A Bittersweet Farewell...

It is with bittersweet emotions that I reach out to my clients. After 12 years in business, I have decided to retire from photography... This decision to retire was difficult, but nevertheless one that had to be made. At this point in my life and career I find that I am no longer able to give 100% to both my clients and my family.

My clients are dear to my heart and I am fortunate to have spent the last 12 years cultivating relationships with all of you. Though I will miss being behind the camera capturing precious memories for your family, it is the time spent with my clients that I will miss the most. 

As hard as it is to say, I will not be taking any new appointments for sessions. If you find that you need to order any additional prints or products from past sessions, please contact me anytime as you will be able to do so indefinitely. 

For those memories and moments that still need to be captured, I am happy to refer you to my sister, Sam, who has mentored under me for the last two years. She has been building her business with location sessions, and will be opening her own studio on June 1st. You can view her work at www.irelanphotography.com. Be sure to mention that you were referred by Photographs by Kellie as there is a special session fee available to my past clients.

Though this is the end of Photographs by Kellie, it does not have to be goodbye as it is my hope that our paths will continue to cross. I am sad to close the studio, but very excited about this new chapter in my life.

With warm thanks for your business and loyalty through the years,
Kellie

Easter Portraits at Photographs by Kellie

The Easter Bunny is almost here! And it is time to start thinking about Easter egg hunts, family gatherings and dressing up in our Sunday Best! And be sure to hop on into Photographs by Kellie to take advantage of our Limited Edition Easter Portraits.

Last year we had such a fun time at the studio with our Easter sessions, that we just have to do it again this year. On April 2nd Photographs by Kellie will create a beautiful new set just for Easter with your children. The session fee is only $25 for a 20 minute session, with packages beginning at only $75.


The Easter Portraits will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 to 5:00. The number of these sessions is limited, so be sure to book yours early. You can either call Kellie at 503-259-2594, or you can book your appointment online. Simply follow this link: http://photosbykellie.brownbookit.com/schedules. Choose the Limited Edition Easter Portrait Special with the drop down arrow and select April 2nd on the calendar. We will even have our little bunny friends there to add to the fun!

Sweet Brother and Sister ~ Children's Portraits

Well after two weeks out of town I am back and at it full steam ahead. I wanted to post these images before I left but took the wrong back up drive :( So here we go... I can't tell you what a great time I had in the studio with these two. They came in for Photographs by Kellie January White Sale with mom so they could make some wonderful portrait memories for dad for his birthday. It is such a joy to follow our families as they grow. Doug and I had the pleasure of photographing their mom and dad's wedding in 2001, wow how time flies!

Fun Times at Photographs by Kellie

Love this family! We have been photographing them for year... It is so great to see their family grow and this little guy get older. Even though they live in Denver, they always try to make it back into the studio for an updated portrait session while they are in town. Their new addition has so much energy, we found lots of ways to keep him busy. He didn't want to get my wagon though, he wanted to pull it. And of course, just sitting on the trike wouldn't do, he wanted to really ride it. We laughed alot that day!

Valentine's Gift Specials at Photographs by Kellie

How long has it been since you captured  memories with your loved ones. Be her hero this Valentine's day and give the gift she would never expect to get! Your session can be a couple, family or children, or any combination of the three...

I'm on the air... hear Photographs by Kellie's radio interview on KUIK

I received a call from the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce asking if I was available to be interviewed on The Busniess Voice radio program. It will be broadcast this evening at 6:00 pm on KUIK, 1360 am radio station. I am so excited and can't wait to get together with them. We'll talk about the how the portrait studio got started, business challenges, etc.

January White Sale at Photographs by Kellie

Back by popular demand...

Our January White Sale: Session Dates Jan. 28 & 29

A 25 minute session on our white background for only a $25 session fee. It is a great way to get an updated portrait of your family or children, because we know how fast they grow. And also a super way to try out Photographs by Kellie, Custom Portrait Studio if you haven't been in before.

The number of these sessions is limited so book yours today before they are all gone. You can book your appointment directly on our online booking site by clicking here and selecting January White Sale in the drop down box, then choose either Jan. 28 or 29, or contact Kellie at 503.259.2594 or photosbykellie@msn.com. Here's a few of the images we capture last January!

Whew, made it throught the holidays!

Wow, where have I been... I must say it was a busy holiday season at Photographs by Kellie. We were busy, busy getting all of the items ordered, finished in time for Christmas. We did it too, then it was time to kick back and relax for a few days in between Christmas and New Years. Now that is all behind us and it is time to hit the ground running again in 2011. 

I was able to go to Connecticut to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter Jessie and her family, and had such a great visit. While I was there, she asked if I would do a family portrait session for them. Of course I said YES! Even though she is a professional photographer too, (http://www.jessicapasson.com/) she knows how difficult it is to get great shots of your own family. What she really wanted was their session to be in their pj's, in bed.

So, this collaboration at Jessie's was the birth of the Sweet Dreams Session. It was so much fun, I decided to bring this to Photographs by Kellie for 2011, so all of you will be able to come in and have as great a time as we did in CT. Here are a few shots from that session. More info on when this session will be available at our portrait studio in the near future.



Keven ~ December 2010 Portraits

I photographed Keven's senior portraits last year... I was so happy when he called and said he wanted to come in to have new portraits taken to give to family for Christmas. Keven took advantage of our December portrait special and we were able to get some great shots. Thanks Keven!

December Family Portraits at Photographs by Kellie

December is blowing in with a bit of a chill... lights are appearing on houses and trees! A time for families to get together and celebrate the love that they share. And while the family is all together, what a great time to come into the studio for an updated family portrait. To make that easy for you all I am having a December Family Special... a 30 minute session for $30! With print collections beginning at only $75... You can't beat that.

To book your session go to http://www.photosbykellie.com/ enter the website and choose the "Book appt's online" tab, then choose December Family Special from the drop down arrow.

Look forward to seeing you soon!!

Say hello to Deanna

Deanna was one of the winners from my Senior Mobile Marketing Campaign, and came to me from Reynolds High School. I was so happy to meet Deanna and her parents, always love to form relationships with new clients! Here are a few of her favorites from our Senior Session at Photographs by Kellie...

Thanks Deanna, I had a great time!

Canned Food for Charity

The Halloween Backdrop is just about finished, I just have to add cornstalks and pumpkin's in the morning!

A free 4x6 print awaits you at the Photographs by Kellie on Saturday from 10-2, we just ask for a canned food donation that will go to the Hillsboro Family Resource Center. Even if you don't have children at home, stop by anyway, say hi, and bring a couple of canned goods to add to the donation!

A big thank you goes out to our helpful sponsors for this event:

Greenleif Costumes~My Costume, also 10% discount coupons

Bestbuy Tannesbourne~Treat Bags

Plumper Pumpkin Patch~Pumpkins

Haagens Foods in Tannesbourne~Cookies

Lakeview Farms~Hay and Cornstalks

We really appreciate your generous donations!

Halloween Charity Event

The Photographs by Kellie Halloween Charity Event is fast approaching and I am getting so excited. I can't wait to see all of you in your cute costumes on our special Halloween set. Be sure to mark your calendar for October 30th! Bring along your canned food and get ready for some fun!

Even I will be in costume that day... but it's a secret as to who I will be though. You will just have to come by to find out. And if you need a great costume for your Halloween fun be sure to go to Greenleaf Costumes in Hillsboro and talk to Marie. I wouldn't get my costumes anywhere else! You can check out there website at http://www.greenleafcostumes.com/. With over 9000 costumes, I am sure Marie will have something just for you!

One Year Old Session with Photographs by Kellie

A big thank you to one of our long time clients, Kelly, for referring this family to the Photographs by Kellie portrait studio. There is no better compliment then when you feel confident enough to send your friends and family our way for a session. I was thrilled when mom called and said she wanted to go out on location to capture one year old images of her daughter. We met at one of my favorite places... this red bridge is such a great back drop.

Just out for an afternoon stroll!

I love smiles, but I also love a beautiful serious expression...

Hello world!





Isn't this the cutest thing you have ever seen...

Such a little angel, so sweet and innocent.

Thank you for the opportunity to save this moment in time for your family.

Senior Pictures at Photographs by Kellie

Senior portrait sessions are always so much fun! I love seeing all of the great oufits the students bring along. Here is a little peek at the session we did with Leah at the studio. She came to visit me from Clackamas High School. Thanks Leah for choosing Photographs by Kellie for your senior pictures!

2011 Seniors ~ Win a free session at Photographs by Kellie

Haven't gotten your senior pictures taken yet? Well now you have the chance to win one of three studio sessions at Photographs by Kellie. All you have to do is text SR2011 to 41513, winners will be selected at random. Even if you don't win one of the free sessions, you will receive a mobile coupon for $25 off your session fee. Good Luck!

Portland Maternity Photography

It seems like I have been photographing quite a few maternity sessions lately and I am loving everyone of them. Such a beautiful, special time in a women's life to capture. It only happens a couple of time usually, well for some it happens more, but you know what I mean.

This little angle brought mommy into Photographs by Kellie for some maternity photos with her soon to be born sister. We had a wonderful time together! Hope you enjoy this glimpse of their session...


look at those eyes...



Love the window light