Baby Judah – Maternity Shoot

Krista always loves to shoot her brides again, especially when they are also her very good friends!  And double especially when her good friends/former wedding client’s are expecting a new baby!  And I can’t think of a more perfect family to feature as we head into Mother’s Day weekend!   You’ll probably remember Suze and Jeremy from their winter wedding one year ago.  Well, they recently welcomed Baby Judah into the world.  They asked Krista to stop by their home before Judah’s arrival to capture the glowing mama-to-be’s pregnant belly.  And, of course, we’ll be sharing pictures of the little man himself in an upcoming post!

I am especially loving the beautiful canvas hanging behind them in this first picture!  :)

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Poor Kayak!  She has no idea just how much life is going to be changing!  Isn’t she a beautiful dog?

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Session

Are you noticing a consistency in Suze and Jeremy’s color palette??  I think they like the color orange (and, for the record, so do I!).  :)

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

LOVE that Suze wore the shawl from her wedding for some shots of her beautiful belly!

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Maternity Portrait Session

Suze, we wish you the most wonderful first Mother’s Day!!  Come back again Monday to meet Baby Judah!

Laurie + Hakan — Wedding Album

Hey everyone! Thanks for checking in on Laurie and Hakan’s very last post! Here’s a sneak peak into their amazing Queensberry 12×12 Matted Duo album! This thing is GORGEOUS. Lets start out with their whole little package: album, parent album, and disc of images. Wouldn’t you love to come into the studio and see this waiting for you?

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They chose wisely and got this luxurious cover fabric that catches the light so amazingly, hard to translate in a photo sadly….

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Here are few of my favorite pages from the design.

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The Duo album allows for your pictures to bleed all the way to the edge while still being surrounded by their gorgeous mats.

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And here’s
how they look in real life! Gorgeous! Love that matting!KDG_9754

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Thanks everyone! We’ll see ya Friday for a special portrait post from Amy!

Laurie + Hakan — The Taj Wedding Details

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Ok everyone, here’s a small look at all of the STUNNING details at Laurie and Hakan’s Taj wedding. There’s a glimpse of the flowers above, MORE of those later. Let’s start out with Laurie’s amazing dress, it looked great on her AND it was beautifully detailed! Check out the back!

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I love seeing those sparkles and ruffles peeping out.

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Laurie had some gorgeous orchids in all the bouquets.

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

The Taj wedding in Boston

This was shot during the ceremony on Krista’s Widelux, on Kodak Tri-X 35mm film.

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Ok now onto the reception. These flowers by Columbine Florist were absolutely stunning – rich hues of red, orange, dark purple, and green made these the PERFECT autumnal arrangements. And the crew from Boston Uplighting did an incredibly meticulous job lighting each and every centerpiece. Really amazing work.

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

The band, Legit, totally rocked!

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

The Taj wedding in Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

What a gorgeous day!  We have these people to thank for it!

Vendor information:
Location, Catering, Cake: The Taj
Invitations: The Papery
Wedding and engagement rings: Alex and Co.

Flowers: Carlos Colon at Columbine Florist
Wedding Dress: Monique L’Huillier, purchased at L’Elite
Bride’s Shoes: L’Elite

Bride’s earrings: Gift from Hakan’s family in Turkey
Hair stylist: Mary Chheng, marychheng@rcn.com
Makeup: Tavi DeLaRosa, tavidelarosa@gmail.com
Tuxedos/Men’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Favors: Cookies by Petsi Pies

Band: Legit!

Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Anne Ruthmann

Assistant: Cristen Farrell

Laurie + Hakan — The Taj Wedding

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Laurie and Hakan were married at The Taj in Boston. It was chilly and the leaves were just barely changing color in the city. Their day was magical, the couple celebrated with their families from all over the world, and somehow they found THE one orange tree in the Public Gardens to shoot near :)

Let’s start out with Laurie, getting ready in her hotel suite.

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

The lovely Cristen Farrell was assisting Krista that day, and grabbed this, love the attention to detail. :)

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Anne Ruthmann started with Hakan and his boys.

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Off to the first look!

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Love this!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Shot with Krista’s Widelux on Kodak Tri-x 35mm film.

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Cristen caught these little ladies goofing off, so cute!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Cristen shot from the balcony for this one. The ballroom was stunning!

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Anne grabbed this of the happy couple!

Wedding at The Taj Boston

I LOVE Laurie’s Mom’s face when she saw the room for the first time! Along with the photographers, she was stunned!

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Here’s one of Cristen’s shots of the room, more of this on the next post (promise!), oh it was GORGEOUS!

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Cristen grabbed this during their first dance, it was choreographed and everything!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Drinking out of BEAKERS? Is that allowed? :) The Maid of Honor’s toast was AWESOME!! Perfect for these two chemists, she even related their love to covalent bonds and all sorts of things we barely understood, and ended with a champagne toast from beakers… perfect!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Get down with your bad self, Hakan!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

LOVE this from Cristen!

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Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

Wedding at The Taj Boston

What a super fun day this was! Laurie and Hakan, you and your families were absolutely wonderful to work and party with! :) Thank you so much for inviting us in to document your love! Now don’t forget to come back Monday for their crazy beautiful details! And check out facebook for more :) See you Monday!

Bethany + Jon — Album Design

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Here are some of my favorite spreads and images from Bethany & Jon’s 10×10 album design with a 6×6 copy for her parents! I designed a photo cover for her parents book, I think they look great together!

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Bethany wanted to include just a few touches of color, mostly green and navy blue, into her book. I love the way this turned out!

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Here’s a size comparison of the two albums.

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It’s so fun to see everything in person after designing it on the computer for so long!

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Alright that’s it! If you’re curious, you can see more here on Album Exposure! Enjoy and see you Wednesday!

Bethany + Jon — Ballymeade Country Club Wedding Details

Ok we already got into all the great gushy stuff from Bethany and Jon’s gorgeous wedding, so let’s get into the amazing details!

Krista went down a day early and shot the rehearsal dinner the night before. Jon’s mom, a true southern belle, took over the rehearsal decor and KILLED IT! If the wedding was a perfect preppy representation of Bethany’s New England roots, the rehearsal was a perfect picture of Jon’s southern ties. I did my best not to overload you but I mean it’s just so cute!

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Ballymeade Country Club wedding

OK now onto Wedding Day! Bethany grew up in this stunning historic house right in downtown Falmouth. It is totally charming.

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Ballymeade Country Club wedding

YES.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ok, just ONE more of the shoes…

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Cris Llerena, our fabulous second shooter, shot these details of Jon’s uniform.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Love me some hydrangeas.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

That lace was just stunning.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

This church where the coule was married is just across the street from Bethany’s house! How adorable! This was shot on Krista’s Holga with Kodak Tri-X 120mm film.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

It was quickly time to abandon those amazing heels… :)

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Just a little Limo snuggle…

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Ballymeade Country Club wedding

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Just a few sparkles to end the night! I love Bethany’s unique rings!

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Thanks for taking a look, pop over to facebook for more! See you Monday for a peak into their album design!

We have these wonderful vendors to thank for it:
Venue: Ballymeade Country Club, Falmouth, MA

Catering: Chef Roland’s catering
Invitations: Paper Source
Other stationary: Made by the mother of the bride (Kathy Johnson) and mother of the groom (Mary Rue)
Engagement Ring: Mervis Jewelers (Washington, DC)
Bride’s wedding band: The Tiny Jewel Box
Groom’s wedding band: HH Jewelry

Flowers: Verde Floral Designs
Wedding gown: Legends by Ramona Keveza from Hannelore’s
Dancing dress: Sue Wong from Bloomingdales
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo from Hitched Maids (Washington, DC)
Hair: Bellezza Spa, Falmouth, MA
Cake: Windfall Market

Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Cris Llerena

Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Bethany + Jon — Ballymeade Country Club Wedding

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Bethany and Jon were married in Falmouth, MA, Bethany’s home town, in the church across the street from her childhood home. We were told that she used to watch brides leaving the church from her living room window, doesn’t that paint such a wonderful picture? Well no matter what expectations had been swimming in Bethany’s head about her very own wedding day in that church, I certainly think they were met. The weather held out just perfectly, Bethany was glowing and nervous but cool under pressure, and the setting could not have been more idyllic. It really was a wonderful day.

We learned not long after the wedding however that Jon’s brother and Best Man, Michael, had passed away suddenly. We obviously didn’t know him very well, but it was not hard to tell that he was greatly loved by his family. He gave literally the BEST toast Krista had ever heard, at their rehearsal dinner, which was proven by her crying with laughter through the whole thing… We are so glad that Jon and Bethany were able to celebrate their wedding with him and will have those recent memories forever. And we are thankful to have been able to share a little something with them to help ease the pain. These are the moments when you realize how important photographs can be. Knowing that we can actually help people hold onto the memories of the ones they love is the most rewarding part of our job.

So without further ado, let’s see the blushing bride, Krista started out at Bellezza Salon with the ladies.

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This DRESS! Could it be more classic?

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Shoes: killer.

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I grabbed this in the dramatic light of the bathroom.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

We were so happy to work with Cris Llerena for the first time, she was fantastic and started with Jon and his guys across the street.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

He looked so dashing in his uniform.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Jon and his brother.

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Lovely ladies!

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A family tradition: Game Face.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Just a quick walk across the green to the church.

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

I grabbed this from the balcony as Bethany came down the aisle, Jon could not stop fiddling with his cuffs, it was really cute.

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Cris killed it with a little tilt-shift action.

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A sweet receiving line moment from Cris.

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Love these two!

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

No big deal guys, just a game face family portrait. Hahaha!

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This bridal party portrait shot on Krista’s Holga, with Kodak Tri-X 120mm film.

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This was shot on Krista’s F100 with Kodak Tri-x 35mm film. So dreamy!

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Off to cocktail hour!

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Cris caught this of the Bride and Groom as they were introduced.

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And I got this of their frist dance. So dang cute!

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Cris caught these super cute kids fooling around…

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And this, are you sensing a theme?

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Here are some favorites from the party, the dance floor was packed!

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Bethany had a great costume change! Absolutely one of our favorite reception dresses.

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I caught the next two. Shoulda’ put a ring on it!

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Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Ballymeade Country Club (Falmouth, MA) wedding

Bethany and Jon thank you so much for trusting us with documenting your day! We were so happy to celebrate with you and your families, and so happy we could give you a beautiful way of remembering the ones you love.

And stay tuned folks for their preppy details, and a peak into their album design!

Bethany + Jon — Falmouth Engagement Session

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We are getting closer and closer to being completely caught up with our better-late-than-never couples! Just FOUR more to go!! Can you believe it?? I’m so excited! And you all say, “Yes CoCo, we are very excited too, now get on with it, who are these adorable people??”

OK OK fine :) Krista met up with Bethany & Jon down in Falmouth, MA, where Bethany grew up and where they would eventually be married. We LOVE shooting in a place that means something to you, it just makes it that more special!

These two romped around The Knob while Krista tagged along and shot some simple, sweet, natural pictures, just how we like it :)

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Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

This is Bethany’s Favorite! I think it’s mine too!

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Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Love this series!

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Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Falmouth, MA engagement session

Such cuties these two! If you are like me and can’t get enough, check out their facebook album, and come back Wednesday for their Cape Cod wedding!!

Fall Mini-Portrait Session Fundraiser

Back in the fall, Krista was anxiously preparing for her journey to Nepal to work on a documentary film with Code Red Films and eager to get some portraits done before her trip. She decided to hold a fundraising mini-portrait marathon one October weekend to assist in the costs associated with her (not-for-profit) trip. After scouting beautiful trees and parks for weeks we finally decided to stage the event next door! With a little help from Russell Farms (who so graciously lent us hay stacks and pumpkins for the day),  and Krista’s awesome neighbors, it could not have looked better!

There are SO many sweet families, I will *try* and let the pictures do most of the talking.  :)

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Goofy buddies!

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These two families are full of besties.  So much love!

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fall mini-portrait sessions

Krista has some seriously gorgeous family, doesn’t she??

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I love how this little crew of friends just fits together!

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This little football player (oh how his dad would DIE – in a good way! – if that were to come true someday!) is a friend of mine.  :)  His mama and I met almost five years ago when we were both struggling with brand new little babes!

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Boy playing with soccer and football

Such joy!

Boy playing with soccer and football

This little man is Dylan.  Based on his genes, it is very likely that he will be a marathon runner by the time he is out of high school!  Both of his parents can RUN.

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This portrait thing is a serious business!

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This is Serena and Mark and their adorable daughter Rayna. Krista second shot their wedding way back in 2008! Aren’t they gorgeous?!

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Happy girl!  Yay!

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What a silly daddy!

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There were SO many great moments between these sisters to chose from, but this series of them hugging is by far my favorite!

Sisters in pink dresses

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And we can’t leave out their darling baby brother!

Adorable baby boy in mother's arms

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A family of tree-huggers.  :)  This particular tree was SUCH a vivid yellow.

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Happy Fall!!

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What a good looking set of siblings!

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This lovely lady came to have her senior portraits taken – such a great idea by her mom to have them done this way!

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Oh, hi.  It’s my family again.  :)

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Love love love!!

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HI!

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Such a little doll!

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Another adorable family!

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How cute is this couple?  I absolutely love Lindsay’s headband!

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So in love!  :)

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This little guy wanted NOTHING to do with Krista’s camera!  But Krista knows how to do a sneak attack and managed to grab some shots anyway!

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Krista shot Faith and Ryan‘s wedding back in 2011 (and Faith and Krista go way back!).

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This little lady must look familiar, no??  Does she need to be in pink tulle?  :)

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Fear not!  She has her girly headband poof and furry boots!

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We all love Miss Lane!!

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Woofs, you are such a good sport!  :)

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Love this family!

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Krista and her wonderful assistants for the day.  Thank you, Shea and Tiffany, for all of your help!!

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More cuteness on facebook! Come back Monday to see what CoCo’s cooked up!  :)  Have a happy weekend!