Rock Bund | Shanghai Family + Maternity Photography
This photo session took place at the Rock Bund Development, right behind the Bund, and it was my first time taking pictures there. I always enjoy trying out new locations, and in this case I really liked the pedestrian streets and all the brick buildings and green space. Unfortunately a vigilant guard kept thwarting our efforts to take photos on the grass (forbidding adults from being on the grass is a big thing in Shanghai), but we were persistent and got a few good shots there anyway. :)
Speaking of which, can you believe the adorableness of this family? You can tell from the photos that they're totally fun, and the little guy is just as sweet as can be. (His dad told me that the day after our session, he woke up in the morning and the first thing he said was, "I want to go take pictures with Kristy again!" Love that kid!) And his Mama, who was 8 months pregnant at the time of the session, was utterly radiant, full of energy, and already completely in love with the "rainbow in her belly" (a little girl, by the way. :)) Check em out: 
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Photography Classes!
Do you have a nice camera but no idea how to really use it? Want to take better photos of your kiddos, friends, pets, or the crazy beauty that surrounds us here in Shanghai? Well, good news: I teach one-on-one and small group photography classes to beginners, and I can work around your schedule. Fun, convenient, and affordable – contact me at [email protected] for more info!
Snake Baby Special | Shanghai Maternity + Newborn Photography
As everyone in China already knows, 2013 is the Year of the Snake. If you’re pregnant and expecting a little “snake baby,” you might be interested in my “Snake Baby Special,” a package that includes maternity and newborn photo sessions, digital negatives, and prints. Here’s what my client Annie had to say about it: “We researched and interviewed many photographers in Shanghai for both maternity and newborn sessions. Kristy really struck a chord with us with her beautiful natural light photography. Upon meeting her it was clear she is talented, she also has a warm heart and personality. Both photo sessions were so much fun and we were all smiles! Our pictures turned out amazing, she really captured our ideas and made them even more beautiful! We love all of our pictures and will treasure them forever.”
Check out the photos of Annie and her adorable little snake baby, below, and contact me for more details or to book your sessions!
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Summertime (Vacation Photography!)
So excited to be back in Shanghai (and back to work!) after a glorious month of family, friends, shopping, and summertime fun in the States. Of course even on vacation I never stop taking photos. (Or maybe I should say, especially on vacation!) I even lugged my big camera to the beach every day, despite all the, you know, sand, wind, and water. For me, it's totally worth the risk -- I can always replace a camera or lens, but I can never get back missed photos.
So without further ado, I present some of my favorite shots from our summer holiday. Enjoy!
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Making Beautiful Music Together | Shanghai Engagement Photography
Sometimes I get to photograph just grown-ups, and this can be surprisingly pleasant. They don’t run away from me or throw temper tantrums (usually), and they actually listen when I offer suggestions. Also, I don’t worry that they’ll fall into a pond while I’m changing lenses.
These two in particular were an absolute delight. The bride-to-be is not only impossibly lovely, she is also smart, sensible, and has the patience of a saint (trust me on this one: she’s my daughter’s piano teacher. Oh, yes, she’s also a talented musician!).
The groom-to-be is French, and so they are heading there—to an extremely old castle in France (sigh)—for their June wedding. Nice that they wore white in their engagement session photos because I’m already envisioning the stunning photo wall we’ll put together once they get their wedding photos: a combo engagement-in-China/wedding-in-France composition, with the white clothing tying it all together!
I am simply honored that they chose me to capture this amazing time in their lives, and I wish them a lifetime of making beautiful music together!
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