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Hello and welcome to my blog!

I'm Kristie. Wife of my best friend from high school. Mom of two decidedly silly twin boys who are the center of our world. Dog mom to one floppy-eared Quigley Adams, rescued bloodhound mix and also decidedly silly. Lover of every possible variety of cookie. Target shopper. And--oh yes--photographer to what simply must be Seattle's loveliest (and fun-loving!) children and families. Here on the blog you'll find sneak peeks of my client's sessions, glimpses into the life I feel so blessed to lead, and features on my latest favorites (from artists to music to local shops). Sit back and enjoy--I'm so thrilled to have you here!

seattle children’s photographer • what we’ve been up to

Thursday, March 11, 2010 Posted in Life

Last week the boys celebrated Read Across America by going unplugged for the week. We kept the TV, Wii and computer off and we played and read and then played some more! Okay, my hubby and I snuck in a little TV time after the boys were in bed to catch our favorites–Lost, the Office, Modern Family and Jimmy Fallon. It was strictly educational though (wink-wink). Monday started in tears for the boys. They were certain they were going to implode without TV and Wii, but by Tuesday, not only had they NOT imploded, they were totally into it. We became one with puzzles, books and Mouse Trap! And, I watched their love for reading grow–it was AMAZING!! Tonight M. read Green Eggs and Ham to us, cover to cover. It was a proud mommy moment. He started the book by asking us not to clap for him until he was done. He knows me too well. Ha!

This week we spent time with new friends (WA is definitely starting to feel more like home), skyping and chatting on the phone with old friends and tonight, we are awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy! A. lost TWO teeth today!! The tooth loss count is now at EIGHT, four for M. and four for A.

In the next week, I have lots of images to share from recent sessions, so be on the look out! In the meantime though, here are some favorites from this week. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I LOVE these images… these are my guys… 100%, totally THEM!! *sigh*

Wishing everyone a FANTASTIC Friday and sending birthday wishes to my favorite G! Happy 6th Birthday! We love you!! XOXO

xo,
Kristie

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March 12, 2010 - 2:13 am Jessica Cudzilo - Wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW! those are some of my favorite photos of yours to date! Can I change out the watermark & put them in my portfolio? ; )

March 12, 2010 - 9:53 am Jennifer Griffin - I LOVE these, we miss you guys so much! I can't believe how big M & A are, they look so grown up since we've seen them last. We need to try the *unplugged* week at my house, but pick a week with good weather so we can get outside and play! :)

March 12, 2010 - 10:53 am Tanzyn - Adorable! love the last one!

March 12, 2010 - 11:43 am Rachel Clare - Get out! I love everything about these. The clarity is amazing. Such good lookin' kiddos!

March 12, 2010 - 12:35 pm Jenn - Precious pictures of the boys....They are getting so big! I have to admit that I like the sound of "Tampa Children's Photographer" better than Seattle!

March 12, 2010 - 1:04 pm Kristie Serra Photography - Oh, girls, thanks for the super sweet comments! Jessica, you made me laugh! Ha-Ha! And, Jenn B, you are too cute!! XOXO to you all!!

March 12, 2010 - 1:29 pm Johanna - Shut Up! They are so stink'n cute! I can't stand it :)

March 12, 2010 - 2:16 pm Jsizzle - Perfection! Absolute, perfection!

March 12, 2010 - 7:03 pm jennifer - These are great. Your boys are so adorable. What a great challenge your family participated in. Family memories are made that way. I have a question for you: Any chance of getting some before and after from your Monday shoot in Ybor? Maybe with an explanation of what you did to the pics in photoshop. I would love to see what actions you run on your pics. I know we ran out of time at Launch. Thanks.

seattle family photographer • family iphone favorites, february

Monday, March 1, 2010 Posted in Favorites to Share

It’s that time again–iphone favorites!! We sat down last night to pick our favorites for the past month and this is what we decided on:

My favorite: I’m torn between my sweet guys in the top right corner and the old school volvo station wagon (have I ever mentioned my love for station wagons?)

Hubby’s favorite: the phone and the pink flowers (he was so sweet to pull over so I could get the shot)

A’s favorite: garbage can lid heads (we did this in the Container Store and yes, we got some sideways looks, hahahahahaha)

M’s favorite: the mini snowman (we made this for one of our favorite friends in Florida)

Quigley’s favorite: under the interstate at the I-5 Colonnade (we explored this amazing mountain bike and dog park yesterday)

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March 1, 2010 - 10:55 pm stacey woods - oh kristie. these are all so, so good. you have such a fantastic eye, and that transcends the equipment you use to capture it. xoxox my sweet friend :)

March 2, 2010 - 4:43 pm lizet - ah menn, you really make me want to get my iphone now!!! but i have to wait a couple months because i'm stuck to my old phone for a bit... hmmpfr. the photo's look good! it's fun to make these "everyday" photo's! and they even look GOOD!! i loove the third picture from the second row ALOT! and the one from the plane... beauty!! and that view with the gorgeous blue sky.... oh my!! :D

March 10, 2010 - 3:22 pm katherinemarie - I could NEVER pick a favorite in this bunch!!!! I really like number ONE and number FOUR and number SIX... okay well I like them ALL! :)

spring is in the air

Monday, March 1, 2010 Posted in Events, News

In addition to the Spring Mini Sessions, I will also be offering regular sessions the week of April 5th. If you’d like additional information or would like to book a session, please email or call me. In other EXCITING news, I am now officially booking Spring sessions for the Seattle area as well. I’ve been exploring Seattle and the surrounding areas and have some fabulous locations in mind!

xo,
Kristie

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March 1, 2010 - 10:26 am Vicky Carver - Kristie, Matt and I have been looking around for a photographer to get pictures of our family. My daughter is 2 and a half and my son turns one next week. We're ready for some fun photos of all of us.

March 1, 2010 - 12:24 pm lizet - that sounds like alot of fun coming your way!! :D let's hope spring will be great!

seattle family photographer • moments like these

Sunday, February 28, 2010 Posted in Portraits

…turn my heart into mush!

Just a quick little sneak peek for this beautiful family that I had the pleasure of photographing during my trip to Tampa. You’ll be seeing more of them in the weeks to come.

xo,
Kristie

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February 28, 2010 - 1:10 am lroah - My type of image! Love your work. :)

February 28, 2010 - 2:24 pm lizet - looks like alot of fun!

seattle family photographer • a visit home

Friday, February 26, 2010 Posted in Life, News

I’ve just returned home from a trip back to Tampa. What an AMAZING non-stop weekend it was too! I had the pleasure and privilege of co-teaching with my dear friend, Stacy Larsen at the first LAUNCH photography workshop. The women, who attended, were incredible!! Their love for photography and their passion to learn was so evident. Seriously, these girls SHINED!! I’m looking forward to seeing where their photography journeys take them and I’m truly honored to be a part of it.

Stacy has just announced the dates for the next workshop, the weekend of June 19th in Seattle, WA! Registration opens on the LAUNCH website on March 8th (mark your calendars now). I have loved, loved, loved being a part of the first workshop, but because of the incredible amount of time that goes into planning and teaching a workshop, I won’t be continuing on. It’s obvious to me that my focus needs to be on my family and my photography business. I have a whole new city to emerge myself in and now is the time! Although, I won’t be involved with the workshop in a teaching capacity, I truly believe in the workshop and I support Stacy 100%. So, if you are wanting to start a photography business, this is the workshop for you!!

I thought I’d share a few images from the workshop. Seeing the images makes me miss these girls already! Big hugs to the LAUNCH crew!!

Be on the look out for sneak peeks from my Tampa sessions and details for my Spring Mini Sessions in Tampa this April.

xo,
Kristie

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February 26, 2010 - 11:19 pm stacy larsen - Ahh!! I miss you already... I know you are going to ROCK your new market and I can't wait to see what you come up with in your new environment. I love you and feel so blessed to call you my friend.

February 27, 2010 - 12:13 am jennifer - It was a great weekend. I so enjoyed watching you at work on Monday. You are so talented, and I know your business will grow by leaps and bounds! I would love to see some before and after shots from Monday. I never did get to ask you, "How was Wicked?" I am glad meeting you led me to the Launch Workshop. Thanks!!

February 27, 2010 - 1:36 pm Kristie Serra Photography - Stacy, I love you tons girl and I'm so excited to see you in Seattle in June!! Jennifer, thank you for your kind words : ) I am so glad that we met and that you were able to be a part of the LAUNCH weekend! Wicked, by the way, was AMAZING!! And. yes, I'll be sharing some before and after shots from Monday.

February 28, 2010 - 2:30 pm lizet - Oh menn! i would loooove a workshop like this!!! Gotta save me some money to fly over, haha :D

February 28, 2010 - 5:52 pm Beryl - Your words are all so true! This weekend was truly an amazing blessing. Thank you for being so open and candid with us. I've found 2 truly compassionate mentors and 10 other budding photographers to help me through this growth process. Loved every minute of it!

March 1, 2010 - 7:24 pm Tina - Hey lady! I'm so glad that you were able to be a part of the Tampa workshop. I soooo enjoyed meeting you. I learned so much from you and Stacy. And what a great group of ladies! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

February 28, 2010 - 8:20 am Enter to win a free seat to the Seattle Workshop!! » Launch Workshop - [...] Seattle, it definitely holds a dear place in my heart so I am SO excited for June! We want to thank Kristie for coming along on the first Launch and wish her the very best of luck in her new endeavors. You [...]

seattle family photographer • a little travel note

Thursday, February 18, 2010 Posted in Life, News

Well, I am heading out soon for an exciting work trip. I’m looking forward to meeting some amazing families and seeing some old wonderful friends. I will be out of the office from Friday, February 19th to Monday, February 22nd with little to no contact via email. I will begin returning emails and phone calls on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Also, just a quick “thank you” to those who have already contacted me about my Tampa Spring Mini Sessions in April. Information is coming soon, very soon… be on the look out March 1st for session details!

And, because a post would be oh-so-boring without a few images to share, I thought I’d include a couple of my very favorite silly guys, who make me laugh so hard (I already miss them and I haven’t even left yet). Oh, and if you are wondering about the gold chain, it’s a Tampa Gasparilla thing (we are pirates at heart–Arrrrr!).

I hope everyone is blessed with some lovely weather  this weekend (and if not, then I hope you’re snuggled up by a cozy fire)!!

xoxo,
Kristie

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February 20, 2010 - 11:13 am Rachel Clare - Dear Kristie, You're a lucky woman that I'm not 6 years old. 'Cause if I were, I'd have two boyfriends, and I'd want to marry them both. SO handsome! ;)

February 20, 2010 - 1:02 pm Tanzyn - hehehe he is so adorable! I have a 5 year old son:)

February 27, 2010 - 11:36 am Monica - Love it!

February 28, 2010 - 4:54 pm lizet - i love that light!!

March 1, 2010 - 11:32 pm stacey woods - i love them. can't wait to see 'em in april!! :D

pssst.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Posted in News

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February 18, 2010 - 11:32 am jaime - I'm so excited...I can hardly wait!!!! :)

February 27, 2010 - 11:36 am Monica - So excited about seeing you and the boys :-)

February 19, 2010 - 1:53 am seattle family photographer • a little travel note » Kristie Serra Photography Blog - [...] just a quick “thank you” to those who have already contacted me about my Tampa Spring Mini Sessions in April. Information is coming soon, very soon… be on the look out March 1st for session [...]

seattle family photographer • we HEART our converse

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Posted in Life

Everyone in the family has a pair (minus the Quigster). And, what’s under our converse?

Our Valentine’s Day socks of course (yes, I know, pink socks on boys, trust me, it was a hard sale)!!

Me: What is love?

A: It’s when you SUPER, SUPER, SUPER, SUUUUUUUUUUPER like someone (blushing).

Me: How do you know when you love someone?

M: You know, you feel it in your heart, Mom (blushing).

Wishing everyone a Valentine’s day surrounded by the people that you super, super, super, suuuuuuuper like and a heart filled with love!!

xoxo,
Kristie

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February 13, 2010 - 9:27 pm Tanzyn - Happy Valentines:)

February 13, 2010 - 9:46 pm Kristie Serra Photography - Thank you Tanzyn!! Wishing you a lovely day!!

February 13, 2010 - 10:57 pm Leslie - I feel it in my heart for every Serra in Seattle!! Love U guys!

February 15, 2010 - 10:59 am Johanna - Happy V-Day! Wondering what you bribed them with to get them to put on pink socks ;)

February 16, 2010 - 11:15 am Jsizzle - How Sweet! We all SUPER, SUPER, SUUUUUUUPER like you all!

February 16, 2010 - 3:01 pm Kristie Serra Photography - Johanna, funny enough, I told them that on Valentine's Day that "pink" was everyone's color and then gave them the option of a pink shirt or pink socks (they both immediately went for the socks). Hee Hee Hee!!

February 17, 2010 - 11:57 am katherinemarie - BEYOND DELIGHTUFL!!!!!! I want to go run out and buy cute socks and converse now... :):):) Your photographs always make me smile!

February 17, 2010 - 1:42 pm Kristie Serra Photography - Katherine, you are the sweetest!! Your images ALWAYS put the biggest smile on my face too!! Oh, and if you are ever back home visiting, you can come raid my sock drawer (it's out-of-control)!!

February 17, 2010 - 9:59 pm Molly W. - love the socks! so awesome!

February 20, 2010 - 11:14 am Rachel Clare - Oh how I love these-- let me count the ways...

February 26, 2010 - 8:19 pm emily - we <3 our converse too . . . everyone in our family has a pair or 2!!! i love the valentine's socks . . . so cute!!

February 28, 2010 - 4:53 pm lizet - soo lovely!! haha and how did you manage to get them in some pink socks!! great job ;)

seattle family photographer • my funny valentines

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Posted in Life

It was one of those days that you drive to school to pick up your kiddos, forget that you drove and start walking home only to be reminded by one of the kiddos (when you’re half way home) that you actually drove! Yes that was me today, but thankfully it was a gorgeous sunny day, which made it very easy to laugh it off.

Lucky for me, I had my camera in my bag and lucky for my twins, I had some vanilla wafers in there too! My boys will definitely work for cookies (hence the camera and cookies in my bag). So, we had an impromptu funny valentine photo shoot. I thought I’d share some of their valentine cards that they’ve been working on over the last couple of weeks for their friends at school and our friends and family back home as well. Our house is covered in a layer of glitter–Tinker Bell would definitely feel at home!!

Wishing everyone a lovely week!

xoxo,
Kristie

PS- the bumblebee card was inspired by a card kit at Paper Source. I just checked and they appear to be sold out.

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February 10, 2010 - 5:55 am Amanda Waltman - those are such cute valentine's cards! :)

February 10, 2010 - 8:10 am katherinemarie - LOVE THESE!!!!! Isn't this what life is all about? Their gorgeous silly faces and sweet handmade Valentines.... "will work for cookies" I know that one! :):)

February 10, 2010 - 8:18 am Jsizzle - I think your awesomeness is rubbing off on the boys! For sure!

February 10, 2010 - 12:38 pm Tanzyn - how adorable! I need to get crafty with my son for some valentine cards..thanks for the inspiration!

February 10, 2010 - 1:47 pm Johanna - Those are some super crafty boys you've got :)

February 11, 2010 - 4:13 am Photographes Pour Mariage - I am very delighted to reading after this blog. It has great contents which is informative and useful same time. I am sure all people must impress with it.

February 26, 2010 - 10:00 am Sarah Wheeler - these are so sweet kristie :)

February 28, 2010 - 4:56 pm lizet - ahwww such cute cards!! love the bee mine! :D and gorgeous photo's, love how you work with light :)

seattle family photographer • snow day

Sunday, February 7, 2010 Posted in Life

It seems like we’re having a mild winter here in Seattle (so I’ve been told), so a big “thank you” to mother nature for breaking this Florida family in nice and easy. Other than just a few flurries one Sunday morning, we haven’t seen snow here at the house, but only an hours drive away, there is SNOW and LOTS of it. We LOVE the snow! Well, playing in it, that is, not so sure about driving in it or living in it day in and day out for months on end. But, the snow is truly magical. We’ve been making it a point to have at least one fun day in the snow every month. Oh, and the BEST money that we’ve spent in a looooooong time (other than the banana walnut bread that I’m obsessed with at Tulley’s) was the $5 we spent at Target for some fun super snow saucers! FUN! FUN! FUN!

I looooooove the wonderment in A’s eyes. He was watching his first snowball fight in person (we had one of our own today–it was so much FUN!!).

I like to turn the camera on my hubby every once in awhile. I want the boys to have lots of images of their mommy and daddy to look back on (so they can make fun of our clothes and hair twenty years down the road. Ha!).

Whether you’re in shorts or a snow suit, I hope you’re enjoying the Winter!

xo,
Kristie

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February 8, 2010 - 4:29 am Amanda Waltman - These are great photos! Glad to hear your family is enjoying the snow here in WA. :)

February 8, 2010 - 6:29 am Leslie - so fun and breathtakingly beautiful!!! WOW!!

February 8, 2010 - 9:06 am Jsizzle - Woweee! All awesome! A & A look GREAT!

February 10, 2010 - 8:12 am katherinemarie - ohhhh the joys of SNOW!!!!!! When you need more snow come visit us in INIANA! I think we have 12 inches or so today!

February 10, 2010 - 2:35 pm Molly W. - Gorgeous pics! that 1st one is especially captivating!

February 11, 2010 - 3:24 pm jaime - okay!!! I am packing my bag and coming to play in the snow with you! It looks like a winter wonderland for sure! This Florida girl misses you so very much! xoxox

February 28, 2010 - 4:58 pm lizet - love those last 4 portraits, fun!! :D nice to see you had a great time :D