Christmas Cards and Gift Certifcates-Cary, NC Photographer

As promised on Facebook, I have taken pictures of some Christmas cards (OK, mine and my mom's).  I'm absolutely thrilled by the way they turned out.  The pictures do not do them justice.  They have this beautiful, soft pearlized sheen to them.  I did flat cards instead of the traditional folded cards so that my recipients can just use the back picture after the holidays have passed.  They can frame it if they'd like.  If this is something you are interested in having done, there is still time.  Contact me as soon as possible so I have time to design the cards.

I also received my gift cards from the printers as well today.  They make excellent Christmas gifts.  Who wouldn't like the gift of pictures.  If this is something that would be perfect for a family member, contact me and I can get one to you right away.

Thankful-Cary, NC Photographer

This year I have so much to be thankful for.  I have a wonderful husband who supports my endeavors and is a good father and provider.  I am also thankful for my two beautiful children.  They are healthy, smart and just all around good kids (despite the the little spats that they have between each other.)  I'm thankful that my mother lives close enough that if I need help, she can be there to help me.  I also have inlaws that will drop anything and come if I need them.  I am also thankful that I have some of the best friends that a girl could ever ask for-from the friends that I've know since I was 3 to the ones that live 3,000 miles away to my besties that I talk to everyday.  I'm thankful for you all.  Finally, I am thankful for all of my new clients.  Without you and your referrals, I'm not sure if I would continue with my new venture.  So to you, I say thank you.  I wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

What's a photo blog without pictures?  Here are a couple of pictures of two of the people that I am extremely thankful for:  Grace and Cooper.

Water Wheels and Family Pictures-Cary, NC Family Photographer

I met again with the M family on Sunday for their holiday portraits.  You might remember Mister S.  He was one of the first imps that I photographed when I started my business. 

This is such a fun family to work with and for.  Their love for each other is very evident.  Mister S just wanted to collect and throw rocks into the water.  He really didn't want much to do with the camera.  But who could blame him.  There was so much exploring to do at this location.  We were able to get in our pictures before the rain fell so I was thrilled about that.  I hope you enjoy their sneak peek.

The M Family at Sarah P. Duke Gardens-Durham, NC Family Photographer

Let me start this post by saying that I'm not a Duke fan... but I love their garden.  The Sarah P. Duke Gardens are so lovely that it doesn't matter what time of the year that you visit you will find something that you will fall in love with.  When the M Family suggested this as the site for their holiday portrait, I was so excited.  I was a little chilly this morning but that didn't put a damper on anyone's mood.  Mister A and Miss A were absolute joys to work with.  Miss A took a little bit of coaxing to get her to smile and look at the camera but I did manage to get some shots of her doing both.  I'm not sure if she did ever see Cinderella, Jaques and Gus-Gus ever pop out my lens but she did try to see them.

I hope you enjoy the sneak peek and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

The C Family Sneak Peek-Cary, NC Family Photographer

One of the wonderful thing about living in Cary and photographing in Cary is all the wonderful town owned and maintained parks and greenways.  I met with the C Family yesterday for holiday portraits.  They wanted outdoors pictures and it was so easy to do this.  The back of their house butts up to one of the many greenways.  We started in their backyard and then moved on the the greenway for a walk.  There were so many lovely places to pose for pictures-a tunnel, bridges, piles of yellow leaves and cool painted picnic tables.  The love this family has for one another is so evident.  I think it totally shows up on film.  Little Miss B had fun collecting leaves and helping me take some pictures.  I hope you enjoy their sneak peek.

A Small Child Sneak Peek-Cary, NC Child Photographer

This is the sneak peak for another "old" friend.  I had a great time catching up with her and taking some family pictures.  They had a beautiful maple tree in their back yard that was this gorgeous yellow color.  The perfect image of fall and it made a wonderful backdrop.  Miss L is such a cutie pie that she made my job very easy.  I hope you enjoy their sneak peek.

Big Sister, Little Sister-Cary, NC Child Photographer

I went to take pictures this morning of sweet, new Miss T and big sister Miss P.  They are the most beautiful and precious little girls.  You could see how much Miss P loves being the big sister.  Miss T was an absolute delight.  After getting a full belly of milk, she slept and let me pose and play with her as much as possible.  I hope you enjoy this sneak peek.

Newborn Mr. B Sneak Peek-Cary, NC Child Photographer

Earlier this week I went to take some newborn pictures of little Mr. B.  He is the little peanut that I took pictures the day after his birth.  Well, he's now 3 weeks old and is growing like a weed.   I was able to get some pictures of him by himself and well as with big brother L.  They are both beautiful little boys.  I know their mom and dad has to be proud.

Fun Family Pictures-Cary, NC Child Photographer

I guess the title of this post says it all.  I took pictures for the most fun family yesterday.  The kids were as cute as a button and personalities to boot.  I had a blast walking around their neighborhood park and pond yesterday.  Mister I loved to climb trees and Miss E was fascinated with rocks.  I think their joy for life is quite evident in these pictures.  I hope they enjoy them.

Itty Bitty in Sanford-Cary, NC Child Photographer

I drove out to Sanford this weekend for an itty bit's session this weekend.  Miss C is quite the little princess already at 10 weeks old.  She has the most beautiful nursery that I have ever seen.  I had a pleasure working for Miss C's mom and dad.  I hope they enjoy their sneak peek.

Kimberlee