Merry Christmas!!

Happy Halloween!!

Both of my girls were 'Rockstars!' this year for Halloween! We had fun creating their ensembles and taking some fun pics--more to come later (I have a surprise in order for Christmas!)--but this is what you get for now! :)

Oh Sweet Baby!

Nicole brought baby Niko to see me so I could get my baby fix! Haha! So sweet and a clone of his big brother (who came along for the fun!). Such fun to be photographing these guys and watch them grow!

My favorite barn

For a recent family shoot, we went to my favorite barn--I love this building and hate to see it deteriorating! But, I do love the shots I get when photographed. The sky was full of funky clouds and the combo made for a dramatic scene.

Ross!

Another fine Senior that made my afternoon! Thank you Brenda and Ross for the opportunity!!

Love, love all the lines in this one--and how they match Ross' shirt!!

Aaron!

With my new full time job, I am loving getting to know my co-workers....and on occasion their families too! Meet Aaron--a very reluctant Senior and son of a co-worker--not exactly anxious to have me take his photograph! Haha! But, I think I broke him and as it turns out he is quite the photogenic young man (but don't tell him!)! I had so much fun this afternoon spending time with senior guys! Thanks for letting me be a part of it, Anita and Aaron!!

WOW! I have a Kindergartener and a Second Grader!!

How is that possible????

No.

Seriously.

HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE???

I came across old ultrasound pics from both girls pregnancies today (totally random find) and just can't believe how fast time has flown. And, I am not completely naive, I realize it 'ain't slowin' down'!

I sent both girls off this morning in a torrential downpour--the kind of rain that gets you wet even when you have an umbrella because it jumps back up at you when it hits the ground! But, it was somewhat of a blessing, as it was a great distraction to any potential sappy, emotional goodbyes. We were just tryin' to stay dry--let alone be in the moment.

Nonetheless, here we are and so it begins.....I have no more babies.....or even preschoolers!! I have big school age kids! :)

And, that in and of itself, is pretty awesome.

And....links to the last two years if you want to see how much they've grown!!

http://kdgphotography.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-day-of-school.html

http://kdgphotography.blogspot.com/2007/08/first-day-of-kindergarten.html

Deja Vu!

No, no...it's not deja vu! You've seen her before.....and this is baby #3! :)

Brandy is as gorgeous as ever and absolutely glows in her prego shots--she always does!


She is patiently waiting for the little guy to make his debut, so I'm hoping that the posting of these will spur some activity!

Ch-ch-changes!

If there is one thing I am used to not getting used to but have come to expect as the norm, it's 'change'. The last decade of my life has brought about so many changes I can't even begin to count them! So many of them amazing--so many of them devastating. To say that it has all had an impact on my photography business would be an understatement--ever evolving has been necessary. I sometimes long to be a person that lives a 'normal' life where things are predictable.....easy.....but that is definitely not what I've been handed or created! And, without it, I guess I wouldn't be the person I am today--for better or worse.

And, in keeping up with my life, more changes have come about!

I have started back to work full time--full time 'regular hours' for the first time in nearly 8 years! It's taking some getting used to, but I'm up for and ready for the challenge. Carly is starting kindergarten and it's just simply 'time'.

What does this mean for KDG Photography? It means I've taken some time off to get things rolling with the new job and while I will continue to take sessions, it will be on a much more limited basis.

I will hold a few 'seasonable' mini-session specials throughout the year with special packaging and I've overhauled pricing on full sessions! With your session retainer, now, you will receive all of your digital files with instructions on how to print with a high quality lab! It's really very exciting and works out great for you!

Here's the big lowdown:

• more on-location shoots
• digital files from the session are yours!
• weekend and evening shoots
• fewer client shoots--schedule early so I can work you in!
• seasonable mini-shoots a couple times a year with special packaging and bonuses

Details regarding pricing is available on the website!

Thanks for hanging with me and your patience while I face yet another big phase in my life!

Isaac is a one year old!!!

It's always so much fun watching babies grow!

This little guy always reminds me that there is nothing better than a good laugh with Mom!

Summer-summer-summertime!

Cue Will Smith! (And apologies for putting that song in your head!!)

What a fun celebration of summer this session was! Grant turned 3 this summer and we went to his usual playground stomping ground to catch the smiles and wonders of being 3. Good times on a gorgeous evening.

Wedding Details!

I second shot/assisted Don this weekend at a family wedding and had some fun getting detail shots (as well as some traditional stuff with actual people ;) ), and thought I'd share some with you all! It's quite nice to be a second shooter--especially when the pressure is low to actually shoot.

A beautiful old building!

Love big old windows.....

....and pillars....

....and ceilings....

.....and radiator covers....

Swirly church floors can make for some nice ring shots! (Swirly floors seem to be common in churches....I don't know why....hmmmmm.....)

A fun little getaway car!

And, of course, a super cute ring-bearer!

Finally, my hunky boyfriend. :)

My own beauties and a barn

Don and I took the girls out to get some summer shots! I try to do an 'official shoot' a few times a year.


The barn we used as a backdrop is near my mom's house. The land it sits on is being developed and I wanted to use it before it's torn down and/or vandalized. I very much hope this isn't the case, as it could be restored to be a beauty once again.

LOVE this one!

This is as "classic Emma" as it gets!! She doesn't keep her feet on the ground!

Carly loves to pose.

My favorite of Carly--it's getting printed BIG.

Don got this one of Em, and it's one of my favorite shots of her ever. It's going BIG too.

Carly and her faces....this is a little tradition for she and I.