Just a couple...

Some quick updates: my husband and I are heading to Idaho for some camping and paint balling with friends (I'm just a little scared). So, I will be without internet/email until Sunday night, when I will respond to my emails in the order they were received. Thank you for your patience!

Also, if you were thinking about summer portraits, I only have a couple openings left so email me asap for session availability.

Okay, on to the fun stuff. :)
I wanted to post a couple shots for these adorable families before I left.

First there was baby J. This little cutie had his one month birthday, and is already charming the ladies- me in particular. He was so alert for most of his session, and then snuggled into my basket and took a nap. And big sister was sooo sweet (and beautiful). Could this trio be any more lovely?



And then I had these adorable sisters- they were so much fun! They played hard and giggled the whole time- a photographer's dream. They had me laughing right along with them. And did I mention how photogenic they are??! These pictures make me want to run outside and tackle a buddy. Oh, to be a child again. :)

More from their sessions coming soon...
Have a great weekend!!

Love in Ballard WA

Why I love my job: Reason #328

This talented little artist drew me the sweetest piece of artwork at her photo session yesterday. It reads, "To Kristen: I like you. You are nice to me. From Juliana". Thank you for your beautiful drawing.

I just had to share :)

Seattle WA: Engaged

Here are a few more of these lovebirds. Their engagement session was done on Alki in West Seattle. I think the area photographs so well- I love the city views, beaches, and parks. These two are just heartbeats away from being married. I am so excited for them! And a side note- isn't she such a classic beauty??!

Words of advice: A bunch of geese might look cute, but where there are lots of birds, there are lots of "leftovers". I headed down early to check out the locations, scout out the sweet spots, and take some test shots. Somehow when I was taking this picture, I managed to land in a little pile that one of them left behind. sooooo gross. Not the best impression to make on your engaged couple. They were awesome though- we had a good laugh and they even busted out the hand sanitizer for me! Haha, thanks for not turning around and running guys! There's nothing I won't do to get the shot. :)

Seattle Engagement Session

Luckily April showers (and May showers and June showers) bring these beautiful wild flowers. I saw this field and knew immediately that I would be bringing this couple here for portraits. These two were so sweet to each other- such a nice couple.
It was a real pleasure to do your engagement session. Congrats you guys! Enjoy the peak, more to follow soon.
-Kristen

Urban Engagment Session: Seattle WA

This session was a blast. These guys are such a fun couple, and *so* in love. They totally trusted me and were up for anything... and when your photographer's laying down in alleys to get the shot, sometimes you wonder, hehe. (Don't worry people, I took a very hot shower when I got home)

You can hear the gentleman below on my most favorite old school radio station, Movin' 92.5. If you are in the Seattle area, you have to tune it- we're talking New Kids on the Block, Coolio, Boys II Men, TLC.... I love it. Listen to Maynard from 10am-2pm. You'll be boppin' your head and reliving your school days in no time. :)

These two definitely have chemistry!

Could they be anymore stunning??

I absolutely love his expression here. :)

I love capturing those "real" smiles- she has a gorgeous one.

Their wedding is just around the corner. Congratulations you two!!! You are going to make one hot bride and groom. :)

it kind of makes my palms sweat

Um, yeah... these guys are smokin'. More from their engagement session coming soon.

And then there were three...

... well, actually four with their cool dog. This family is so darn precious. I did a newborn session for them last week- their little boy C is just a sweetheart. He was very good to me- did lots of good feeding, let me snap some awake pictures, and then fell into an adorable "milk comma" for the rest of the session. All the pictures were taken around their home- there were a lot of cool places to shoot (like that awesome truck from the previous post), and I am loving the results! So here is your peek...

don't worry- the truck wasn't going anywhere :)

I think mom and babe look so peaceful in this shot.
Isn't she a beautiful mother?

Baby C already has a buddy.

I am in love with this nursery. I just go crazy for that green.

I think he's having some sweet thoughts here.

Thank you so much guys! I can't wait for his six month session! :)