Outer Banks Session! One available!
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
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!
Our cutest critter yet…
Very cool Father’s Day gift!
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.
The Brelli
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!