Miss Esther Gets A Photo Shoot 14 May 2018

In the middle of an epic Spring snowstorm, in the middle of the city of La Crosse, sprung a well of constant laughter peppered with bubbles, a snugly dog, a helpful 2 year old brother and a very loud pig toy. This was the scene for Esther's 6 month photo shoot. 6 months is the age when babies get those chunky thighs, big gaping laughs and funny hair and miss Esther embodies all of that. She has such a spray of old man hair coming out the top of her head and I just can't even stand how cute it is. Loved catching up with this family. We met when their first baby was born in the hospital I work in and I got to photograph little man Theodore. Now he is big brother Theo and I haven't seen him since day 2 of his whole life. He is growing up to be such a gentleman with a great sense of humor and a chatterbox to boot. From the second I arrived he threw aside Moana and said yes Kristin, I will help you set up a mini studio in my living room. Thanks for inviting me in to capture these moments in time and I can't wait to get outside and have some fun with you guys this summer....if summer ever comes. Enjoy the requisite #awkardfamilyphoto at the end.

HVH Got A Brother 22 March 2018

A newborn session for the recently hatched Teddy was on the agenda but catching up with my little buddy Henry was also called for. Him with his little sippy cup of milk after a long days work as a State Trooper chillin in the beanbag just kills me. Anyway on to the new baby who is as mellow as they come. Teddy almost slept through the whole session but was kind enough to open up his eyes and check out what was going on in the window behind for a good 10 minutes or more. A professional baby for sure. I love doing newborn session in the baby's new home. It seems so much more personal and stamped in time when you see life as they lived it in 2018. There is a case to be made against timelessness as a definition of photography. Sorry deep side though there. Anyway, Teddy is cute as a button and looks more like his mom than his bro, HVH. These two are definitely going to be a force to be reckoned with I can tell. Henry will lead the charge and Teddy will follow gallantly behind. Enjoy the previews, it was fun catching up!

Winter Is Here February 2018

Winter is here in the North and as such most families prefer to be inside when updated pictures are called for. I had 2 sets of takers to my proposal of mini family photo sessions in exchange for modeling my Etsy goods. Since I don't have any young family of my own, this is always a valuable exchange for me. I constantly get asked by customers about sizing and photos always help to accentuate the point.

First up was the Sauer girls. I cannot believe how grown up they are getting. I can still remember when their mom announced she was pregnant with the youngest and now she is 6! Crazy. Older sis Lexi with her high energy, has her father's funny faces down pat and little sis Kate is more on the sweet, mellow side.

Second on the docket was the Hoy family. These girls are spot on mini versions of their 'rents. Baby Jana's eyes are as big as marbles and her smile is worth every ounce of effort it takes to make it happen. Big sis Maddie is getting so chatty and her high little voice just kills me. She's at what I think is such a great age where her personality is really starting to shine. Bubbly, bright and beautiful, these girls were so fun to hang with on Valentine's Day!

Theyhadababy Eetzagirl 11 February 2018

It's another girl for the Frischmann fam and the twilight zone is at hand. She looks just like her big sister but with a different hair color! This is always such a fun family for me to photograph. They're so easy going and they have no problem just being who they are. Big sister Carrie serenaded me with Moana's greatest hits while the new Miss Sam was so interested in everything that was going on, she missed her morning nap. She seems super smart to me. Big eyes, smiling already and a tiny mullet make this gal a gem. Big brother pupper Cooper was always close at hand monitoring my access and interaction with his girls which I just love. The robot boots and the pink football helmet, of course, made an appearance. Beautiful job Frischmanns, I can't wait to see how she grows! Enjoy the previews.