Smithfield VA | Brand new blog | Portrait Photographer

So after a few months, I am moving my blog to a different site.  I am so excited because the new platform will have cleaner lines, be easier to post and navigate on, and have lots of great features!!  The link for the new blog is http://blog.cristinemrickphotography.com/ and you can get there by clicking here.

With this move also comes the launch of CEP Seniors, the brand new boutique experience for high school senior portraits! I am totally siked about all the changes!  Be sure to check out my new site for high schoolers and their parents here and the new Facebook page just for seniors too!

Thanks for following and I hope you enjoy all the cool new stuff upcoming for Cristin Emrick Photography!

Smithfield Senior Photographer | Class of 2011 High School Senior | Kim's Senior Portraits

With prom tonight and graduation less than one week away, Kim is well on her way past the high school chapter of her life!  I had so much fun when she and her mom came out to have her senior portraits done.  She is so fun and easy going, and oh, did I mention she also drives a royal blue Mustang?!  Here are a few shots we got that night:

Have fun at prom, have fun this summer, good luck at school in the fall, and I'm sure I'll see you again soon!!

As always, thanks for reading!

~ Cristin ~

What to Wear Class of 2012 | Portrait Wardrobe Guide | Smithfield, VA

Well the class of 2011 is graduated (or almost!), which means the time for the Class of 2012 has arrived!  Come August, you will be leaders in your school, sports, and activities, and starting the college application process.  So the time for your senior portraits is NOW, while you are carefree!!

This is the second in a line of What to Wear Senior editions, the first of which can be viewed here.  Most importantly, wear what you feel comfortable in!!  Don't forget the accessories: shoes, jewelry, and of course your personal school keepsakes (jackets, uniforms, sporting equipment, instruments, etc).  Check out the post, then read below for shopping info : )

Find it at Hollister:

Brown leather flip flops

Green Marina Park tank

Navy Fountain Valley henley

Find it at Forever 21:

Pink cami

Braided cuff bracelet

Floral cardigan in coral

Floral ring

Ditzy floral wedges

Twist and Chain bangle set in brown and gold

Regal armor ring in brown and gold

Carved flowers necklace

Find it at Old Navy:

Dark wash jeans

Green grommet belt

Straw hat with plaid accent band

Find it at American Eagle:

Pink Plaid shirt

Navy floral embroidered tunic

Navy embroidered boho top

Medallion necklace

Pink painted bangle

Green linen pants

Green braided cuff bracelet

Silver cuff bracelet

Distressed light wash jeans

White eyelet dress, Maura, can be found at Abercrombie & Fitch.

Chameleon multi color beaded necklace can be found at Charming Charlie.

When you call to book your senior session, we will do a custom wardrobe consult.  I hope you enjoy these posts; if you do leave some love for me in the comments!  Happy shopping and I can't wait for YOUR photo shoot!!

Thanks as always for reading!  ~ Cristin ~

Custom Wardrobe Consult | Children's Photographer | Smithfield, VA

A little while back, I posted a client requested custom "What to Wear" post.  What a fun group of girls to photograph!  Two birthday girls in one session will of course be tons of fun!  Even with the long walk down to the beach and prickers in our feet, we got some great shots!  You can take a look below at how mom incorporated my ideas from the wardrobe consult with her own style.  Fabulous results, if I do say so myself!!!

To give my clients a creative and unique way to remember their birthday portraits, I offer custom storyboards, which can be seen below!

Thanks, as always for reading!  I love to see your comments, so feel free to leave me some love : )

~ Cristin ~

While Daddy is Away | Family Portrait Photographer | Smithfield, VA

I have a huge soft spot for military families.  Maybe because I run one myself, but the sacrifices the families and the servicemember make are immeasureable.  Regardless of the politics of the situation, it boils down to "the service" being a job, and one of the hardest ones ever, at that!  I had the pleasure of meeting Nicole and her family (most of it) this month, and again I marvel at how strong a military family needs to be!  I cannot wait to shoot the homecoming later this year and see this family united once again!  Enjoy a few shots from our time together....

 As always, thanks for reading!

~Cristin~

Rock the Dress | High School Senior | Smithfield Photographer

I am finally able to sit down and share with you the Rock the Dress model session I had with Jordan and Kiersten.  You'll see for yourself, I could not have asked for lovelier models!
I started offering Rock the Dress sessions, because as many of you adults know, in 20 years, you are going to want some prom shots without your date in them!!  Just $35 per girl (when you booked with one or more friends) will get you some wallets and Facebook images to share!  So without further ado.....

We had so much fun and I would love to do it again!!! SO hurry before graduation - you will never have this chance again, so why not go for it! You looked amazing in your dress, let's make sure you never forget it!!!

Thanks for reading, as always!

~Cristin~

What to Wear "Client Request" | Portrait Wardrobe Guide | Smithfield, VA Photographer

Lucky you!  This is the second What to Wear post this week - A special edition!  This was a special wardrobe consult with a client, so I figured I would share with everyone!  Her daughter will be photographed in a black and white striped sundress.  So how do you coordinate her older siblings to match?!  There are so many different style options.  Read on, my friends...

Shopping guide:

Black and white sundress: Target

The following can be found at Old Navy:

Turquoise dress

Turquoise and pink tops

Yellow and black tops

Black jersey shorts and white capris

Navy and white striped dress

Navy henley

White skirt

Cream tunic

The gray top and black skimmers can be found at JC Penney

All jewelry and leggings are found at Justice

Red headband: Nordstrom

And how cute is that red "Sisters" bracelet?!  You can find that at Target also!

I hope you find some inspiration here!  As always, I'd love your comments and thank you for reading!

~Cristin~