Baby "M"

Today I took these photos of 6 day old baby "M". He was adorably cute and I was so pleased to have had the opportunity to take his photos. I love newborns, but honestly, I find them to be the most challenging group to photograph. So far though, I haven't had any really sleepy newborns, maybe that would make it a lot easier. The ones I've photographed have been fairly alert, and not floppy & bendy like the new ones tend to be. I have learned that when it comes to newborns, you can plan all you like, but mostly you are completely at their mercy. Sometimes they fuss, sometimes they flail about, sometimes they are awake, sometimes they sleep, and sometimes they need little breaks. I love them, they don't come any sweeter, but oh, boy, they are some work! This baby was so sweet, I was definitely happy with the outcome. Here are some of my favorites.

Our New Puppy

I posted this on my family blog, but I couldn't resist posting on my photography blog as well. We have a new puppy! Her name is Lucy and she is a Cairn Terrier, like Toto on the Wizard of Oz. We got her as a companion for my middle child, Grace. She was feeling a bit left out of the whole dog experience, since my youngest has pretty much got the claim on Sulley, our 3 year old labradoodle. Grace wanted some pictures with her puppy. I didn't take many, because the puppy was tired and really fell asleep pretty quick into the picture taking. She had a long flight from Kansas City, MO. As I type this, my daughter is snuggled up in bed with Lucy and they are both asleep! It's so cute! Anyway, enjoy the photos! ~Kate~

The "J" Family Kids

I photographed these three kids today. I was really happy with the way the photos turned out. These kids are so cute, and have some beautiful eyes! I did learn a good lesson during this session. My radio transmitter for my studio lights ran low on batteries, but I had never had this happen before, so it took me a little while to figure out that it was the batteries in the transmitter. I would get some good shots and then several black ones (because the strobes didn't fire). I finally figured out that it was the batteries but couldn't find the replacements I had left in the studio just for such an occasion. So I stole some from a remote inside. Those were no good, so I finally found my replacement batteries and from then on things worked well.

The youngest here just turned 3 recently, she was so cute. She was not interested in taking any more photos once she changed into the white dress. I convinced her that Princess Belle had taken photos here and she should take some like Belle did. She liked that idea and came around to the idea. We got some cute ones.

Isn't she so beautiful?

What a little Princess!

I love her curls!

Aren't his eyes just so striking?

She's adorable!

Little Miss Sassy!

Love the eyes!

I love this, because little gal, grabbed them to hug them and they laughed.

"T & R" at Lover's Point

I photographed this lovely couple, from North Carolina today (July 8th) at Lover's Point. I had the easiest time editing these photos, as these two just looked great together. We had a lot of good photos. I had to pick a few of my favorites to show here. They loved the photos, and I'm so glad! Thank you for allowing me to photograph you two. I really enjoyed it, I hope you have a safe trip home!

I just have to point out her beautiful blue eyes!