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After a couple of relaxing days (ahhh…), I’m really excited to post my best of kids blog! It’s been tough choosing my top ten photos, but also really fun to revisit all of the family and preschool shoots I’ve done this year. Enjoy!!!
Stay tuned for best of engagement shoots…
I wanted to quickly blog some photos from the first session I did this past Saturday morning. Bright and early, I headed to Queens to photograph Brian, Jeanne and Sawyer in Flushing Meadow Park. We were all really concerned about rain but, though we had a back up plan, the weather miraculously cooperated with us! Sawyer was a real trooper, as it was pretty chilly out. We got some great shots and had a fantastic time. I’m excited to share these images with you!
We’ve had a lot of gloomy weather lately, so my hopes for Saturday were not set high. In fact, I had no intentions of shooting outdoors at all. I had two shoots planned, both indoor. All day Friday I kept checking the weather, but it called for rain every hour on Saturday. I woke up bright and early Saturday to head to Queens for a shoot (will blog that one later!), to my surprise there wasn’t a drop of rain!
I had the pleasure of photographing Mia early Saturday afternoon. Mia is a totally adorable six year old with one of the most amazing personalities ever! She’s hysterical and super fun to be around. I had such a blast spending the afternoon with her, her mom and aunt and I’m really excited about the shots we got. Mia is needed headshots to enter a GapKids contest – I wish her lots and lots of luck!!!
UPDATE Please vote for Mia in the GapKids contest! You can do so by clicking here!
There are lots of kids in my life. Barring a short (and really bizarre) summer as a barista in an Upper East Side coffee shop, all of my jobs have involved working with kids. I’ve never worked at a store or in an office (thank goodness!), I’m not the ’sit-still’ type. So as a result of being a babysitter, nanny, ABA therapist, drama teacher, speech therapist, etc. I’ve acquired a group of ‘kids’ (kids is in quotes because some of these ‘kids’ are now 13!) that I simply adore. Which brings me to this post: Meet Christian!
Last year around this time I photographed Mattias, Christian’s younger brother. We’ve done holiday shoots with the two of them together and, it’s no secret to those who know him, Mattias can be a bit of a show-stealer (though it’s his total goofiness that I adore!). I was so very excited when Katie asked me to take some photos of Christian on his own and I’m even more excited to share these photographs – he’s such a wonderful kid and I love spending time with him! Enjoy!!!
Last night I photographed Prarthana and Asad’s wedding celebration. Having been married in a small civil ceremony a few weeks ago, they decided to have a gathering when family was visiting from India. It was a beautiful cocktail hour at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott (a favorite location of mine!). I had a l wonderful time with them and their family. Here are a few of my favorite shots – will post more once I’ve processed all the images!
All of the kids were just too adorable!
I love this stolen moment between Prarthana and Asad…
Prarthana showing off the pin she received as a gift (I believe from Turkey).
And, but of course, more kids!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing Sammy, Cecelia and Marco – they just turned two! Back in December when I photographed them it was snowy and cold, so we stayed indoors. This time ’round we headed over to Battery Park – a favorite location of mine. It was hot, hot, hot yesterday, but these three (and mom!) were total troopers. No upsets at all, which is always great.
After some time in the sun, we all needed to cool off, so we made our way to one of Battery Park’s playgrounds. It is really nice when your ‘work’ brings you to a sprinkler park!
The sprinklers were a bit tricky – they turned on and off with no warning!
A favorite shot of mine!
Seriously, these three were total angels for two straight hours! I thought they’d be upset leaving the water (to be honest, I was a little upset!), but they were completely okay. The lollypops may have helped – kudos to mom for being well-prepared!
We headed back home where they washed the sand and lollypop off and had some lunch.
That face! Too cute for words.
Thanks for a fun morning!!!
Hello everyone!
I’m currently in Jamaica enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation after photographing an amazing destination wedding. It’s been a bumpy (very) ride here, but I’m happy to say that I’m getting a bit of rest and things have definitely calmed down.
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a writer for Urbanbaby.com for an interview about my kids photography. I’m so happy to share with you that the story has posted!
Please check it out here: You Ought To Be In Pictures
Please stay tuned as I hope to post Jamaica wedding photos today as well.
Hello friends!
It has been a long time, I know! I haven’t been slacking in the area of taking photos, just in the area of blogging them!
I photographed the adorable (and so so tiny) Marley a few weeks ago. Here are some of my favorite images and the announcement designed by my talented sister!
Congratulations, again, Seth and Janine!
Trifold announcement front and back (designed by Miss April Hill):
Janine and Marley
This round of Candid Kid School Photos are complete. I had a wonderful time taking photographs of such adorable preschoolers. All of the staff and kids were such a pleasure to be around. While taking pictures I had the chance to do a bit of goofing around with the kids. We made cameras out of legos, played in the snow, sang and danced to Laurie Berkner and even did some yoga with Lauren from Bija Kids!
As parents give me permission, I’ll add more images to this post, but for now I leave you with one of my favorite shots!
A big thank you to everyone at Rory’s Room, Parker’s Place and Hudson’s House for a fun time!
(parents looking to log-in should visit www.kristinahill.com/schools.html)
My shooting schedule has been one thing after another, after another and I love it! It feels fantastic and I’m grateful to be so busy. However, with this busyness, I do realize I have been neglecting my little blog. That does not feel so fantastic.
Yesterday I had my first of many pre-school photo shoots! We’re not talking your boring old school photos. These are totally candid and totally fun. I had a blast capturing the kids at Rory’s Room in Brooklyn, NY. The kids and I had lots of great laughs which resulted in totally adorable images.
For now, I’m posting my flyer… but soon there will be some photos up. Just want to give parents the first look.
