{ Ally + Jack // Philadelphia Child Photographer }

Meet Ally and little brother Jack. It was a long time coming that I was to meet this adorable pair, so when Ally came bounding out of her car with heart-shaped shades and a huge grin, I couldn't have been happier.

She was really compliant, and the little man didn't fuss a bit either. What a joy they were! And an added element of fun was having Ally's best friend and her family there for a joined session. I'll be posting those pictures soon! But without further ado, here are Jack, Ally, and family. :)











This is Naomi, one of Ally's closest pals. Nothing beats sharing animal crackers on a Saturday morning with your bff. ;)







I love this...

{ Audrey + Laila // Philadelphia Child Photographer }

Twins. Double the trouble, double the laughs! These two precious girls were so adorable, I just loved following them around with my camera. Watching two year olds explore a new place together (a gorgeous location might I add, great choice Mom and Dad!) was so fun.

Here's to twin girls with the prettiest curls...

Jumping out of my SKIN excited!

Over the past six years, I've been been blessed with opportunities to spend time with the incredible youth from the Nanchang SOS Orphanage in China.

Since getting to know the kids, I've had a growing dream to teach them photography. They always seemed so interested in my camera and I wanted to set apart time to invest in their creativity.

This past summer my dream came true, and the first Invision Project class consisted of the following wonderful girls:

Kate, Yang Li Ping, 22
Jade, Ling Hui, 16
Sarah, Zhan Xiao Fen, 14
Cherry, Zhou Qin, 14
Shelly, Yang Zhen Ping, 14
Claire, Zhan Xiao Qing, 10

Together, along with my good friend Rose and our Chinese friends Lucia, Echo, Joyce, and Vanka and Chinese photographer "Laoshi Zhang" - we created a bubbly entourage that traipsed all around Nanchang with cameras.

Each day the girls and I would talk about some technicalities of working with cameras, then we would review their photos from the previous day. It was the coolest things to see the girls gathered around my laptop, encouraging each other on their work.





Then, the kids would be out of their minds happy to grab a taxi or bus to a destination for the day. Even the rain couldn't stop us. And the girls excelled in their photography.

Upon leaving, I presented them with a CD of all their photos and an album of their favorite images.

They have given their permission that I share their work with you. I hope you are inspired as you see the world through Chinese Orphan's eyes...

The Invision Project

Greeting cards with the girl's photographs are now available! For info, email: kristenchasephotography@gmail.com

Please pass the word about the girl's work - I'm so very proud of them!

xo,
Kristen Chase

Bound for Life.

{ Crane Family // Philadelphia Photographer }

It's not every day you get to celebrate a 95th birthday! What an honor it was to document this wonderful family on such a special occasion!

At the end of the session Mrs.Crane turned up to me and said, "Don't I have the best family? You can't get a family better than mine."