This image was taken back in November, but if you’ve seen the weather here in the past couple of days, it could have been taken recently. It has been spring like outside, giving me a bounce in my step and some hope that this ‘winter of my discontent’ will not last indefinitely. No, it hasn’t been a harsh winter by any stretch, but it has felt long since I’ve seen leaves on trees and felt a warm breeze on my skin, and I’m long since tired of wearing my winter coat. A friend appropriately named this tree years ago, Medusa. I see her every day during my run.
medusa
knitting, booze and babies
I can classify myself as a knitter 101, meaning I am a true novice. When I was invited to this circle of lovely knitting women recently I feared my lack of skill would get me thrown out the door, so I grabbed my camera in hopes of making myself useful while the rest got to work with wool.
I was relieved to find I wasn’t the only beginner, and the women with experience were only too happy to coach us frustrated newbies along. I didn’t actually pick up the sticks, I did however eat, drink, laugh, pinch the cheeks of nearby babies and take pictures. Next time I will step tentatively into the unknown waters of knitting… maybe.
Easily the best chocolate chip cookie
My friend Siobhan came for dinner last night with a “special treat” hidden behind her back that I was told “I was going to love.” This turned out to be no lie. She received these morsels from heaven as a thank you for some recent dog sitting and was kind enough to share with a true chocolate lover. (me)
How do I explain the perfection of these cookies? First, they were not lightly burned, nor too crispy, and not too soft. It is obvious from the images above that they were oh so plump with tons of fat chocolate chips, plenty of butter and sugar (but they were not sickeningly sweet). One cookie is a meal. I have never experienced such a feeling of satisfaction from eating a cookie. The kicker, they were made by a man. And all I could think after barely being able to finish my second one, was thank god I don’t live with this man or else I would be as plump as his confections.
And if any of you readers out there feel your chocolate chip cookie deserves the title of ‘best cookie ever’, please feel free to send them my way for a taste off. In return they will receive a photo shoot like the one above and mention on this blog. 
- It feels like I can take a cookie right off the plate! You capture the simple, delicious appeal of a favourite coffee time treat. Beautiful, sharp images. I'm just hoping you remember to share your next batch, should you try the recipe!
- My mouth is watering- and I think I can smell them! Great shot
This past week I attended 2 funerals and booked 3 photo sessions. The two have nothing in common other than it is rare that either of them occur in multiples within the stretch of one week. Saturday I fled west of Kingston to the peace and beauty of Prince Edward County to a friend’s home that felt more like a retreat. As soon as I arrived I knew I wouldn’t want to leave. Eric is the owner of this lovely abode and some 160 acres of field and forest that we happily tromped through. He is a gracious host and also a member of the band The Spin Doctors. The images below are clearly unedited snap shots. I was much too eager to settle into relaxation than spend my time creating images, so snap I did. I hope you can appreciate my motive to unwind and enjoy the company of friends and new surroundings.
Daniel and Kaitie were real sports when I suggested we go outside before the light disappeared for the day. They came for a visit and what did I do but order them to the cold outdoors as I felt it was about time I made some images of this adorable couple. These three images were made inside of 15 minutes. Daniel is a pilot and Kaitie in the advertising world. They have a bright future ahead of them and I look forward to being a part of it!
Thanks for playing along with me guys! love K
- Kaitie and Dan make a great couple. Two beautiful people who are as good as they look. Lovely photos.
- Wow... the pictures look awesome! Next time we'll hopefully have a little more daylight left.
- So pretty... great job Kristen!
- Kristen, these shots are amazing. You have such a tremendous eye for this stuff. It sure helps when you have great subjects to shoot like them, but I guess that I am just a bit prejudice on that point.
- Kristen, I love them! They turned out so great especially for a 15 minute photo shoot. We will have to do this again in warmer weather on the island! xo
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