Archive for September, 2009

Bag it Up!

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Kate. Filed in A Life in the Day

You have NO idea how talented Maile Wilson of Relish Photography is. Not only is she the best portrait photographer in San Antonio, Texas, but she is a fantastic writer, comedienne, and just an all around GREAT GIRL and FRIEND. Just when I thought she couldn’t rule the world any more than she already does, she goes and does this.


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The day of stuffing my big ol’ camera + its big ol’ lenses into my Gucci bag are DUNZO.

Now, thanks to Maile, I can be practical and stylish all in the same breath INSTEAD OF:

1) Getting gum/lipstick/random bottom-of-the-bag-dirt all up in my camera’s grill.
2) Busting my Gucci’s seams.
3) Looking like a nerd with a dorky black boring camera bag.

Check out all of the details HERE, and get on the list, people! This is such a great product for so many people…not JUST pro-photogs. Anyone who uses a camera can benefit from these bags. Heck, even if you don’t, it’s still a cute purse! Go HERE to directly get on the mailing list!

xoxo,
Kate



This post currently has 6 responses.
 
Susie M Sep 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am

OMG, what can I give up to save for that bag!!! What a fab idea….Goodbye ShootSac, Hello Maile! Now THAT is a fashion statement!!!

Samantha Warren Sep 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

So proud of her! And we can say we knew her when. Wait, I say that about you all the time! Miss you and promise a Texas trip soon!

brandy Sep 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

OMG! I’m SO FLIPPING EXCITED!!!! I want the turquoise one :)
yay Maile!!!!

kate Oct 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 pm

SO SWEET of you to post this. THANK YOU a million times. It was so good talking to you the other day. Much love! Let’s seriously try to get together soon. And I heard that Sam…if you’re coming to Texas, you better let me know! xoxo to you both! :)

kate Oct 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 pm

oops…i think i may have put your name on the spot where my name goes when i typed my last comment. Sorry! hopefully you know it’s from me. :)

Jennifer Beavers Oct 4th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

I am so getting that bag! On the christmas list it goes!!!


Times They Are A-Changin’

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by Kate. Filed in A Life in the Day

Are you loving this fall weather??? I feel like someone is trying to rip my flip flops off (like baby Dash does here)!


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Along with the change in weather (however fleeting it may be), things are changing here at Juxtapose Photography. What’s changing? Well, specifically, the Juxtapose Photography part. ;-) As soon as my BRAND NEW BLOG is ready (should be a couple of days), I will be debuting my company’s new direction under the name Kate Mefford Photography.

Why the change? I’m just ready to BE ME. After a couple of years of debating whether or not to do this, I just don’t want to be behind a company name anymore. I’m never expanding or hiring other photographers and I have no plans to change my boutique status. Plus, next summer marks my debut into gallery showings of my portfolio work (my work that does not involve weddings or babies), and that is a route I will definitely pursue. I have always been a “one and the same” kinda girl, so no matter which type of project I am working on, I will just be Kate Mefford. ME. Your photographer and your friend. An artist. A goofball. A free spirit. A girl who loves to shop at Anthropologie and beat boys in the college football pool.

I have so many fun things to show you on the new blog.
Here’s the master list of the sessions/weddings that are already in the can:

Daniel Clay :: Musician
Kathryn :: Unbridaled
Nathan is a Newborn
Kanon + Guillaume :: Hitched
Svetha + Chase :: Mehindi Party
Svetha + Chase :: Hitched
Dash is a Toddler
Kathryn + Adam :: Hitched
Bonnie Rose is a Newborn

So, in a few days, get ready to change your bookmarks or RSS feeds to www.katemeffordblog.com so we can hang out again…and again…and again.

Much love to you all, and thanks for being patient with me.
Know that I am really shriveling up and dying on the inside to get back to regular blog posting!!!



This post currently has 14 responses.
 
Ed Atrero Sep 22nd, 2009 at 5:37 pm

yay! go kate!

Samantha Warren Sep 22nd, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Kate Mefford isn’t just a name, it’s an attitude, a force and my friend. So excited for these great changes for you!

Susie M Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:08 pm

Just can’t wait!!!!

tomi cheeks Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am

you go with you kate mefford self! can’t wait to see it all! hurry up!

Wendy Sep 23rd, 2009 at 10:14 am

Exciting!! So glad for you!!

Lauren Sep 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am

I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait and will always be a loyal fan, client, and friend!

Caroline Sep 23rd, 2009 at 4:10 pm

YAY…exciting times! will be anxiously waiting to see the new blog! xoxo

B Sep 23rd, 2009 at 6:38 pm

So I guesses correctly! Good for youe Kate–great news! You are one in a million girl.

Brandi Mayberry Sep 23rd, 2009 at 8:24 pm

I likes! Can’t wait!

Svetha Sep 24th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

That’s great, Kate! You are so talented and the whole world should know who’s behind that lens!

Mary Ann McLeod Sep 25th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

Hooray!

Jessica Sep 27th, 2009 at 9:15 am

Can’t wait to see the new blog and I think all of your changes sound fabulous! You go girl!

missy jensen Sep 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm

that is awesome kate!!!!!!!
congrats!!!!!!!!

maile Oct 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 pm

I’ve been trying to get the courage to do this for years. You are such an inspiration. Couldn’t be prouder of you. And I love what you wrote here. It’s so refreshing when we all finally decide to just be ourselves. I relate to this in more ways than you know. Totally fiending for a TX photogirl trip…and maybe one Maine girl… sam??? :)


Escuela, Por Favor.

Posted on September 9th, 2009 by Kate. Filed in A Life in the Day

For the past MONTH, every.single.day., Millie has been asking if she would be going to school “in the morning”. And every time she asked, I had to say no. (Damn that late Labor Day!)

UNTIL…yesterday. I got to say YES. Thank sweet baby Jesus, this morning we got to pull out the Hello Kitty lunchbox and the $100 monogrammed nap-mat that has never seen sleep. Back to the grind. I made her an avocado sandwich (which she requested and then proceeded to not eat…doesn’t she know they are hella EXPENSIVE?!), found her pink poodle stuffed animal to coordinate with her new first day of school-Paris-pink poodle dress (she just HAD to have everything match), and schlepped five minutes later than the schedule allowed to school.

My full of personality princess finally got her wish.


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The sugar on top of it all?
Sammy’s in her class again!

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This post currently has 6 responses.
 
Stacy Sep 9th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

She’s more and more beautiful by the minute, Kate!

missy jensen Sep 9th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

simply put……..
A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.

Susie M Sep 10th, 2009 at 7:46 am

I love you, Mills!!!! Love those first day of school pics, Kate….fab.u.lous!!! Thanks!!!

Bobby Sep 10th, 2009 at 9:09 am

That made my heart smile!

Pa and Gran Sep 10th, 2009 at 2:52 pm

Just perfect! Next thing you know it will be Prom time!!
Love ‘ya Mills, Pa and Gran

Brandi Mayberry Sep 13th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

So sweet Kate! My daughter had to be matchy matchy on her first day too :) Thanks for sharing!


Happy Tuesday!

Posted on September 1st, 2009 by Kate. Filed in A Life in the Day

So, I’m going light on the blog posts for a special reason. I’ll elaborate more when the time is right…but know that I have some really fun stuff in the pipeline!!!

Until then, I hope you have a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!

Find that part of yourself who used to put on crazy butterfly headbands when you were 3 years old and breathe it in ALL.DAY.LONG.
I know I will be doing just that!


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This post currently has 5 responses.
 
B Sep 4th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

are you chaning the name? oooo so much suspense!

missy jensen Sep 5th, 2009 at 4:20 pm

she is just sooooo darn cute!!!!!

tomi cheeks Sep 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

kate- i miss your posts! i am really attached to you i guess. going through with drawls!!!!

Susie M Sep 8th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

Can’t wait! Can’t waot! Can’t wait!!!!

Julie Sep 9th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Kate, you are killing me with all the waiting and wondering!!!