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Finley Scott ~ newborn session

Monday, January 30, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

A little preview of Finley’s newborn session from last week. Here are a few still images from his shoot. You can also view his video here!

Ashley and Aaron welcomed Finley into the world on January 11th.

He is such a sweet little guy with two very loving parents. He sure gave us a run for our money though, Finley was awake for most of the session! He wanted to make sure he didn’t miss a thing.

Enjoy

I loved the playful interaction between Ashley and Aaron!

all wrapped up in daddy’s arms!

My favorite shot from that day!

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Finley Scott 1-11-12! Newborn photographer.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography, Uncategorized

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Mackenzie May Birth video!! Minnesota Birth Photographer

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

You might remember the post about Mackenzie Mays birth just a few weeks ago. In photographing her birth I also tried my hand at a little cinematography. I have this awesome camera that can easily switch over from camera to video mode. So I put it to use finally! It was so much fun to do plus the editing part of it really got my brain going, I love learning new things. This is my first attempt at a video but I’m pretty impressed with myself. (yes I just gave myself a pat on the back)

So I really hope you enjoy this video it still brings tears to my eyes every time I see it. I am so excited to start this new process as well birth is so beautiful!!! Amen

Untitled from Krista Reynolds on Vimeo.

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Andrew & Kimarr Engagement Session/St.Croix Vineyard/ MN Photographer

Thursday, January 19, 2012 Posted in E - Session

Andrew & Kimarr are such a sweet couple. I have had the privilege of actually knowing Andrew since the 9th grade. I’m not going to mention how long ago that was.

Andrew and Kimarr were engaged at St.Croix Vineyard in Stillwater MN so we thought it would be the perfect location for there engagement session! We had so much fun the vineyard is full of personality and so many options I could have stayed all day. They were such troopers too because it wasn’t the warmest day. After there session we got to do something really unique and actually taste wine right from the barrel. It was such a cool experience.

Andrew & Kimarr will be married March 3rd, I cant wait to spend another awesome day with them. Enjoy

I couldn’t resist playing with these super cute goats, they were so funny.

Such a happy, fun couple!

Showing them how to get the wine out of the barrel.

They samples a Frontenac Port from 2007

Congratulations you two, I’m so happy for you!

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Paisley Irene is 1!! Happy Birthday to our Little Miss.

Monday, January 16, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography, Personal

I can’t even beleive it…

One year ago today our little girl was brought into the world. First of all as I sit and reflect on even the past 9 years I get chills. From dating my husband, to marriage, and becoming a family, time is so precious. I know everyone says it but “where did the past year go?” I blinked and my baby is one.

Paisley is about the sassiest little girl I have ever meet in my life, my mom (Grammy) seems to think she gets it from me and her stubbornness eyes and mouth from her father. I have to agree. But we all know that the sassy girls will make it in the world that’s for sure!

This past year has been amazing to say the least. Our little family has been through a lot of change and God is showing us his plans for our future. We have been so blessed by the people that surround our life our family, friends and our wonderful church family. I am a big believer in that saying “it takes a village to raise a child” and it truly does. Paisley has a village of people surrounding and praying for her always. I’m so excited to have this privilege as a mother to watch our little miss grow. Happy Birthday beautiful girl.

Love,

Mom & Dad

8 months along

(Honeybee and Peony)

Paisley was born 1 week late on January 18th 2011 at 7:05pm weighing 8lbs 6oz. I still don’t know where she fit.

That was one of the hardest but best days of my life. Looking back at these photos almost feels like a dream or an out of body experience.

This is one of my favorite photos from that day. Jason talking to her for the first time.

1 week

( Thank you Honeybee and Peony for capturing her this year!)

I love this photo of her, it makes me smile.

2 months

3 months

(Honeybee and Peony)

6 months

(Honeybee & Peony)

9 months

(Honeybee and Peony)

Paisley is on her way to walking.

Her words are – Dada, Mama, This, All done, Fishes but it sounds like fisses, Whats that, Hi and bye.

Happy Birthday Little Miss

1 year!!!!

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Mackenzie May 12-19-2011

Monday, January 9, 2012 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

This post is so sweet to me. I had the pleasure of being with my very good friends Luke and LeeAnna as they welcomed baby Mackenzie into the world on December 19th. This was my second time being with Luke and LeeAnna for a birth I also had the privilege of being with them two welcome there son Gage into the world almost two years ago now. Check out Gage’s birth here!

LeeAnna called me at 4:30 in the morning with the news that her water had broke that’s when our day began. I meet them at the hospital around 7:30am and at 7:35pm Mackenzie came to meet us! LeeAnna was so amazing during her labor, the girl never complained once. Mackenzie came with three pushes. She was 6 pounds 14 ounces and 20 inches long. What a beautiful baby girl! I am so excited to share this with you I almost get a high every time I look through birth photos. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Congratulations Luke and LeeAnna she is perfect.

The next few are from Mackenzie’s newborn sessi0n at home.

Gage is such a sweet big brother.

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Juston & Laura’s Jordan MN Fall Wedding. MN Wedding Photographer.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Posted in Wedding

Juston & Laura were married October 15th. As you might know Minnesota is known for its unpredictable day to day weather especially in the fall but October 15th 2011 turned out to be a beautiful day for a wedding. I first meet Juston and Laura for there engagement session last May. We photographed then in the same location that we were at for the wedding. I love downtown Jordan, MN it has so much charm.

This dress was stunning on Laura, what a beautiful bride.

I love when brides add such personal touches to there wedding day. Laura chose to skip the traditional white heal for her Puma’s!

The blue button belonged to Laura’s Grandfather and was her “something blue” for the day.

Rocking the Puma’s!!!

I feel like the veil over the face doesn’t get used enough anymore today. I love the look, and the moment when the father lifts it.

After the ceremony the wedding party was greeted outside by a bus and this little goat friend that is a long running inside joke. I couldn’t leave him out of this post. He then joined us at the reception as well. So funny.

Thank you Juston and Laura for having me a part of your wedding day. I wish you all the best.

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Baby Zachariah 3 weeks!!!

Monday, November 28, 2011 Posted in Birth/New Born Photography

I cant beleive that baby Zach is already three weeks old time goes way to fast. You’ll remember this beautiful family from a few weeks back I was able to be there for his birth. I hope that you enjoy his sweet face as much as I do.

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Proverbs 31

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Posted in Personal

The good wife and mother… I came home and was on fire to write this post. It has nothing to do with photography at all, which is just fine. So allow me to get a little real for you.

I became a mom almost 10 months ago to a beautiful baby girl (this in no means make me an expert on mothering) however I wish someone would have told me a few things first. I want to take a moment and reach out to all my fellow new moms in hopes that maybe we can help each other out. No one ever told me that I would be so tired or that my beautiful baby girl would cry so hard and for so long just because she had gas (really)? Also when it came to being a wife, which I was just getting the hang of after 4 years of marriage and a mother at the same time no one ever told me that it was going to be hard. That amidst all the diapers, learning to breast feed, sleep, spit up, healing, that I was supposed to be a wife and a mom now. Seriously??

After we had Paisley I had 10weeks of maternity leave the best and hardest 10weeks of my life so far. I went back to work for 2weeks and then put my 2week notice in. I wanted nothing more then to be home with my baby. I was working for Kindercare at that time and even working there we couldn’t afford the cost of daycare. So I was busy watching other peoples children while my child was being watched by someone else. NOT COOL. That’s when I decided that I would stay home, thank God for my awesome husband who was very understanding when I nonchalantly told him that I quit. I understand that being a stay at home mom is not for all woman and that’s OK we are all beautifully different. Now that I was staying home I did have more time to focus on my photography business when Paisley was sleeping, and when I felt like it. But now

I also had no adults to talk to during the day. So when my husband did come home from work I was in total need of his attention and wanted nothing more then to talk to him about his day. But it ended up being more me talking about my day and how many times Paisley pooped and how much laundry I did. Silly to him but totally my world all day long. I also wanted him to focus all his attention on her it was like that line from the movie Old School “There’s my wife. See that? Always smiling? Hi, honey. Judging, watching, “Look at the baby.” Then when it came to the other stuff (you guessed it) I was to tired from my hard and long day. Yeah I came to a realization that I was quickly becoming “that wife” So after a long tearful conversation with my mom and best friend about why she never told me how to be a wife and a mom, I did what every girl would do in today’s day in age and I Goggled it.

My results came back with a book “Feminine Appeal” The seven virtues of a Godly wife and Mother by: Carolyn Mahoney so I clicked “buy” on Amazon and waited for my book to arrive hoping it would have all the answers. Its a great book I would totally recommend it to anyone. But some lessons need to be learned in life and can not be taught. I also sought the council of some woman that are older and wiser then me from our church who have been absolutely amazing.

I want to encourage young moms also to get involved with other moms I joined a MOPS group which has been awesome and I am currently in a bible study with other woman and some moms my age we are currently reading “The Power of a Praying Wife” also a great book and devotional. It has really changed my thinking on how I can pray for my husband and family everyday.

Again I want to stress that I don’t know it all I am only learning, everyday is a total learning experience. God has worked out so many things lately that I could have never imagined possible. I am so proud and thankful to be where I am today. When I was younger I never thought that I would be a stay at home mom/wife. I always saw myself having a really important job but now I see this as a really important job. I take pride in taking care of my little town home, my baby girl, my two dogs, and my adoring husband. Ladies stand up for what you beleive in and strive for the things that your heart and soul are telling you to do. That’s the voice of God in your life. We also just answered a call to ministry Jason will soon be starting school again to get his degree in Youth Ministry that’s right people this crazy girl will be a pastors wife. We are so excited to see where God will take us on this journey and cant beleive the places we have already been and the people that have invested in us and that believe in us as a family.

I may be young but I will not let my age define me, when I don’t have the answers I will ask for help and guidance and if anyone has tips for a teething 10 month old I’m all ears. I will strive to be a better mom and wife every day and to keep those two things separate for my husband and my kids. Please hold me to that. Ladies we need to stand up and help each other out this world is a scary, lonely place sometimes and it can feel even scarier when its 2am and your baby wont sleep. Lets be there for one another and live the lives that we have been called to live. Thanks for listening,

Sincerely,

God Seeker, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Photographer,

Krista

Photo courtesy of Honeybee and Peony

Hymn to a Good Wife

^10-31 A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She’s quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
“Many women have done wonderful things,
but you’ve outclassed them all!”
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!

by krista reynolds

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Charlie & Meagan Married

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Posted in Wedding

Charlie & Meagan were such a fun couple to work with. With an awesome wedding party too. There day was an absolutely perfect fall day that ended with a beautiful sunset on the lake. Enjoy.

Meagan made a beautiful bride. Stunning!

Total excitement in the first glance.

The wedding was held in Shakopee, MN and across from the church was an adorable house with a super cute front porch so we politely asked if we could use it and the owners were very kind to have said yes.

This is Kendra she is Charlie’s daughter you might remember her from there engagement session. Kendra looked so pretty in her green dress with that beautiful red hair!