Kristine Ryan Photography

This was a little out of the ordinary for me, but when a past client asked me to do senior pics, I thought why not? I don’t have to get the kid to sleep, I don’t have to jump up and down, make crazy faces or ask weird questions. And best of all, I don’t have to chase the kid around…I tell them to do something, they do it. Sounded like a pretty good gig to me! So we started off with the ‘standard” (aka “boring”) yearbook poses…haha. Actually, the kids made it fun as I watched them go back and forth with their parents and argue about everything – the hair, the smile – teeth or nor teeth, wide smile or casual smile, hair all forward or half forward, stand upright or upside down…ok, i added that last one in there to for effect.  The kids had an opinion about everything – and it was the exact opposite opinion of the parents…is this what I have to look forward to??? Seriously, they were vocal about what they liked and didn’t like and it made the experience much more fun to watch and listen to all the banter…you don’t get that with a newborn!

So, then we headed out to do the fun shots – well, they were fun for me anyway. I am not sure everyone else will share my feelings as they spent most of the time fighting off mosquitoes. I have about 20 outtakes of each of them swatting.  Actually, I was eaten alive too, but in my world it’s worth it. So what if I come down with malaria, at least I got the shot

So all in all, I had a great time with this shoot – definitely would do it again!  BUT I might consider bringing bug spray

Thanks, guys, for being so much fun and such good sports!

And this is their little bro – who my daughter thinks is quite “dreamy”. She sat behind me as I was working on his pics….asking questions about him…she was a little disappointed he is only 7 – I mean, being 8 and all, she is just so much more mature  I find it weird that she is checking out my clients already… 

See, Michele, I didn’t even mention the tears! ooops…

K

wow…two posts in one month…I’m on a roll! Actually, I thought mom and dad deserved a sneak peek since they did drive two hours for a shoot -and for a third time! It’s the least I can do…

So this is Tabitha…probably one of the happiest babies I have photographed. I shot her newborn pics as well.  I will never forget it because mom and dad were going back and forth about who was more sleep deprived (I’m gonna bet it was mom). But anyway it’s such a treat when a family comes back and I get to see the changes and how much the baby has grown.  In this case, that little 5 pound baby turned into an adorable, chubby one year old…and mom and dad still weren’t getting enough sleep!

Thanks for making the trek down here, guys!  It was great seeing you again!

this is my fav…the wayshe is looking up at daddy…so sweet.

 Have a good one!

k

ok, I admit, I am not the best blogger…I am so inconsistent (and I hear about it) So I’m sitting here proofing a session and I thought I would share a few images of baby Joelle -.just 10 days old. Mom brought the hat and the headband to incorporate into the shoot and I am so happy she did.  It is adorable!

Have a good weekend!

k

Soooo, I am supposed to be on vacation this week. Yep, we were supposed to leave for NC last Friday. Instead I am here in NJ trying to dry out my basement from our weekend storm…not really my idea of a vacation. My office is in total chaos as all the rugs had to be pulled up. I can barely get to my computer – and when I do climb over here, I can’t even sit down! And then to top it off, I have no service on my cell.  My point is that if you are waiting on an order or slide show, everything is pushed back a week (pretend like I actually went to NC) And if you are waiting for a response to an email or for me to return a call or text, please hang in there..I am not ignoring you ;) For right now, email is the best way to get me…I just may take a little longer getting back to you. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in a swamp themed photoshoot, I’m your girl!

Have a good one!

K