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Super Cool Mom

You would never believe this gorgeous mama is on her 4th baby...and that she has a daughter who is in college!  Her beautiful daughter came with her to the studio and the two of them could pass for sisters...I swear!  "M" was so fun and easygoing.  It was a joy to get to know both of these ladies and I can't wait to photograph the new little princess.  "M" and her hubby have some very cool tattoos...and I'm thinking tattoos+newborn cutie=super cool baby photos!  Yeah I'm so lucky, I  have the best clients!  Thanks "M" and "M" for a great day and I can't wait to see the rest of the "S" clan for the next session!  ~Kristin

Urban Maternity

Ok, I just LOVE this couple!  They were so much fun and how cute are they?  When they said they wanted to photograph their maternity photos downtown, I almost couldn't contain my joy!  I love the urban setting and this was just a perfect day with the perfect couple.  I hope that they love their shots and I can't wait to meet the little guy!  ~Kristin

Sweetly Sleeping

Is there anything sweeter than a sleeping baby? Or even a sleeping toddler, or teenager? I think we all do it...stare at our sweet children as they sleep, it's as if all is calm and at peace in our world.
Sweet baby girl "P" slept so peacefully for us during much of our time together and I love it! (there will be plenty more photographs to come of her turning into a busy baby and toddler). I had a great time again with the "H" family...they were some of the calmest new parents I've been around...(I think dad may have even snoozed on the couch for a little while :) ) Thanks "H" family, hope you enjoy. ~Cory

I've Been Tagged!

This is the first time I've been tagged...new to me!  So anyway, photographers tag other photographers to answer questions on their blog (I guess).  This tag comes from my dear friend Whitney that I met while at our awesome workshop last fall.  She was my "green group" buddy and I feel like we've truly become good friends...so this is for you Whitney!  

4 Things I did Today

1.  Finished editing a session...and started work on another...whew!

2.  Met with my new office assistant for the first time!  Love you Erin!

3.  Prayed for Cory's Dad and his surgery (her and her family too).  

4.  Started packing for our trip to my sister-in-laws in Florida. 

4 Things on My To Do List

1.  Ummmm....4 things?  I have about 10 lists on various pieces of paper with at least 20 things on each list...oh well...#1   Edit my own children's photos and get them in the blank photo frames hanging on the walls

2.  Edit my Australia photos, post them and send them to hubby's family.

3.  Get some family photos taken before hubby deploys again this summer.

4.  Finish at least one project completely...Ava's room, the studio, taking items to Goodwill (I boxed them)...etc...etc...etc.

4 of my guiltiest Pleasures

1.  Shopping...it's a new thing, but I love it...house stuff, clothes, shoes, camera equipment, etc

2.  Sweets...ice cream, chocolate, cake

3.  Antiquing...I need to go with Whitney!  I'm coming to California Whitney, lets hit some antique shops...there's not a lot here!

4.  People magazine...I get it only when hubby is deployed with extra money we make.

4 Random Facts About Me

1.  I only saw my husband in person about 9 times before we were married.

2.  I come from a small town...graduating class of 60.

3.  I feel at home near the water...I'm sure it's because I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan.

4.  I'm not photographing weddings much anymore...too much time away from the fam...but I miss the result of capturing one of the most beautiful days of life.

Ok...so who do I tag now?  Well...I'm going to tag Cory, since there are 2 of us who own this blog and you should get to know her better too!  I'm also going to tag the amazing Josee, because I look up to her and she's in Canada, so if I can't get up there to photograph my best friend from high school's baby this winter, I'm sending her!  http://www.joseecaza.com

Next is Bonnie, one the sweetest gals I know.  She's joining me for a Brianna Graham workshop in the fall...yipee.  http://design489.com

One more, Andi that I also got to know at our workshop last fall.  I just love her presence.  http://andilainephotography.com

So the rest of the people I would have tagged have already been tagged by Whitney!  Go to it girls...can't wait to read your answers. ~Kristin

Happy Happy

I had the pleasure of meeting the "F" Family last week.  They came to the studio full of great ideas and we had such a day!  This sweet little girl was the happiest baby I think I've ever photographed!  She was smiles the whole time she was awake and looked like a complete angel when she napped.  Hope you enjoy your small preview...the rest is coming soon!  ~Kristin

She's here!

You may remember the "T" family from their maternity session...well their precious baby girl arrived and they are overjoyed to have her in their life. She is so precious and looks just like her Daddy! Little "A" was very good for us, but quite the socialite...she did not want to sleep but wanted to be a part of all the action. Hope you enjoy "T" family. best wishes, Cory