Kristen Cronin is a character in Not Without My Father, but she should be a photographer. The world is flawless when seen through her eyes. She claims her pictures sing because of the love she exudes toward their most frequent subject: her three-year-old son (and my guideson) Cooper. She snapped the shot above when she and Cooper walked with me on the Natchez Trace last year.
To bolster her argument, I’ve got my favorites of Cooper. He’s one photogenic kid.
Any my all-time favorite, because what two-year-old doesn’t want booze?
Now it’s my turn. Kristen doesn’t just take drool-worthy photos of her son. Her eye magnifies beauty wherever it alights.
I think I’ve proven my point. Some people help us see special in the ordinary. They celebrate details we often miss. They highlight the importance of long walks, of getting lost, of taking time.
Kristen doesn’t like to pose for pictures. But since these Tuesday posts are about meeting characters, I found a couple of my favorites. They highlight her beguiling smile.
I hope you enjoyed meeting Kristen and Cooper in Not Without My Father. [Read about when we took him to a dinosaur park.]
I’m beyond lucky to have them in my life.
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But where is his car? How can there be pictures of Cooper without his car?
I think you’re getting Cooper confused with Tori’s son Thomas. I take Thomas’s car everywhere and take pictures with it…….though Tori is ready to kill me over the latest one. He’s determined to visit France with his golf cart……….
Beautiful smile she has; beautiful son she co-produced (cannot believe how big he’s gotten, and how quickly); and, beautiful photos she takes!! I particularly like the one that looks like a Monet.
Like you, I can’t believe how big he is. I’m seeing them in a couple of weeks, and I can’t wait.
Gorgeous photos, both of Cooper and of nature. Got to admit that Cooper is better dressed than I am most days. Does his mother ever work as a stylist?
Ha. She sure seems to, doesn’t she? Though he’s very particular about his style.
You can tell in those pictures that her joy in Cooper knows no bounds! Beautiful and TRUE smile.
I agree, Lori.
That’s a great shot on the piano. Love it. All kids should get to play with their feet. It puts the instrument in perspective.
We were proud to teach him that skill. Ha.
Kristen takes fabulous photos. Bravo!
She does, doesn’t she? I could scroll through them all day.
Oh! Love these photos. What a sweetie Cooper is. Kristen seems like a great mom.
She is a super mom. I’m very proud of her.
Aw, he looks like a boy that loves to explore. 🙂
He does! He already loves to hike. We’re vacationing together in July, and I can’t wait to hike with him.
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