Hello...
I am Christine Austin and I am so happy that you are here! I am a portrait photographer located in Jamestown, Pennsylvania and Kinsman, Ohio specializing in newborn, children, family and senior portraits in the surrounding areas. I have had several portraits published in International Kids Model Magazine, Baby Model Magazine, and Prestige Models Magazine (see below) and I have been blessed with a heart for people. I see the beauty within and I love to capture that beauty with my camera. I have been told that I shoot with my heart and that's what I would like to do for you and your family. I would be honored to capture your family's genuine smiles and laughter, your beautiful new baby, your daughter's first birthday or her high school graduation, your engagement or a special event. My goal is to provide you with quality photos that capture the moments of your life and an experience that you will cherish for years to come.
How I got started...
These three little darlings are the reason I became a family photographer. When I became a Grandmother for the very first time, I took hundreds of photos of our little guy. By the time the twins came along, I was still taking hundreds of photos but my desire was to take better QUALITY photos. I upgraded my camera and started taking photography classes. My very first lesson was to take a picture of a park bench. I remember thinking "WHY do I want to take a photo of a park bench," the next lesson a cup, the next a chair. It wasn't long before I began to look at things differently and find beauty in every day objects around me. As I grew as a photographer I realized the most beautiful thing on God's green earth are the people on it. I see the beauty within and find such joy in capturing the bond between family members, the glow of an expectant Mother, a newborn baby, a child's laughter, a young couple in love, and yes... after all these years, there is nothing I enjoy more than capturing the smiles and laughter of my three beautiful grandchildren.
My accomplishments...
I have always had such a wonderful connection with children, from working in the church nursery, to teaching Sunday School, Awana, Vacation Bible School, and now connecting through my photography. I have had several photos published in International Kid Model Magazine, which highlights children photographers from all over the world! I have had photos published in Prestige Model Magazine, Baby Model Magazine and a feature in the Christ-centered global magazine U.S. Alliance. My photos have also been used by Kate Backdrop, Avezano Backdrop and Star Backdrop companies for advertising purposes.
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My greatest accomplishment however is the many clients who have continued to come back time and time again. My photography style is natural and relaxed and I am comfortable giving posing instructions to accomplish this. My goal is to give you the best experience possible. I absolutely love when a senior class boy starts out a session saying "I'm only doing this for my Mother," and ends the session shaking my hand and saying "Thank you, that was fun!"
Testimonials...
Erica...My maternity shoot was the BEST! I would do it all over again. It was so much fun! When people ask me if I know of a photographer, I cannot say enough good things about you! I wasn't going to do a maternity session but I am so grateful that I did, honestly one of the best experiences ever. Thank you! I will forever hold onto those memories!
Katie...I just want to give a HUGE shout out to Christine Austin! If you are looking for somebody affordable, personable, and overall amazing to do your senior pictures, she is the one to choose!!! Not only did she do an amazing job taking my senior pictures, but she created an extremely relaxed environment, was super fun to work with, and is sending me more and more pictures in record time!!! Once again, thank you so much for an unbeatable senior picture experience Christine, and I only hope that more and more people choose to get their pictures done with you, as they will not regret it!!!
Aubrey...I'm looking at my photos now and they are AMAZING! I honestly hate getting my picture taken but you made it so easy to relax and just enjoy. I told John I refuse to go to another photographer and I am excited for our next family session! We will definitely be going back again and again. I love your work and you are such an amazing photographer!
Danielle...Christine means so much to our family! She has been there to document all of our milestones that have happened the past several years. She is a dear sister in Christ who always has a warm smile and hug. Our children love her dearly.