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3 days ago
3 min

My 3 Favorite Locations for Photos on the South Shore

When I first started taking clients, I assumed that people would already have a good idea of where they wanted to have their photos...

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hourihankristen

Apr 1
1 min

365 Project - March

March photos from my 365 project.

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hourihankristen

Mar 31
1 min

World's End Elopement

A beautiful elopement at World's End, Hingham, MA.

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hourihankristen

Mar 18
1 min

A Cozy Spring Family Session

Photos from my spring mini session with the winners of the holiday card giveaway.

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The Best Time of Day for Photos and Why It's Not Convenient (but it is worth it)

hourihankristen

Mar 10
2 min

The Best Time of Day for Photos and Why It's Not Convenient (but it is worth it)

The best time of the day to have photos taken.

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hourihankristen

Mar 1
1 min

365 Project: February

Overview of month 2 of my 2021 365 Project

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hourihankristen

Feb 22
3 min

What to Wear for Your Maternity Session

You've booked a maternity session and now it's time to figure out what to wear! It can be hard to choose outfits for any photo session,...

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hourihankristen

Feb 17
1 min

A Beautiful Family Maternity Session

Did you think maternity photos were just for when you're expecting your first child? I get that. It's the first time, everything is new...

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Tips for a Successful In-home Newborn Session

hourihankristen

Feb 5
4 min

Tips for a Successful In-home Newborn Session

Newborn sessions are one of my absolute faaaaavorite things to photograph. No matter how often I do them, I forget exactly how tiny a...

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hourihankristen

Feb 4
1 min

Here We Go Again--2021 365 Project

If you've followed along with me for a while, then you'll remember that I did a 365 project in 2019. I took one photo a day for an entire...

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What to Wear for Your Spring Photo Session

hourihankristen

Feb 1
2 min

What to Wear for Your Spring Photo Session

I know that it's currently winter and we have some snow on the ground, but spring IS coming, and for anyone having photos taken this...

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5 Things to Keep In Mind When Looking for A Family Photographer

hourihankristen

Jan 28
3 min

5 Things to Keep In Mind When Looking for A Family Photographer

Photographers, especially in eastern Massachusetts, are not hard to come by. We're everywhere! Do a Google search for 'South Shore, MA...

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hourihankristen

Jan 21
3 min

When to Book Your 2021 Photo Session

So, you've decided that you want to have photos taken this year! I might be biased, but good decision! Now you need to decide when to...

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hourihankristen

Jan 21
1 min

An Annual Tradition

What do you do with your images after you've had your family photos taken? Do you print them? Make holiday cards? Create canvases or wood...

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hourihankristen

May 19, 2020
3 min

Summer Sessions and What to Expect

Hello again! It's been a while, and I hope everyone is doing well and maintaining their sanity through this crazy time in history. I'm...

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hourihankristen

Mar 22, 2020
2 min

The Front Steps Project

Hi, all! For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm Kristen, a photographer based out of Rockland, MA. I live here with my husband and three...

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hourihankristen

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

An Early Morning for Photos

Like the beach in winter (as in my previous post), early mornings are not the most popular times for people to book photo sessions....

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The Beach is a Great Location Year Round

hourihankristen

Mar 6, 2020
2 min

The Beach is a Great Location Year Round

I spend a lot of time photographing families at the beach, especially during the summer months. It's a no-brainer: we live near the coast...

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Where to Have Your Session--Think Outside the Box!

hourihankristen

Feb 25, 2020
2 min

Where to Have Your Session--Think Outside the Box!

Once you've booked a date for family photos, the next step is to figure out where you want your photos taken. Often, you might start by...

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5 Reasons You Should Book A Lifestyle Newborn Session

hourihankristen

Feb 22, 2020
3 min

5 Reasons You Should Book A Lifestyle Newborn Session

Are you expecting? Do you know someone who is? You should seriously consider booking newborn photos, specifically a lifestyle newborn...

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