kyrstin and dmitry | houston wedding photographer

If you’ve been reading my blog recently, you’d think I’m a wedding photographer *wink*. So many weddings! But honestly, I’ve been having so much fun second shooting that I’ve not been posting my photos this past year. So let’s just say I’m catching up…because there’s more where this came from.

Once again, I thank Laurie Perez for having me shoot with her on this drizzly July day. Our styles complement each other so well, and if that piqued your curiosity, click her link and see her work

boudoir marathon | houston boudoir photographer

Hello, ladies!

It’s that time of year again! This time we’re teaming up with Laurie Perez and hosting the marathon at The Creative Loft downtown near Minute Maid Park. Excited? Read on for details:

Play date: September 18, 2010

The Marathon Collection ($499) includes:
1 hour photography session
2 photographers, 2 sets
outfit changes
8 x 8 designed “Little Black Book”
CD of album images for printing
a beautiful 8 x 12 Night Stand print

This whole collection is valued over $900, but for the special gals on this one day event, it’ll only be $499. And here’s a little tip: if you book with a friend, you’ll both enjoy a 10% discount. We like to call this the Diva Buddy System Just make sure you book at the same time.

So bring your frills, pearls, ribbons, stockings and high heels! This marathon is right around the corner and we only have room for 12 ladies. So if you want to be daring this year, don’t wait! Sessions are booking fast. Contact Us now.

xoxo
Kris

unguarded moments | houston wedding photographer

August 14th was a very big day for my friend Laurie (of Laurie Perez Photography). While Lisa, her little sister, tied the knot with Adrian, Laurie was in full photographer mode, armed with her hulking camera(s) and lens combos and no less than two quantum flashes and a couple of assistants. She meant business, and naturally, I came to shoot prepared to capture the wedding story, but also Laurie’s very own tearful moments. It was beautiful to watch her transfixed, the camera in her hand forgotten, as she gazed at her dad and Lisa. We photographers have unguarded moments too, and I’m glad I was able to capture some of hers.

The night was very bittersweet; not just about her baby sister “leaving the nest,” but also because their father had for the past year been in and out of the hospital fighting cancer. During his speech, Mr. Perez was both funny and self deprecating, but as he closed with a passionate plea for everyone to “please pray for [him],” I felt my own eyes water and had the most intense desire to call my own dad just to say hello and hear his voice.

But with tears came laughter, and lots of salsa and meringue. The reception was a blast, and I finally got to fulfill my very own desire to tear up the macarena. In fact, I don’t think it will ever be the same again…

I do so hope you enjoy this little peek from last Saturday.

xoxo
Kris

There is something both sad and full of hope about this symbolic “giving” of the daughter’s hand to her husband.
The fabulous event coordinators from Emmanuel’s Events, Roberto Ochoa and his mother Becky, sip some lemonade during an interlude.
The look Adrian gives Lisa as she gets a touch up from Laurie is as eloquent as poetry.
Undoubtedly my favorite shot of the night!

Below: big sister Laurie tears up during the father-daughter dance.

icing on top | houston wedding photography

You’re getting married and it’s the most incredible feeling. And having your family and friends witness the day when you and your beloved say “I do” is just the perfect icing to top it off. There was so much energy in this wedding. From the packed ceremony hall to the frenetic dance floor, you can’t deny that on this perfect day, love makes for one *awesome* party.

Shout out to Laurie Perez for giving me the opportunity to shoot with her fabulous self

haute stuff | houston boudoir photographer

Is it a stylishly “green” red mini suitcase? Or is it a retro photo box? Well, whatever it is, it’s better than getting a box full of hugs! Here is an example of a collection I recently put together for one very special boudoir client.




This collection was lovingly packaged into this collectible mini red suitcase (9 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/4), and includes:

Your items may come packaged differently, but one thing is for sure: you’re special, and your photographs are too! Collections can be tailored to what fits *you* best, so if you don’t see what you want in our pricing sheet, please let me know and I can customize one for you.

Lots of love,
Kris

album eye candy | houston portrait + boudoir photographer

When I go shopping for myself, I look for items that look handmade: embroideries, ruffles, crocheting – items where the crafter paid a lot of attention to detail, where quality and design meet together to form the perfect outfit. So when I look for products to offer, these are the things that go through my mind.

Aside from quality, texture and design are two things I think of when looking for the perfect albums to offer my clients.

Aren’t these covers gorgeous? The blue brocade and the stitched black leather are tactile and sumptuous to the touch!

Maybe it’s because of my art background, but I find that matted albums put the “fine” in fine art. There’s just something so {{precious}} about it. The mats have the texture of linen paper, and the windows are beveled in either black or white depending on the color of the matting. These are black mats with white bevels. The left page is a 4 x 6 window, while the right page is a 5 x 7. Of course, there are other design options available. Every album comes in a black box, and the prints are given a protective spray for UV and water resistance. These albums measure 9″ squared and are the perfect place for your treasured portrait or boudoir photographs!

Stay tuned for my next post: the cutest little flush mount album ever!

miss j’s big four-oh | houston boudoir photography

The email she sent me was full of excitement: Miss J— wanted to celebrate the big four-oh with something special, something beautiful. Her enthusiasm swept me away, and I’m so happy to have been a part of this wonderful birthday gift. She was stunning, and her gallery of photos showed that. With her permission, here’s a peek at some of them:

And a special thanks to Miss S— for her friend’s hair and make-up and for being a part of the experience.

♥ Kris

Are you {boudoir chic}?

Have you ever wanted to do something edgy? Well, here’s your opportunity!

I need portfolio materials. My clients want to keep their photos private, understandably, so I need ladies who love being SEEN. I will be using these photos for promotional and portfolio materials only. In turn, you will get 1 fabulous hour of one on one time with me and my camera and THREE fully retouched images delivered to you in all their digital glory.

Very limited slots, so please use the contact button on the upper left to request more info ~

xoxo,
Kris

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UPDATE:
Thanks to the lovely ladies who have responded! The casting call is now closed.

Artsy boudoir

Between traveling to and from NYC these past couple of months, a lame story of how I pinched a nerve on my back – no really, it’s lame: I was stretching and then Ka-POW! Pinched a nerve on my back. {{Blinding pain}}. So I’ve been hobbling since last week. Anyway, between those and boudoir sessions, editing and creating albums for my clients, it’s been pretty eventful.

Here’s a few of what I’ve been working on. Notice the first photo: she was really excited to incorporate the cookbook because her man liked to cook. (A man who cooks – now that’s hot! Am I right, ladies?)

impressions of life: a diana camera story

I posted before about the toy camera work shop I attended back in March with Laura Burlton and Warren Harold.

I used my Diana and a 35mm back. If you’ve never shot with a toy camera, it’s really fun! With a 120 film, you can pretty much guesstimate the field of view you see through your viewfinder versus the field of view you actually capture. But with a 35mm back, it is SO hard to figure out which part of the image will actually be exposed onto the negative. It’s like shooting blind! (…Which is fun for me…) Hip shooting, the art of taking photos without putting your eyes to the viewfinder, used to be my thing. While it was fun not knowing what your shots looked like in the end, it’s now just something I do occasionally. And with a 35mm film, so it doesn’t hurt the pocket as much as rolls of 120s do.