An Engagement Photo Session for Amanda and Jordan.

When my friends asked me to take their engagement photos, I was absolutely flattered. I've been taking photos for years, and playing around with my own editing style, but it was always for my own family's photos and, obviously, this little blog of mine. But I very gladly said yes, and I am so pleased with how their session turned out! We spent some time frolicking around Serenbe Farms and I had such a great time capturing their chemistry and obvious love for one another.

Thanks for letting me capture the spirit of your relationship, Amanda and Jordan! I know you have many beautiful decades of blissful marriage ahead of you!

Christmas Card Photos.

Oh, Christmas card photos. An event that is equally fun and painful. Babies can be unpredictable, and mine seems to have a short fuse when it comes to me coaxing him (pageant mom-style), "Smile, baby! Smile! Can you smile for mama? SMILE HONEY. DO IT."

But I love the idea of getting some really great family shots of us once a year, so its something I am going to try to continue. I take a zillion photos all the time, but it was so much more relaxing to work with a professional (ha, duh) and get to just *be* with my family while Leidy Beltran did her thing. I did my best this year to make it a fun experience for Everett, by packing an arsenal of snacks and toys, but we lucked out so big because my bro-in-law Joshua showed up at his parents house unexpectedly (where we took our photos) and entertained Everett from afar. Made faces, jumped around, sang goofy songs, threw a tennis ball around. He pulled out all the stops. Joshua is officially a magical baby wrangler and Everett adores him to pieces. The talented Leidy snapped away and we got some sweet family photos of the three of us, just being ourselves, which is the part I loved about it most. We had the setting sun working against us, but she managed to get some shots that I absolutely love. In fact, you will probably get sick of seeing some of these before long, because I will definitely be updating my site in the new year with some of these shots.

Thank you, Leidy Beltran! And Joshua! Now I'm off to finish stamping these Christmas cards :) Merry, merry, friends!

New Headshots!

Start spreading the news I'm leaving today I want to be apart of it New York, New York. - Frank Sinatra, "New York, New York"

Let's Get It Started.

Well... we've moved. To New York. For those of you who don't know, my husband got a post-MBA job here in this big, apple-icious city, and I couldn't be more thrilled. I have worked part-time as an actress and voice over artist in Atlanta and Boston over the past several years, and I am eager to take the plunge full-time and learn the industry in New York. Because it's out there! Right out my door! And I've gotta leverage that.

All that being said... I'm excited to share my updated headshots with you. Shot last month in the grand green pastures of Georgia with the uber-talented photographer/acting coach extraordinaire Barbara Benevil, these snapshots are ready to showcase a new (and hopefully improved) Kristen to the entertainment industry. Check them out and let me know what you think in the comments section!

These are just a preview! Link over to my acting site for more photos and stay tuned to my new Facebook page for more info and updates on my journey in entertainment - there are exciting things brewing over here in the Hale household! Excited to share more in the coming weeks!

You can help! If you are someone or know someone I should reach out to in the Manhattan/Brooklyn area regarding Film/TV/Voiceover/Print work, please don't hesitate to reach out! I am eager to meet people in this industry. I've got a lot to learn!

Thanks for your support!