Wow. It's been a while.

So I confess, I have been TERRIBLE about keeping my blog updated. I started a part time job in May which quickly turned into a full time job. I work in a pediatric dentist office and I LOVE it. But going from being a stay-at-home mom with a lot of time to work on my photography to a full time job definitely requires some juggling when it come to my photography. Fall is always the busiest time of the year. I thought I could manage as many sessions as I used to but there is just no way. I have decided to stop booking sessions throughout the week and only book them on weekends. That way I can utilize my time in the evenings (once my kids are in bed) editing the photos.

Blogger is having issues right now uploading photos, but as soon as I can I will update some recent pics!

Senior Models

I would love to give Senior Photography a shot! If you or someone you know is graduating in the year 2010 email me ASAP!

Criteria for willing models:

1. Graduating from HS in 2010
2. Fun and outgoing personality is a MUST
3. Likes to model in front of the camera (not a must, but would be nice...lol)
4. Great wardrobe :o) (Multiple outfits would be great)
5. Be willing to drive around with me for a couple of hours to scope out some Indy hot spots
6. Becaome a Senior Representative for your high school and pass out my cards

Senior Reps will be given a discount on packages and representative cards with your picture on them to pass out to your friends!!! I will be choosing two representatives from each school (female & male) so contact me soon!

Stay tuned for Senior packages.....

Cutie Cute

Little Shay is such a cutie! I got to photograph her first birthday party and now I had the chance to shoot her 15 month pics with her mommy and daddy! We had a gorgeous day, despite the mud puddles that Shay loved splashing in! Thanks Jamie and Mike! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and I look forward to working with you again!

This is one darn good looking family

I have to admit, I was a little nervous about photographing this family since I had never done a family this large before. But let me tell you these were the best behaved children and they were total natural models! I barely had to make any funny noises to get the baby to look at me!!! She smiled the whole time!!!

So let me introduce my friends Patti and Tom and their gorgeous children: Hailey (the winner of my Spring's Coolest Kid Contest....and she definitely was a cool kid!), Katelynn, Tyler, and Lilly. I adored photographing all of you! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and like your pictures as much as I do! And I hope to be able to have the chance to work with you again!

My Niecey Poo

Wow, I took her 6 months pictures on Easter Sunday. Here it is, June 11th and I'm just now finishing them. That's what happens when you have a broken computer, other multiple sessions, starting a new job, and oh yeah running around after two little crazy monkeys.

Anyways, isn't my little niecey poo precious??

Dali + Rod: May 16, 2009

Here is part II of the wedding photos. I FINALLY got them all edited, although I'm sure before I burn the CD at the end of the weekend I'll continue to tweak and play....I'm known for that. LoL!

Enjoy!

Going to the chapel....

I was a second shooter for a wedding (my very first wedding) of a co-worker on May 16th. Yes, I'm just now getting around to posting a FEW, and I mean FEW, pictures from the wedding. I only have 90 more pictures to edit (no joke)! It might be Fall before I'm done....just kidding Dali....sort of, LOL. These are just a few from the gorgeous bride getting ready on her big day and before leaving for the church. Some in color, some in black and white. I will post more as I get them done! Enjoy your sneak peek!Are these some gorgeous siblings or what???Just for you Dr. Ana since I know you've been wanting to see this one!

Hello Cuteness

Nothing give me baby fever more than a squishy, perfect newborn. This little one was so stinkin' cute and such a good baby! He was naked the whole time and just as calm as can be! Enjoy your sneak peek mom! Sorry it's taken so long (the beginning of Spring is always a crazy busy time around my house)!

I'm looking for a family to model for me

Next week I am going to be working on a project for the City of Noblesville's new tourism guide/brochure. I am going to be going around town taking pictures at various points of interest. I am looking for a family to take along with me to model for me when needed. If you're available next week on Tuesday and/or Wednesday please let me know ASAP. Thanks!!!!

And thank you to Christen Q. for contacting me for this awesome project!!!!

Congratulations!!!

To Lane N. and Hailey C. or winning Spring's Cutest & Coolest Kid Contest!!!!

I was away all weekend at a woman's retreat and was amazed to come home Sunday evening to see how many votes there were! Wow! Thank you everybody for participating in the contest. I'm sorry that voting was a little crazy. This is the first time I've used a blogger poll and wasn't quite sure how it was going to run. Thanks for hanging in there!

I will be contacting the winners via email shortly to schedule your session!!! Can't wait to see you!

Happy First Birthday To You!

This sweet little girl just turned ONE and I got to photograph her party! How fun!!!! She's just the sweetest little thing. Here are some cute ones of her eating her cake. Happy First Birthday Shay!!!

Now these are some CUTE and COOL kids!!!

Are you ready to see some VERY cute and cool kids??? I got so many wonderful entries that I don't know how all of you are going to vote!!!

So here's the rules...Please vote for only one entry in each category and only vote ONCE A DAY. No ten bazillion votes in one day!!! Let's play fair boys and girls! The voting begins now and will be open until 11:59 PM EST on March 22, 2009. I will announce and contact the winner that week. You can find the polls at the top of the blog under the tabs.

Here we go.....

Which one do you think is Spring's CUTEST Kid??? There are a lot to choose from!

#1 Abigail

#2 Adler

#3 Benjamin

#4 Charlie

#5 Elliott

#6 Emily

#7 Gavin

#8 Haley

#9 Jackson

#10 Katelynn

#11 Lane

#12 Liam

#13 Logan

#14 Thatcher

#15 & 16 Will & Jack

Now onto the Spring's COOLEST Kid! Only three to choose from in this category.

#1 Hailey #2 Sophia #3 Taylor

Good luck to all the contestants!

Oh, and I promise the only thing done to these pictures BY ME was resizing them for my blog!

5 MORE DAYS!!!

You only have 5 more days to enter your 3-6 or 7-10 year old children in my Spring's Cutest/Coolest Kid Contest!!! I've already got some great entries but would love to see more (especially in the Coolest Contest)! All you have to do is send a non-professional picture of you kid to my email: capturedbykristenphotography@gmail.com. It's that easy!!!!

Spring's Cutest and Coolest Kid Contests

I'm trying something new....I've decided to hold two Spring contests: Cutest Kid and Coolest Kid!

I'm looking for kids in the age range of 3-6 ("Cutest" contest) and 7-10 ("Coolest" contest), boy or girl, and who has a very stylish wardrobe (hee, hee). You can submit a recent photo of your child (can be just a snapshot...nothing fancy) to my email at capturedbykristenphotography@gmail.com by March 15, 2009 and I will post the pictures on my blog with a poll to vote for the winner.

The winners of the contests will receive a free photo session (a $75 value) at a set outdoor location, a free 5x7 print (a $10 value), and 50% off all other print/CD prices!

Come on, you know you have a little cutie or a cool kid that would be PERFECT for this contest! Go ahead and enter their picture!!!! You know you want to......

****Be on the lookout for a TWEEN/TEEN contest in the near future too****

Precious Peyton

How do I get so lucky to get all of these gorgeous blue eyed kids in my life? This is my "niece" Peyton. Her mom and dad our our best friends. They FINALLY moved back from Florida and I am overjoyed that we get to raise our kids together. Peyton turns two (already...sniff, sniff) in March and this is my favorite picture from her session.