A bit of what I've been up to...

This week I have been running around like crazy, hopefully accomplishing things. Per usual for me, I've been grabbing random pieces of scrap paper to jot down my to-do list as various things come to mind. The things that don't get done today get moved to a different piece of paper and a new day (sigh...). One of these days, I will get through my entire list. It's my goal and I will achieve it!!!

Some of this craziness is due to preparation for the upcoming bridal show of the YEAR. I'm so excited that I will be participating in the 2009 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show on September 27, at the John Q. Hammond Center in Rogers. I've been working frantically to ensure that everything for my booth is ready to go - hey, I work best under pressure. Pictures, frames, albums, brochures, the details are coming together nicely! I can't wait to see it all together! If you are married, engaged, or just up for looking around, I would love to see you stop by my booth (there will be candy)! 

A little preview of what is coming...

Happy Wednesday!

Carol + Chi: Portraits

You may remember Carol and Chi from a few posts back. Well, as of August 1, they're married! I'm excited to share more pictures from their unique Hmong ceremony in the coming week, but for now, here are a few portraits... Carol and Chi, thanks so much for letting me be a part of your special day. Your wedding was a completely new experience for me and I had a blast! Best wishes!

Featured in Arkansas Bride!!!

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited to share with you that photos by Kristin Hartness Photography are featured in the 2009 fall/winter issue of Arkansas Bride! One of the many things I love about this magazine is their attention to detail! They love to give brides lots of inspiration as they plan their weddings. From location, to local vendors, favors, food, and decorations, you can find it here!

Seeing photographs in print is a huge honor and thrill for any photographer, so obviously I am sooo excited for the release of this issue! Check out the "Real Weddings" featured in this issue to see pictures from Lacey and Donovan's October 2008 wedding and let me know what you think. Their reception was decorated with gorgeous fall colors located at the fabulous Botanical Garden of the Ozark's, one of my favorite wedding venues. 

Have a great day!

KH

Kim's Bridal Portraits!

Hi everyone! 

Over the weekend, I was in Harrison photographing Buckley and Kim's wedding. Now that the wedding is past, I'm excited to be able to share a few of her bridal portraits with you! As you can see, she's absolutely gorgeous!! Portraits from the wedding on the way soon!

Have a great Wednesday!

KH

Wishing a very happy anniversary to Matt and Natalie who celebrated their first year together yesterday. I've known these two for several years and it's been so fun to watch their relationship progress from friendship to dating, engagement, and now this first year of marriage. Matt and Natalie, I love you guys! Congratulations on your first year of marriage. Wishing you many happy years to come!!

A bridal portrait of the lovely Natalie

Ceremony at Fellowship Bible Church

Engagement Session: Carol and Chi

Hi everyone!

Meet Carol and Chi. This great couple drove down this past weekend from Tulsa to meet me for a 7am engagement shoot. They were great sports and, thanks to the tasty morning light, we got some amazing shots. Congratulations Carol and Chi, it was so great to meet you! I'm so excited for your wedding day!

Love, love, love this field!!!

Pretty sure it would be impossible to have a bad shot of these two - aren't they cute?!?!

Portland

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Portland, Oregon with a group from Fellowship 

Bible Church. Good friends Josh and Laurel moved to Portland last winter and are in getting settled into life and beginning stages of church planting. It was so fun to visit them and get to experience their life for a week. Portland is such a fun, funky city that has several strong similarities to Fayetteville. They have a  "Keep Portland Weird" motto, which rings familiar to Fayetteville's own "Keep Fayetteville Funky". When I think of Portland I think: eclectic, beautiful, spiritual, seeking, artsy, different, recycle, coffee, friendly, random. I love it! 

Over 600 independent coffee shops - a small taste of heaven!

Flyer for our Laundry of Love service project. A night of free laundry and dinner for anyone who needs it!!
Alberta Street - where we spent the majority of our time. Lots of fun restaurants and shops!
A typical neighborhood sidewalk view - tons of flowers!

Our team from Fellowship.