Photography by Kristin

Motivation Monday!!!

2011-05-16T05:12:00.036-06:00

       Sometimes we just need a little inspiration. No matter what your profession is, no matter whom you are, we all need to be inspired, to be motivated to do great things.

       What inspires you? Is it a beautiful flower peaking out of a mountain of weeds? Is it a child playing in the park? A smile from a complete stranger. We are all different but yet we are all on this Beautiful Journey we Call LIFE!!! Life is too short to just sit around and watch life pass us by. Go for your dreams, try something different. Be the BEST YOU that you can possibly be! Don't wait, do today what you should have started yesterday.

       Wake up with a SMILE Everyday! Tell yourself "Today is going to Be GREAT!!" If you are a parent stop waking up to your children and start waking up FOR your children!!! Be patient and kind.

       If you are in a bad mood or having an off day that's OK! We all have those days. BUT make sure it’s not affecting the whole house. It’s not far to share your negative energy with the rest of the house hold. Take a break and just BREATH. Clear your mind and just be still, calm your nerves and relax.

* I would love to here what inspires you!

Fix-it-FRIDAY #98 {I Heart Faces}

2011-05-13T21:47:00.000-06:00

OK so this week's Fix-It FRIDAY was pretty simple! The images really didn't need much editing at all!!!

SOOC:

After:

After opening the original image, I ran MCP Fusion Action, played around with the opacity then added a bit more Saturation. I then used the patch tool to touch up the scraps on the girls legs. I ran MCP Facebook action for resizing then the MCP Sharpening for Web action. And there you go! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Travel Tuesday #5 {Watson Lake, Fort Collins, Colorado}

2011-05-10T10:54:00.004-06:00

Love this Heart Shape Rock!!

Fix-It-FRIDAY #97 {I Heart Faces}

2011-05-06T09:46:00.002-06:00

SOOC:

For this Fix-It-Friday all I did was adjust the levels added a bit of saturation. I ran MCP Facebook Web sizing Action.

Travel Tuesday {Colorado}

2011-05-03T10:34:00.001-06:00

Rocky Mountain National Park {Trail Ridge}

I just LOVE this rock!!!

As always thanks for reading!!! Have a FABULOUS Tuesday!!!

Fix-It-FRIDAY'S # 96 {I Heart Faces}

2011-04-29T18:02:00.001-06:00

SOOC:

After:

I had a lot of fun with this weeks Fix-It-FRIDAY!!!

1.) Opened up in Photoshop
2.) Adjusted the levels
3.) Adjusted the Saturation
4.) Opened new images with Clouds {see images below}

6.) I then used the Lasso Tool and selected the clouds.
7.) Ctrl J {this makes a new layer}
8.) Dragged onto the original Kite Image
9.) Free Transformed the NEW Layer and placed where I wanted it.
10.) I changed the Layers mode into MULTIPLY {this way I could see what the image looked like underneath the new layer.}
11.) Used the Brush tool set to BLACK to erase any unwanted part of the NEW Layer.
12.) Flattened
13.) Adjusted the the levels and hues {again}
14.) Cropped
15.) Saved and published to blog!

Thanks for reading my blog come back soon!!! Look out for this weeks Travel Tuesday! =)

{Anthem Travel} Travel Tuesday!

2011-04-26T06:33:00.001-06:00

This weeks Travel Tuesday is a bit different. Remember the Travel Agent I talked about a few weeks ago??... Megan Austin? Well I took her business portrait head shots for her. She was published in a local Arizona Magazine, called ImagesAZ. Along with information on her Travel Agency one of my portraits I took of her was published with the article. Above are a few of her head-shots I took.

Below is the article that was published in ImagesAZ. http://imagesaz.com/blogs/viewBlog/590/anthem-travel--megan-austin-owner

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Anthem Travel :: Megan Austin, Owner

Friday 4.8.2011 @ 7:25pm | ImagesAZ | Travel

All You Need Is Your Suitcase Your travel agent has your trip ready for you

Megan Austin wants to help you get away.

She is the owner and operator of Anthem Travel. As a travel agent, she’s somebody you want to know when you’re ready to start planning your next vacation.

Megan and her husband, a Phoenix police officer, moved to Anthem in 2008. They love the great outdoor spaces, the lack of hustle and bustle, the availability of so many family-oriented activities, and that it is such a great place to raise their son, Daniel, and daughter, Gabrielle, ages seven and three, respectively. And with travel always in mind, they enjoy the access to Northern Arizona for weekend excursions.

Prior to opening Anthem Travel, Megan used her travel and hospitality degree from Rhode Island’s Johnson and Wales University to work in Phoenix hotels and resorts. She then worked for a travel agency for several years where she found her love of helping people plan their vacations.

“I like sending people on their dream trip and hearing about it and seeing pictures of the trip after,” said Megan. “And I wanted to keep doing it, but on my terms and with a higher level of customer service.”

She’s building her business one happy traveler at a time.

“I’m always asked what exactly I do for people now that the Internet makes travel so accessible,” said Megan. “If you want to take a great vacation, but you don’t have time or want to spend hours researching airfare and connections, comparison shopping, finding the right maps, booking excursions, and managing all the details, then you want a travel agent.”

When Megan meets with a client interested in booking a vacation she finds out:
~ Where they picture themselves if they don’t have an exact destination in mind.
~ What they want to do on their vacation, i.e., be active, lay on a beach, etc.
~ What their interests are.
~ How far they want to travel.
~ How much they want to spend.
~ How involved they want to be in the planning.

“I work with my clients until we reach an itinerary or package that meets their expectations,” said Megan. “And it doesn’t matter how much time on my part that takes.”

“I know the vendors, the shortcuts, and the tips. I do the comparison shopping, have experience in the industry, and know the track records of these vendors,” said Megan. “I spend the time and do the work so my clients don’t have to. And they can count on me to be there to answer their questions, help with every aspect of their trip and make sure they have the best trip possible. Those aren’t things you can count on with your Internet vacation package.”

So how does Megan get paid? After deposit and final payment are made on a client’s vacation package, Megan gets a commission paid to her by the tour or cruise company. You don’t pay any more for the package than if you were to book it yourself online, and you get the extra help of a professional travel agent.

As Megan builds her Anthem-based business, she has big plans for the residents of Anthem. One thing she is working on is creating fun and convenient day-trip packages. These pre-planned group trips will leave right from Anthem to a variety of places, including Arizona destinations and farther.

“One thing I’ve learned from being in business for myself is that excellent customer service is the most important thing. Vacations are very precious to everyone. It’s time spent with family, spouses, friends, etc., so new memories can be created and special occasions can be celebrated.”

Anthem Travel
Anthem, AZ 85086
623.444.5406
info@anthemtravel.com
www.anthemtravel.com

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Go check her out!! Tell her Kristin sent you! =)

Have a great day!!!

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #95 {I Heart Faces}

2011-04-22T12:37:00.004-06:00

SOOC:

After:

1.) Opened in Photoshop

2.) Adjusted levels to lighten

3.) Adjusted Saturation

4.) Ran PW Warmer Action at 80%

5.) Adjusted curves just a bit

6.) Re-sized and Sharpened for Web

After #2:

1.) Same as above

2.) Ran PTM Make it Snappy B&W

{Steamboat Springs, Colorado} Travel Tuesday!!!

2011-04-19T20:47:00.001-06:00

This past weekend my husband and I made a short trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Beautiful place, this was my first time visiting Steamboat.

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #94 {I Heart Faces}

2011-04-15T08:58:00.003-06:00

1.) Opened in Photoshop CS2
2.) Ran MCP Action Fusion
3.) Added Saturation
4.) Adjusted the levels
5.) Sharpened eyes just a bit
6.) Ran PW Warmer Action 80%
7.) Adjusted Curves to Lighten a bit
8.) Ran MCP FB Fix "Two Image" Top & Bottom action
8.) Sharpened for Web
9.) Flattened and Saved

I hope you enjoyed Fix-It FRIDAY!

I HEART Comments!! =)

Have a Fabulous Friday!!!!

Happy Editing!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com {Under Construction New reveal coming SOON!!!}

{Ireland} Travel Tuesday #2

2011-04-12T05:30:00.020-06:00

Ireland

I am so excited about this weeks Travel Tuesday!!!! This is one of my Favorite places in the world!!!! I will never forget the time I spent in Ireland!!!! It is such an amazing place. Back in March 2005 my family and I had the pleasure of visiting. My Oldest at the time was only 9 months old. I can't wait to go again one day and bring both kids so they can enjoy the beauty of the land. Dingle, Ireland was our "home base" we traveled around a bit and stayed in Dublin, Ireland for St. Patrick's Day! All I can say is AMAZING experience!!!! I had a hard time picking which images to add for this blog so rest assure I will be featuring Ireland again for Travel Tuesday!

A street in Dingle, Ireland

Cliffs in Dingle, Ireland

Hore Abbey

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City Ireland

The Cliffs of Moher

I'm not for sure where I took this last image. I remember it was on our way back to Dingle and we stopped and hiked up a little ways and found a beautiful waterfall and this river.

Thanks so much for reading by blog!!!! I hope you enjoyed this weeks Travel Tuesday as mush as I did!!!

Have a fabulous day!!!

Fix-It-FRIDAY #93 {I Heart Faces}

2011-04-08T23:11:00.003-06:00

SOOC

AFTER:

I had fun with this edit! Since in the original her head was a bit blown out, and there was some sun flare I went with it!!! =)

1.) Opened in Photoshop CS2
2.)Ran Coffee ShopSun Kissed Action 80%
3.) Added Saturation
4.) Adjusted the levels
5.) Re-sized and Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and Saved

I hope you enjoyed Fix-It FRIDAY!

I HEART Comments!! =)

Have a Fabulous Friday!!!!

Happy Editing!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com {Under Construction New reveal coming SOON!!!}

{Canada}-Travel Tuesday!-Colorado Nature Photographer

2011-04-05T14:35:00.000-06:00

What is Travel Tuesday you say? Well its something new, fresh and fun. Starting today {Tuesday} I am going to post all kinds of beautiful image I've taken from places I've been, things I love, Items around the house, from my back yard..... Sky's the limit for Travel Tuesday!

And if you want to visit some of these place I've been or just want to plan a trip. I know a Fabulous Travel Agent!!! Megan Austin Owner of Anthem Travel.

Enjoy!

Today we are traveling to a beautiful Island in Canada. I had the pleasure of visiting this Island back in September 2010. Here is one of my favorite images from our trip.

Welcome to Stuart Island, Canada

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!

Have a fabulous day!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix-It FRIDAY #92 I Heart Faces

2011-03-25T07:24:00.000-06:00

SOOC

AFTER #1

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Adjusted the levels
3.) Used the patch tool to clean up a few scratches and dry skin
4.)Clone stamped edge of Babies face were it was a bit blown out.
5.) Ran Totally Rad Action to bright and up a bit more
5.) Re-Sized & Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and saved

AFTER #2

1.)Kept all the above edits
2.) Ran Paint the Moon Make it Snappy B&W action
3.) Adjusted the curves just a bit to brighten it up a little more.
4.) Re-Sized and Sharpened for the web
5.) Flattened and saved

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!! Keep an eye out for Travel Tuesday's starting April 5th 2011!!!

Have a Fabulous day!!!

Kristin

Find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

For Japan With LOVE!!!

2011-03-18T20:39:00.000-06:00

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #91-I Heart Faces

2011-03-18T15:54:00.000-06:00

SOOC

My Edit!

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Mode: Grayscale and made sure the RGB Color was clicked
3.) Variation-More Yellow & More Red- to turn image into a Sepia Tone
4.) Cropped
5.) Re-Sized & Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and saved

For more FIx-it-FRIDAY fun, Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a Fabulous day!!!

Kristin

Find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

Photo Challenge | Sun Flare | I Heart Faces

2011-03-15T10:02:00.000-06:00

I love this image and I LOVE Sun Flare! This is SOOC and I just fell in love with this shot! It was one of those images I couldn't wait to view on my computer after the shoot.

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Kristin

Fix-it FRIDAY #90- I Heart Faces

2011-03-11T11:45:00.004-07:00

SOOC:

AFTER:

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Ran Gold Sunset Baby Action at 80%
3.) Ran Boost from Pioneer Woman Action Set
4.) Adjusted Curves
5.) Re-Sized & Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and saved

For more FIx-it-FRIDAY fun, Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a Fabulous day!!!

Kristin

Find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

Fix-It-FRIDAY #89- I Heart Faces

2011-03-04T06:56:00.000-07:00

SOOC:

My Edit! =)

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Ran MCP Mini Fusion Action
3.) Made a New layer
4.) Brighten up Saturation for the background
5.) Re-Sized & Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and saved

is it Friday already! Wow! Where did this week go! For more FIx-it-FRIDAY fun, Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a Fabulous day!!!

Kristin

Find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

Photo Challenge | Anything But A Face!

2011-02-28T06:58:00.001-07:00

{Head and shoulders.}

{knees and toes.}

Have a Beautiful Monday!!

Kristin
www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix-It Friday #88- I Heart Faces

2011-02-25T04:08:00.000-07:00

SOOC:

After:

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Ran Sunny Day Action from the The Bees Knees Collection from Paint the Moon at 80%
3.) Adjusted curves
4.) Adjusted Levels just a touch
5.) Ran Warmer Action from Pioneer Women at 80%
7.) Re-Sized & Sharpened for Web
6.) Flattened and saved

I had so much fun once again with this weeks Fix-It-Friday! Such a beautiful photograph. Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Kristin

Find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix-It FRIDAY #87-I Heart Faces

2011-02-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

SOOC-

My Edit: Photography by Kristin

1.) Opened image in CS2
2.) Adjusted Curves to light the baby up a bit.
3.) Cleaned up back ground a bit, using clone stamp.
4.) Used clone stamp to remove toe on the right side of the babies head. (It looked like it was sticking out of babies head.)
5.) Ran Coffee Shop Action from Photography School House
6.) Adjusted curves
7.) Created a Vignette around edges
8.) Used the burn tool to darken a bit more
6.) Flattened and saved

I had so much fun again with this weeks Fix-It-Friday! Such a beautiful photograph. Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday & Happy Editing!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Kristin

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix -It FRIDAY #86-I Heart Faces-Arizona Photographer

2011-02-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

SOOC

MY Edit #1

My Edit #2

1.) I opened image in CS2
2.) Adjusted the Levels and Contrast
3.) Cleaned up background dust
4.) Cropped image
5.) Ran Pioneer Women Action-Colorized
6.) Flattened and saved

Edit #2

7.) Ran TRA- Bitchin B&W
8.) Flattened and Saved

I had so much fun with this weeks Fix-It-Friday! Visit www.iheartfaces.com to see all the other wonderful edits for this image.

Happy Friday!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Kristin

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

What to Wear-Anthem Photographer

2011-02-09T15:04:00.001-07:00

These are some fun idea to help you pick out what to wear for your next photo shoot!

Enjoy!!!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Class of 2011-Chris- Senior Portrait Photographer

2011-02-09T05:59:00.000-07:00

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. William Arthur Ward

Have a wonderful day!

Kristin
www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix-It FRIDAY #85 -I Heart Faces-Arizona Photographer

2011-02-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

www.iheartfaces.com

BEFORE: (SOOC)

AFTER: My edit (Photography by Kristin)

-Opened the image in Photoshop CS2
-I adjusted the Levels
-Reduced the Hues in Saturation
-Sharpened her eyes using my Photography by Kristin Eye Pop Action
-Used the patch tool to clean up her face just a bit.
-Ran TRA Bitchin B&W Action
-Adjusted the Curves
-Added a bit of Contrast
-Cropped
-Clone Stamped a bit of the background out.
-Flattened and Saved

For more I heart Faces and fix-it FRIDAY fun check out their website at www.iheartfaces.com

Happy Friday!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Kristin

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

People’s Choice Photo Challenge | Best Face Photo in January 2011-I Heart Faces Challenge

2011-01-31T21:27:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to enter the People's Choice Best Face Photo Challenge. I took this image of my son a few weeks ago while shooting our family portraits. When I first read about this challenge from I Heart Faces this is the first image that came to mind. By far one of my favorite pictures I have taken this month! <3

If you want to see the other images that have been entered just click in the I Heart Faces Logo below. My enter is under Kristin McConnell. (Photography by Kristin was to long!) ;)

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog! Become a Follower if you would like! =)

Take care!

Kristin

The Wilson Family Session! -Anthem Family Photographer

2011-01-28T16:41:00.000-07:00

I don't think I have ever laughed so much during a shoot then I have during this one! We did several traditional posed shots then we had some fun with sunglasses and then a few of just being down right silly.

This was a special 4 generation session PLUS a 6 month shoot with baby Jordyn. Here are just a few shots from their shoot!

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by and reading my Blog! Hope you come back again soon!

Kristin

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Fix it FRIDAY! #84 -I Heart Faces

2011-01-28T07:06:00.003-07:00

BEFORE: SOOC (Straight out of Camera)

AFTER: My edits~Photography by Kristin

-Opened the image in Photoshop CS2
-Used Patch tool to clean up drool on her face
-Sharpened her eyes using my Photography by Kristin Eye Pop Action
-Ran Jubilee Action at 80% from Paint the Moon
-Ran Tweak My Jubilee Action 80% from Paint the Moon
-Ran Warmer Action from Pioneer Women Action Set 2 update 100%
-Brightened up the background a bit
-Flattened and Saved

For more I heart Faces and fix-it FRIDAY fun check out their website at www.iheartfaces.com

I am so excited about Fix-it FRIDAYS! This is my first time participating in one of I Heart Faces Fix-it-Fridays. I have been following them for a while now but just haven't had the time to participate. But I am going to make time and have fun with all their little challenges and such.

Hope you have a Fabulous FRIDAY!!!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

The Kirtland Christmas Family Shoot! -Arizona Family Photography

2011-01-27T10:21:00.005-07:00

Home for the Holiday's Family Shoot!

I had so much fun and had many laughs while at the Kirtland's home for their shoot.

Enjoy!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

The Steil Family 2010-Anthem Family Photography

2011-01-26T07:22:00.000-07:00

I have had the pleasure of photographing one of my good friends family several times and I look forward to each and every shoot. Their oldest Miss A is becoming quite the little model. I love all the bright and colorful clothes Katie picked out for their shoot. I LOVE Color!! =)

Here are a few shots from their session!

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day! <3

The Austin Family

2010-11-30T06:00:00.023-07:00

You may recognize this beautiful family! I have photographed them a few times! We had a such a blast running around this beautiful field in Anthem, AZ. It was a bit chilly for us Arizonan's but for my Colorado followers this would be a nice Fall evening. Here are a few images from thier shoot.

Enjoy!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

The Palacios Family

2010-11-29T14:38:00.001-07:00

I had so much fun photographing this family. I had the pleasure of photographing the girls for their Birthday's this past summer. And now it was time for a family portrait. It was just a perfect evening, weather and lighting was fabulous. We had a ton of fun running around the Big Park here in Anthem. Here are just a few from their shoot!

Enjoy!

Cameron & Kinsey Sister's -Anthem Children's Photographer

2010-11-07T06:38:00.002-07:00

Cameron and Kinsey are such cute happy girls, and might I add photogenic. It was such a HOT summer morning even in the early AM, the girls did just awesome and we got some great shots.

Enjoy!

Baby Girl on the way! - Colorado Maternity Photographer

2010-11-05T21:47:00.001-06:00

It was a beautiful summer afternoon up in Loveland, Colorado. We met up at Viestenz Smith Mountain Park it's next to The Big Thompson River on the way up to Estes Park. Just beautiful the trees just starting to change colors. Alexis brought several fun props along for the shoot.
Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Enjoy!

Baby Jordyn-Anthem Baby Photographer

2010-10-26T15:52:00.000-06:00

Can I just say this shoot was filled with CUTENESS!!! This baby is already styling at only a few weeks old. I had so much fun with baby Jordyn all her headbands, hat's and tutu's. Oh and I can't forget her parents. Such a happy little family, you could feel the love in the air. I am looking forward to photographing there Christmas Family Portrait and beyond.

Here is a small video I put together from there shoot.

Enjoy!

Home for your Holiday's-Anthem Family Photographer

2010-10-14T08:00:00.002-06:00

There’s no place like Home for your Holiday family portrait. You pick the setting, you set the tone—casual to formal—I’ll come to your home!

November 6, 2010 to January 9, 2011 Photography by Kristin is offering in-home family portrait sessions for the holidays.

Availability is limited, so call to reserve your in-home session today. 970-214-7921 or email photographybykristinmcconnell@yahoo.com

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

James & Krysta's Wedding Day!

2010-10-06T11:31:00.000-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing my little brother and his wife wedding portraits! Writing little brother makes me laugh since he is no longer a "little" brother he is quite a bit taller and stronger then me now. He has grown up to be such an amazing person inside and out. James and Krysta are a beautiful couple and very much in love!

We met in Loveland, Colorado at the Loveland Library just before sunset. The lighting was just perfect as well as the weather. I had such a blast photographing them! Hope you guys did too! =)

Here are a few shots from that day!

Enjoy!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

My Wonderful In-Laws!

2010-08-24T14:19:00.001-06:00

I had a such a blast on this shoot. Iain was so funny and made me laugh throughout the whole shoot. I shot this session in their beautiful backyard in Colorado. They just celebrated their 6th Wedding Anniversary.

Here are a handful of shots from their shoot.

Enjoy!

The Ruple-Czerniak Family

2010-08-03T23:21:00.001-06:00

While in Colorado I had the chance to photography a beautiful family who is a great friend of mine! Sweet Logan and my son have been super bonded since they have been babies. I had a blast during their shoot. We actually had two different shoots at two different locations. Below are just a handle full of images I captured during their shoot.

Enjoy!

Logan

Molly

Ellie

Ellie, Logan & Molly

Family

Miss Logan

Beth and Scott Preview Part 1

2010-07-29T21:49:00.001-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing a dear friend of mine and her husband while in Colorado. They just celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary! They are such a great couple, I had a blast photographing them.

Here are a few of my favorite shots!

Enjoy!

Cali and Chloe Part 2

2010-06-08T18:56:00.000-06:00

I wanted to share a few more images from Cali and Chloe's Session. I put together a Proof Book 8.5x11 20 pages with 9 images per page. I love how it turned out, here is the front cover.

Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!! Leave a comment below if you wish! I love reading them! Have a wonderful day!!

Kristin

Photo Contest!

2010-06-01T20:55:00.000-06:00

I have entered a photo contest with the Professional Photographer's Magazine.
If you have a moment I would love it if you could vote for my images. Here is the link to vote:

http://www.ppmag.com/cover-contest-2010/vote/24506/

Thank you so very much! Here is the image I have submitted.

Cali and Chloe Part 1

2010-05-24T18:57:00.002-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing two cute little sisters last Sunday. We had a blast, what a fun session. Here is a little slide show from their session.

Enjoy!

I will post a few more from their session very soon!

New Clothes+Adventure Walk=Pure Joy

2010-05-17T18:24:00.000-06:00

The other day the kids and I took a walk around the neighborhood. Here are just a handful of some of the shots I took during our walk.

Enjoy!

It's not to late to schedule your Mommy & Me Session!

2010-05-05T18:50:00.000-06:00

The bond between a Mother and a Child is so special. Schedule a Mommy & Me session to capture those special moments for a life time.

Website: www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/photographybykristinmcconnell

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ksbutterfly

Easter Evening Walk with my Daughter-Arizona Childern's Photographer

2010-04-21T08:16:00.000-06:00

It was such a beautiful evening on Easter. My daughter and I went for a long walk and of course I brought my camera along. Here are some images I got from our walk around the neighborhood.

2010-04-20T19:49:00.002-06:00

Mommy & Me

2010-04-13T23:44:00.001-06:00

Mother's Day is May 9th!

Hey Moms,

My Mommy & Me session is designed just for you! You and your child are only young once, commemorate the unbreakable Mother-Child bond.

Book your session TODAY!

Calling All Moms!!

2010-04-12T20:20:00.000-06:00

Moms-

You are always behind the camera capturing sweet moments of your kids. Now it's your turn to be in front and center with a session designed just for you!

For Mother's Day, tell then you want a Mommy & Me portrait session with Photography by Kristin.

Mother's Day is May 9th!

Also Great for a Father's Day gift too!

You and your child are only young once, commemorate the unbreakable parent-child bond.

Mother's Day is May 9th- call (970) 214-7921 TODAY to schedule a session. Or email me at photographybykristinmcconnell@yahoo.com

Chronicle the unbreakable bond between mother and child

“Mothers hold their children hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."

Visit my website @ www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Congratulations!!!!!

2010-03-31T17:40:00.000-06:00

KRISTEN KEY!!!!

Her name was randomly drawn today for my Lucky Leprechaun Contest! She wins a Complementary Sitting fee and a Mounted 11x14!

Thank you everyone for participating in my contest!!!

Only a couple Day's left to enter my contest!

2010-03-29T19:16:00.001-06:00

Have you entered yet???? I will randomly choose Wednesday March 31 by 12pm Arizona time!

1.) Leave a comment on my blog:( Just click on Comments and write a little note to be entered!)

2.) Be a Fan of Photography by Kristin
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Anthem-AZ/Photography-by-Kristin/67258659996?ref=ts

3.) Live in or live in the surrounding area of Anthem, Arizona

A winner will be randomly picked to win a free portrait sitting and a mounted 11x14. Portrait will be taken in April or May. You have until Noon March 31st to enter.

What's a blog with out an Image?!

This is my sweet daughter! I just love the emotion in this image!

Good Luck!!
Please let me know if you have any questions!

Lucky Leprechaun Contest

2010-03-16T08:53:00.005-06:00

Win a FREE Portrait Sitting and a FREE Mounted 11x14.

Its easy as 1...2...3...

All you have to do is:

1.) Leave a comment on my blog to be entered into my Lucky Leprechaun contest.

2.) Be a Fan of Photography by Kristin
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Anthem-AZ/Photography-by-Kristin/67258659996?ref=ts

3.) Live in or live in the surrounding area of Anthem, Arizona

A winner will be randomly picked to win a free portrait sitting and a mounted 11x14. Portrait will be taken in April or May. You have until Noon March 31st to enter.

Good Luck!!

8x10 Collage Samples

2010-03-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple more collage I worked on last night.

8x10 8 image collage

8x10 9 images collage

Awesome Give Away!

2010-03-03T21:48:00.002-07:00

EPIPHANIE IS GIVING AWAY A BRAND NEW CANON MARK II OR A $2500 AIRLINE GIFT CARD! GO TO THE BLOG FOR DETAILS! :) http://tinyurl.com/yejcmkl

New Website is LIVE!!

2010-03-03T10:10:00.003-07:00

Yay! The new site is up and running!!! Check it out at www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

Collage

2010-03-03T05:22:00.004-07:00

I have so much fun making custom collages (Storyboards) and cards. Here is my latest collage I put together last night.

Still waiting for my website to go live. I am really hoping it launches today!! I will keep you updated on the status of my new website.

Website Launch

2010-03-01T03:25:00.002-07:00

Well its March 1st! Yay! My new website it all put together published and now I'm just waiting for it to go LIVE!!!

www.photographybykristinmcconnell.com

You can for now still use www.photographybykristin.photoreflect.com

New Website coming soon!

2010-02-22T04:20:00.001-07:00

March 1st is the set launch day for my new website. I am very excited and look forward to the new and improved Photography by Kristin. With new feature, products and much much more.

Last year was such a fabulous year and I know 2010 will be even better. (And has been so far!)

I will keep you posted on the new features and the future of Photography by Kristin.

Last Day!

2009-10-05T10:17:00.000-06:00

Don't delay book today!

Email: photographybykristin4@yahoo.com
Website: www.photographybykristin.photoreflect.com

Fall Special

2009-09-21T07:56:00.000-06:00

Schedule your next portrait session by October 5th for September 25-December 18th and receive 25% off your print order PLUS receive a FREE 8X10. Contact me for more information Refer a friend and you both receive an additional 10% Off your Print order.

Email: photographybykristin4@yahoo.com
Website: www.photographybykristin.photoreflect.com

2009-06-09T07:57:00.000-06:00

New Products NOW available!

Choice any 3 images from your session and create a custom collage. Also available custom text.

Contact me for more information.

Promotions

2009-05-28T18:09:00.001-06:00

Here are a few NEW products available at www.photographybykristin.photoreflect.com

Photography by Kristin

Motivation Monday!!!

Fix-it-FRIDAY #98 {I Heart Faces}

Travel Tuesday #5 {Watson Lake, Fort Collins, Colorado}

Fix-It-FRIDAY #97 {I Heart Faces}

Travel Tuesday {Colorado}

Fix-It-FRIDAY'S # 96 {I Heart Faces}

{Anthem Travel} Travel Tuesday!

Below is the article that was published in ImagesAZ. http://imagesaz.com/blogs/viewBlog/590/anthem-travel--megan-austin-owner

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Anthem Travel :: Megan Austin, Owner

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #95 {I Heart Faces}

{Steamboat Springs, Colorado} Travel Tuesday!!!

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #94 {I Heart Faces}

{Ireland} Travel Tuesday #2

Fix-It-FRIDAY #93 {I Heart Faces}

{Canada}-Travel Tuesday!-Colorado Nature Photographer

Fix-It FRIDAY #92 I Heart Faces

For Japan With LOVE!!!

Fix-It-FRIDAYS #91-I Heart Faces

Photo Challenge | Sun Flare | I Heart Faces

Fix-it FRIDAY #90- I Heart Faces

Fix-It-FRIDAY #89- I Heart Faces

Photo Challenge | Anything But A Face!

Fix-It Friday #88- I Heart Faces

Fix-It FRIDAY #87-I Heart Faces

Fix -It FRIDAY #86-I Heart Faces-Arizona Photographer

What to Wear-Anthem Photographer

Class of 2011-Chris- Senior Portrait Photographer

Fix-It FRIDAY #85 -I Heart Faces-Arizona Photographer

People’s Choice Photo Challenge | Best Face Photo in January 2011-I Heart Faces Challenge

The Wilson Family Session! -Anthem Family Photographer

Fix it FRIDAY! #84 -I Heart Faces

The Kirtland Christmas Family Shoot! -Arizona Family Photography

The Steil Family 2010-Anthem Family Photography

The Austin Family

The Palacios Family

Cameron & Kinsey *Sister's* -Anthem Children's Photographer

Baby Girl on the way! - Colorado Maternity Photographer

Baby Jordyn-Anthem Baby Photographer

Home for your Holiday's-Anthem Family Photographer

James & Krysta's Wedding Day!

My Wonderful In-Laws!

The Ruple-Czerniak Family

Beth and Scott Preview Part 1

Cali and Chloe Part 2

Photo Contest!

Cali and Chloe Part 1

New Clothes+Adventure Walk=Pure Joy

It's not to late to schedule your Mommy & Me Session!

Easter Evening Walk with my Daughter-Arizona Childern's Photographer

Mommy & Me

Calling All Moms!!

Congratulations!!!!!

Only a couple Day's left to enter my contest!

Lucky Leprechaun Contest

8x10 Collage Samples

Awesome Give Away!

New Website is LIVE!!

Collage

Website Launch

New Website coming soon!

Last Day!

Fall Special

Schedule your next portrait session by October 5th for September 25-December 18th and receive 25% off your print order PLUS receive a FREE 8X10. Contact me for more information Refer a friend and you both receive an additional 10% Off your Print order.

Promotions

Cameron & Kinsey Sister's -Anthem Children's Photographer