June at the Arboretum

This session brought me a new family to work with as well as a family who has used me for the past few years (I love repeats as much as new faces).  Between work, baseball and vacation sessions I managed to squeeze in this session.  Since I haven't been to the Arboretum recently, I wasn't quite sure what I was going to get in the way of blooms.  Unfortunately we were kinda between 'seasons.'  I made it to the Arboretum earlier this spring for the daffodils (missed the tulips...early by 1 week), by the time this session rolled around the Iris were long gone and I had just missed the Columbine (waahhh).  Fortunately the Arboretum has much more to offer than just blooms.  Nice benches, greenery and AH-HA a big 'ol tree trunk for the lil ones! 

I hope you enjoy them!

 Photos taken at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

July Mini Sessions Now Available!

Where
 Talon Winery (Lexington)

When  

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

6:45-7:15pm

7:15-7:45pm

Customers may book more than 1 session to make a 1 hour session.

*weather make up Thursday, July 10th.

Cost

 $50 session fee.
When you spend $15 on prints, purchase entire set of digital images for $53.
*digital images available via Dropbx
*To have images on disc and/or mailed, +$5

$50 deposit required to be paid by credit/debit/paypal or personal check no later than WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH.  Payment for prints and disc required before submitting print order and mailing disc.  Images available online for viewing before payment is required.  More information available in contract.

  Email me at amitchellphotography (at) yahoo (dot) com to sign up.

May 2014 :: Waveland

Perfect weather.  Perfect faces. Perfect all around!  I was looking forward to this mini session in particular since I just received some props in the mail!  I couldn't wait to break out my new age blocks and cheesecloth for a newborn!  Sometimes the young ones can be hit or miss as far as 'cooperating' during sessions, but I'd say it was a successful evening!  Take a peek and enjoy!

The 'M' Kids :: KY Horse Park

Well, found my new spot to schedule sessions!  White plank fences, the chance of a horse grazing near by...did I mention how friendly the staff is?!  The day before our scheduled session I took my daughter to drive around the KY Horse Park and see what there was in the way of photography backdrops.  The next night for our session the security guard remembered me, waved me right on through and said I was welcome anytime.  Now that's what I call southern hospitality.

Nothing like some Levi's, cowboy boots, belt buckle, gravel path and guitar that says we are in the country!  I'd say in the South, but some would question that!  ;)

Enjoy!  

Welcome Baby G!

Baby G made an early arrival...but don't get me wrong...it was perfect timing (according to Baby G's daddy)...since it was prior to the University of Kentucky's Men's basketball NCAA Final Four show-down.  Shew, can't miss a game in the hometown of the Wildcats! 

Little guy was so cooperative during his session I'd almost think he was born to be in front of a camera.  I cannot tell you how many newborn sleep-smiles I snagged during this session.  There's photographic evidence so you know I'm not fibbing!  ;) 

Happy viewing! 

Not even kidding...first picture I took of him.  He kept smiling while I was testing my lighting. 

Loved these blocks so much (a gift to Baby G) that I had to get my own!  3 sets.  That's right...three. 

First Holy Communion :: Pax Christi Catholic Church

A big day for these kiddos and their families!  Almost twenty seven and eight year-olds filled the first row of pews dressed in more than their Sunday's best.  Itchy, collared shirts, falling dress socks and lots of white tulle made for some cute pictures during mass last Saturday.  Boys looking handsome in vests and ties and little ladies looking so angelic in white dresses and veils as they anxiously awaited to partake in the body and blood of our Jesus Christ.

Here are just a handful of some of the moments captured from the 2014 First Holy Communion class at Pax Christi Catholic Church.  Scroll to the bottom and you'll find the link to take you to the online gallery for ordering and viewing.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

To see all the pictures from First Holy Communion, please click here and enter the password you were given from the church.  

April Mini Sessions :: UK Arboretum

Winter was long and bitter for us this year.  When I was planning my April mini sessions I just flipped open my planner from last year, pulled up the images from that session to see what the background looked like and picked a similar date for this year. 

Bwahahahaha Mother Nature had me fooled once I made my arrival at the Arboretum!  Tulips, most of the daffodils and the almost honey-comb like shaped Columbine where no where to be seen!  Fortunately I lucked out on a small patch of daffodils in a not so suspecting place.  Well, it would have to do. 

Note to self: keep in mind the length and severity of winter when planning for the first spring sessions.  On another note, on my way back out to the parking lot I spied the large flower bed next to the drop off loop FULL of tulip buds.  Yes, buds, which meant the following week they would have been in full bloom and absolutely gorgeous! 

Enjoy!

Photos taken at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, Lexington, KY