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I was there too. -  Overpeck Park, NJ Bergen County Family Photography Session

5/17/2014

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I think there are 30 pictures of me and Colton, of that I think I like 10 of them, of that I think 5 are selfies, and of that I think 3 show my face.  And that makes me so sad.  Gaining 65lbs during my pregnancy was  tough. I haven't always been a skinny girl, but to work so hard to lose weight and see it all go back on has been difficult.  I have no one to blame but myself really. I love ice cream, have trouble fitting working out in, and haven't done much about it.  When I realized I hadn't changed my profile picture in so many months, it really hit me then.  I was always taking the picture, saying no to posting it on Facebook, or cutting myself out.  I'm so worried Colton will grow up, have to bring in a picture of him and his mom for school, and there won't be any.  I realized that as much as I'd love to be skinny to get real professional pictures done, I can't wait around forever, so I should work with what I can do now.  I also realized, no one is looking at me in the pictures, they're looking at me AND Colton and just how much love there is between us.  

First and foremost, I've had an amazing and inspiring group of photographer mom friends who have really pushed me to see beyond the perfect in pictures.  These girls live all over the country so if you're anywhere outside of NJ, you should check them out: Sarah Peyton Photography, Amy Brink Photography, Jamie Peltier Photography, Rachael Osborn Photography,  Leanne Feil Photography, and Jennifer Sutherland Photography.  Also, the Facebook group We Were There Too.  They are a group dedicated to moms getting out from behind the camera to in front of it.  And lastly, my husband Joe who always told me to get in them and supported this crazy idea.

Mother's day morning I woke up and got ready.  It was a beautiful day and I knew it was meant to be.  Batteries were charged and we just waited for Colton to get up (not something that normally happens).  We dressed him in the outfit I han been envisioning and got to the park.  I was a little surprised how sunny it was but we made the best of it.  First we started with the tripod for the three of us and then handed the camera over to Joe who did a great job (seriously, his composition rocks).  I'm so grateful I did this and I need to do it more.  ALL moms do.  
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Much Love,
Kristen

5 Comments
Brett
5/18/2014 10:56:31 am

This is beautiful. Love it. Can't wait for my shoot!

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Pia Jacobson
5/18/2014 11:46:05 am

Awesome!! Great pictures!

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Sarah Peyton
5/18/2014 12:11:29 pm

Awww Kristen, you look beautiful in these photos :) So glad you had the courage to step in front of the camera. There is such beauty in the love between you and Colton!

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Margie
5/19/2014 02:15:53 am

They are all so beautiful but my very favorite is the one where Colton is giving him Mommy a great big kiss.

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Joe
7/12/2014 03:12:33 pm

Kristen,

I am so proud of you and all that you do. The courage to start your photography business, the ability and desire to do the best you can on every shot for your clients. The countless hours you spend editing and making sure everything is just right for them. You do great work, not just on your business, but in everything you do. You're truly an amazing mother to Colton and a beautiful loving wife to me. You look gorgeous in these pics and its something we have to do more frequently. I don't tell you enough of how proud I am of you and how happy I am because of you. I love you.

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