Krista Maurer

August Break [twenty-four]

Krista — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:37:05 +0000

Due to a hacker, who had a hay-day with my site for like two whole weeks, today is the first day I’ve been able to log in. Oh how I’ve missed you. And oh there’s so much to share from my leave of absence, but for tonight, pictures of our dinner on the patio will have to suffice.

Turkey from Moroni, UT (it’s worth the drive…we bought a bunch the last time we drove through, froze ‘em, and roasted one up this afternoon to pick at all week), green beans (steamed) and red potatoes (roasted with olive oil, parsley, and sage) from a local road-side produce vendor, ice-water with extra lemon, the company of a best friend, presented on a prettily dressed table, under a slightly cool blue sky. Perfection.

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August Break [twelve]

Krista — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:48:51 +0000

First of all … here is the hair, post hair cut. Not the greatest picture of me. The only explanation is that my face must be retaining water. Whatevs. But back to the haircut. Not too shabby for a DIY job eh?

Second of all … I spent the day today with these two crazy cats at the Manti Utah LDS Temple where they promised forever. Can I just say again … I love love.

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August Break [eleven]

Krista — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:45:40 +0000

Tonight, in a fit on impulse (it should be noted that I am not an impulsive person), I shut myself in the bathroom and cut my hair. I don’t know what I was thinking but the rush I got when I squeezed the scissors through my hair was exhilarating. Freeing. I think I chopped off a total of 6 inches. And I actually like it. Granted I have long hair so I doubt I could’ve messed it up too badly. But still.

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August Break [six to ten]

Krista — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:37:16 +0000

My blog was hacked last week and as a result I couldn’t login, post, or even visit my site. To say it was “frustrating” is to put it mildly. Needless to say, I have some pretty intense feelings about hackers and the “work” they do. (I just don’t even understand [!] how you can feel good about yourself when your entire existence is subsidized by sneakiness, dishonesty, stealing, and making other people miserable.)

Anyhow. Here are the photos I took each day I was away.

p.s. I am loving this assignment! It’s making me pick up my camera every day and see things in new ways. I also find myself pausing to step out and around certain moments that I would have otherwise plowed through without a second glance or thought.

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[eight]

(do you see the little dew droplets?! it was fascinating to lay on my belly and inspect the grass from this angle!)

[nine]

(please forgive my gums and frit’s lazy eye. while i tend to be “gummy”, i’ve never seen her eye do that. curious.)

[ten]

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Family Photo Shoot: Highland, Utah [La Cognata Grandkids]

Krista — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:05:26 +0000

Peggy and John La Cognata just might have the cutest grandkids. And because they have the cutest grandkids, they of course needed pictures with them. This was no small feat considering four of them are 10 months old or younger. Oh my it was quite an afternoon! But I think we nailed it! Thanks La Cognata’s! I had so much fun crawling around with your darlings. (Side note: I also photographed the La Cognata’s twin grandsons, Troy and Weston the same day. You can see their photoshoot here.)

And lest you think photographing 4 babies and 1 child with only 2 adults was a cinch … here are the “behind the scenes” shots:

I love it! Moral of the story: You should never feel bad if kids are crying, or if a stuffed monkey has to be in the picture, or if no one will look at the camera. That’s life. And that’s what we photographers document.

To see more from this photo shoot, visit the Facebook album here. You’re gonna want to. Some of the photos I got of these beautiful kids amazed even me. (Oh and hey! Click “Like” while you’re there!)

p.s. I would love to take your family photos too! Please email me for more information.

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Family Photos: Highland, UT [Turner Twins]

Krista — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:24:21 +0000

“It is the nature of babies to be in bliss.” Indian physician and author Deepak Chopra said that. Now, I don’t know if Mr. Chopra would feel the same way after a long night with a baby who won’t sleep, but if he was referring to the Turner twins, he was right. These two boys were so soft and squishy and sweet I could have gobbled them up right then and there. They smiled, they blew bubbles, and they happily submitted to me moving them all over kingdom come to take their pictures. Not to mention they’re just down-right adorable. Lachelle and Ty: thanks for asking me take pictures of your little ones. They are precious. xo

To see more from this photo shoot, visit the Facebook album here. (And click “Like” while you’re there!)

p.s. I would love to take your family photos too! Please email me for more information.

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August Break [five]

Krista — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:44:33 +0000

There are times

when I have no words

to speak

of what I see, and feel, and think.

Only awe.

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Anchor: The Release Concert

Krista — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:12:14 +0000

I’ve been so excited to share photos from Mindy Gledhill’s CD release concert I produced Monday night, and they’re finally here! A BIG thank you to Justin Hackworth Photography for running around all night capturing such fantastic shots.

Sound Check

Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Joe Anderson of Andersound, Mindy Gledhill, Mindy, the ever-fantastic Spencer Harrison (guitar), Mindy and band, Bart Olson (drums)

Backstage

Top to Bottom, Left to Right … me and my trusty clipboard, Mindy curling hair, Mindy walking to the stage, the lovely Nie Nie, Chup, baby Ever, & empress of fortune cJane waiting to go on-stage and emcee

The Concert

Top to Bottom, Left to Right: The most gorgeous set designed by Rodney Elwood (’twas dreamy and magical. I wanted to live there.), Mindy, Spencer, Mindy, Mindy and Band, Mindy and Thrillionaires

It really was such an amazingly fantastic concert. I was so pleased with how it all came together.

Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and filled the concert hall, all the volunteers who came to usher and man the merch, Margie for the beautiful table display, Rooster and Bella‘s for the after-party buffet, the Thrillionaires for opening, the Covey Center, and again, Justin Hackworth Photography (all the images above belong to him).

And just so you know … the CD is up and now available for download on iTunes! It’ll be the best $10 you spent all summer. Promise.

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