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The Way I View Friendship | Kirkland Family Photographer

Kristin — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:32:54 +0000

I’ve been so bad about updating my blog, but I must keep up with my blog circle group, so here is my take on friendship.

The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend. –Unknown

Be sure to check out the whole blog circle starting with a supremely talented, fellow CMPro, Tiffany Bender, and her take on friendship.

The Way I View Happiness | Seattle Eastside Child Photographer

Kristin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:16 +0000

These days happiness often comes in an adorable, little, four year old package. This is the baby of our family, and she is just this happy, little girl. She even wakes up smiling. She sings, dances and cartwheels her way through her days. She loves to explore the outdoors. She loves to listen to music. She loves to snuggle Mama. She has just about the best sense of comic timing of any four year old I’ve ever met. She has brought more laughter and joy into our family than we ever could have anticipated. And since, to me, family is what happiness is all about . . . this is the way I view happiness. <3

Once again, this is another post in a monthly blog circle with some amazing photographers, from CMpro. Please click to the next blog in our circle, and just wait until you see the incredibly talented Emma Wood and her take on happiness.

What a Happy Guy | Kirkland and Seattle Baby Photographer

Kristin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:44:31 +0000

This little guy came to visit me on a quite overcast, somewhat rainy day, so we did a mix of both outdoor and studio shots. He was such a smiley, happy guy the whole session and just as cute as can be. I love my job!

The Way I View Sweetness and Love | Kirkland Family Photographer

Kristin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Here’s the second installment of “The Way I View . . .” project that I’m participating in with some incredible photographers from CMPro. In the month of February we concentrated on the way we view “sweetness and love” so I’m sure it’s no surprise that you will be seeing my kids again. I am very blessed to have three amazing girls who all love each other very much. Sure, they sometimes fight like almost all siblings do, but overall they are each other’s best friends. I hope it stays that way for life. My oldest and youngest are nearly seven years apart in age, but they share this amazing bond. I took them out one day to document that, and, to me, these scream sweetness and love. <3

Be sure to check out each photographer in the group to see their take on sweetness and love starting with Allison Jacobs | Orange County Photographer. Thanks for looking!

Just Born | Edmonds, Kirkland and Eastside Newborn Photographer

Kristin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:24:38 +0000

Those eyes, that hair, what a beautiful baby girl! Usually I’m a sucker for a sleeping newborn in photos, but this little one had this “old soul” stare that was just mesmerizing!

And Baby Makes Three | Eastside Kirkland Family Photographer

Kristin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:35:42 +0000

What a beautiful family! They were so sweet with their adorable, 2-month old baby boy. The weather was lovely, and I really enjoyed meeting them. On the day we met, their little guy was sticking out his tongue every time he smiled. They said he had just started doing that and have since informed me that he has already stopped, so I’m especially glad that I got to document brief moment in time for them. Here are just a few of their first professional family portraits as a family of three.

As a side note, I’m also putting out a casting call for families. I have some great ideas of things I want to do with families and with the unseasonably dry weather seems like now is as good of time as any to do them. If your family would like to be involved please contact me for more details.

The Way I View New Beginnings | Kirkland Portrait Photographer

Kristin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:14 +0000

Welcome back to my blog. It has been way too long since I updated it. For 2012, I have teamed up with a group of fabulous CMPros to share with you and with each other how we view things. Each month this year we will take pictures that speak to the month’s theme and then post them on our blog on the 2nd of the following month. The theme for January was “The Way I View New Beginnings.”

At first I was bummed that this theme was falling in January because my mind immediately went to flower blossoms and tree buds and all the new beginnings that come with spring. Then, a much bigger than usual snow storm hit the area and the plant theme seemed even further away. My mind turned to newborn babies, toddler new walkers, first day of schoolers, etc., but none of those seemed quite right. It wasn’t until I was driving my middle child to gymnastics one day that I knew what I wanted to photograph for this challenge. It was her, and while she’s not at a traditional milestone time right now, this is still just her new beginning. She is very much like the buds on the trees that will be in full force in a month or two. She has such a good heart and is an incredibly creative and divergent thinker, that I have no doubts that some day she will do something great! This day though we had just passed a homeless person holding a sign asking for money and food. She says to me “Mama, I wish we could make it so there were no homeless people” and then we went on to think about what she might be able to do about it. I hope her compassion continues to grow along with her ability to really make changes in her world. For now, I will just enjoy her new beginning.

Be sure to check out all the other photographers starting with Allison Jacobs Orange County Photographer’s view on new beginnings.

Morgan, Class of 2012 | Kirkland Senior Photographer

Kristin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:24:36 +0000

This session was so much fun!! Morgan has the gorgeous red hair I always wanted while growing up, and not only is she beautiful outside, she’s got true inner beauty too. She and her mom wanted to shoot in downtown Kirkland, and I think I may have a new favorite location, just full of variety!! It was great getting to work with you both! Hope you enjoy the images.

Gorgeous Family of Five | Kirkland Family Photographer

Kristin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:43:56 +0000

This is the beautiful family of a fellow photographer, Lacey Meyers. She is beautiful both inside and out and her boys are adorable, full of life and just a joy to be around. It was great getting to meet you, Lacey!

Fabulously Five | Seattle Child Photographer

Kristin — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:11:25 +0000

In between all the rain showers . . . oh, who am a kidding, during one of the many rain showers we’ve been having, I had a fun session with a beautiful little five year old. I just love five year olds — so full of spunk, imagination, innocence and a huge zest for life. Plus, not too many people can pull off a fairy costume like the adorable Miss K. It was great seeing you guys!