Krista Photography Blog

Posted on March 3, 2011March 3, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Baby Soren’s First Family Portraits – Lansing MI

Elizabeth & Ryan’s was one of my favorite weddings I’ve ever shot (you’ll notice it’s still a Featured Post), and I was so excited for them when I heard they’d had a baby! Baby Soren came this past fall, and just before the holidays I traveled to Michigan to photograph him with his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Four generations! It was such a special weekend for their family, and I am so glad I was able to document this moment in their lives!

This is what I really love about my job – having the opportunity to photograph people’s lives, and being a part of all sorts of special moments over the years – it’s such a blessing! And getting to play with adorable babies is definitely a bonus ;)

Sleepy Soren

He looks so happy here – but the truth is, he’s crying ;)

Just as happy as on their wedding day!

Now he’s waking up!

Soren and his Great Grandmother

We took some snowy family photos between visits to the grandparents

Soren & his Great Grandfather

Soren & his Grandparents

I love this one!

Getting sleepy again… it comes full circle

Elizabeth’s Grandfather was fairly ill when we visited (not that you could tell from looking at this handsome, cheerful man!). It was incredibly moving to be part of this family portrait session knowing that they might not have another chance to all be together again. Tears were definitely shed. But it was an absolute honor to be there for them. This is the one shot I wanted the entire day, and it’s the last one I took. I just love it.

[edit] I literally just found out that this lovely man passed away yesterday. I am SO thankful that we were able to do this portrait session when we did. What a blessing that he was able to meet his great-grandchild, and how awesome that their family has these photos. This is the most beautiful thing about my job.

Elizabeth & Ryan (and Barbara) – thank you again for allowing me to be there to photograph your wonderful family! It means so much to me to be trusted and appreciated so much by all of you! It’s truly a blessing :)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Krista Guenin

Danielle & Jon Engagement Session – Borderland State Park

Since I’ve been so slack on blogging lately, I’m going to try posting a few shoots with fewer words… Words take me much longer to write ;) On that note, here are a few favorites from my engagement session with Danielle & Jon down at Borderland State Park!

We actually started at Jon’s family home nearby before going to the park…

Oh wow, look how pretty Autumn was…

I love how they make each other laugh :)

trees!

Danielle & Jon – thanks again for a fun afternoon, long ago though it may be! I’m super glad I had the chance to hang out and get to know you both a bit!!

Posted on February 12, 2011February 11, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Faith & Ryan’s Rockport Engagement Session

I’ve known Faith since she joined my small group at our church in Chicago, back in 2004! We became good friends, and I was sad to see her go when she moved to Boston a year or so later. As it turned out, God had plans for me in Boston as well, and I moved her just a year after Faith. And wouldn’t you know it? My first roommate here hosted a small group at our house on Friday nights and who was in it, but Faith?! It’s funny how things work out that way :)

Flash forward a few years, and here I am in Rockport, photographing Faith and her fiance Ryan for their engagement session! I’m so happy that Faith has found the love of her life, and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding in a couple of weeks!!! Until then though, here are a few of my favorites from their engagement session…

It was a chilly day, but they were brave and climbed out on the rocks for me!

Rockport is such a cute town!

Faith & Ryan are pretty cute too ;)

And just as we were leaving, a storm came along… talk about great timing!

Faith & Ryan – I’m so excited for you two! I can’t wait to celebrate with you in just a couple weeks!!! :D

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Amy & Lawrence’s Wedding Details

Amy & Lawrence‘s wedding was so lovely! I wanted to share a few of my favorite details with you…

The Bride’s bouquet (how much do I love this purple chair at the hotel?!)

Photo by Anne Ruthmann

I love the detailing on Amy’s dress!

The Reception (last 3 photos by Anne Ruthmann)

The Cake! The Cake Topper was the very same one that Amy’s parents had on their cake when they got married. I’m so sentimental, I love little things like that :)

As always, a big thanks to the wonderful vendors who worked together to make this wedding so fabulous!

Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Videographer: Russell Smithe of Mavid Productions

Catering: Catering by Andrew

Florist: Sarah’s Garden

Photo Assistant: CoCo Boardman

2nd Photographer: Anne Ruthmann

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Amy & Lawrence’s Orthodox Wedding – Boston

Just a few short days after their engagement session, I met Amy & Lawrence down at the Hilton Boston Logan for their wedding!

We started with Amy while she was getting ready

Love this photo my assistant CoCo Boardman captured

Amy looked so beautiful!!

My second shooter, the fabulous Anne Ruthmann, photographed Lawrence getting ready

and waiting patiently to see his lovely bride

Lawrence’s reaction was priceless!

During important moments, I often keep shooting, even while I’m still focusing. Sometimes this leads to happy little mistakes :) I love this shot of Lawrence lowering her veil!

Anne’s take on the same moment

After they had a private First Look, it was time for some group portraits, and the Tisch and Bedekken. The Bedekken is definitely my favorite part of the Orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony! Its just beautiful!

The Wedding Ceremony

Father of the Bride

Anne captured this great shot of Lawrence fiddling with his ring after the ceremony!

A sweet moment as we drive over to the Harbor for some portraits

Amy really wanted some photos outside, and though it wasn’t nearly as warm as it had been for the engagement session, and it was incredibly windy, it was definitely worth the effort! I love this shot CoCo got of them walking down the path!

SO Happy!

*LOVE*

I was shooting directly into the sun and my focusing went nuts! Another happy “mistake” – I love the focus on the sun flare!

Sometimes, I think it’s fun to share my favorite images with the brides right away, so they can see why I’m so excited :)

After the portraits, we went back in so the real party could start! Orthodox Jewish weddings have the most high-energy receptions! They may be my favorites…

I LOVE this shot that CoCo captured of Lawrence while some of they guys were dancing for him!

And every once in a while, I want to be in a photo too! ;)

Amy & Lawrence – thank you again for trusting us with your wedding day! It was such a fun day! I can’t wait to sit down with you when you’re back in town and start planning your album! :)

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

Posted on January 21, 2011January 18, 2011 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Amy & Lawrence Boston Engagement Session

With Amy in Boston, and Lawrence in San Francisco, and them planning a wedding in just a matter of a couple months – we didn’t get a chance to do an engagement session very far before the wedding! In fact, we did it just 2 days before! In the midst of all of the final week of preparation, they took a little time out of their hectic schedule to spend some time letting me photograph them. It is so helpful on the day of the wedding for us to have all worked together before, that is really is important for us to do an engagement session. I’m so glad they agreed!

We met up in Boston and spent some time walking from the Public Gardens to the Harbor and back. It was a surprisingly warm Fall day and we ended up having a great time!

They’re so sweet together!

This tree is amazing!

Looking out across the harbor to where their wedding would be held just a couple days later!

Amy & Lawrence – thank you again for making time for this! It was great to spend the time with you and just get to know you both a bit, and I think it made the wedding day way more fun to feel like we’d gotten to be friends beforehand! :)

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

Posted on January 20, 2011June 10, 2016 by Krista Guenin

Katelyn & Evan’s Engagement Session – New York City

Until I moved here, I never realized just how close Boston is to New York City! It’s about as close as Indianapolis is to Chicago – and I used to make that trip a dozen times a year. I don’t seem to get to New York quite as often, but when I do get the chance, it’s always kind of exciting! I love road trips and visiting new places – so I try to check out a new part of the City each time I go. So, when Katelyn & Evan suggested we meet up in NYC for their engagement session, I was totally excited! And I was not disappointed – we had a great time, and I absolutely LOVE how the photos turned out!!

We started out in Central Park…

Love these next two!

As the sun was setting, we decided to walk towards Lincoln Center and get some images with more of the City feel. Love this one in front of Brooks Brothers!

Lincoln Center turned out to be the perfect spot for some night shots! They even had a little opera going on outside to keep us entertained!

Taking some inspiration from the boys at Avenna Studios – I decided to take a few big steps back… Love how they turned out!

After Lincoln Center, we walked over to the Apple Store. Dueling iPhones!

After that we just walked around town for a while

*love* this one!

Katelyn & Evan – thank you again for a fun afternoon in the City! It was so great getting to know you both a bit better, and seeing some new parts of town. And double thank you for the delicious dinner!! Next time I’m in NYC, or in Paris, I’ll be sure to go back :)

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

Posted on January 19, 2011January 18, 2011 by Krista Guenin

Baby Jude – Newborn Portraits

My dear friends Lindsey & David recently had their first child – two days before my birthday in fact! I was super sad that I was out of town when little Jude was born, but I stopped by the hospital as soon as I got back into town and celebrated my birthday by holding this little cutie and capturing some newborn portraits of him. Here are a few of my favorites…

I LOVE this shot of David with Jude!!! SO sweet! David’s going to be such a great Daddy :)

Lindsey’s such a loving Mommy already!

And now they are three…

little precious

It worked out so perfectly that Lindsey’s mom was in town from Oklahoma to be there! I love these shots of Lindsey and Jude, and Mimi :)

Lindsey & David – you know I love you! And baby Jude… I can’t wait to hold you and kiss you again SOOOON!!!!

xoxo

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

Posted on January 18, 2011January 18, 2011 by Krista Guenin

Lori & Mark’s Wedding – Black & White FILM

I also shot some black & white film at Lori & Mark’s wedding! Here are a few of my favorites…

Preparation Panoramic. I love the chaos of bridesmaids hanging out while the Bride is getting ready :)

Ceremony Panoramic

Bridesmaids Triptych

Groomsmen Panoramic

Archway Panoramic

Rowes Wharf Kiss Panoramic

Lori & Mark Panoramic

I love film! :)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Krista Guenin

Lori & Mark’s Wedding – The Details

Between the holidays, and trying to wrap up all of my 2010 weddings, I’ve completely neglected my poor little blog! I have a bunch of posts to share and will try to get those out over the next few days & weeks. But I’ll start with Lori & Mark‘s wedding details! I already told you how much fun their wedding was, but now I want to share some of the little details that made it really beautiful too!

Lori’s fabulous Christian Louboutin shoes! And the cool hanger a friend had made for her :)

I love when people have their rings engraved on the inside! It’s like a little secret they keep on them all the time :)

Sometimes, I have to multi-task :)

(photo by CoCo Boardman)

Lori’s fabulous Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress

The beautiful jewelry Mark gave her!

The reception was located on The Odyssey which sets sail from Rowes Wharf

(photo by Erin Chapman)

Mmmmmm!

Of course, a big shout out to all of the awesome vendors that made this wedding so lovely!

Second Shooter: Erin Chapman
Photo Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Shoes:   Christian Louboutin
Dress:   David’s Bridal – Oleg Cassini Collection
Party Dress: custom made
Bridesmaid Dresses:   Bill Levkoff
Tuxes:   Men’s Wearhouse
Rings:   Elie Jewelers
Earrings and necklace:    A&A Jewelers
Custom Hanger: Lila Frances (etsy)
Hair & Make-up:   Brandy Lazaro at Riah Salon
Flowers:   Stoughton Flower Shop
Linens & Chair Covers: Simply Elegant Linens
Cake:   Konditor Meister
Invitations, Seating Cards, Programs:   MPrints Design (etsy)
Videography:    Wedding Stories RI
DJ:    DJ Jim Scott

To view more details, and more of my favorites from the day, check out the album on Facebook!