Slovak Family Session : Lancaster, PA

Kelly warned me of their very active little boy named Sylas. We decided on the fantastic Musser Park in downtown Lancaster (one of my favorites) and I braced myself for this over active almost one year old.  I envisioned this crazy, super active, little boy…but then shyness took over and I worked my magic to warm up Sylas. It didn’t take very long at all for him to start laughing, running and smiling with his parents. This blog was really hard to be picky and only show my top favorites. There were so many fun and silly moments captured and I had tons of fun getting to know Kelly, Carson and Sylas.

Slovak’s I hope you enjoy and I hear it’s Sylas’s first birthday today! Happy Birthday sweet Sylas. Here’s my gift to you. Cheers!!

Baby Session : Lancaster, PA : October 2009

Baby Leo’s first professional photo session went really well. This little guy was full of laughs, kicks and Leo talk. It really was a good day for his session. Little Leo is four months going on five and without further ado…..Leo’s sneak peak!

Carson : Three Month : Session Fun

It’s amazing how quickly newborns change, grow and discover. Carson has really grown since his  newborn session. He’s gained some baby fat and strength! He did really well during his three month session, belly ache and all. Carson’s latest body part discovery is his tongue. Super cute! His tongue is in full stick out mood but I managed to get a couple of shots of him laughing and cooing. I’m really looking forward to his five month session and praying for snow for his shoot. How much fun?!

While processing Carson’s blog post I played around with my newly updated Totally Rad Actions and Dirty Pictures. Super fun! I feel like it brings some excitement and life to my processing pains, lol. I love my Mac but some days I really miss getting my hands dirty literally with processing chemicals. I feel a dark room in my future…..

Love Sick : April 2009 : Lancaster, Pa

I have some fantastic friends in my life. Ask me to name my best friends and I probably have too many but my best, bests, have been in my life forever. We’ve all grown up now…we’ll we’re trying to and I have to say, we are some pretty tough broads. I’m very proud of my best friends. To say they are strong women would be an understatement. We are strong and rocking, and while I’m rhyming, I hear Vegas knocking….hint hint.  Majority of us have become spread all over the US. To think about it I’m the only one who came back and stayed. I think that’s worked out well!

Growing up I think we had ideas of  who would get engaged first, who would get married first, who would have babies first…in all of these I don’t think any of us banked on Julie taking all three firsts. She did, and she’s doing quite well. I give Julie propps for her life, she moved far away to the deap south, met her husband, got engaged at a Rancid concert, got her white picket fence (litterly) pool too, fantastic career and now fantastic momma. She has a lot more courage then I do and I don’t tell her that often. It does break my heart that she’s so far away, in Georgia, but I deal and when she’s back in town I make sure to clear my schedule for her.

In April Julie and Miss. Ruby Rose came to town. Here are some pictures of our day together.  I love you Julie. Can’t wait to see you in a couple of weeks.

Lindsey & Matt : York, Pa : Jacobs Family Backyard:

Lindsey and Matt had a fun little reception party, gala, soiree in her parents backyard two weeks ago. Linds and Matt were married in Mexico in June (no swine flu, thank god!).  Their friends and family had a week of bonding while in Mexico. All of them came back in July to re bond again. Add in there some friends and family who couldn’t make the trek and you’ve got one heck of a party! Lindsey’s smile and laugh is infectious. I am so glad we got to spend this evening together. I’ve become very close to the Jacobs and Shultz/Sciortino families. I love photographing events when past clients and their families attend. I really value you all and am so glad to spend these special moments with you.

Cheers to the future! LOVE!! Ladies, when are we going to the Left Bank? I hear martinis calling our names!

Special thanks to Lori Hemphill and her Perfect Plan team. Lori is wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her services. A great coordinator is worth their weight in gold! Lori is there for you every step of the way. Her special touch really enhanced Lindsey and Matt’s evening. Please click here for Lori’s information. Big hug Lori, thank you!!

I experienced a first dance first, rain and sun while they were dancing! Can’t get anymore romantic and magical then that. So awesome.

I tried to fit this little girl in my shoot sac but she wouldn’t fit. I’m in love with her blond ringlet curls!

Pure emotion. Family is the best.

Jodi + Felix : Pinnacle Overlook: Landis Valley : 7.11.09

I’m late on posting this wedding. I know, I know BUT there’s a good reason. I could not for the life of me edit the images down to a reasonable post! Seriously. I said the heck with it, third times a charm to edit it down. The number of images I’m posting is the number. 78 down to 50 something and ended up with 40ish I think. I know, crazy right?! I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t show only 15. Jodi and Felix’s wedding was so fantastically unique and awesome that I had to make sure you get to experience this one.

I suggest you check out their e-session post to introduce yourselves if you don’t remember. July 11th, ok wait back up….April. I’m meeting with Jodi and Felix, we’re chatting, laughing, I’m googly eyed over their son Lex (so cute!!) and then they ask me this question: “so how would you feel about going down a trail and climbing over some boulders, ok well not climbing, but walking over boulders for the ceremony?” I looked at them and said (typical Krisha response) ” Are you kidding me? Heck yes I’ll walk over boulders, that’s awesome”.  Truthfully when Jodi asked me  I wanted to hit her like Elaine on Seinfeld. Get out!

I knew they were the couple for me. Our personalities meshed so well and I truly hold a special place in my heart for this family. I got all teary eyed a couple of times. Jodi, Felix and their children are so warm, caring and always have a big, embracing hug for you. Heck, they make you want to hangout and drink a beer with them. I love that. They make me feel as comfortable as I strive to make them feel.

I do appologize for taking longer then usual to post your post but I do hope the wait was well worth it! I look forward to our continued friendship. Enjoy, xoxo Krisha

One of my favorites of Jodi, below.

Time out, we have to talk about Pinnacle Overlook. It’s in southern Pa, Martic Township to be exact. The picture below shows you the trail of huge rocks we walked on, around and across to get to the last boulder aka cliff for their ceremony. The middle of the woods. I  was in heaven. This is the first ceremony to date that I know of to take place here. Think we all have good memories of the Pinnacle. Some might be hazier then others but always a good time.

That’s the Susquehanna River doooooowwwwnnnnn below.

Best music at a wedding to date.

One of my favorite images of Felix.

Memorial Day Weekend: Family: Sprinkler Fun

Well, not only am I behind in client blog posting but I’m really behind on my family blog posting as well! On the plus side production turn around time is up, haha.  My goal next week is to catch up on my blogging. Stay tuned I’m posting a bunch next week…pinky promise.

I can’t believe that this time, last week, I was counting down the minutes until the holiday weekend. (can we rewind time please?)  While honoring my military friends and family I also got to hang out and play last weekend. It felt so good running around with my sister and second cousins, camera in hand. My mom had the fantastic idea of buying a new sprinkler toy for the little ones. So much FUN. Sometimes in this adult life we forget about simple pleasures. I think I want to have children just so I can buy toys again.

Here’s to kicking off the summer 2009 season! PS- July Beach session announcement next week too!!! Dig!

Photo props to Todd, me left, sister right.

Girls Night in South Philly 2009

Oh where do I start?! So, maybe 8 yrs ago WE aka four generations of Palestini ladies started Girls Night in South Philly. My mother’s side of the family is pretty big and mostly woman (score!). My grandparents had four daughters and one son. The Palestini kids have produced 9 grandkids and they to date have produced 9 great grandchildren and there’s still room to grow. Minus my uncles and two male cousins, out of the 9, we’re mostly females.

*Attn: family members please correct my math if I missed someone in our family…not out of the realm of possibility! *

My Grandmom is 92 going on 93 this September. Each year we get together, leave the guys behind and drink, laugh, yell, eat, dance, did I say eat, watch old movies, look at pictures and pamper each other for 24hrs.

Here’s a glance of 2009. I love you all my ladies~

This is the newest family member McKenna. McKenna and I share the same birthday date, April 21st. We are Tauruses to a T!!

Funny story. While we were eating tons of Chinese food and pizza, my cousin Denise, noticed that our Grandmom was in the living room watching the Lawrence Welk tv show. She started reminiscing about when my cousins were younger how Grandmom would watch Lawrence and they’d (my other cousins) all dress up and danced while Grandmom watched the show. Then we turned and looked in the living room and the three little ones..walking little ones.. were dancing in front of the tv for Grandmom. Total coincidence and we all started to laugh. It was really cute and of course had to be documented!!

Brooke imitating the older girls.

My gorgeous Grandmom. I love you.

The two peas in a pod cousins, Bailey and Lilith.

I can’t wait to see what 2010 brings!!

klm Photography + NILMDTS

I’m a active member/volunteer for Now I lay Me Down To Sleep. I offer infant bereavement photography on a volunteer basis. It’s a organization I hold near to my heart. Not from personal experience but more from honoring life and creating keepsake moments for parents. Check out the link to learn more about NOW.

Last week I was contacted by Susan Jurgelski of the Lancaster New Era about my services. She was writing a piece for the New Era Lifestyle section, publishing today, Monday June 2nd. Susan interviewed me and other local photographers involved in Now. Friday we had a photo shoot for the article. So weird to be on the other side of the lens!!

The article turned out great! Please check it out (click here). We are having a call for volunteer meeting on June 23rd 7:00pm at my new studio in Central Market Mall, 46 N. Market Suite 1002. Please contact me if your planning on attending.

Also please note my email address listed in the article is old. Please send all inquiries to Krisha@krishamartzall.com

Thanks~

The Briggs Kids

I spent the afternoon hanging out with Mom Tonya, big sister Myra and the newest addition Dylan. (boo Dad was at work) Myra is such a great big sister. She took me on a tour of their house, showed me her little brother (she’s very proud!) and then I met their dog Cassie. I think Myra is really infatuated with Dylan. I would be too! I’m digging his big blue eyes and auburn spiky hair.

Here’s little Dylan Briggs first photo shoot

Myra’s little head peeping up makes me laugh.

Tonya’s sister bought Dylan a cool pair of Vans. Of course we had to photograph them!

I love how they are in almost identical poses. Not intentional or set up. Siblings!

Nothing better than pink converse and rocket ships.

Dylan’s little snooze didn’t last too long.

Thanks so much for the coffee Tonya!

Little Nora

I was really excited for my afternoon baby session with Miss Nora. Yesterday was a beautiful afternoon. Warm sun, warm temps, couldn’t make it any better. Nora’s starting to walk, usually with the help of her parents. She’ll take a couple of steps by herself, but they are few for this almost one year old. I have a feeling she’ll be as active as her parents in no time! Actually she is really active, crawling, checking out stuff, exploring the world.

Here are some of my favs from our Life portrait session. Too cute with her scrunchy face!

Wasn’t too crazy about the hat!

So, how do you photograph a little one who doesn’t want to sit…..swing them around, duh.

This series I call; swinging it, baby.

I wish I had video for you to hear how much she was laughing. Time to check out the grass.

Another way to get a baby to stay still!

Back to swinging. These two are my absolute favorites.

I photographed her through the plastic of her stroller cover. I love naturally created textures.

Nora’s infamous scrunchy face.

Still into Motion

Last week klm Photography and Allen Clements, Otaku Motion, got together for a photo shoot. We photographed three children for Kingdom Builders. The script for the commercial is children drawing and dreaming of living in a new home. A home they’ve created. A home they can call their own. That’s exactly what Kingdom Builders provides. Kingdom educated the public on how to properly own their own home. It amazes me how much renting really adds up yearly. A common misconception is renting is cheaper than owning. Not always the case! Take a class from Kingdom and find out how to make your dream home a reality.

I can’t wait for the commercial to be completed. I’ll defiantly post it! It’s so cool to see my images turned into motion. Merging to mediums, Love it!

It was a blast working with Allen. He’s awesome. I highly recommend him for any video needs you have.

REMINDER- April Portrait session special, getting booked. Act now!

Rock on, these guys are super cute. Krisha

beautiful bellies

I had so much fun photographing Beth and her baby belly. Beth is due real soon with her second child…a girl! It was great hanging out laughing, talking and running around with her son Preston and 8mth old Dotson, Ruby. Of course there’s dog pics. She’s a classy puppy!

You guys rock!

Preston just felt the baby kick….

Ruby LOVES snuggling with the belly….

Puppy *bliss*

Baby Zachary

His smile is infectious, his laugh is joy and his life is strength. You’d think coming into this world would be hard enough for a new born baby. It wasn’t until two weeks after his birth, baby Zachary, would face his toughest challenge ever. Fighting off Viral Meningitis.

Zachary spent 21+ days in the hospital. Once he was allowed home no visitors could come and welcome him since his immune system was so week from fighting the virus. Baby Zachary couldn’t have visitors for another three months after his birth. Finally at 5 months we could schedule his newborn shoot!

Through this all he keeps smiling and laughing everyday! Here is a sunny afternoon with Zachary and a shot with his big brother Salvatore.

The Picking Family

Yesterday I photographed the Picking Family while I’m in Colorado. Lynn and Andy are awesome!! They have three gorgeous children- Sophie, 2 years, and 10 month old twins, Izzy and Drew. I had a wonderful time spending the day with them. At first Drew was a bit shy until he noticed my necklace. He then raced over to me and opened up from that point on. Right away Izzy was smiling at me sitting in her walker just hanging out. Izzy could be the next Gerber baby…soo cute! After awhile Sophie came home from her first day of preschool. Sophie was ready to tell us all about it and said she wanted to go back on Thursday. Yeah! We all hung out together as they played before nap time. I really enjoyed talking with Lynn while the kids were sleeping. I learned more about the Steamboat area. It truly is beautiful! Photography is much easier with a wonderful environment like this.

By now the kiddos were up. Time to eat lunch. After lunch we bundled everyone up and took some outside shots. The sky was blue as can be. Even though the temperatures were low, the sun was nice and warm.

Thank you Lynn, Andy, Sophie, Izzy and Drew! Can’t wait for a summer time shoot!!

Lunchtime!!

The Picking Girls.

Time to go outside…

Izzy’s standing on her own!

“Those who touch our lives Stay in our hearts forever…”

Thank you for inviting me into your home and sharing the celebration of Savannah.

~krisha

30=7

What do you do for your 30th birthday party?? You could sulk, pout OR have a surprise roller skating partayy! A dear friend of mine, Dave, turned 30 and so his wife threw him a rollerskating party. Ice cream and all! There’s no doubt Dave isn’t a kid at heart. Just have a conversation with the guy and it’s all about electronics and the latest toys. We all had a great time. Some had blisters, sore knees and some even got reprimanded by 15yr olds, but all in all it was a good time. Made us feel young again. Here’s some of the days highlights.

This is the Birthday boy, enough said!

Which one do you think won at Limbo?

Aww boo not the Birthday Boy!

Thanks Becky, you plan a party well!

Myles + Max

I first photographed twins, Myles and Max, last fall for their first photo shoot. The boys were 6 months. It’s been a long, trying, and hard road for these guys. They are an incredible family and I’m so honored to have them so close to my heart.

Fast forward to now, September 2007. The boys are huge! They’ve grown so much over the past year and a half. Max is walking and Myles smiles more than ever now!! The McGarhen’s invited us over for pizza on the grill two Sunday’s ago. Dinner was fantastic and of course I brought my camera for this impromptu photo shoot.

Good friends, good food and good family. What more could a girl ask for?!

11.2006

9.2007

a riveting game of which hand has the grape!

Are there grapes in there?

Todd eying up the pizza!

Beautiful bellies pt 2

Two weeks ago I was able to photograph my friend Megan Nelson’s maternity shots. She was due with her second child exactly one week from the shoot! Megan and her husband Jeremy just moved into their new house a month prior to the shoot and their oldest son Caidin was VERY excited to show me around. Being a boy Caidin did not like his picture taken so we had to play a couple of games like, “Caidin look in my lens and tell me what you see in there” and “Caidin can you hear the baby” ect… Caidin isn’t big on hugging and kissing, just that age but we worked with him and I think we created some fabulous shots! Megan is an artist as well so that helped on a comfort level and she had patience while we were working with Caidin. At one point it was a Caidin shoot but then we remembered it was also about Mother and Child. Just when we were ready to wrap our shoot up her husband Jeremy came home and we got to do a family portrait in the nursery, which Megan painted herself.(awesome!) I’m posting these pictures as thumbnails since I couldn’t help but post lots of the images! Just click on the thumbnail for a larger version. Special thanks to Megan, Jeremy, Caidin and by the way they had a girl on 6-20-07! CONGRATS!