Thursday, May 22, 2014

A Very Harry Birthday | (Not) Orlando, FL

Muggle This, Muggle That.

This year my friends and I really wanted to go to Harry Potter World for our friend Avrielle's birthday.  Alas, we are poor Muggles and could not afford such a trip.

Sooooo, I decided why the hell not just bring Harry Potter World to us?!  I was super excited to make this happen and my bff and I had just moved into a new apartment so we had a place to host it!  I loved putting together the details of this party and photographing them.

More importantly Avy loved her party and I couldn't have been happier with how things turned out!

Magic for everyone!

Enjoy
Karissa Xx


























Monday, May 5, 2014

Baby Thalia | Newborn Mini Session

"There's really 
nothing quit as sweet, 
as tiny little baby feet"


I have had the pleasure of being around children my whole life.  I saw both of my younger sisters born (agh!) and currently work around children.

There is NOTHING more perfect than a newborn baby.  Baby Thalia was no exception.

I am so happy to have met Renata and her beautiful family!  Thanks to a recommendation by my amazing friend Avrielle I was connected to this family.

I was a bit nervous at first to do a new born photo shoot but  if I could make it through two weddings  I could DEFINITELY do a newborn shoot!

And so Renata put her faith in me and we made some magic :)

Both Renata and I learned some valuable lessons this day when it comes to photographing newborns:

Tip #1: Schedule the shoot within the 1st week of birth (This way they will be asleep the whole time)
Tip#2: If siblings are involved--bring bribes!
Tip#3: Just go with the flow and stay calm--babies are unpredictable!
Tip #4: Careful about the timing you take diapers off ( if you catch my drift ;p )

I ended up being able to get some really great shots of baby Thalia and connecting with such a sweet and down to earth client.  I hope to take photos of the entire family in the near future :)

I left this session feeling really good and I am so lucky to have the nicest clients.

Thank you Renata for choosing me as you newborn photographer and I wish the best for you and your lovely family!

Xx,
Karissa