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Hi! I'm Kristin, and I conduct most of my business discussions from my front porch. In compiling random pieces of information about myself, I found some common threads: I’ve been described as the calming-therapist-like-sister-you-never-had, was voted “nicest person” by my high school senior class, and most recently was dubbed “sweet ’n dangerous” by Study Abroad Workshops Portugal.  I’m a hugger, lover, awkward dancer, laugh-in-the-face-of-danger kind of gal. I have boarded 39 airplanes in the last 6 months, photographed close to 200 weddings in the last 10 or so years, have grown a small human in my body (now he’s 3), and I sometimes go to the gym just to take a 45 minute shower by myself. (More...)

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Never be afraid to love - that starts with love for ourselves and pours in to love for everyone around us. Currently diving in to books and podcasts about self love and healing from trauma, connection, and vulnerability. We give others a huge gift when we show up completely ourselves, with our walls down, willing to be seen and to see/love others just where they are as well. For the longest time, I thought love = complete self sacrifice. But when we completely lose ourselves, we aren’t really able to show up for anyone are we? Here are some people I’ve loved learning from: @brenebrown @lewishowes @estherperelofficial @juliacameronlive @stephanspeaks. How about you? Have a favorite book or author you want to add to my list?
Some of my favorite movies were shot on film- it adds an element of magic that I think you miss the more technology you add to a story. You can almost feel it when an image is shot on film. Give me all the moments with all the feels. @kodakprofessional
It was 25 degrees this day. We woke up before the sun rose and met in the subway tunnel. She changed clothes in the bathroom of a cafe, my nose ran the whole time, and we had about 5 minutes before the platform was crowded with people. The behind the scenes of shoots is usually not very glamorous. There’s often a lot of planning, timing, and sacrifice involved. But when the wind blows at just the right moment to get the shot you had in your imagination... it makes it all worth it. #paris #parisweddingphotographer
In case we haven’t gotten to meet in real life- hey there ❤️. I’m Kristin- you can most often find me collecting memories, kissing scraped knees, crying at dumb tv shows, doing hot yoga, or sharing some bourbon with someone lovely on my porch. I’m a romantic and am always falling in love- usually with you- the way the light hits your hair, or how your eyes twinkle when you laugh, or the way your lover’s hand touches yours when you think I don’t see. I’ve yet to meet a person I didn’t think was beautiful. Sure, beautiful people can be assholes too sometimes, but we all have a little of that right? I’m not afraid to be an asshole either- if you decide to hurt someone I love (which that includes saying or doing something to hurt yourself because you deserve way better than that girlfriend). I think there’s nothing better than drinking coffee while the sun rises or cuddling up next to a fire or running in to the ocean without your clothes on. I joke that I’m good at gettin people naked - and while it’s true - hehe- I really just mean that I always want you to be yourself- totally and completely free to be who you are when you’re with me or in front of my camera or drinking bourbon on my porch. I love surprises, rain storms, orange tic tacs, and midnight movies. Do we have anything in common?
2018 - you've been so good to us. I started the year differently than normal. I didn't have a ton of goals or to do list items. I didn't want to lose weight or run a marathon. I simply said, "I'm going to have fun this year and I'm going to learn how to take care of myself." I took naps when I needed them, took days off in the middle of the week to take Hudson to the zoo, joined a gym where sometimes I would just go to take showers by myself while Hudson played in childcare. I made our house a place we love to be, filled it with friends, laughed a whole lot, throw frequent glowstick dance parties, learned how to stand up for myself, and let go of fear of what others think. I've never had a year that was so free of anxiety or full of laughter. Ironically, I've also never had a year where I met so many previous goals. I always appreciate Decembers. It's a time to look back on the blessings and lessons learned and to hold space for what is to come. Thinking a lot about the new year and looking forward to what is to come! #theporchcast #kristinsweetingphotography
If I was to pick Kathleen’s special skill, it would be making people feel special. When they brought me up to Syracuse for their engagement session, she welcomed me to their town with flowers and a note in my hotel room. They showed me their town with so much hospitality, (including pasta and dirty Jenga at a bourbon bar). She came to my house for a shoot and sent me a thank you gift afterwards. She is always quick to send an encouraging word, a note of thanks, or flash her gorgeous welcoming smile. Being a part of their wedding weekend wasn’t just inspiring creatively, it was inspiring just being around them. The way Kathleen and Henry and their families went out of their way to be hosts to all their friends and family was above and beyond lovely. Thank you for bringing me in to your story, not only letting me cheer you on but cheering me on as well, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you conquer together! . @invisionevents @courtney_invision @floressenceflowers @highhamptonresort @clairebalest @annebarge @birdsofafeatherevents
Sometimes you gotta make road trips just to see cherry blossoms. This is DC but I want to see them in NYC this year and Japan some year. Have any favorite spring travel spots?
The parts I love about winter: the holidays, the cuddling, the cozy socks and blankets, the light 😍, and how my hair gets redder. The things I don’t like about winter: my nose is always red, my electric bill is v high, and I can never get my body temperature to a normal place. Throwback photos from co-hosting the @kodakprofessional film walk at @imagingusa with @austingros! Nothing like chilling in a bathtub full of film. PC @jamieclayton.