Krista Photography Blog

Posted on March 26, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Kate + Peter — Jamaica Pond Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

I met with Kate and Peter for the first time at one of my favorite coffee shops, Simon’s, in Cambridge. Not only were they excited for our meeting, which is always great, little did I know Peter had actually just proposed to Kate hours earlier! Now, these two had obviously been planning their wedding for months, and Kate knew they were going to get engaged very soon, but it was still so fun to see how excited they were and to see them basking in that just engaged glow. And I love that even though both Kate and Peter knew this was going down, Peter still pulled out all the stops and even got a small orchestra to play for Kate! So romantic! We got together for their engagement session not soon after at Jamaica Pond, and caught the very end of the beauty that is the Fall in New England. It was fabulous, though we couldn’t have pulled it off any later, it definitely got pretty chilly towards the end of the night!

Kate’s leopard booties are to die for, am I right?!

This is the spot that I believe was their very first date, years ago in feet of snow! I saw pictures, it was adorable…

Kate and Peter thank you for being so awesome and so in love! I can’t wait to see you in April! Check out more on Facebook!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Krista Guenin

NOW HIRING – Studio Manager

Hello hello!! After such a fun and busy year last year, and with this year looking even better, it seems like it’s time once again to add to our little team! I need to get a lot of stuff off of my plate so I can focus on shooting, marketing, connecting with human beings face to face instead of being on my computer ALL THE TIME! And we need to clear some stuff off of CoCo’s plate so she can focus on shooting and photo editing! So, I think it’s time to hire a Studio Manager!!!

101612_D0153-Edit_WEB — Sometimes we shoot fun pictures of each other :)

What are we looking for?

Part-time work – preferably at least 4 mornings/week, possibly an afternoon or two also
Someone who will fit in well with our little team, and wants to work together to grow and improve Krista Photography
Honest, detail-oriented, hard-working, creative, problem-solving go-getter who’s eager to learn – preferably someone fun :)
Experience with some combination of Mac computers, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, excellent Communication skills
Quickbooks, IT know-how, Lightroom &/or Photoshop a plus but NOT NECESSARY
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 ;)
Someone who can start the sooner, the better!

040213_PB_0005_WEB — Sometimes we have to test the lights for the PhotoBooth…

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 deal with
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 & implement amore efficient off-site backup situation.
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 :)

0197_060113_D0617-Edit_WEB — We work HARD at weddings, but have a lot of fun while we do it!

What will you get in return?

Pay commensurate with experience and final job description
Relatively Flexible Hours
Fun, relaxed & productive work environment
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 these 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!

You may have to fight Harriett for your chair, or pet her to shut her up, or get her out of your inbox so you can work... Love for the cat will help you in your job!! — You may have to fight Harriett for your chair, or pet her to shut her up, or get her out of your inbox so you can work… Love for the cat will help you in your job!!

Sometimes we get to go to REALLY fun places, and do really exciting things while we work :)

If you’re interested, please send an email telling me a bit about yourself, why you’re interested in working for Krista Photography, a link to your work if you’re a photographer, and a resume to kg@kristaphoto.com! Looking forward to hearing from you!!!

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Posted on March 7, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Sarah + Mike — Corn Maze Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

Back in college, one of Sarah and Mike’s first meetings was at a corn maze, or a Maize Maze as we called them in Virginia, with a group of friends. It just sounds so perfect doesn’t it? Getting lost, making eyes at each other through the stalks, definitely sounds like a classic college love story to me :) So when Mike suggested and researched the heck out of Corn Mazes on the North Shore I thought it sounded like super fun idea. We ended up at Marini Farm in Ipswich, which was absolutely perfect. We more or less had the place to ourselves, it was late Fall and the light was INSANE. This definitely ended up being one of my favorites shoots of the year. These two are quiet, thoughtful, sweet and most of all FUN. Enjoy!

I love Sarah’s mini-skirt and boots, the perfect Fall getup!

I could NOT resist the bouncing pillow outside the maze, all the little kids were bouncing around Mike trying to get a good bounce out of him, it was so fun!

I *think* these guys had fun too. :)

Thank you Sarah and Mike for making my job so easy. You guys are the best!

Like us and see more of these two cuties on Facebook.

Posted on February 20, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Henia + Jay — Intimate Davio’s Boston Restaurant Wedding – xo, CoCo

Meet the two cutest people in the whole world, Henia and Jay. These two are so adorably in love I can’t even take it! It was such a pleasure spending the day with these two, Henia’s beautiful daughters and their closest friends and family. Their day was low-key, intimate, emotional, and exciting all rolled into one! We started out at Henia and Jay’s home in Andover, and caught some beautiful late Fall light.

Of course we had to snag some portraits with their adorable dogs!

Such sweet ladies!

By far, my favorite.

Their ceremony space was just outside Davio’s in downtown Boston, it was a cool set up.

Jay’s father’s speech was so sweet, his parent’s seemed so proud!

Absolutely LOVE these two! Thank you Henia and Jay for sharing your love with me, it was such a pleasure! See more on Facebook if you dare!

Vendors:

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Venue: Davio’s Restaurant

Invitations: Mixbook

Rings: H. Stern

Flowers: Lotus Designs

Wedding Dress: Lauren Ralph Lauren, purchased from Nordstrom

Veil: Pureblooms

Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Officiant: Rabbi Melissa Wenig

Posted on February 18, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

T + P — Boston College Club Wedding – xo, CoCo

I dare say, I have never heard “Thank You” as many times in one day as I heard from T & P on their wedding day. These two and their families are so wonderfully genuine, kind, and altogether fabulous, it was such a pleasure spending the day with them, let alone photographing them! T got ready at her parents’ house, full of bridesmaids, kids and family, it was frantic and fun.

This guy wasn’t too pumped about his bow-tie :)

Such stunningly simple dress, love.

Trying to get a sneak peak of the ceremony…

It was drizzling but everyone made the most of it!

The fabulous Cris Llerena of Nom de Plume Photo joined me for the day and grabbed this great wide shot.

We ran over to the Public Gardens, full of colorful leaves, and lots of tourists, for some quick portraits.

At the very spot where they got engaged, so sweet!

One more stop at Post Office Square, love the city scape!

Cocktail hour was in full swing at the BC Club as the sun set.

Such a great view from up there!

The speeches were a hit!

Woohoo! What a fabulous and fun-filled day, thank you T & P for being so gracious and for loving each other so much! You make my job easy! Find them on Facebook too!

Vendors:

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Cris Llerena Nom de Plume Photo

Church: St. John the Evangelist Parish

Venue: Boston College Club

Rings: Long’s Jewelers

Flowers: Bert Ford, Ford Flower Co.

Wedding Gown: Justin Alexander, from Giggi’s Bridal Boutique

Bridesmaid Dresses: Aria

Hair/Make-Up: Sirena Rowe, Highlights Studio

Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers

Flower Girl dress: Katina Katoo

Cake: Konditor Meister

Band: Incadence

Posted on January 29, 2014May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

Gigi + Jason — Hyannis Private Estate Wedding – xo, CoCo

Oh, Gigi and Jason, where do I begin?! I had the BEST feeling about these two when we first met over beers in Porter Square. They seemed genuinely excited and perfectly in love. Gigi giggled and smiled the whole time, more of that below :) While Jason and I nerded out on beer. Fun fact, Jason and I later ran into each other over the Summer, way the heck out in Vermont at Hill Farmstead, while he was on his bachelor weekend, great minds…

Well all that positive energy continued through to their wedding which was sunny, beautiful, and filled with LOTS of love and laughter. No joke, as I walked around the property in the morning, the first thing I heard was Gigi giggling up in her suite. Just LOVE her. OK, so here we start at this beautiful private estate, with big thanks to Jason’s family for their kindness and hospitality.

These shoes reminded me of Sex and the City, am I right ladies? Hello, Lover.

Gigi’s mother lives in Egypt and I was told she doesn’t get to see her daughters together all that often. She was just incredibly sweet, kissing, hugging and singing all day.

Gigi must have slipped this into Jason’s garment bag, he got ready just down the hallway from her.

I was very lucky to be joined by Paul McNerney of Studio Foto for the day! He grabbed this of Jason, and the next two of their first look.

Love these shots from Paul, Gigi was so nervous and sweet.

Paul also ran upstairs to grab this during the ceremony, absolutely stunning! (Look closely, that’s the Kennedy compound in the distance).

Gigi’s dad, such a sweetie.

Gigi you are killing me!

Love this from Paul.

This lookout felt like the hottest place on earth at the time, but totally worth it!

We grabbed the couple at sunset for a few more portraits, some of my favorites!

Paul‘s view, love.

Paul grabbed this as well.

Gigi and her sisters were killing it on the dance floor.

Gigi and Jason you two are so dear to my heart, thank you and your families for being incredibly welcoming and loving. Thank you for letting me photograph your love! Head over to Facebook for more!

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Paul McNerney

Posted on November 20, 2013May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Caitlin + Chris — Boston Seaport Hotel Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

I’m so happy to be sharing even MORE pictures of Chris and Caitlin’s gorgeous wedding at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Feast your eyes on this amazing couple and their beautiful and thoughtful details.

Krista spent some time with all Caitlin’s little details in the beginning of the day.

Now that’s a classy cuff.

I mean they were laughing all. day.

The next few are Krista’s too. Love those succulents.

Oh, Hi! It’s me!

Chris gave Caitlin a necklace with her new initials!

There were succulents everywhere!

What an awesome test subject!

Krista shot this long exposure from outside.

Love this ring shot from Krista too!

See what I mean?! These guys are amazing! Check out more on Facebook and Thank you to all these wonderful people who made their day fabulous: (Special thanks to Alicia at the Seaport for helping everything run smoothly, you rock!)

Venue & Catering: Seaport Boston

Invitations: Woodward Paper Co.

Flowers: Nature’s Design

Wedding Gown: Justin Alexander, purchased at Bella Sera

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung, purchased at Mariella Creations

Hair: Sarah Bouchard

Make-Up: Rose Fortuna

Men’s attire: Indochino

Favors: Handmade taffy from Sugar Heaven

Cake: Konditor Meister

DJ: Matt Forde from Millhouse Sound Events

Posted on November 18, 2013May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

Caitlin + Chris — Boston Seaport Hotel Wedding – xo, CoCo

YOU GUYS! Caitlin and Chris, I seriously can’t describe how amazing you two are. Not only are these two the real life Jim and Pam (seriously, it’s the cutest story ever), they are two of the funniest, most enjoyable people to be around. I can’t get enough of them! Let’s start out with the gorgeous Caitlin as she gets ready.

That beautiful blonde hair runs in the family, isn’t her sister gorgeous?!

An adoring fan…

My second shooter for the day was Krista! It was so fun! She started with the boys as they got spruced up.

Krista waited across the bridge for this view.

Seriously. Love her.

Here’s Krista’s view.

We caught some AMAZING light, a running theme with these two. Here’s Krista’s view.

And mine.

I mean COME ON.

Krista ran up to grab this great overview of their ceremony.

We love a girl who isn’t afraid to cry! Caitlin you are killing me!

Not a dry eye in the place.

Krista grabbed this during their rings.

Yea!

Aaaaand we’re all still crying..

Here’s Krista’s form their First Dance. Love!

Both Caitlin and her dad kind of lost it while they were dancing. They were so cute! This is Krista’s.

Get it grandma!

Chris’s Dad was killing it on the dance floor.

My heartfelt thanks go out to Caitlin and Chris and especially their families for being just. so. wonderful. What a fabulous day! See more on Facebook and check in Wednesday for their details too!

Posted on November 15, 2013March 25, 2016 by CoCo Boardman

Theresa + Kristin — Willowdale Estate Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Ok here we go with some absolutely fabulous details from Theresa and Kristin’s gorgeous Willowdale Estate Wedding!

Kristin did not disappoint with her perfectly sparkly shoes and jewelry!

Little Miss Sassypants.

Their tables were X’s and O’s! So cute!

I absolutely love their modern and colorful flowers.

And this CAKE.

These phrases mean something special to the girls, I was more than happy to oblige.

Woohoo! Here is a list of the wonderful people who made this happen, with a special shout out to Monique at the Willowdale Estate for being awesome!

Vendors:

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Peter Morse

Venue & Catering: Willowdale Estate

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Flowers: Wedding Flowers by Annette

Wedding Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses: Madeleine’s Daughter

Kristin’s Shoes: Badgley Mishka

Hair Stylist: Aaqua Blue Salon

Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Men’s Ties: Dessy Group

Bubbles, straws and monogrammed candy wrappers: The Knot

Cake: Konditor Meister

Custom Cake Topper: Crosswire Design

DJ: C-Zone Music (Greg Capozzi)

Photo Booth: Viral Booth

Transportation: ATR Limousine and McGinn Bus Company

Posted on November 13, 2013May 5, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

Theresa + Kristin — Willowdale Estate Wedding – xo, CoCo

I mean, where do I start with these two? These girls are seriously the cat’s meow. We connected from the moment they walked into the studio, and somehow I knew and thought to myself “This is going to be awesome.” They are loving, fun, generous and beautiful inside and out. I’m so honored to have been there to witness their nuptials, it was the best day. Here are a few favorites from the day, it was so hard to choose!