Archive for October, 2008
It’s Only Been A Month Since Her Birthday…
…and I swear she has grown a foot.
Millie is even more articulate, more compassionate, and more independent if that could even be possible.
She’s the brightest star I know.
The apple of my eye is Miss Millie!
Kate, I just LOVE how you talk about Millie, it always makes me smile, and feel like I know you two personally. You are such a good mama! And Millie is luck to have you as her mom. She is a doll! 
Score on the sunglasses! Those rock! Thanks for sharing pics of your adorable daughter - pics of her are sunshine for the soul.
Bad Hair Days Are Nuthin’
I knew this was occurring to some extent, but to see the photographs…oh, that just broke my heart.
Let’s hope the powers that be keep photojournalism alive and well, or those of us on this side of Earth may never truly know about all of the pain and suffering that exists.
To visit the Sacramento Bee’s The Frame, CLICK HERE.
Gosh she is just such a doll! I just adore that last shot!
Tate Financial Group’s 30th Anniversary Shindig
Last Thursday, I photographed an event for Bobby’s firm. His boss, Darrell Tate, has been in the financial industry for 30 years, and that is a reason to celebrate!
Darrell’s wife and daughter, Erica, spearheaded a group to plan this party, and I think it went beautifully. It was a warm atmosphere with comfort food and fun decor…you can’t ask for much more.
A special shout out goes to Emily Youngblood, the event planner for that evening, as well as Lite Dallas, Edwards Floral, and Gil’s Elegant Catering for their work in making the Cotton Mill shine!
Suzanne and Erica, Darrell’s daughters are the sweetest. This makes me wish I had a sister!
How gorgeous does Erica look? Smokin’! She works with Bobby and Darrell and is such a fun chick.
The details were so fun to shoot!
LOVE these lounge areas.
The moments were heartfelt, and there were several generations of McKinney’s leaders in attendance making them happen.
Darrell and “his bride”…
Millie made a card for Darrell and put it in his hand while he was talking to a VIP. She looks so proud. =)
They had a super cool hand rolled cigar station!
I have to end this post with bottoms up! What a great event!
Great people and a wonderful celebration! Thanks for capturing everything and for supporting me from my very beginning in the biz!
That looks like a VERY fun party captures by a VERY fun photographer! Seriously, people in Texas really know how to do it up right. And I think you are such a fantastic party photographer! Love the details.
I love Emily Youngblood!! She went to school with me at Austin College. I’m so glad ya’ll connected. She’s great.
Kate, you always take photos of the most fabulous parties! Wonderful job! Looks like a great celebration!
Great shots - love the lighting in so many of them.
Caroline is a Newborn!
Sweet Caroline finally showed up to the party we call the Botto family. Ashley and Chris are so ecstatic and just watch her every move with baited breath. She is quite divine, I must say. With her big ol’ baby blues, and that peachy-pink skin, she could calm the ocean. Meet Caroline…you will be seeing more of her over the next year…Hooray for baby plans!
I can FEEL the hug when I look at this one. It makes my eyes well up each time I see it!
Can’t wait to see you guys again soon!
Kate, WOW!!! I absolutely love this session! You are truely talented, as if there was any doubt! THANK YOU for making us look like movie stars!
These are INCREDIBLE. Wow. What a beautiful set of images. Those last two are my favorites and are just complete artwork!
She is just such a little doll! I noticed she is already accessorizing..too cute. Must be something daugthers of TCU Zeta’s just have to do!
Wow have I missed visiting your blog! I’ve been so swamped with editing session and the family that I haven’t been able to visit my favorite blogs for a while. But I’m SO glad I was able to stop by and see this session!!! What a beautiful family, so much love in these photos, both from the family, and the photographer! Beautiful!
These are fantastic pics! That baby looks like she came from the shelf of an expensive boutique! She’s gorgeous!
[…] Louise. Time flies! It seems like I was photographing newborn Caroline last week. Now she’s six months old! She is getting more and more beautiful as she grows, it […]
Aren’t Friends Lovely?
I am so fortunate that I get to watch others love my child and enjoy her brilliant personality just as I do. Life is suh-weet!
This made my Monday!
Kate, these are adorable pictures! Millie looks so carefree! I want to be carefree like Millie!!!!
Made my Monday, too.
Thank you,
Mary Ann
[…] I have already shown you Millie’s BFF, Sammy, once or twice, it would only be fair to show you the rest of her fabulous family. It has been such a pleasure […]
I’ve Been There
I almost culled this image out of my final selection for Amber and Michael’s newborn session for Miss Audrey. One of Audrey’s eyes is out of focus, and it’s just technically incorrect. However, I just couldn’t get past the look on Amber’s face as she looks down at Audrey.
Why?
I’ve been there. I’m still there. I catch glimpses of my Millie eleventy billion times a day and she takes my breath away. It’s a subtle thing. No one else would notice but another mom in love with her baby. So, I am keeping this image in their stack, and I hope they treasure it forever.
I see nothing “technically” incorrect with this pic!! It is beautiful!
technical, schmecknical….this image is breathtaking!
GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS photo!!! So glad you shared it!
Audrey is a Newborn!
Amber and Michael were blessed with Miss Audrey Bliss earlier this month. If I do say so myself, she is one humdinger of a baby. She is so easy going, and makes the most adorable faces. Her lips are sure to rival Angelina’s, and those baby blues…move over Cameron Diaz!
Take a look at my inaugural session with newborn Audrey. There will be lots more to come!
This image is the sweetest…all three family members are intertwined.
Love the light here. It’s a bit different than you normally see as far as lighting goes for baby shoots, but then again…I’m different.
Amber and Michael’s first-born…furbaby, Zoe.
Amber is such a calm and confident, naturally maternal mother.
What a beautiful, beautiful baby girl.
Love this set! Audrey is already exerting her independence via fashion choices. “Mom! What are you making me wear?”!
Big hugs to you three, and I can’t wait to watch Audrey’s growth over the next year!
i’m absolutely in love with all of them … and i know there are still more to come. she is cracking me up with the big hat we forced her to wear. priceless. i REALLY like the one with unusual lighting and the one of all three of us intertwined. once again, you have captured everything perfectly! thanks for making it so fun and easy. we’re looking forward to this next year!
Love the hat …. a new Sugar Bear baby!
INCREDIBLE pictures, friend! Well done!!
[…] culled this image out of my final selection for Amber and Michael’s newborn session for Miss Audrey. One of Audrey’s eyes is out of focus, and it’s just technically incorrect. However, I […]
These are gorgeous Kate. I especially love the third from the bottom. What a precious baby girl.
[…] Miss Audrey is getting so grownup! I am amazed by her little personality and her abundance of smiles. She is a charmer, for sure! It was so wonderful to see Michael and Amber and the miniature princess again, and I am just loving what we captured. […]
Allergies, Schmallergies.
Did somebody lace my Mucinex with PCP or am I just going mental?
Allergies suck, medicine-head blows, and I totally feel like my head is going to pop off of my body and become a pink and purple striped heart-shaped Hello Kitty balloon and fly away to HypoallergenicLand…where it really longs to be.
Anybody feelin’ my pain?
OMG i TOTALLY have the same thing right now. Its a nightmare. My head feels like it will explode in like…5 minutes. Get well soon!
Yes, yes, yes I am feeling your pain!
Ummm… I think I can help you with that. Actually Matt can. I used to have at least 5 or 6 sinus infections/bronchitis every year up until Matt put me on all natural supplements and I haven’t had a single one for over a year. Even when I spent 4 hours with his grandmother as she smoked 2 packs of cigs right in front of me. You can look him up at ChalmersWellness.com if you want or send me an e-mail.
Katie :: Get On The Bus!
Miss Katie is about as classy as they come. She’s a senior at Lucas Christian Academy this year, and I predict great things for her future. Seriously, folks. She is more mature than I was at age 23. No lie.
Not only is she model-gorgeous, but Katie has a graceful ease about her that makes hanging out with her very enjoyable. She seems to be an old soul, and maybe that’s why I think she’s so darn cool. I can’t wait to see what she cooks up over the next few years…I know whatever it is will be good!
Love how she crosses her ankles in a shy sort of way.
What’s a better way to memorialize the construction of Downtown McKinney than to be photographed in the midst of it?!
Something about this next image just gets me. So darling!
I am starting a project involving senior girls called “Label Alley”. High school is such a defining stage in life when we are coexisting with labels that we have been given since elementary school. During this time of identity examination, we either cling to those labels or toss them aside. I loved getting to know Katie through this process, and finding out what she thought of herself and what others thought of her. Not everything she thought of herself was in line with her peers’ image of her, and to me, that makes for a very interesting discussion. Discovering which labels are clung to and which are transcended and why will be a fascinating study that I’ve been craving for a while. (Just so you know, I used to be a Psych Prof, so this isn’t totally coming out of left field!!!) Good times.
Rock on, Katie!
What a beautiful girl, inside and out. I am so excited to see what she does with her life!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the black and white triptych in the field! Gorgeous stuff. And your “labeling” project seems fascinating!
Katie is absolutely stunning. Her personality just pops off of these pictures. Great job, Kate!
Dear Kate, Thanks for doing such a great job with Katie! You absolutely captured her. She had a great time with you.
Fantastic Job on the pics! I wish I was in Texas so I could get mine done….
Kate. Your label project sounds amazing! I can’t wait to see more photos involving your project. It could make a great coffee table book….or art show. I used to be an art teacher so when you are ready to set up the exhibit let me know, I’ve organized just a few. 
What Millie Said This Morning…
“All the kids have to stay in California. Yeah. They do. I went there last night with Daddy. And then you came to the church to see me get married.”
Where is this coming from? Oh, the girl’s got a wild imagination and might even be more creative than me. Or, she could just be a three year old.
Either way, I love her to pieces and can’t wait for the next funny story she throws at me!
I agree that all the kids have to stay in California. Why would they leave?! And I also agree that you should go to the church to see Millie get married when that day comes. The girl speaks the truth!
Today Madison and I were discussing left and right as I was driving. She would call out which way we were turning, but she only got the left hand turns correct. I asked her why and she said, “Miss Julie, I only know which one is my left hand, not my right hand!!!” LOVE, LOVE, LOVE moments like that!!
Bookends…now you just made my Friday!!!