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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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1/18/19 . Today ... woke up with the sun to photograph the multitalented @michaelhyatt and his lovely bride. Today I also... convinced and then unconvinced myself that I have copper poisoning (thanks WebMD), booked 2 weddings, had an awesome client meeting, sat on the sidewalk outside my house holding a crying toddler whose feelings were too big for both of us today, jumped on a couch, talked to a friend, called my mom crying because of earlier mentioned imaginary copper poisoning, sent out some contracts, watched a cartoon, made a Target run, ate a pop tart for dinner, and took a bath with a bright blue bath bomb that I think has permanently died the lower half of my body bright blue. Found a ring in said bath bomb so guess that means I’m engaged now (thanks @bradleycooper), shaved (but forgot the right armpit), and attempted to open a college savings account for Hudson. I also carried a sleeping toddler up the stairs and in to his bed in the dark even though he weighs as much as me, kissed him on his sweet little face, and am gonna go to bed ASAP tonight. Some days I actually do feel like super mom. Other days (ahem) ... read above for more details. But thankful for all of them - all the crazy, sweet, wonderful, challenging, amazing moments a day can throw at you and all the people that I get to share those moments with.
Gearing up for a rainy productive Thursday and dreaming of this Seaside elopement 😍. This was just an hour before @matthewhoopes and @laura.hoopes got married and is still a favorite image. . Also, talk about dream team couple- between the two of them: making music with @relientk, launching a brand of guitar pedals that sells out every drop @1981inventions, they put out beautiful photography in to the world with @cityandseaphoto, and are raising a gaggle of beautiful humans. But most impressive is the kindness and light that they give out to all the people in their lives. I’m lucky to know you! Xo, Kristin.
H: “Mom don’t go, I’m scared.” Me: “What are you scared of Hudson?” H: “The monsters, and the bears, and the dragons” Me: “But remember? You’re strong and you’re brave and all you have to say is GO AWAY BEARS I’M NOT SCARED OF YOU!” H: “GO AWAY BEARS I’M NOT SCARED OF YOU! Yay they’re gone!” Me: “Yay good job Hudson! You’re so strong and brave!” H: “You’re so strong and brave too mom!” Me: “I know we both are, aren’t we? I love you Hudson.” H: “Love you too mom” . @simplybysuzy
“To be an artist is to believe in life.” Henry Moore . I love flowers. They’re so simple and yet so ornate. Just by their existence they make the world a more beautiful place. I think there is something so noble about investing in quality art- in people who believe that beauty/art/music can heal a hurting world. I started collecting some visual art recently- paintings, sketches, photography... to be able to look up and be inspired. That’s so so valuable. @loopflowers
Reason #546 why I love my job- I get to dance for 2-3 hours every time I work. . . “Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.” George Eliot
Every year I’m so thankful for the couples that trust me to capture their wedding day. It truly never gets old. Cannot wait for all the 2019 and 2020 couples we’re working with! Heading back home after our first 2019 wedding in Jamaica! . Throwback photo from Brooke and Mason’s SF wedding last spring with flowers by @loopflowers
Things I love about the winter in Nashville: . 1. The light. The winter golden light is the most stunning to capture. I need to do more sessions in the winter and brave the cold because there really is nothing like it. . 2. Excuses to snuggle for indefinite amounts of time. I’ve watched season 2 of the Office about 10 times in the last week while editing or working on other things. Or yes, while snuggling. . 3. I feel no shame about wearing fluffy clothing all the time. . 4. Random 70 degree days in Nashville in January . 5. Fire pits. Wanna come over? I’ll make you a sweet fire in my fire pit with left over Christmas tree and boxes from Amazon cuz I’m #classy like that. . 6. Dreaming of traveling to warmer places. What’s on your travel bucket list for this year? . Photo of me by @abigaillewisphoto during @studyabroadworkshops
J O Y . If you can’t tell, these two radiate joy. They’ve been over the top encouraging, fun, and grateful, and their wedding day was no different. I’m so glad I got to celebrate with you two! . Figured I might as well post my last wedding of 2018 while I head off to my first wedding of 2019 this week!