Meet little Alisa, the adorable daughter of Helena and Kosta – the founders and owners of Thanks Mama, a local company that specializes in cloth diapers and accessories for eco-minded Moms. I’m hoping to cloth diaper my soon-to-be-born son, and the Thanks Mama website has been an invaluable resource. The site is packed with information, product reviews, and the lowest prices I’ve found anywhere – and I’ve looked! In addition to all the diapering supplies you need, Thanks Mama also carries baby carriers, toys, baby leggings and a host of other products, most with organic and eco-friendly options. I love what Helena and Kosta are doing so much that I’ll be blogging for them over at the Thanks Mama Blog – look for my posts soon.
Alisa was shy at first, but by the end of our shoot she was happily playing in the sand and discovering all kinds of fun shells and crabs. It was a challenge rolling around in the sand with my belly, but the results were worth it!
All it took was some playtime with Daddy to loosen Alisa right up…
and then the real fun began…
A lovely afternoon with lovely people…and I’m just so glad it’s finally summer!
This shoot was a fun challenge for me because unlike my usual couple shoots, these two aren’t engaged – they’re mother and daughter. Gen (her full name is Yevgenia, how cool is that?) wanted to treat her mother Polina to some photos as a gift and we were blessed with a warm and sunny Boston day. Gen and Polina were so lovely and didn’t even mind when we had to move the location of the shoot last minute because our original spot of the Public Garden was mobbed due to a free concert that day.
Gen is the absolute cutest and I wasn’t surprised to find that her mother was just as adorable. I hope to have captured some of their obvious bond and love while providing family photos that are a bit different than the norm.
Look at these beautiful women – you can certainly see the family resemblance!
The Christian Science Center was a great place to shoot, lots of lines and angles – my favorite! And luckily since it’s early in the season we didn’t have to hide from those pesky guards who don’t always take kindly to photographers.
How cute are these two? So much warmth and fun.
They could be cover models with their fierce poses!
Gen and Polina were nice enough to humor me with some of my more funky shots, I’m glad they did, I love how they came out!
And finally, my favorite shot from the day, both mother and daughter look just beautiful
I had a great day with Gen and Polina and it made me miss my own mother – I’m glad to be seeing her soon. If you haven’t spoken with your mom in a while, give her a call and tell her thanks!
My recent e-session by the Charles River with Rebecca & Jason has been picked up by Whimsical Wonderland Weddings out of the United Kingdom. The blogger, Louise, is a sweetheart and I’m honored that she liked my work enough to feature it. There are many examples of inspiring photography on the site, please give it a look!
In other news, klc photography is now an officially registered business! I’m excited that my business continues to grow, and while I have to start paying taxes, I also get to write off my expenses – hello new camera!
I have begun to print and frame many of my photos from India & Nepal. If you’re interested in purchasing any of the photos, please contact me. I’m offering framed prints for as little as $25.
And finally, many/most of you know the news, but klc photography is expecting a baby photographer-to-be in July…
Since my Valentine’s Day promotion was such a hit I’ll be offering a maternity/baby deal to be announced next week. Keep your eyes here for the details.
Like many artists, I am always looking for inspiration. Music has always been a big part of my life and frequently plays a large part in the creation of my photos. The hauntingly beautiful work of the Icelandic band Sigur Rós ranks at the top of my all-time favorite music. Jónsi, the front man of Sigur Rós, is releasing a solo album in April. The song Go Do, below, was the inspiration for this shoot.
I recently returned from a great weekend visiting family in Pittsburgh. My family means so much to me and I’m so thankful that I was able to spend time getting to know my youngest cousins. Maeve, almost 5, and Gage, almost 2, are smart and funny little ones, and I had a blast chasing after them with my camera. I’m looking forward to shooting more children this spring – there is so much wonder in the face of a child and it’s a pleasure to try and capture it.
The focus is a wee bit off in this portrait of Gage, but I like the resulting soft focus. It’s hard to get it just right when trying to wrangle with 2-year-old energy!
Speaking of energy, look at Maeve go!
Hello cute one!
If you’re interested in booking a play date/photoshoot for your family, please contact me at korri@korrileighcrowley.com oh, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! xo,
klc
Self-portraiture holds a very special place in my heart. A few years ago I attempted the ‘365 Project,’ its a phenomenon on the photography site Flickr where people pledge to take one photo of themselves everyday for one year. Well, I only made it to day 143, but the amount that I grew in my photography during that time is immeasurable. Photography for me isn’t just the act of taking a picture. When I need support, when I need release, when I need to feel the most ME, I pick up my camera. Life has been tough for me recently, and I’ve needed my photography more than ever. I haven’t put any of my self-portraits on the blog before because I want this to be a place where I display my more commercial work, but this series of photos really encapsulates my style and vision as a photographer and artist.
So try not to get too tired of my face, and instead focus on the composition, light, and colors.
I listened to the song Standin’ on the Whippgrass by Justin Vernon (now known as Bon Iver) before braving the cold for this shoot, and the lyrics and song fit quite well with the end result.
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The song is pretty hard to find, so this is the best I could do. It doesn’t really get going until about 1 minute in, so skip ahead if you’d like.
So, unfortunately, I don’t have a Valentine this year. Sad for me – great for you!
I’m putting all my VDay love into my shooting - If you book a portrait/engagement/whatever-you’d-like session in the month of February and mention this promotion you’ll get a one hour shoot at your choice of location for $100. (The shoot only needs to be booked this month, we can shoot whenever you’d like.) You’ll receive a disc with all the edited and organized images with full reproduction rights. If you love my work and would like to book me for your wedding I’ll offer 10% off the package total.
I can’t wait to share and spread the love! Please contact me at korri@korrileighcrowley.com with any inquiries.
The Siddhi Shaligram Briddhasram (Home for the Elderly) is the only state-sponsored nursing home in the country of Nepal. The home is located inside the Pashupatinath Hindu temple – the largest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the world. The temple sits on the banks of the Bagmati river, a holy waterway that flows to the Ganges. Cremations are performed here daily, and the smoke plumes from the fires drift overhead as worshipers offer marigold garlands to Shiva.
The conditions at the Biddhasram are a bit shocking at first to Western eyes, but the residents here are actually among the lucky few. Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over half of the population living under the international poverty indicator of surviving on less than $1.25 per day [source]. While steep ancient steps and slick stone walkways pose a danger to the residents, the benefits they receive of hot, regular meals and a stable living environment outweigh the risks.
I spent most of my time at Pashupatinath in the ward that houses residents with disabilities. The ailments of the patients range from manageable tuberculosis to severe mental handicaps. Many of the people in the following photos could no longer verbally communicate, perhaps in these photos a bit of their lives can be seen without needing words.
This gentleman is almost totally blind and spends much of his time in his bed alone, yet when I asked him in Nepali how he was doing he replied with an enthusiastic “I’m beautiful!!” His spirit stayed with me long after I left the home.
Speaking of spirit, this man greeted me with a smile and booming namaste every morning that I came to the home
These two are husband and wife and came to the home together. She is quite disabled, and he never leaves her side. A true love story
This women is severely mentally handicapped and is prone to spontaneous hysterical ranting fits. Only two things keep her calm. 1. Helping with the daily chores and 2. Having her hand held. When volunteers come to help clean the ward they offer their hands, otherwise one of the other residents sits quietly with her. They don’t speak. They just sit. Hand in hand. The last portrait is of the hand-holding friend.
I have spent the last three weeks volunteering in the rural Terai region of Nepal. I was based in Narti, a very small village in the Dang district. Dang is home to a large population of the Tharu people, an ethnic group that was immune to malaria and enjoyed their way of the region for many years undisturbed. When malaria was eradicated, hill people from the north began to move in and seize the land of the Tharu. Today, over 70% of the population of the Terai is landless and live in extreme poverty. In the face of their difficult lives, all of the people I met during my time in Narti were warm and welcoming, happily offering a smile, which is often all that they had to give.
These are some of their faces.
I’ve been feeling a bit homesick around this holiday season, so I’m glad to be able to share with all of you a taste of what my home has been like for the past month.
Hello there Pumpkin!
Speaking of spirit, this man greeted me with a smile and booming namaste every morning that I came to the home
These two are husband and wife and came to the home together. She is quite disabled, and he never leaves her side. A true love story
