Welcome!

Thanks for finding my photography journal! My name is Cristina Coco and I am a portrait photographer in the Westchester and Fairfield County area.

I love what I do. I love what I do so much I left a very cool, high paced, world-traveling job in fashion to photograph kids. I know, I know, I must be nuts, right? Well I hope this blog will give you an insight into why I left what some might call a dream job to run after a bunch of munchkins with my camera.

You'll notice that a lot of my images capture those kiddies looking straight at me, straight through the lens. That is the shot I aim for at every session I do. I love that moment when everything else fades away and that child really sees me. Only a kid can naturally look at you like that - most adults can seem posed or even look away in embarrassment. A child can look straight through you and capturing that moment for parents - that look that they know so well? Well, that is why I love to do this so much.

So enjoy my little neck of the web - I hope that it helps you get to know me a little better and makes you comfortable about choosing me to capture your memories.

Mommy and me (x3)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Posted in Pic of the week, Sessions

This is a post for a friend of mine who had a rough day today. I’m hoping this will make her feel a little better – she is stronger than I’ll ever be, THAT I know for sure!!

Doreen is the mom of three beautiful little girls – I was lucky enough to make a trip this weekend to help capture some memories for them. It was a special session, as quick as it was, and I’m so happy that I was able to do this for them!

This was my first shot of the session. Big and middle sister we VERY excited for our photo shoot. The littlest one? Not so sure yet. That’s kind of why I like this image – it shows a little bit of who they are individually even though it’s a group and shot. Sometimes I like the ones where everything isn’t perfect!

Could they be more beautiful???? I love how they are all mushed together.