my favorite images from college. They show my scientific side & my artsy side!

These few are from a project I did called “Four Years of Faces”, in which I decided to photograph each and every person I had met in my four years at college. Needless to say, there were a lot of faces to photograph!
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Here are some scientific images! Now you can see what the inside of a Rabbit’s Small Intestine looks like (left), and now you also know what rust looks like under a microscope (right)!
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Here are some other sciency images! Just some chemicals, that have been crystalized, and then placed under a special filter to make their bright colors really pop!prr-07

And lastly, here are just some of my favorite portraits of some of my closest friends!
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Some other random non-photo facts about me:

  • I love anything outdoors; hiking, camping, kayaking – you name it! I’m even hoping to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon & Yosemite for my birthday this summer – eek!
  • When I have a weekend night free, I looooove baking delicious vegan confections. I’m kinda famous for my salted dark chocolate chip cookies!
  • Every morning, before I brush my teeth, before I make a smoothie… I check my horoscope! I am super into astrology, the zodiac signs & how we all interact with each other! I am a Leo to the core, by the way ;)

Hey! Maybe you’ll see me at your wedding this year! I’ll be the one holding all the camera equipment, holding your bouquet in between shots, fetching Krista & CoCo some H2O & all around helping to capture your glorious wedding images throughout the day!

Also now that you know who I am, when you see me blogging more on here, you know that the words are coming from that girl in that artsy polaroid.

xoxo, Pamela

NOW HIRING: Studio Manager, Photo Editor, Intern

True Confession: I’ve never been a highly self-motivated person.  I’ve always been most successful working in a team environment.  From competing as a Synchronized Swimmer as a kid, and needing those other girls staring me down to get me to jump in the pool.  To working in my first photography job managing a big studio full of people.  To now as I’m building my own little team here at Krista Photography – I need other people around to help me do my best!  I really believe that we can all achieve more if we work together.  My ultimate goal for Krista Photography is that we’d have a group of awesome people working in their strengths and passions to create powerful photographs that capture the truth and beauty of life.
Sounds great, right?!
Well, we just need a couple more people to join our team to get us a little closer to that lofty goal of mine!  

Take a look at our latest job openings and help us fill them by applying (see instructions at the bottom), or spreading the word!

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For all of the positions, here are some things you should know…

What are we looking for?

  • People who will fit in well with our little team, our brand, and want to work together to grow and improve Krista Photography
  • Honest, detail-oriented, hard-working, creative, problem-solving go-getters who are eager to learn – and preferably fun :)
  • You’ll need a car to get to my home office in Woburn – and you’ll be a lot happier if it’s not a long commute (trust me ;)
  • People who are not seriously allergic to cats… the cat really does own the place
  • People who can commit to work here until the end of 2015 (or for the next 10 years, either way), and can start asap
  • Someone who’ll enjoy (or at least tolerate cheerfully) the craziness of working for a small business, in a home office… like friends with babies stopping by for visits, a cat stealing your chair EVERY time you get up, me never being ready for work when you get here in the morning, all that good stuff ;)

What will you get in return?

  • Relatively Flexible Hours
  • Fun, relaxed & productive work environment
  • The occasional Studio Starbucks run
  • You’ll probably get to hear me singing to myself a lot, get to pet my cat a lot, and be part of some of ridiculous photos :)
  • You’ll get to be part of a fabulous team, make some new friends, and hopefully have some fun while you’re here!
  • Pay commensurate with experience and final job description (and keep in mind that whole small business thing I was talking about…)

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STUDIO MANAGER

What are we looking for?

  • One person to work part-time work – preferably 4-5 mornings/week (possibly an afternoon here & there and/or supplemental work from home)
  • Someone who is smart, well-organized, detail-oriented, hard-working, problem-solving, positive, a task-master, smooth-talker, fire-putter-outer, project manager, who can be the cheerful first point of contact for Krista Photography
  • Experience with some combination of Apple computers, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, and excellent Communication skills
  • Experience with Quickbooks, IT trouble-shooting, ShootQ, Blogstomp, Lightroom, Photoshop &/or InDesign a plus but not necessary

 What kinds of things could you be doing?

  • Client Communication – you’d be the main point of contact for most clients and handle all of their questions, as well as sending them updates and information for their shoots
  • Inbox Management – i.e. going through my inbox to weed out what’s personal, spam, stuff you can handle vs. stuff I should handle personally
  • Quickbooks – I would LOVE someone I could train, or who knows QB already, to handle some of the data entry & invoicing in Quickbooks
  • Workflow Management –  keep up with where we are on each job and who’s supposed to be doing what, and keeping us on task
  • Shoot Workflow – uploading images to our proofing site & Facebook, releasing images to clients, prepping discs of images for clients, etc.
  • Digital Asset Management – Help us manage & maintain our extensive back-up system
  • Some or all of the following:  Marketing & Social Media projects, Updating & managing our website, Wedding Album Design, Administrative Tasks, Scheduling Assistants & Second Shooters, Digital Asset Management, IT Troubleshooting, Assisting at weddings, Various projects, Cleaning the office for meetings, etc.

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PHOTO EDITOR

What are we looking for?

  • One person to work part-time work – preferably 4 days/week (might be closer to full-time in the fall)
  • Honest, detail-oriented, hard-working, dedicated, creative, problem-solving go-getter who’s eager to learn – preferably someone fun :)
  • Experience with Apple computers, Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Some experience with PhotoMechanic, computer networking, IT trouble-shooting, monitor calibration, SmartAlbums, Blogstomp &/or InDesign a plus but not necessary
  • Someone with an excellent sense of color – can see slight differences between colors, and can learn to adjust color to the way I see it.  Take this test and let me know your score!
  • Someone who knows that the dress is WHITE & GOLD – even if it’s blue & black, because it’s just a terrible photograph ;)
  • Understanding of (or excitement to learn) what makes a great photograph – composition, exposure, focus, emotion, etc.
  • Someone who can come close to replacing the AMAZING & TALENTED CoCo Boardman here in the office!!  Big shoes people! BIG SHOES!! (don’t worry, she’ll train you and share all of her editing secrets with you! – and double don’t worry, she’s still gonna be shooting weddings – she can’t leave us all together!)

 What kinds of things could you be doing?

  • Culling – You will have to take the entire selection of 5,000-10,000 images we shoot at a wedding and get that down to less than 1,500 for me to review!  I’m terrible at this, so I need someone who can really see whether an image is in focus, composed well, is meaningful to the greater story, etc and can make decisions quickly and confidently.  Over the course of the year, you will look at THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of weddings, engagements, babies, families, baptisms, international travel images, family vacations, etc… so you’ll need to enjoy that kind of thing ;)
  • Color Correction – You will color correct all shoots in Lightroom, based on my edits of the favorite images.  We aim for our images to look NATURAL, BRIGHT, and have a little POP to them. [see all the posts below this one for more details]
  • Photo Editing – You may edit images in Photoshop for printing – light retouching, precise color correction, sharpening, etc.
  • Album Design – You may end up designing wedding albums for our clients.  We use a combination of Smart Albums (SUPER easy), and InDesign.  You’ll be responsible for creating the design, proofing the design for the clients, making revisions, editing the images for printing, and placing the album orders.

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INTERN

What are we looking for?

  • One person to come in 6-8 hours/week for 3-9 months (depending upon your availability)
  • Student studying photography, graphic-design, or marketing – OR someone out of school who’s just starting out in photography
  • Experience with some combination of Mac computers, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Lightroom, Photoshop & InDesign

What kinds of things will you be learning?

  • Photo Shoot Workflow – prep, shoot, downloading, culling, color-correction, delivery, etc.
  • Data/Image Organization & Management
  • Studio/Office Organization & Management
  • Client Relations
  • Research Projects on new technology, systems, opportunities
  • Social Media Marketing (Blogging, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)

What will you get in return?

  • Opportunity to learn how a wedding photography business is run from the inside, alongside a seasoned professional, and a great team
  • Additional Mentoring Sessions with Krista, Team Portfolio/Image Reviews, Team outings & events
  • This is unpaid, but lunch will be provided.  We’ll do whatever you need for it to count towards school credit, also.
  • Opportunity to assist at weddings and portrait sessions (PAID)
  • Opportunity to become part of our team for good, with a paid position if there’s a good fit for you as a Studio Manager, Album Designer, Photo Editor, or Associate Photographer
  • Opportunity to showcase & promote some of your personal work on our blog

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If you’re interested in joining in on this craziness, please follow these instructions carefully!  (remember that whole attention-to-detail business?)

  1. Complete this application
  2. Email a RESUME to studio[at]kristaphoto[dot]com

We will get back to EVERYONE who applies… so be patient with us as it might take a week or two –
we do still have to keep up with all of our clients since you’re not here to help us yet!

Seriously, we can’t wait to hear from you!   We can’t wait to meet the new people who we’ll one day wonder how we ever lived without!!

Liz + Dylan — Reid Castle Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

 

I am so excited to show off all these GORGEOUS details from Liz and Dylan’s fun, emotional, autumnal wedding day. Liz and Dylan, and many other family members worked so hard to make this day perfect, and I’m telling you it was! Take a look at all the beautifully rich colors and personal details they put together, I can’t get enough!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Looking sharp, Dylan.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Krista was my second shooter for the day, (what a dream!), she also brought along a couple film cameras to play with. This was shot on her Widelux camera on Kodak Tri-x400 35mm film, isn’t it dreamy?

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Love this combo.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Also shot on the Widelux.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

How. fun.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

The castle was so fun to shoot in and around, so many architectural details, and beautiful light everywhere!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College.

I suspect these pine cones were painstakingly assembled.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Such a richly colored space!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

The candles going up the stairs really set the mood, along with Liz’s mom’s impeccable decor.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Krista shot this long exposure outside, how spooky does the castle look with that light?!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

The Liz and Dylan turned the camera on US!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Brick Park, they killed it.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle Manhattanville College

Liz, Dylan, and family, your hard work did not go to waste, it was SUCH a beautiful day! Check out more on Facebook, and join me in thanking these fabulous vendors:

Venue: Reid Castle, Manhattanville College, coordinator Antonia Boiano

Invitations:  Invitations by Dawn

Rings:  Longs Jewelers

Caterer:  Chartwells Catering, Jennifer Schirmacher 

Flowers:  Ganim’s Florist, Merrilee

Wedding Dress:  Allure Bridal, purchased at Bliss Bridal, alterations by Joyce

Veil: IY

Bridesmaid Dresses: Belsoie

Hair & Make-up: Glo Beauty Bar, Mamaroneck NY

Men’s attire: Groom – Zegna tuxedo, Groomsmen – Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse

Favors:  Donation to American Heart Association in lieu of favors

Cake: Plaza Sweets, Mamaroneck NY

Band: Brick Park 

Photography Dream Team: CoCo Boardman and Krista Guenin for Krista Photography