I loved meeting and photographing baby E. She was a joy! Her parents were cool and relaxed, and so well prepared! They brought snacks, toys, changes of clothing, and Dad even pulled a towel out of his bag when E got soaked in the fountain!
Outer Banks Session! One available!
July 27, 2008 – 12:14 pm
Due to a rescheduling I have 1 opening for session in the Outer Banks area next week, Aug 3-10. Day/time is flexible! This is a perfect way to document your family’s summer and with fine art portrait prints of your children on the pristine white-sand beaches of the NC coast! Email studio@kristinawhitman.com if you would like to book this session.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy
July 27, 2008 – 12:56 am
My kids’ birthdays are always so emotional for me. It’s a milestone in their lives, so huge and IMPORTANT to them. But for the mama, it’s even bigger.
It is memories… they swell up like an ocean wave and come flooding back in a rush of emotion. The pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, the overwhelming I’ve-been-up-all-night-trying-to-figure-out-what-this-baby-needs exhaustion. The tiny toes, wrinkly skin, fuzzy hair. The smiles, chubby legs, crawling, WALKING! Hearing”mama” and “lub ooo” and “I snuggle you.” Running hugs, gleeful excitement, giggly my-whole-heart-is-filled-with-joy delight! Playdates, swimming lessons, best friends, bike rides, boo-boos, tears, laughter. There are so many milestones, moments, & memories along the way. As moms we have the privilege of watching the tiny baby grow and transform and become. It is an amazing journey that fills me with wonder, gratitude, and a thankful heart every day of my life. I am so honored, so blessed, so amazed at this gift from God, this gift of my children.
So while birthdays are a milestone for the child, they are a memory for the mama. And so very, very precious.
My own sweet boy turned 6 this month. SIX! I’m still in shock. Or denial. Or both!
Here are some images of my baby boy, 6 years ago, a tiny 7lbs 7oz newborn. Ahhhhhh….
And 6 years later:
Here he is with his best buddy, L, who will turn SIX next month also. In honor of the big occasion they had their first sleepover, complete with the [very cool it’s-a-boy-thing] garage picnic, rain/mud play, cake & ice cream, riding bikes, Kangaroo Jac’s, and staying up as late as you can. Which was 10pm, when I read them a story and they both fell asleep before I finished! [That’s a happy day!]
[our self portrait–can you tell I’m holding my camera in front of us?!]
Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! I lub ooo!
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Tagged best friends, birthday, Children, Documentary, family, newborn
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He is so cute, happy bday to him! Love the pics!
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He is so handsome - gorgeous eyes and hair!
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These are great. How fun to see the then and now.
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Happy 6th birthday to your gorgeous little guy!
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Hi Kris: I laughed and cried! But, of course, I’m the lucky Grandma!! Thanks for the great pics!
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Looks like he had a great time. My how fast they grow. It has been wonderful to watch him grow.
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Tears are trickling down my cheeks after reading this! He is such a precious big boy now! I am so fortunate to be his “Aunt Yinnie!” (OK, he calls me “aunt Linde” now, but I still like “Yinnie.”) K, thanks for the wonderful mom you are to L&M, and the inspiration you are to me as a mom.
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Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was meeting that precious bundle for the first time, next thing you know we’ll be planning the wedding!
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Lucas and Luke BFF! What a gift! You captured amazing smiles with that camera!
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6?! Happy Birthday!!
My gosh look how much he has grown since last summer when I saw you.
Our cutest critter yet…
July 12, 2008 – 6:11 pm
We LOVED this baby bunny! My son rescued him from the grasp of a cat and we discovered a small puncture wound, so we found an awesome wildlife rehabber to nurse him back to heath. Take care, little guy!
[Excuse my dd still in her pajamas!]
Very cool Father’s Day gift!
June 4, 2008 – 10:16 pm
My dear friend Alison surprised her husband, Jeff, with the coolest early Father’s Day present–SKYDIVING! Jeff had no idea where they were going until they arrived and saw people falling from the sky! This was a long-time dream so he was thrilled. I loved the images from his jump! (And no, I did not take these pictures. I’m too chicken and have to stick to ground-level photography!)
Holding on for dear life!
Back flip!
Kicking back, relaxing! (LOVE this image!)
I did it!
When she’s not planning surprises for her husband or chasing her 4 kiddos Alison can be found designing the cutest hairbows for little girls over at Five Blessed Bows.
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You could not pay me enough to jump from a plane… or hang out of one to take those photos! The flip flop shot actually made my stomach do a flip!
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Oh I love it, he’ll feel like a star when he sees this!!
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That is just complete craziness!
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Hmm…what a great idea for Father’s Day. Of course, I’d have to go along!
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These are fantastic pictures! What a great memory for him!
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WOW, super cool! (and super terrifying!)
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That is awesome!
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WOW - I’d better up my dh’s life insurance first before I show him this..
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Holy Moly…that’s a little scary for me, but yay for him, lol!
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oh my that is the COOLEST gift for sure….tucking that away for later use
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Wow–these are awesome captures! Scary, though!
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Wow! These are awesome!
The Brelli
June 1, 2008 – 7:53 pm
I discovered this fabulous find while visiting the blog of one of my favorite photographers, Allegra. It’s called the Brelli and it’s a “green” umbrella that is constructed of bamboo and biodegradable materials. It’s clear, allowing kids to look up & see the raindrops as they fall. Waaaaay cool! Check in out! http://www.thebrelli.com/
Awww, she is cute and I adore her little smirk in #6!
What an absolute doll! Look at that smile!
Whoa, that is one gorgeous happy baby! Every one of these is fabulous; her poor parents are going to need all of them, and photograph her often!
What a beautiful child. Those blue eyes just sparkle! She looks so healthy and happy!
What a gorgeous baby. I am in love with the close up of her beautiful face, stunning image. The eyes are just amazing
oh my!! she is so so cute!!! Love them all you captured so many great expressions!!
love your blog too
Those made me SMILE!
What beautiful eyes she has.
Great job~
What a sweet litte girl. Love her blue sparkly eyes!!
Look at that amazing smile - the parents must be thrilled with all of these! And that shot of her chubby legs is a must have - they should get that huge!
What a happy little baby with such gorgeous blue eyes. Beautiful!
She is absolutly beutiful and she is my cousin. I love her blue eyes. Congrats Jen and Terry.
Love that shot of her in that bowl! Too adorable.
Oh her parents must be thrilled with these!!! How cute!!
Oh my gosh–could those eyes be any bluer? You captured them beautifully. These are awesome!