Photography

An Engagement Story: Jenna + Josiah

May 5, 2015 by Abbigail Kriebs Leave a Comment

When Jenna & Josiah wanted to a coffee shop to play a role in their engagement photos, I was all for it. Some of the best conversations in my own marriage have taken place around two cups of coffee.

Actually, ALL the conversations in my own marriage have taken place with coffee in the near vicinity…

We lucked out with a warm, sunny day in mid-April here in Madison, and I had a such a great time taking photos with them.

When they’re not modeling for me, Josiah plays in a band, The Defeated Royals. And you can find Jenna over at All Things Beautiful & Delicious, making food and practicing her own photography.

Thanks for taking photos with me, Jenna & Josiah! I had a blast.

Story in Photos: The Hartmans 2015

April 28, 2015 by Abbigail Kriebs Leave a Comment

Sunny. Breezy. The perfect day for chasing some kids around a park and snapping some photos. I’ve so enjoyed photographing these two (and their parents) these last few years. It’s so neat to see them growing up through my lens, even if I only get to see them every couple of months.

This spring, they were a little more wiggly. Their personalities dictate the photoshoot these days – more exploring, less sitting still. They aren’t afraid to smile for the camera, or make funny faces. And what cute funny faces they are!

The day ended with more bubblegum ice cream on the table than in the kids, lots of giggling and less chicken-strip eating. A few dandelions plucked in the parking lot. The best kind of day.

Do you have a favorite family photo? What makes it so special?

Story in Photos: Headshots for Claire, A New Friend for Me

March 19, 2015 by Abbigail Kriebs Leave a Comment

When you schedule a photo session in winter in Wisconsin, you really just hope that a blizzard doesn’t ruin your day.

Luckily, when scheduling a headshot session with Claire earlier this year, we were able to pick a couple of dates and then decide if the weather would hold out for us – and it delivered. Crisp sunshine, temps warm enough to spend a few minutes without a coat outside… it really was a marvelous day to wander around the city and make a new friend.

And that’s what we did: at the beginning of the day Claire was a friend of a friend. After spending a few hours together in the library, in a bookstore, and at a coffee shop, I can now say that she graduated to first-degree friendship with flying colors. I love when photography clients do that – it makes taking their photos extra easy and extra special.

Here are a few shots from our day in the sun:

Claire reached out to me because she has recently launched her own business venture: she became a facilitator of Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map workshops. The Desire Map is a program that helps you clarify what you truly want in life – and helps you take that new awareness and use it to make choices to create a life you actually want to live, not one that you are struggling through each week until Saturday. Claire is holding her first workshop in Madison this Spring, and I would encourage anyone looking to recharge their life to register here.

What new venture have you started lately that put a smile on your face? I’d love to hear about it!