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    My name is Kristen Blake. I am the owner of Kristen Soileau Portraits and I take pictures, mainly of people. I really, really dig people. I'm a 21 year old graphic design student. I am a daughter of Christ. I am a peanut butter eating fool. Pair that with a banana and you got a dream. I name most of my technology or possessions. It makes me appreciate them more! I'm a dedicated thrifter and a garage-saling queen! I'm a fall weather type of girl. The cool crisp air just does something magical to me! I got big crazy curly hair. I love traveling over-seas for missions. I'm a huge fan of stepping out of the comfort zone. Which goes right back to my job, interacting and loving on strangers who soon become dear friends. Not only do I want to listen to your story, I want to be a part of your story.

    Stick around and check out some work of mine! If you have any questions please contact me!

5.5.13

Sarah + Jake // Holy Spirit Chapel // Big Lake, Louisiana

I cannot get over how loving and gracious so many of my clients are. Being accepted as a part of the family on a wedding day is such a blessing. I never once felt out of place or uncomfortable with this bride and groom. It may be because their total wedding consisted of 30 of their closest family members, or maybe because me and the mother of the bride hit it off immediately. Being able to go on this adventure with Sarah and Jake has been a blessing. I can’t wait to see where their future takes them. I couldn’t have said it any better than what Mrs. Gina sent me. I’ll let you read it for yourselves!

I know I told you yesterday, but you are simply amazing. So comfortable working with you. Sarah and Jake came over late yesterday. She had packed everything and moved most of it to the apartment on Friday except shoes. LOL She only had her wedding shoes so she had to come back to the house. Sam and Trey were here, we ordered pizza and debriefed the day. If it was said once it was said over a dozen times how amazing you are and Hannah too. It was like you were one of the family. Thank you for everything. For taking the lead. For your patience with us and kindness to us. We’re going to have a blast doing bridals in August.

Looking forward to seeing the pictures. The polaroid shots were just precious. Sam and Sarah were holding on to those like priceless treasures yesterday. So retro and so cool.

Thanks again for everything. I will see you often in the years to come…family photos, grandchildren pics…though MUCH later down the road (I’m still too young to be a grandmother), I know who will be capturing all that goodness in pictures for us!

Love you much!

Big thanks to Pujo Street Cafe, Paradise Florist, Hanna Smith, and The Holy Spirit Chapel!

5.4.13

Taylor {2013}

I am so excited for these shots of Taylor. She is beautiful inside and out. I only met her the day of her shoot but her sweet timid spirit poured out instantly. Not to mention she was a complete natural in front of the camera!!


5.4.13

Mandy & Chris

It is officially one week away from these two’s wedding day! I can’t wait to capture their sweet love next weekend!

4.26.13

Brett

When I saw Mrs. Debi at church a few weeks back, we quickly hugged and she went right in for the question. I love when moms come to me with this response “You won’t believe it…but I haven’t schedule “____” senior pictures yet…are you free?!” Luckily I was! And I am so glad I was able to help out a lovely woman/mamma that used to help me out. Mrs. Debi may or may not have passed me through math. Lord knows someone had to be on my side because me and math just do not get along. Enjoy these handsome shots of Brett!