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Spring Mini Sessions 2016 – Lake Quannapowitt

Spring Mini Portrait Sessions at Lake Quannapowitt - Wakefield, MA. Photography by Krista Guenin - Krista Photography www.kristaphoto.com

Once or twice a year, I offer Portrait Mini Sessions for those families who want updated portraits, but perhaps don’t have the time or the budget for a full session.  I keep them limited to clients and friends I’ve worked with before, who have a good understanding of my style.  It makes these quick 15 minute sessions go so much smoother when we already have a relationship!  This year, we wanted some pretty Spring colors, so we ended up shooting in the old cemetery at Lake Quannapowitt, in Wakefield MA.  It was BEAUTIFUL!

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Baby AJ – Six Months Old!

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Oh baby AJ, we just can’t get enough of you!  At six months old, baby AJ was preparing to celebrate his first holiday season and Krista was able to spend some time with his family.  AJ’s grin just gets bigger and more dimple-licious with each passing month!

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smiling Asian baby boy wearing I am Stuffed onesie during six month lifestyle portrait session at home

Asian baby boy wearing I am Stuffed onesie looking up at father during six month lifestyle portrait session at home

I think somebody’s on Santa’s Nice List for sure!

Six month old Asian baby boy in front of Christmas tree lit with white lights

Six month old Asian baby boy in front of Christmas tree lit with white lights

How perfect is AJ’s shirt?!

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adorable six month old baby boy clasping hands together and smiling during lifestyle portrait session at family home

adorable six month old baby boy making faces during lifestyle portrait session at home

adorable six month old baby boy making faces during lifestyle portrait session at home

adorable six month old baby boy making faces during lifestyle portrait session at home

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black and white image of six month old baby boy snuggling with mother during lifestyle portrait session at home

black and white image of six month old baby boy snuggling with mother during lifestyle portrait session at home

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black and white image of six month old baby boy on his tummy staring at Christmas tree during lifestyle portrait session at family home

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adorable family with six month old baby boy smiling with dimples during lifestyle portrait session at home

Sorry AJ, but when your cheeks are that kiss-able, you’re gonna get squished often with smooches!

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Up next is somebody’s FIRST BIRTHDAY!  And like I’ve said, the cuteness factor continues to rise…. :)  I promise!

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Baby AJ – One Month Old Newborn Portrait Session

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It’s amazing how different a newborn looks just a few short weeks after birth!  This little cutie has grown a bunch of hair and has cheeks that just BEG for kisses.  Krista visited Jennifer, YiFeng and AJ at their home just a couple of weeks after they left the hospital.

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GAH!  Those lips!  That little baby fist!

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A bit sleep deprived, but new parenthood definitely works for these two!

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Already giving a thumbs up for mom and dad!  :)

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What in the world are you dreaming about, AJ?

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I know it’s impossible to believe, but this kid just continues to get cuter and cuter. (No, seriously, Pam is in the other room *literally* editing pictures of AJ at his current age of 18 months and the cuteness factor continues to be off the chart!)  Stay tuned for a peek at AJ at six months in a few days!  I promise you will not be disappointed!

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Baby AJ – Newborn Portrait Session at Hospital

black and white image of father seeing newborn baby son for first time in hospital during lifestyle birthing portrait session

Last year Krista had the incredibly special opportunity to photograph the arrival of her dear friends Jennifer & YiFeng’s first born son! Alexander Justus, baby AJ, arrived healthy and perfect in every way!  Krista was able to go into the delivery room just a few moments after he was born, she still talks about what an honor it was to be one of the first people to meet this special little boy.  (She also may or may not have been scarred for life by the experience, but clearly, it was worth it)  ;)

newborn half Asian baby boy in hospital cradle immediately after birth during lifestyle portrait session

newborn half Asian baby boy in hospital cradle immediately after birth during lifestyle portrait session

I say it every time, but I just LOVE me some baby piggies!!  Look at those wrinkly little toes!

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SUCH a proud husband and father.

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The sweetest.

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In a few days you’ll get to see just how much baby AJ changed in the first few weeks of his life!  (And just wait until you see how stinking adorable he is now!)

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Baby Adira – Family Portrait Session on Cape Cod

adorable smiley baby girl in parents' laps during lifestyle portrait session at home

Krista loves an excuse to take a drive down to the Cape during the summer.  This adorable family certainly didn’t hurt the cause!  Adira is simply scrumptious!

adorable family of mom dad and baby girl on couch of home during lifestyle portrait session

I mean, those EYES!

adorable baby girl in pink floral romper on mom's lap during lifestyle portrait session at home

adorable baby girl in pink floral romper on mom's lap during lifestyle portrait session at home

adorable baby girl on dad's lap reading "Because Your Dad Loves You" during lifestyle portrait session at home

adorable baby girl in floral pink dress sitting on grass holding pink sunglasses during lifestyle portrait session at her family's home on Cape Cod

Seriously.

adorable baby girl in floral pink dress sitting on grass holding pink sunglasses during lifestyle portrait session at her family's home on Cape Cod

Not such a bad view.  It was really the perfect summer day on the Cape.

gorgeous Cape Cod home with blue sky and green grass and bushes around porch

gorgeous Cape Cod home with blue sky and green grass and bushes around porch

gorgeous happy baby girl standing on white adirondack chair in turquoise blue patterned dress

I seriously can’t even!!

gorgeous happy baby girl standing on white adirondack chair in turquoise blue patterned dress

GORGEOUS!

gorgeous brown eyed baby girl in turquoise patterned dress during lifestyle portrait session on Cape Cod

Nom nom nom.

gorgeous brown eyed baby girl in turquoise patterned dress eating hydrangeas during lifestyle portrait session on Cape Cod

beautiful family on beach of Cape Cod with baby girl in turquoise patterned dress during lifestyle portrait session

baby girl in turquoise patterned dress hitting beach shovels together on Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

beautiful baby girl on mother's lap on beach of Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

dad tossing baby girl into sunset sky on beach of Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

beautiful brown eyed baby girl chewing on sand toy on beach of Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

adorable baby girl in turquoise patterned dress with pink sun hat playing in sand of beach on Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

adorable baby girl in turquoise patterned dress with pink sun hat playing in sand of beach on Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

“Oh hi!  Wanna play?”

adorable baby girl in turquoise patterned dress with pink sun hat playing in sand of beach on Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

happy family with baby girl in aqua dress with bright pink sunhat on beach of Cape Cod during lifestyle portrait session

gorgeous view on Cape Cod Evita and Michael, thank you for sharing your little family with us!  We hope to see more of Miss Adira as she grows and changes!

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Baby Matty

newborn baby boy with his parents in black and white image taken during family portrait session at their home

Remember when we mentioned that ALL THE BRIDES were having babies??  Well, here’s another ADORABLE addition to the Krista Photography family!  Ricky and Sylvia were married back in 2010 and recently welcomed baby Matty into their family.  They had Krista come by just a few days after bringing Matty home.

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I mean, COME ON!

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Even in his state of distress, Matty is the cutest.

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I love Sylvia’s face here.  So in love with her little man.

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Leah & Elliot – Newborn Twins!

Laurie and Hakan were married back in 2012 and it’s one of those weddings we STILL talk about over here – it was SO beautiful!  Krista was so thrilled to hear from them again and to learn that they were expecting twins!!   Leah and Elliot are such cuties, and Laurie and Hakan, you two are as wonderful as ever!

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black and white image of father kissing newborn baby on head at home

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Heart melting, that face as she snuggles her brother’s arm!

boy girl newborn baby twins on blanket at home

boy girl newborn baby twins on blanket at home

boy girl newborn baby twins on blanket at home

newborn baby twins at lifestyle portrait session at home

newborn baby twins at lifestyle portrait session at home

black and white image of mothers arms holding newborn baby boy during portrait session at home

father in PBS shirt holding newborn baby twins on couch at home

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Look at all those arms and legs!

black and white mess of parents hands and twin newborn baby legs and arms during portrait session

black and white of mother cuddling newborn baby twin in home during portrait session

black and white of father cuddling newborn baby twin in home during portrait sessionThank you for inviting Krista back in to capture these incredible additions to your family!  They are precious!!

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Spring (2015) Mini Sessions

I know that I’m slightly biased given that most of these families are friends of mine, but Spring mini-sessions were especially wonderful this year!  :)  It was a perfect May day and so much fun!

two brothers and a sister on a wood bench in the spring in New England for mini portrait session

two brothers and a sister standing among green trees during spring time in New England mini portrait sessions

two brothers and a sister standing among green trees holding hands during spring time in New England mini portrait sessions

family in blue on deck among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little curly haired girl in blue and white stripes sitting among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Hard to believe that this little guy wanted NOTHING to do with pictures!

little boy and father dressed in blue on deck among green trees during spring time mini portrait sessions in New England

adorable toddler boy in green shirt standing among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

This adorable crew is a bunch of Krista Photography regulars!  They are the most cooperative and sweet group of little ones!

three sisters and their brother sitting on a wooden bench among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

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two sisters concentrating on making flower jewelry during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two sisters concentrating on making flower jewelry during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in blue collared shirt walking in field surrounded by green trees during mini portrait sessions in springtime in New England

young boy dancing on deck among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in collared shirt climbing on bench during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

toddler boy in collared shirt holding mom's hands during springtime mini portrait session in New England

silly expressions from boy in green collared shirt among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

So many expressions!

silly expressions from little blond girl in blue sleeveless dress among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family in blues and greens standing among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Oh Christopher!  Always a favorite!  None of us can get enough of that toothy grin, but put him in a seersucker vest and pants and we melt!

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

baby boy in blue seersucker pants and vest with parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

His cousin is pretty fabulous, too!  Loved watching Bobby with his four-legged “brother.”  :)

little boy in navy blue collared shirt running through green grass with his golden retriever on a leash during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little boy in navy blue collared shirt running through green grass with his golden retriever on a leash during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little boy in navy blue collared shirt with his golden retriever and parents among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family in blue collared shirts among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two little boy cousins with their parents and grandparents all in blue among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

grandparents from behind watching as their daughters, sons in law and grandsons have their portraits taken

dads with their sons among trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family of five in blue among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

Love!

tender moment between husband and wife among trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

two brothers with their sister who is wearing a black beanie cap and black framed glasses among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

husband kissing wife on top of head as she laughs with mouth open among green trees during mini portrait sessions in New England

black and white image of family of five walking down the driveway following their springtime mini portrait session in New England

Our very own Jen and her sweet family!

family of five with arms around one another among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

many expressions of adolescent boy among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

Silly Emma!

many expressions of young girl among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

young boy among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

My boy refused to participate unless we brought his best friend along, and so Curious George came with us.  :)

little boy with his curious george stuffed animal among green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

little girl with french braids picking purple flowers off of bush during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

young brother and sister sitting on wooden bench laughing among green trees during springtime mini portrait session in New England

There is ALWAYS a series like this of my children!  :)

brother and sister trying to vie for space on wooden bench during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

family of four standing together under green trees during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

This brand new family was such a joy.  Baby Ruth is precious!

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brand new infant baby girl being held by mother during springtime mini portrait sessions in New England

newborn baby girl on white blanket during spring mini portrait sessions

adorable family with two little sisters and dog among green trees during spring mini portrait session

adorable little girl with curls in floral dress during spring mini portrait session

Twirling in the sun!

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