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07.03.2009
filed under: Weddings

In an effort to get back to what compelled me to open this studio 3 years ago, I’ve decided to make this blog post a bit different…. ( hope you readers will bear with me :)

As I was flipping through my own wedding proofs last week, I had a revelation. There are no moments. As much as I treasure the portraits of my family, my hubby’s family & all of our wonderful friends, I longed for the image of my mom crying as she watched me walk down the aisle ( and boy did she bawl!) and the HUGE grin on my dad’s face as he twirled me around to the Beatles tune “In My Life”. How fun it would be to look back to find a shot of the instant when one of my best friends spilled her wine and promptly slipped & fell in the puddle. We must have laughed for 10 minutes. These moments only exist in my memory and I would give anything to relive them through my wedding photos…..

So, now its no secret why I approach each wedding day as I do. As a story with a unique spirit. When you look back at your wedding pictures, whether its on your one year anniversary, or your 50th, you should be able to relive your day. That’s my goal…

When Julia hired me I knew she wanted these moments captured, so here are a few of my favorites from her & Gordon’s day. Let me tell you…I wish every reception was a Polish reception. They know how to throw a party!! ( see below… :) Congrats, you guys. We know you have a lifetime of beautiful memories ahead…

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the only posed shot in the bunch…but I couldn’t resist ;)
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Happy 4th of July, everyone!

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  1. kellie! i am absolutely speechless-these pictures take my breath away!!i can not express the joy i have right now. these pictures tell a full story of a day that only happens once- a story that i would have otherwise only gotten a synopsis of.You really captured the special moments-your pictures come to life. I can not thank you enough for sharing your talent with me. THANK YOU! Julia and Gordon

  2. Julia & Gordon- the thanks goes to you guys..for inspiring me with your soulful wedding day & helping me to remember how important these moments are. Thanks for being a joy to work with….and for having a seeeeriously rockin’ reception! :)

06.17.2009
filed under: Weddings

This wedding was chock full of southern charm & beautiful connections. It reminded me why I do what I do. Its all about the moments & these two had so many heartfelt moments, it was hard to narrow down favorites for this preview! I had never met Cole before we arrived at the gardens, but was not surprised to be greeted with a big hug when I introduced myself. Kari gave me the scoop on Cole during her bridal session, so I knew he was going to be an extraordinary guy. The two of them make such a sweet pair….. I know they have many years of love & laughter ahead. Take a peek at a few of my favorite images from their day…. Congrats Kari & Cole!

**the lovely designs for the programs, cake & sweetheart table were created by Melissa at Graphically Inclined**

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It was a packed house….
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I love this shot Leah caught of Kari dancing with her dad….
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  1. om freaking g kellie. these are mind blowing. the one of them on opp sides of the door about made me cry and the next one after it got me so choked up.. Simply stunning.. no words.. crazy flippin awesome photography. WOW. Can I just insert some ‘lorem ipsum’ (random text) and you just pretend it’s words that I can’t come up with to describe how much I love these?!?!

  2. You don’t know me but I am C + D Photo’s (David’s) Mom. David said you are one of his favorite photogs and I can see why! Amazing photos that you took. My favorite is of the bride and groom with the door in between them. Obviously, they couldn’t see each other yet and the expressions on their faces are priceless.

  3. Oh…wow…this is the first time I have landed in your blog. Absolutely gorgeous photos! The door photos…literally took my breath away and made me want to cry / squeal. Such beautiful moments!

  4. giiiirrrl. shoot. these are so great.

    ok so the shots of the bride and groom embracing at the door brought a tear to my eye. for real.

  5. Absolutely amazing Kellie!! Love love love the one with the door in between them! The emotions there are so strong and powerful…your work just amazes me!

  6. Ok wow - I LOVE the moments and details of this wedding!! Beautiful work, Kellie!!

  7. OH my gosh… the photos of them on opposite sides of the door…priceless and breathtaking. LOVE it.

  8. Kellie!!! You are UnREAL!!!! I love these so much. They capture our day perfectly. I will never be able to thank you enough!

  9. you are amazing…these are absolutely breath taking!

  10. SERIOUSLY KELLIE! Geez woman! These pictures make me want to get married…i’m going to start saving now so you can do my wedding. :) What a beautiful couple! I have to agree the opposite sides of the door is my fav.

  11. These are GREAT!!! The wedding was beautiful in real life and it looks just as beautiful in the pictures!! I LOVE THEM1!

  12. Kellie…truly beautiful! I absolutely love love the shot between the door! What a sweet moment to capture on film! You are fabulous!

  13. kellie, these are gorgeous! and the one with the door? prize-winner, for sure. great stuff!!! yum.

  14. Kellie- it was so wonderful to work with you at Kari and Cole’s wedding - your work is beyond amazing!!!!! I really do hope our paths cross again in the very new future!!

  15. !!!! Absolutely incredible Kellie. Who makes photo’s like this? Only you! The sweetest, most precious moments. The bride and groom take my breath away. A personal favorite, “KC Guy Dancing.” Love that shot. Now that is art!

  16. Note from the MOB-Kellie when I first viewed the entire collection of photos from Kari and Cole’s big day, I felt all the emotions of being there again. You did an outstanding job of capturing the joy of the day-from the tears of joy at the doorway to guests of all ages dancing for joy into the night! Thank you for making sure our family will remember this joyous day forever. You are a real artist.

  17. These are great, Kellie! I love how beautifully you captured their day!

  18. LOOOOVE the vintage feel in your images Kellie!!! Keep up the fantastic work!

  19. I so appreciate all of the wonderful comments! You guys are the best… big hugs to you all! -Kellie

Yesterday we were featured on one of my favorite blogs, the Brides Cafe & I couldn’t let this news slip by without making a quick announcement! Congrats to Angie & Jerel on the beautiful feature & a big thank-you to Janie for creating such a fabulous place for brides to share ideas and inspiration.

I also had to include the cute email Angie sent when she saw their feature…..I have the BEST clients. Truly, I do :)

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  1. That first shot is a stunner. Wanna explain the sharp focus on the couple and the soft romantic haze in the background? Nah, can’t explain art…that ruins it.

  2. Kellie, Haven’t been to your site in a while, but I am still so amazed at your talent. Your clients are truly lucky to have found you to capture their special moments. I am so proud of you and of course I tell everyone I know about my famous, fabulous niece. Keep up the good work and hope you and Mark had a great anniversary. Lots of love, Aunt Debbie

  3. Kellie! I didn’t know you posted this on your blog! Oh, thank you so much!

06.10.2009
filed under: Weddings

This couple is a prime example of why I adore my job. I’ve worked with a few brides through the years that I could swear missed their calling as comedians. Jodie’s one of them. Don’t let her “all american” gorgeousness fool you…she had us cracking up with dirty jokes throughout her bridal session! ( I would share a few, but I like to keep things PG around here ;) What a combo…funny AND stunningly beautiful!! Its no wonder she ended up with such a great guy. I got the sweetest email from Steve when they returned from their honeymoon in Punta Cana….. I know these two will be one of my “lifers”…..I can’t wait to photograph their little ones someday!

Here are some of my favorite moments from their day. I love the way their necks form a heart shape in the first image :)

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Leah caught this sweet moment right before the kiss…
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Another Leah shot:
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So proud of Leah for nailing this shot of their last dance. Who has the best assistant? I do! I do! :) Well done, Leah!
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Congrats guys!! We’re so, so happy for you!!

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  1. that first image is so dreamy, i love it!!!!

  2. I tried to come up with a word to describe these photos.. I couldn’t think of a real one so I’ve made one up. Awesofuntasticalness.

  3. Her wedding dress is STUNNING!! And so are all of the pics you took = WOW!

  4. Wow. What a sweet couple. What a fun day. These people know how to celebrate!! Congrats you two. Hope to see you again soon.

  5. Good lookin’ shots! You’ll make pretty babies someday…

  6. The first shot = AMAZING!!!! I love the kiss shots too… they are so sweet.

  7. Kellie, AMAZING PHOTOS!!! That first shot is absolutely STUNNING. Everyone has wedding photos but I bet not everyone has a photo like that. We are so pleased with them all. Wonderful, Wonderful work!
    Thank you so much. LOVE EM

  8. Pretty much the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen. Speechless. :)

  9. Kellie! I am completely speechless. Everytime I look at these photos it brings back so many good emotions! I don’t think i have ever smiled as much as I did that day! You captured so many great moments!! We are so very pleased and are having the hardest time choosing because they are ALL so good! You are amazing! Thank you and leah so very much!!

  10. So the one with him nuzzling her cheek is fab. Love love love your tight compositions!!! 35 mm strikes again? :)

  11. These pictures are extraordinary!You’re amazing Kellie!! :)

  12. These may be some of my favorite wedding photos of yours! They are stunning! The lighting, the emotion, just perfect! :)

  13. these turned out great, nice memories

  14. that last shot rocks…great job

  15. Jodie & Steve - Thank you for sending us the website address so we could see your wedding photos. We enjoyed looking at them very much. The photo where your necks make a heart shape is so unusual and beautiful!

06.08.2009
filed under: Children, Portraits

Remember the super hot Kilbi & Sean ( how could you forget, right? ) Well, this is Sean’s beautiful little girl, Chloe. I was so thrilled to have her in for her own session last week. After seeing the lovely shots my friend Charo took of her, I couldn’t wait to photograph her. I was bummed when it decided to MONSOON 10 minutes into the outdoor half of our session ( yes, we got SOAKED….no, we did not have an umbrella!), but the thing I realized after having Chloe in front of my lens for a mere 10 minutes is…this kiddo is so happy & full of life I could photograph her in front of a trash can & she would make the image shine. She has one of those spirits that comes alive through the lens. I was blown away….and lets just say having her in the studio did NOT help the whole “I don’t need a little girl” argument. After hanging out with her…I’ve decided I need 2! ;) ( wow, I hope my hubby isn’t reading this…!)

Anywhoo….there are a few things I know for sure after seeing these 3 together……

1. Kilbi is going to be an incredible step-mom.
2. Sean is the most fashionable/doting dad on the planet ( seriously, he has the most darling outfits for Chloe!)
3. little miss Chloe has THE best pouty face I’ve EVER seen ( and I’ve seen a lot, folks.. :)

Hope these brighten your Monday evening…..enjoy!

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Don’t ever underestimate the power of a good pouty-face ;)
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She makes a cute Bo-peep, don’t ya think?
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The best part of random 30 minute downpours is…..PUDDLES!! :)
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  1. Awww… how sweet is she!? I love all the expressions. Learning to work the pouty face early on. ;) You really can’t beat a sweet little girl in rain boots. Beautiful work Kellie! :)

  2. I love the pouty face!!! :) Amazing photos, Kellie!

  3. She is just adorable! Love these shots!

  4. SO sweet… I may have to steal that gerber daisy idea. ;-)

  5. love love love. seriosly beautiful shots. I love the one of her looking out the window.

  6. I love everything about these pictures; they say todays a FUN day. Every child should play in puddles. This beautiful little girl and your photos make me feel happy and carefree. That’s a good feeling. Amazing.

  7. I love everything about these pictures; they say todays a FUN day. Every child should play in puddles. This beautiful little girl and your photos make me feel happy and carefree. That’s a good feeling. Amazing.

  8. I love your photos of children! They are always beautiful and make me smile!

  9. Awhhhh she’s adorable!! I love the image of her laying on her stomach in the grass - so cute! The rain boots are adorable, too. Great job! :)

  10. Tooooo cute! That fourth one down of her in the grass is perfect! And the puddle jumping shots are adorable. :) (also… thanks for the congrats. I’m so excited!)

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