Owens Family Session

So I promised another look at the swap session, and here it finally is! Tricia, Ken, Elvis, and Wrigley were so much fun to photograph. The bright colors of the clothing they chose (courtesy of Old Navy) really complimented my high-saturation style. Yes, I LOVE color! I had such a great time, and we have to do this again next year. Thanks so much for swapping with me, and I'm glad to have a photog buddy. :-)

^Um yep, I *love* this b/w one!

^Looks like we headed for the countryside, huh? Deceiving!

^Go Colts!!!!

Christmas Deadline Is Fast Approaching!

Just a friendly reminder that all orders being placed for Christmas gifts, etc. need to be in and paid for by December 11th. This gives lead time to get them back for you for Christmas. I am hard at work on my last couple of open sessions, so if you're waiting for a proofing gallery, it'll be up within the next day or two!

As far as sessions for the remainder of the year. . . I realize that the weather has turned cold on us, halting outdoor sessions. I am taking a "family time" break for the holiday season, at least until February. At that point, though it's chilly and maybe snowy, I will schedule outdoor "snow sessions," and I also make housecalls. :-) Keep in mind that your own living space can be the perfect backdrop for true to life family portraits. It's the epitome of lifestyle photography.

Thank you for all of your support in 2009, and Happy Holidays to everyone!

So Much to Be Thankful For

I have a loving husband who is my best friend. I have two darling children who love me unconditionally even on my worst days with them. We have a home, food, clothing, and anything else above those essentials is just a blessing. We have fantastic wonderful dear friends. I have wonderful clients who are putting their trust in me to produce beautiful images of their families. These clients and my family are enabling me to grow my business into (hopefully) a career. My family has been so wonderful throughout this growing process. Since I work full time, all of my photography work is done in the evenings and on weekends (and lunches at work). This takes away from my already limited time with my husband and children, and I know it has been difficult and stressful on all of us in this house. They have been incredibly patient with me and understanding of this passion of mine which I have thrown myself into. My wonderful hubby, my best friend, has stepped up and helped me out and supported me, no matter how hard it is. Mason has stopped trying to plop his butt down on my laptop for the most part. :-) Kaylie has been a willing model and has helped so much with her brother. She's quite grown up for seven. I keep telling them it will all be worth it in the end. I'm not sure they're as sure as I am, but they continue to be my biggest support, my biggest fans. I truly am a lucky woman.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Kelly

Sneak Peek for Sam - {Indianapolis Children's Photographer}

I had the pleasure of photographing Mr. Isaac this past Saturday. Even though he was clearly not up for much of it, he was a trooper and I got some gorgeous shots. It's been fun to see how much he changes every three months. I also had the pleasure of meeting Sam's parents and sister, and they were a blast to work with. Enjoy!

We've Been Blogged!

Check out our sneak peek here! Tricia came to Brownsburg today to do a session for us. Too long since we had family pictures, and I think she did a fantastic job! Mason was difficult of course, but I know she still got good ones out of him. I am so thrilled! I'll be posting more from their session soon. Thank you so much, Tricia! We had a blast!

Birthday Girl

I just have to post this - can't believe we have a 7 year old girl now. I almost typed "little girl," but she's not really little anymore, is she? Her birthday was Friday, and she had a sleepover last night where they spent most of their time playing the HSM3 dance game on XBox 360. :-) Happy Birthday, baby girl.

Photographer Swap!

So a little while ago, I returned from a session with Tricia of Tricia Owens Photography. We are doing a session swap, so I got to take shots of her, her hubby Ken, and their adorable pooches Elvis and Wrigley. :-) Elvis is an old man and was not having the whole thing, but we got the shots. I am so excited for her to do our family's session next Saturday!! It was so great to meet you and your family, Tricia! Here's just a little sneak peek!