{krista mason photography | website}

I am very excited to announce that we have gone mobile and the website has been updated! YAY! A very long time overdue, but I am thrilled with the site and how it converted to mobile. Be sure to stop by www.kristamason.com and check out our new site and updates. We LOVE feedback, so don't be shy, stop on by to say hi and let us know what you think!

{loves me | loves me not}

Featuring my first post of loves me, loves me not, what is this you ask? Nothing special just my weeks favorite things and least favorite things. A little way for you to get to know me better!

First up is my love me's... and I have to go with flea markets and Goodwill. This has kinda been an obsession since my first flea market adventure with Gianna back in November! I went to 5 different Goodwills in 3 days last week. But, I found some awesome goodies and can't wait to use them in some upcoming shoots!

And for the love me not's... this week is the scale (really every week)! No matter how hard I try, or what I eat that scale doesn't seem to budge, well it does move just in the wrong direction. But another week and hopefully another pound down! Which kinda leads to one more love me not, exercise, can't seem to find that activity that gets my lazy bum moving. Any takers on an exercise partner????

{love this | krista + aldo | holiday 2010}

Thought I would share a few sneak peek images from the stylized session of Aldo and I from our holiday portrait! Every year Aldo and I take a holiday portrait, and each year I am reminded how difficult it can sometimes be to pose in the most flattering position and still look natural, lol. Thanks Gianna for capturing us this year and styling the beautiful set-up, Jen for doing my make-up and stylizing our wardrobe, Melody for the delicious and cute french macaroons, and DryBar for my hair. Stay tuned for a feature couple from the styled session next week!











A big Thank you to all those who helped with the production of this shoot:
Chic Celebrations: Set Styling/Design | www.chic-celebrations.com
Nunn Better Design: Fashion Stylist | www.nunnbetter.blogspot.com
DryBar: Hair | www.thedrybar.com
My Sweet & Saucy: French Macaroons | www.mysweetandsaucy.com

{love this | happy holidays}

Wishing you and your family a joyful 2011!

A big Thank you to all those who helped with the production of this shoot:
Chic Celebrations: Set Styling/Design | www.chic-celebrations.com
Nunn Better Design: Fashion Stylist | www.nunnbetter.blogspot.com
DryBar: Hair | www.thedrybar.com
My Sweet & Saucy: French Macaroons | www.mysweetandsaucy.com

{love this | what are you thankful for | happy thanksgiving}

In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought I would post a more personal blog for the holiday! Many of us take for granted what we have and focus on what we want or don’t have. We all do it, myself included, but I am trying to make more of an effort to focus on what I have and appreciate life more. In our society we are always looking for the next best thing, the next dollar, or the next step to the top, while so many people are starving, have no place to sleep, are losing their jobs and struggling with how they are going to get their next meal. It is nice to take a step back and appreciate all we have to be grateful for, even if it is our own hard work that got us there. It's very easy to take the simple things in life for granted. I am guilty of this myself, focusing on what blogs will feature my next wedding, what next couple will book, what our sales were for the month, etc. etc. So this Thanksgiving sit back enjoy family and friends and be thankful you have loved ones in your life and food on the table. Sweat the small stuff another day. I have so many things to be grateful for!

What are you most thankful for? I am thankful for the love and support of my family and friends. A special thank you to my mom and dad for supporting me and my dreams ever since I was little. Thank you Aldo for being by my side in my business and life adventures. Thank you Margaret and Natalie for being my cheerleaders, even when there is not a lot to cheer for! You have all made a huge contribution to my life and I couldn't be more grateful!

Leave a comment on what you are most grateful for and you will be entered for a chance to win a free portrait session to show our appreciation of you! (Winner announced Monday)

Happy Thanksgiving!

{pantone | ideas}

I love this idea of having pantone colors for your wedding. Especially since part of my background comes from the design industry, where pantone chips are the Gods, lol. I have always thought they should do something like this since so many couples, well lets be honest here, brides, are trying to match colors and often times it just doesn’t all come together. Hopefully soon all the vendors will be on the same page and use pantone colors so everything will be in perfect color harmony. In the meantime, I am loving the pantone chips and books that dressy.com is offering. Each card is divided into 14 chips of the chosen color which can be provided to anyone with color related tasks, such as invitations, cake decoration, flowers and more. Another great tool is if you haven’t picked out your colors they have the Pantone Wedding Color Fan Guide, which offers 194 color options to help you decide. In addition to the chips and books they have an inspiration style board online where you can design a board using your favorite colors, styles and accessories. A definite must have for every bride no matter how big or small the budget!

{favs | personal}

A few of my favorite things...

I love vintage - you name it if it's vintage I'm loving it! However, I'm still trying to figure out how to rock the vintage look. Maybe my lovely stylist, and awesome friend, Jen will help me figure it out! (HINT HINT!!)

As part of the vintage style, I'm dying to photograph in an open field with tall grass and weeds. I have also been wanting to photograph a couple in the rain!!!! So if any of you are interested in a portrait in open fields or rain let me know.

When I'm in need of inspiration my two favorite sites are GreenWeddingShoes and StyleMePretty! I love looking at the images and creativity of the photo shoots and weddings. I highly recommend the sites for inspiration for a clients point of view as well. Even if you are just having portraits, the character and style is fun and delightful.

I have severe allergies that cause me to loose my sense of smell. Sad I know, but I don't miss it until those rare occasions that I can smell. And then the world is this amazingly different place. Good and bad I know because with the wonderful smells come not so pleasant ones. One of my all time favorite smells is Japanese Cherry blossom from Bath and Body works. I just love the smell and it matches my body perfectly. I have to say I smell o so yummy, lol.

In addition to the Japanese Cherry Blossom smell, I love when the cherry blossom trees start to bloom. The view evokes a very peaceful pleasant sensation for me, and I think they are so pretty!

I watched The Blind side and fell in love with Sandra Bullock's character. I found the movie very inspirational and I really connected with Bullock's character. She sure did deserve that award!

And while I know I'm not supposed to eat them I can't help myself and have to admit that I'm addicted to cupcakes! My favorites come from Yummy Cupcakes! I can't pin point one thing that makes them more awesome than the rest but trust me I'm never disappointed!