Kirsten: Portraits

Kirsten is a friend of mine whom I have known for nearly 12 years. Oh my gosh… to actually say that makes me realize just how incredibly fast my life is going by!

The other night a few of my friends from high school and I went to see my friend Mike’s band perform at a local show. I went specifically to take a few photos of the band performing, but ended up staying longer than anticipated so that I could catch up with people there. During our conversation of “What’s new? How’s life?” Kirsten told me that she needed some photos quickly for her graduation that is coming up. Of course, I offered to to do a quick portrait session yesterday afternoon.

Kirsten will be graduating from the Registered Nursing program in June! I think that’s so great! I know from first-hand experience that this world needs more compassionate nurses, and Kirsten is just that kind of person. She’s always been extremely sweet and a pleasure to hang out with.

Here are a few of my favorites from that very quick (very windy) portrait session in the park. Enjoy!

My new 85mm 1.2 lens was delivered just minutes before I had to leave to meet Kirsten at the park. So, I took a few shots wide open just to experiment with that aperture, which I have never used before. That lens is so amazing! I cannot wait to use it at a wedding!

Kirsten has the most amazing light blue eyes. Very fun to photograph.

I believe this may have been the one chosen for the graduation photo.

A fun one… A genuine laugh.

While we were talking by my car, after we had finished shoooting, I noticed the way the sweet sunset lighting was hitting her face so I grabbed this quick shot.

And here’s one to prove just how windy it was out there! Gotta love that Antelope Valley wind… That gust literally came up right as I snapped the shutter…

I have a fabulous wedding this weekend in Newport Beach, and also a fun engagement shoot on Sunday. So, next week I’ll be posting both of those shoots. Wedding season is officially underway!

FYI – I am still booking for the rest of 2008. If you or someone you know is in need of a wedding photographer, engagement photos or other portraits, just email me at heather@heatherkincaid.com.

Don’t forget— have luggage, will travel! I’m absolutely available for destination weddings anywhere in the world! 🙂