Krista Photography Blog

Posted on September 18, 2009February 22, 2016 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Kris & Erin’s Indiana Wedding

Earlier this summer, I had the chance to go back home to Indiana for some quality time with the fam, and to photograph my little cousin’s wedding. Kristopher has always been one of my favorites (ok, I probably say that about all my cousins, but still, it’s true) so when he asked me to shoot his wedding, I couldn’t say no! Kris is a comedian, a video producer, and a film maker. So naturally, they chose a theater as the backdrop for their wedding.

Kris and Erin got married at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Indiana.

K is for Krista! Just kidding, their last name is Knight ;)

My uncle Kurt looking very handsome

Getting ready

This perfectly Kristopher photo was taken by my assistant, Kyle Peters

I love hand-written vows!!!

This theater was such a cool place for photos!! Doesn’t Erin look beautiful?!

Just before heading down the aisle

The ceremony took place on the stage. Stage lights on and house lights off made the photos very dramatic.

Kris cried like a baby during the ceremony ;) but there was also a LOT of laughter!

The Bridal Party in the balcony. The theater was GORGEOUS!

Even though it rained most of the day, the sun came out just in time for some photos!

I love that Erin’s up on her tip toes!

We had to take some more photos back inside because it was just too beautiful!

Kris & Erin had their first dance to Flight of the Conchords, “Most Beautiful Girl in the Room”… press play and enjoy!

They are really good dancers…

Their reception was a blast and all their friends were dancing like crazy. I could share SO many pics, but instead, I’ll just share this one of Kris dancing with our sassy Grandma. It makes me smile :)

And, here’s a little snapshot of my family. Looking at this I realized how much my sister looks like my Dad, and I look like my mom! I think when we were younger that was reversed. Funny how that happens as you grow up :)

Kris & Erin – I love you guys!! I’m so glad I could be there for your wedding! Now that you’re both living it up in NYC, you’ll have to come up to Boston for a visit :) I hope you love the photos!!

To view more of my favorites from Kris & Erin’s wedding, please visit my Facebook Fan Page.

Posted on September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Pamela & Bryan’s eSession – Cambridge, MA

Pamela & Bryan are getting married this Fall in Albany, NY, where they recently moved. Before they left the area, we spent the morning shooting some engagement photos at some of their favorite spots around town. We met up at their home in Somerville and went from there…

First we took the puppy for a walk to the park. We had to get some family photos!

The puppy was a little distracted by the tennis ball, but Pamela & Bryan were pretty well-focused ;)

Sometimes you find great spots in between locations. We saw these green church doors as we walked to the T, and I had to shoot them!

waiting for the train to Harvard Square

We walked down by the Charles River. I’m still amazed that we were able to get a shot that makes it looks like they were all alone out there (this path was so busy that day)!

On the steps of the Library at Harvard. I’ve shot in this spot at least 3 times now, so it’s always a fun challenge to get photos that are different from the ones before.

I love this little archway!

After a delicious lunch, we hopped back on the T towards Davis Square. This is one of my faves from underground.

Pamela & Bryan, it was so great hanging out with you guys and getting to know you both a little better! Thanks again for lunch, and especially for the ice cream :) I hope you’re adjusting to life and work in Albany. I’m totally looking forward to the big wedding weekend up there in a couple months!

Posted on September 10, 2009December 4, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 5 Comments

Meaghan & Steve’s Wedding – Danvers, MA

I love Meaghan & Steve :) These two are good friends of mine, and it was so wonderful for me to be able to attend and shoot their wedding this summer. They got married at the home of a friend in Danvers on a cold and rainy summer day, and had such a fun and joyful party. I’m excited to share a few of my favorite photos…

So, the house where they got married is this huge home decorated in a very ornate and eclectic style. I saw people curiously walking by this painting of a cat-man all day, but Anne Ruthmann (who came to shoot with me) captured this priceless moment. I *love* this photo!!

Meaghan & her maid-of-honor getting ready in the largest and fanciest bathroom I’ve ever seen.

Steve & the guys preparing for the wedding (photos by Anne)

The stained glass wall in the bathroom was so cool. I asked my assistant Elizabeth to catch Meaghan getting into her dress through the glass, and it turned out awesome!

Meg and her brother just before he walked her down the aisle. I believe this is the moment when I started bawling my eyes out!

I love the look she gave Steve here when she got to the end of the aisle (next 2 photos by Anne)

My brother (in law) officiated the ceremony. It was the first wedding we’ve ever “worked” together. It was kinda fun having him and my sister there, along with a bunch of close friends. Totally strange to have your worlds collide like that, but still fun!

Anne came along for this wedding in part to help me out, but also to have some fun and try some new things and take some risks. She brought a tilt/shift lens and I absolutely love how the images turned out!

My beautiful friend, Meaghan

I rarely like shots of me while I’m working, but Anne caught this one, and I actually like it :)

Some of the guys were pretty distracted during portraits because there were chickens running around. Boys like to chase chickens, apparently.

Haha! This is SO Meg & Steve!! Never a serious moment with these two, I tell ya.

Love the colors in this one that Anne shot!

I love their cake toppers! I believe they were made by one of their grandfathers, years and years ago – made out of nuts! Totally cute!

There’s that tilt/shift lens again. I love the feel!

Meg’s rings are so pretty and delicate!

First dance

First dance courtesy of Anne’s fisheye lens. The dance floor was in a new room on the house, that’s still under construction. All the exposed wood was so interesting to photograph, and also very “them.”

Steve looking oh so handsome

Meg cracking up!

And, my fabulous self-portrait of me & Meg. Not sure why I’m leaning back so much, but whatever ;)

Meaghan & Steve – I love you guys!! I’m so incredibly happy for you!!!! Thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding photos. I hope you loooove them!!!!

And Anne, thank YOU so much for tagging along! All that playing really paid off, and I absolutely love the images you captured. You can come play with me anytime!! ;)

To view more of my favs from Meg & Steve’s wedding, click here!

Posted on September 3, 2009October 1, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 3 Comments

Sarah & Peter’s eSession – Lexington, MA

I’ve taken portraits for Sarah’s family a couple of times – once even before I moved out to Boston. So, I was totally excited when she decided to have me photograph her wedding as well! But before I shot Sarah’s wedding, I had the chance to photograph her and Peter for their engagement session. We went over to The Great Meadow in Lexington and walked around a bit. I’ve wanted to shoot there for a while, so it was cool to finally get there and see what it’s like. Well, it’s more forest than meadow, but it was rather lovely!

Sarah & Peter tell me they were nervous, but I couldn’t tell at all. They were total naturals!

After we had been eaten by mosquitoes and almost gotten lost, we decided to head into Lexington center for some less nature-y shots. These two went to Yale, and have spent more time walking around New Haven than walking through the woods… so this was a bit more natural for them. We found this very cool rock wall that made for a nice backdrop and a bit of shade.

At that point, I thought we were done, and we went inside the building with the rock wall to find a restroom and some water. As it turns out, we were at the Library! Like I said, they went to Yale, so they’ve spent a lot of time in libraries. And the light in there was gorgeous. So, we had to stay a while and shoot among the books! These ended up being some of my and their favorite images of the day! I love it when that happens :)

My FAVORITE!

Oh yeah, the library was the best!

Sarah & Peter – It was great spending the morning with you two! Thank you for being good sports and having some fun with it – you made my job very easy. I hope you love the engagement images! Wedding images will be along in a few weeks – yay! :)

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

A Year In The Life – Chloe’s Newborn Session

Well, it wasn’t long after Gretchen’s Maternity Session that little baby Chloe came along! I was able to get over to the house just a day after she came home from the hospital. I love little newborn babies because they’re SO tiny and cute! And Chloe was no exception :)

Look at those little fingernails and tiny toes!

They decorated her room in Winnie The Pooh! Eeyore was always my favorite…

I think this was the only second I actually saw her eyes

Of course, that meant that I had woken her up, and she did not like that one bit!

But swaddling her back up into a little baby burrito made her happy again :)

I love the look on new parents’ faces – some combination of awe and wonder and joy and concern (and maybe trepidation)

Justin & Gretchen – Congratulations!!! Chloe is precious! You two are going to be such great parents, and I’m so excited to document this next year as Chloe grows with you!

Posted on August 27, 2009August 26, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

A Year in the Life – Gretchen’s Maternity Session

One of my favorite things in this business is when I have the opportunity to document not just the first day in the life of a new family, but also as it begins to grow! Gretchen & Justin pretty much got pregnant the minute they got married ;) and now I get to photograph a Year-in-the-Life of their first child!! I’m so excited to watch this little cutie grow up!

The first session in a Year-in-the-Life Package is usually a maternity session. The maternity session is a chance to document the beauty and craziness that is pregnancy. I think pregnant women are so lovely! I hear so many women talk about how they feel fat and gross when they’re pregnant, but honestly, I think they are amazing and beautiful. I mean, there’s a teeny tiny human being growing and living INSIDE of them! That’s AMAZING! The first time my sister was pregnant, we would just sit around staring at her belly exclaiming in wonder, “there’s a PERSON in there!!” Come on, it’s a wondrous miracle!!! As you can tell, I’m fascinated by the whole thing and I LOVE to take maternity photos, when moms will let me :) I’m so glad Gretchen is such a good sport!

Comparing “Buddha bellies”

Gretchen, thank you so much for stepping out in front of the camera, and Justin thanks for playing along! I love you guys!

Posted on August 25, 2009August 26, 2009 by Krista Guenin

Are We Married Yet?

Posted on August 25, 2009August 26, 2009 by Krista Guenin

One Wed

Posted on August 25, 2009March 26, 2013 by Krista Guenin

Ruby Slippers

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Posted on August 25, 2009October 1, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 7 Comments

Welcome to my fancy new blog!!

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I have been dreaming and working for months and months to get myself a fancy new blog of my very own. My friend Ashley of Pixel Lily has worked tirelessly with me to make it just what I was hoping for, and more. I LOVE how it turned out and am SO excited to share it with you all at last! Please take a look around and let me know what you think!! I hope you love it too :)