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!

black and white image of new parents and infant baby girl

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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Mini Sessions 2014

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There is no better season than fall in New England!  Perfect for a day of mini-sessions.  Special thanks to Russell Farms for (once again!) loaning us some bales of hay and pumpkins for the day!

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We adore our brides and grooms, even long after their wedding!

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And this little guy.  Well, Christopher is basically one of the Krista Photography team.  We’d steal him in a heartbeat if his parents would let us! (They won’t. We’ve asked. More than once.)  ;)

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Classic, real life moment!

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Another former wedding couple, with their darling little lady.

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And when wedding couples announce that their family is growing, we cheer!

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Buckeye!  Don’t eat your brother!  ;)

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Krista’s niece and nephews are such goofballs!  Which is just one of the many reasons why we love them!

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They are pretty darn cute, too.  :)

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It’s obviously genetic!

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We had perfect weather and some seriously fun families!  Thank you to all who came out!

Baby Donnie – Backyard family portrait session

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Krista met Jessica several years ago when she was a bridesmaid in Elena and Dan’s wedding and was thrilled to hear from her wanting to do family portraits at the family’s home.  Backyard firepit, a walk in the woods, an adorable pup AND baby boy with two perfectly placed bottom teeth – it made for a fabulous morning!

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Thank you for asking Krista to spend the morning with your adorable family!

Ashley & Scott Anniversary Portraits – Lewiston, Maine

This blog you are visiting was designed by my very creative friend, Ashley!  She worked so hard on this project and, in my opinion, did a fabulous job!  A few weeks ago, I got to return the favor and take some photographs of her and her husband Scott.  Like too many people I know, Ashley & Scott didn’t have a professional photographer shoot their wedding, and they have no photos from the day to remember it all.  That just kills me :(  But it made me doubly excited to take some great photos of them to share with their grand kids one day!!

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Fields of tall grass make me happy :)

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And I love me some broken down factories…

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We had to get some pics with their baby, Molly!

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These two can make each other laugh like no one else!

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Anniversary Portraits

Ashley & Scott – you rock :)  I’m so glad I got to come up and see your new home in Maine, meet Molly, and spend some time with you both!  Thank you again, Ashley for making this blog so fun and lovely!

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

Britt & Mike – mini eSession

I got an email from Britt earlier this summer. She was looking for a photographer for her wedding next May on the Cape, and she wanted to see if she could set up a time to meet with me and do their engagement session while they were in town. How can you not love a bride who’s ready to book her eSession before she’s even met you in person!?!

Britt & Mike live in D.C. but were coming to town for some wedding planning, and a visit with Britt’s family. They’re big baseball fans, and Britt loves those Red Sox, so we met up at Boston Beer Works by Fenway to talk wedding plans, look at albums, and get to know each other a bit before their eSession. We had a great time chatting and laughing (or gagging) over Britt’s fried pickles ;) It turns out we have a lot in common and it was more like hanging out with old friends than having a meeting with new clients. So, after we’d hung out for a while we decided to head outside to shoot for while before we got caught in the rain…

Mike loves the Orioles, Britt loves the Red Sox – somehow they’ve worked through it and still love each other :)




I love how much they make each other laugh


and how he’s all whole head taller than her!

and I love the views around Fenway!


We had to include a few shots with thier “baby,” Tessa :)



At this point we’d only been shooting for about 15 or 20 minutes and the drizzle was really dampening our spirits, and my camera equipment. So, we decided to hold off and finish our engagement session the next time they’re in town. It may not be until the holidays, but I’m looking forward to some snowy engagement photos of Mike & Britt later this year :)

Thanks again you guys for a fun, albeit short afternoon! I’m really excited to work with you and get to know over the next few months!! And I’m praying that you both passed the bar :)