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      {The R Family}

      May 20, 2012 Posted in Family, Maine Family Photographer, Portland Maine Family Photographer

      A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hanging out with Diana, Justin, and 1-year old Caitlyn for some family pictures at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. In many ways this was just surreal to me. When I was a little kid, Justin and my brother were best friends, and our moms were best friends. We hung out with them all the time – we went camping, spent the night at each other’s houses, all the things that family friends do. Eventually families grew, life happened, and our families grew apart. Fast forward literally 20 years, and my husband bumps into Justin on a bike ride. He mentions him to me in casual conversation, and my jaw hits the ground. Justin and Diana are good friends with one of Jim’s closest friends from college. It’s funny how life can come full circle.

      So, to take pictures of Justin with his beautiful wife and daughter was so incredibly special to me. They have a beautiful family, and I think I giggled at Caitlyn and her adorable pigtails and personality the entire time we were hanging out! Here are some of my favorite shots.

      Diana and Justin – you are so blessed to have your little family. Enjoy your photos – it was such a treat to spend time with you guys!

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      {Nicole and Joe} Just a Tease

      May 19, 2012 Posted in Engagements, Maine Engagment Photographer, Yarmouth Maine Photographer

      It was almost like a summer evening in Yarmouth tonight as Nicole, Joe, and I, spent some time at the Royal River Park for their engagement photos. These two are so sweet and easy to get along with – I cannot wait to go through the photos from this shoot!

      More to come!

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      {The W Family}

      May 16, 2012 Posted in Family, Maine Baby Photographer, Maine Family Photographer, New Gloucester Maine Family Photographer

      I absolutely love photographing good friends. Knowing their personalities and how they interact with others, and being able to capture that for them is such an incredible honor, and so much fun for me. This is the second time I’ve been able to photograph Annie and Joe with Nolan. Annie and I have been good friends for about five years now and she’s a part of a group of girlfriends that have made such an incredible impact on my life. Last time I shot these guys, Nolan was just a little guy at 6-months old, and now he’s running around, singing full songs and using big words. We met up at The Gardens at Pineland and then crossed the street to explore a bit more of the campus. I’m so proud and happy for my friends and I feel so blessed to be able to capture their family for their memory books.

      Annie has a laugh that you can hear from a mile away. I absolutely adore it and I can hear her loud and clear in this photo – she is so full of energy – I love this girl!

      Annie, Joe, and Nolan – you are a beautiful family. I can’t wait to spend more time with you and watch Nolan grow into a little man! Enjoy!

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      Annie - May 16, 2012 - 11:26 pm

      These came out so beautifully! Thanks so much for capturing the moments that make our little family….he’s currently sound asleep on the other side of the wall and I’m missing him terribly after looking at these pics! Love you!

      Maeghan - May 16, 2012 - 8:03 pm

      These photos are beautiful Kristina! They definitely capture the family :)

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      {Courtney and Nick} 4.29.12

      May 11, 2012 Posted in Newport Rhode Island Photographer, Newport Rhode Island Wedding Photographer, Rhode Island Wedding Photographer, Weddings

      Two years ago I went to a work conference in Newport, Rhode Island, one of my most favorite places on the planet. The dean of my department was very involved in the US Tennis Association, so as our group explored the streets of Newport, he showed us the stunning International Tennis Hall of Fame. I stood there in awe, and said, many times, that it would be incredible to shoot a wedding there. Literally that week, Courtney emailed me out of the blue, asking if I would be interested in traveling to Newport to photograph her wedding at this very same spot. It’s as if the stars were aligned!

      Along with being able to be in Newport and shoot at the Hall of Fame, getting to know Courtney and Nick was such a treat. Courtney may be the most laid back bride I’ve ever met, and Nick is a total goofball. They both are complete sweethearts and very much in love. Courtney grew up in Rhode Island, but the couple lives in Virginia near Nick’s family, so they traveled north to marry in New England.

      I love, love, love, love, love (I mean, really, love), when couples set time aside for photos of themselves on their wedding day. It is such a wonderful chance to relax and enjoy each other before or after the ceremony and really gives us the chance to get some intimate and fun photos together. We had about an hour and a half before the wedding to hit up a few spots in Newport for some family and bridal party photos, along with lots of couple shots of Courtney and Nick.

      Have I mentioned I love Newport? Look at those cherry trees!!

      The rustic details were so perfectly done – Courtney is a master Etsy shopper. Every day I wish Etsy had been around when I was planning my wedding! She is also incredibly talented at the DIY and made many of the details herself.

      Lunch was so unique – guests could indulge on either, (or both!) a sandwich bar or make your own omelette station. Let me tell you how amazing that porch smelled during the meal!!

      And dessert was a make your own cupcake station. Because that’s not the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of. I was drooling! Yum!

      I love seeing familiar faces at weddings! This crew was also at Laura and Preston’s wedding last October. Great to see you, guys!

      Courtney and Nick – you guys are a blast! I loved spending my trip to Newport with the two of you! Enjoy!

      {Hotel} Courtyard Marriott Newport

      {Hair + Makeup} Denise Cole, Elegant Reflections 

      {Transportation} Newport Wedding Trolley

      {Ceremony and Reception} International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

      {Musicians} Kailee and Corey

      {Catering} Blue Rocks Catering

      {Flowers} Bellevue Florist

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      Kristina_OBrien - May 20, 2012 - 1:20 pm

      Courtney – do it! I would totally shop in your Etsy store! :)

      Laura - May 19, 2012 - 7:22 pm

      Oh wow! These beautiful photos made me tear up right at the end. Especially the relaxed/natural one of them Courtney and Nick kissing on the dance floor. Loved all the candid and natural shots – esp the one of the three guests looking at the camera. What a gorgeous couple and well done Kristina! Can’t wait until Juy 7!!!

      Courtney - May 17, 2012 - 10:46 am

      hah also, not all things were etsy, the wine bottle table numbers, place cards,log holders and thank you notes, I made :) Maybe I should create an etsy store :) Thanks Kristina!

      Courtney - May 17, 2012 - 8:53 am

      I am so in love with all of these photos Kristina! You are super talented and can’t wait to follow all your photos :)

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      {Newport, Rhode Island}

      May 6, 2012 Posted in Newport Rhode Island Photographer, Rhode Island Scenic Photographer, Scenic

      I fell in love with Newport during my very first visit there in the summer of 2002 when I went for a family reunion. I love everything about this coastal town – the boats, the shops, the restaurants, and of course, the scenic views. I was so excited about Courtney and Nick’s wedding, and went down a day early so that I could enjoy this favorite spot. Not wanting to exhaust myself before the big day, I didn’t spend as much time walking around as I probably would have otherwise, but I was fortunate enough to spend a bit of time on the Cliffwalk and the campus of Salve Regina University as the sun was setting the night before the wedding. Here is a handful of my favorite shots.

      Seriously, how perfect is this graffiti? It was one of the first things I saw on my walk – so fitting for my wedding weekend!

      Newport is well known for it’s large mansions, which are the highlight of the Cliff Walk experience. This one is actually part of Salve Regina University and a few years ago, I ate dinner there as part of a work conference. It is stunning inside!

      I’ll leave you with a few images of the incredible cherry blossoms. We have cherry blossoms in Maine, but they don’t bloom like they do in Newport. I could have spent all evening hanging out in these trees!

      I can’t wait to go back to this amazing place!

      As usual – all of these prints are available for purchase. Email me at Kristina@KristinaOBrien.com for details.

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