Baby B: Maternity

She'll be here soon enough!  I've already scheduled with the family for her newborn pictures!  I cannot wait because this will be the youngest newborn I've photographed!  :)  I'm putting the finishing touches on my new props.  :)  And we get to watch Baby B grow every 3 months!  Watch for her!

August Mini Session

{August Mini Session}

When & Where
Sunday, August 14, 2011 @ McConnell Springs - Lexington (make up date is Aug. 15)
Sunday, August 21, 2011 @ Liberty Hall - Frankfort (make up date is Aug. 22)
Sunday, August 28, 2011 @ Japanese Friendship Garden - Georgetown (make up date is Aug. 29)

Times

6:00-6:30, 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30, 7:30-8:00

Cost

 $30 for 30 minute session fee.  $30 for disc with hi-res images and printing rights.  Purchase of disc includes $15 print credit - take advantage of your credits by ordering before your ordering window closes...in other words the print credit expires.  Total Package Cost: $60

This month's mini session will capture your memory of summer!  Ever wanted pictures of the kids devouring a huge wedge of a juicy watermelon?  Need your child's birthday picture?  A back to school picture?  A little engagement session?  Or just a session with you and that special someone?  Pull out the sundresses, shorts, and sandals and get creative with props!  Contact amanda.mitchell08@yahoo.com to sign up.

$15 deposit required.  $15 balance due on your session date. $30 payment for disc is required before disc is mailed to customer.  More information available in contract.

Jess & Sam: Lexington Backyard Wedding

Jess and Sam have first met when they landed jobs at Simpson Optical...and it was nothing but laughter, goofing off and true love.  I must say I thoroughly enjoyed finding out who Sam really is...a guy who practices his 'blue steel' pose and perfects the gorilla walk (when he thinks no one is watching).  With Jess, I quickly learned there is 'Rhineheimer time'...meaning everything happens on her timing...even if their ceremony started 30 minutes.  Ok, so I wasn't watching the clock, but I know we were behind on pictures - but with a ceremony taking place in your backyard, who cares if you run late!  There must never be a dull moment with this couple! 

The couple chose Waveland as their formal session location.  With the flexibility of having the ceremony at your home, any location for formals is game!  As you can tell we enjoyed the cool shade of the porch (a cold glass of lemonade or sweet tea was the only thing missing).  I guess I forgot to mention their wedding day was sunny and a high of 95!  Boy, we were all sweating!  Not to mention the guys had their FBR (aka: fat boy rags) on hand for a sweat swipe between shots.  And that would also be the reason we don't have many pics of the guys with their jackets.  ;) 

Their backyard, which is extra spacious due to city-right-of-way, was decked with Chinese paper lanterns, a dance floor illuminated with various sizes of white lights, and tables sprinkled with flower-filled mason and vintage type jars.  And the food?  All the fixings for a BBQ right down to the sweet tea and lemonade!  It sure was a party with all the little kids running around and the make-shift dance floor!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day.  Also, don't forget to check out the various slide shows to see more of the evening.  Enjoy!  To see the entire collection of pictures, go here - but you'll need to get the password from the bride and groom.

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Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.


Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Miss G's Big 1

I was so excited and nervous when my cousin asked me to take her daughter's 1 year pictures.  I always get nervous when I take pictures for family and close friends...not quite sure why.  Maybe I'm afraid they'll be more critical than my average customer.  Anyway, Miss G had fun exploring the grass and leaves as I trailed behind her with the camera.  Enjoy!

Check out the slideshow, we snuck in a few pics of the fam.  :)  Hats off to my cousin for coordinating the outfits so well!

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Miss L's Big 1

Well, maybe the Big 1 came almost two months late...better late than never!  Once again, with the wet spring we've rescheduled her session a few times.  :(   Make sure to check out the slide show where you can see MORE of her precious face.  And yes...those are the Huggies denim diapers!  I'm in love with all the patterns diaper manufacturers are selling!  Miss L also has a little sister on the way, I can't wait to watch this family grow up! :)

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Kayla & Jamey: Engagement

Kayla and Jamey come to me from my very first wedding referral...thanks Jenn & Drew!  And to top it off, their wedding venue is the exact same!  I cannot wait until September for their outdoor, golf course and country club wedding! 

Kayla and Jamey decided to showcase the central Kentucky area with their engagement session.  We first started off at Keeneland and then headed to Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort.  Though Buffalo Trace wasn't our first choice, we jumped at the opportunity when other distilleries and wineries wouldn't let us take pictures on the property. 



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Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Baby B: 10 months

Here's baby B's 10 month session! This was session was truly special. Baby B's rocking chair is her great grandmother's...I can't remember the exact age, but something around the turn of the 19th century. Also note the hot pink cowboy boots...LOVE! Here's a slide show of our session. A realtor sent me the link to animoto - thought it could be something I could put to good use. Let me know what you think.

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