Arnold Arboretum Archives - Krista Photography Blog

Posted on September 22, 2014September 22, 2014 by CoCo Boardman

Marlana + Matt — Arnold Arboretum Engagement – xo, CoCo

Oh my gosh, I’m so excited for this post! Marlana and Matt are just the best. I met Marlana back in the day at RIT, I knew her brother through my best friend, who is now my brother-in-law, I’m sure we met at a terrible party… :) They’re getting married in upstate NY later this year, but wanted to shoot some engagement pictures in Boston, where they call home. So I was so incredibly excited when she reached out to me, and so pumped to meet her fiance Matt (they’ve been together for 10 years!).

We started out at their apartment in Jamaica Plain, and amazingly got their adorable kitty Audrey to stay still for approximately 2.5 seconds.

It was a B-E-A-Utiful night in JP!

I mean…

The light on the pathway was gorgeous!

Quick costume change at home…

Then off to the Arnold Arboretum!

LOVED this grass.

I was DYING with this crawling grapevine.

Absolute FAVE.

Aaaahh!!! Guys, I had so much fun with you, mosquito bites and all! Thank you so much for sharing your love with me, you are beautiful! Check out even more on Facebook y’all!

Posted on May 17, 2013May 14, 2013 by Amy Panichella

Rhetta + Bill — Adorable Arnold Arboretum Family Portraits

Krista shot Rhetta and Bill’s wedding back in 2004 when she was working in Chicago for Real Life Weddings. They then moved to Boston, and then Krista moved to Boston… you see where this is going, right? :) They reconnected for several shoots as their family began to grow (here and here) and then Rhetta and Bill moved to Houston where they currently reside. Krista has no plans to move to Houston, so now she photographs the family when they come to Boston for vacation.

THIS is what Krista Photography is all about. Getting to know a couple through the wedding process, being there to capture their growing family over the years. Hannah and Sophie have even invited Krista to come visit them in Texas, so they are basically BFFs now. :)

It certainly doesn’t hurt when the family is aDORable. And so clearly full of love for one another.

And FUN! So much fun!

Love this — Krista tells the family, “Show me your angry face.” Then it’s, “Show me your silly face!” And then it’s the money shot.

I don’t know, these girls just don’t seem to have any personality whatsoever. :)

I can’t stop smiling as I look through this session — so much goofy family fun! :)

I’m pretty sure Hannah saw a bug…

Thank you, Rhetta and Bill, for continuing to trust Krista to capture the important moments in your life! Your family is wonderful and we hope you visit Boston again SOON!!

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Krista Guenin · 2 Comments

Rhetta & Bill’s growing family

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might remember Rhetta & Bill. I shot Rhetta & Bill’s wedding in Chicago almost exactly 6 years ago when I was working as an Associate for Real Life Weddings. They moved to Boston, and then a few years later I moved to Boston, and now this is my third time photographing their growing family! I hadn’t seen them since Rhetta was pregnant with little Sophie, so it was extra fun to meet her and see how big Hannah has gotten!

We met up at the Arnold Arboretum and went for a little walk…

My buddy, Hannah!

so silly!

Little Sophie!

oh, those eyes!!

Sisters :)

We managed to catch a few family portraits before Sophie decided she was “all done!”

Rhetta and the girls

FAVORITE!

Bill and the girls

We also did a few head shots for lovely Rhetta, who’s starting her own consulting and professional coaching business

We even managed to capture a portrait or two of Rhetta & Bill without the girls – well, they’re there, you just can’t see them ;)

We had a fun morning! We found lady bugs and everything :)

Rhetta & Bill – thank you so much for a fun morning with your family! Hannah and Sophie are so darling, and I’m still laughing over Hannah’s “hey, Krista, can you give me a minute?!” haha! It really is a pleasure and an honor to have been documenting your family for the last 6 years!!

To see more of my MANY favorites from this shoot, please check out the album on Facebook!

Posted on June 11, 2009August 25, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 6 Comments

Shoshana & Andy’s Engagement Session – Boston, MA

A couple of weeks ago, I photographed Shoshana & Andy’s engagement session. It was a dreary day and as I drove down to meet them, it started to rain. I was afraid we’d have to do the session inside, but it turns out Shoshana & Andy were totally up for shooting in the rain! So, I put a plastic bag over my camera and we drove over to the Arnold Arboretum. Lucky for us, right as we pulled up it stopped raining and the sun came through the clouds. It was perfect timing!

Big trees, tiny little people :]

I love a playful couple

These two laugh, a lot

sweet

We found this very cool tree, and I had to put them in it!

They were troopers and went down into the swampy field for me. I was very glad I wore my sneakers this time!

How awesome is it that Shoshana’s yellow shirt matched the flowers perfectly?!

Butterfly kisses

Amidst all the fun laughing shots, I really liked this quiet, subdued photo the best.

After we’d had our fill of trees and flowering fields, we headed over to JP Licks and filled up on some DELICIOUS ice cream! And just in time too, it started raining almost as soon as we got inside.

I realized as I was editing this that I’d shot yet another cow. Not sure what’s up with all the cows lately…

The hardest part is choosing a flavor!

It’s always nice to share :)

A perfect end to a fun afternoon

Shoshana & Andy – we had a great time hanging out with you two! I’m still amazed at our luck with the weather :) Thanks again for the yummy ice cream! Photos from the wedding will be coming soon…

Posted on December 8, 2008August 25, 2009 by Krista Guenin · 4 Comments

Rhetta, Bill & Hannah – a blast from the past!

When I first moved out to Boston a couple of years ago, I worked for the wonderful and talented Matt & Enna Grazier. I remember clearly my first day, sitting down at the computer and browsing their website. I clicked on Portraits and stumbled across some beautiful photos of a beautiful pregnant women. But, not just any pregnant woman, this was Rhetta! Rhetta was one of my brides back in 2004 when I was an Associate for Real Life Weddings in Chicago. What a small world, huh?!

Two years later, come to find out, Rhetta is pregnant again, and looking to have some more photos taken, by me! I was totally thrilled to see her and Bill again, and to meet their darling daughter Hannah! We met up at the Arnold Arboretum and took a stroll among the changing leaves…

Hannah

What kid doesn’t love this?!

There are those leaves I was talking about…

I just love the look on Hannah’s face! And apparently rubbing her earlobe is Hannah’s thing. I love it when I can catch a kid being completely themselves – doing that thing that makes them, them.

Rhetta & Bill are so cute – just as in love as the last time I saw them!

The happy family :)

A few photos of Rhetta and her belly… Isn’t she gorgeous!

I love this one of Rhetta & Bill because as I was taking their picture Hannah said or did something cute and they both turned to look. I love their smiles as they watch their little girl.

Are you kidding me with that adorable grin?!

Hannah wanted me to smell the pretty flower :)

And Daddy too, of course!

There she goes with that ear again :)

A few fun shots of Hannah and her Dad

And Hannah with her Mom

She really is too cute!

And now, just for fun, a few photos from Bill & Rhetta’s wedding! It’s still one of my favorites from the Real Life Weddings days. And yes, this wedding was shot almost entirely in black & white film!!

Rhetta & Bill, it was SO great to see you again! Hannah is a doll and I can’t wait to meet little Sophie Grace!!