Photo blogging

I am going to try to be MUCH better at photo blogging. Things have been so hectic these days. If I'm not working at my day job, I am taking care of my 3 babes. And if I'm not doing either of those things, I am either at a photo shoot or processing photos. I certainly keep myself busy these days.

Photography is going very well for me. I am portfolio building, which basically means I am do photo shoots for friends without charging a sitting/retainer/location fee. I am shooting, practicing, processing, shooting, practicing, processing. It consumes every spare moment I have. Every weekend I have at least 1 photo session booked and the week evenings (after the kids go to bed) are dedicated to processing those photos. It's a very busy job, but I truly love it. I read somewhere once that if you TRULY love what you do, you will be successful. Everything will come into place. Well I truly love everything about photography. I love researching new ideas, poses, and locations. I love shooting the baby, child, teen, or family - capturing every little moment (especially those unforeseen moments that are even better than posed shots). And I love going home after a shoot and processing photos on my computer for hours on end - trying to get the best possible image for my clients. It is a very rewarding experience for me personally. To see the expression on a mother's face when she sees the images of her baby for the first time is priceless.

Hopefully one day I will be more than just a part time photographer. Until then, I will keep practicing and practicing some more. ;)

Me and my girl

My dad took this shot. I thought it was so sweet, I had to share.

2 year old Caitlin

Caitlin was such a sweet girl - so mild mannered with a lot of personality and gorgeous eyes. I think I get the kids with the most gorgeous eyes to photograph. ;)

My nephews

These are my nephews - we did a little photo shoot with them to get some images of Carson particularly. 18 months old is a TOUGH age. :)

Mother/Daughter Session

Oh my, this was the most exciting photo session I have ever had. This mom and her 3 beautiful daughters were so much fun. I am so excited to share these!

My pretty girl, who is ALMOST 1

It's hard to believe Izabella is almost 1. I can't get over how fast the past few years have gone. Izabella has been walking for a few weeks now, and has really mastered it recently. She walks everywhere. And she is saying so many words. It's hard to believe she communicates so well, considering our boys didn't talk until 18 mo +. She says, "Eyes" and points to our eyes. She says "Juice" when she wants a drink of the boys' sippy cup. She says "Up" and holds her arms up for me to pick her up. And she also says "Mama, Dadda, Bye Bye, Uh Oh, Duck, No No." It's so adorable to watch her. She is our little miss determined and miss independent.

I took her 1st birthday portraits over the weekend. I just need to PP them.

A spunky 2 year old

This was my favorite image from the session. She's my cousin's spunky little daughter, Eva.

Izabella, 11 Months Old

Update on me

Things have been so hectic these days. I can't seem to find the time to keep up with my Project 365 group anymore. Don't get me wrong, I am still taking pictures. Lots of pictures. I just haven't had the time to dedicate to the weekly themes.

I have been scheduled every weekend taking children's portraits from July - September. Every weekend I have something going on. Word of mouth has traveled fast, and my rates are cheap considering I am trying to build my portfolio. (Honestly, the last 2 sessions have been pro bono). I'm glad I a doing them, as I have learned so much just from those 2 session. I decided that as of mid-August, I am no longer accepting pro-bono shoots. My rates are VERY cheap, though. I have a package for $40 with no sitting fee. I need to weed out those who wouldn't be interested unless they are free, as I am feeling overwhelmed with the lack of time I seem to have for myself these days.

Weekends are spend shooting pictures. Evenings (all week) are spent post processing those photos. It's tough. I love doing it, but it's hard to keep up somedays.

That being said, check out my new website:

www.krysiaphotography.com

A beautiful 18 month old

Konner was such a pleasure to work with! And such an awesome Cincinnati Reds Fan!!! Go REDS!