Amy and I have known each other forever. Literally.  We grew up directly across the street together and have experienced every childhood memory - running bases, lemonade stands, snow forts, flashlight messages, you name it.  I was thrilled when Amy asked me to do her and her fiancé Jason's engagement session.  Even with the cold weather these guys were troopers! I can't wait to shoot their wedding in October!

Jen and Matt have been dating for a few years, so when he finally popped the question, Jen and all of their family and friends were absolutely ecstatic! I was so excited when Jen asked me to do their engagement session, especially since they wanted it done at Grounds for Sculpture, where Matt proposed.  These two were up for anything during their session and had me laughing the whole time.  Thank you guys for asking me to take part in this awesome time in your lives! 

If you're anything like me, you keep checking the weather flabbergasted at the thought of more frigid temps this week.  Where's the sunshine, warmth, and color??  I must say when I decided to launch this business in December, I wasn't really sure what I was getting into.  Not many people want to be out in the cold taking pictures (keep in mind this was before I even knew about the insane snow headed our way.)  I was absolutely blown away by the amount willing to put themselves out there.   I never knew just how much you could do with a dull gray sky and I really think the color and warmth of the people I photographed really spoke louder than any background.  On the eve of (hopefully) our last cold front, I decided to take the time to reflect on my favorite photos of this winter.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)  

I started at the end of November with what I considered one of my first "real" shoots.  Liz and Brian were going to cut down their Christmas tree so the fam tagged along.  It wasn't easy finding the perfect tree, but the adventure to do so was worth the wait.

Oh, and there were ring shots, and I just love a good ring shot.

I was able to get some of my favorite kid shots (including a few of my own) on two of the very rare warm days this season.

If you made it this far, you deserve a big THANK YOU! The support I've received the past few months has been so amazing.  I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for my amazing family, friends, and clients.  Big things are happening for Kristen Maus Photography in the next few months, and I can't wait to share it with all of you.  
Much love - Kristen