So thankful...

I am so thankful that my mom recognized the importance of professional photography even 60 years ago. My sisters and I now have some wonderful images that we can enjoy and pass on to our children.

After such a great loss in my life it really brings to light how important the profession I have chosen is. It brings me such joy to capture memories for all of my clients. Here's a few of mom's older professional portraits. Is it time for you to visit the studio to add to your family treasures?

New Online Booking now up and running

We are pleased to announce our new Online Booking Site. You can go to our website and along the bottom click the tab "Book Appts Online". This link will take you to our online calendar. You can certainly still email me with any questions you might have, but booking online will be quicker and easier, in case I happen to be away from the computer!

You can also click this link, then when you get to the booking site, use the drop down arrow to select which type of session you would like to book.
http://photosbykellie.brownbookit.com/schedules

Little cuties

These two brothers came to visit and really let their personalities show through. Dad brought them in as a surprise for mom and she was overjoyed. Sometimes people shy away from putting their children in black, but I really do love it. See how your eyes go right to their faces when there are no other colors to see. Don't get me wrong, children look great it colors too, this is just a nice addition to that.

This storyboard is an example of one the cool collages our presentation software is able to create. A couple of weeks after your session we'll have you back to the studio for a private screening of your images in our theater room. We can create these storyboards right on the spot. And since each one is custom made we can change colors on the mats depending on what will look best with your clothing.

Valuable lesson...

Yesterday Doug and I were painting the bathroom at the new studio and I learned a very valuable lesson... Don't wear a dangling necklace when you are leaning over the toilet painting the wall behind it, especially if the tray holding the paint is sitting on the toilet seat.

Here's what happened, try to picture this: When I finished painting behind the toilet, I moved the paint tray and noticed paint on the toilet seat. I thought hmmm how did that get there. Then I looked down, I saw there was paint on the outside of my "painting sweater" that had the top button missing. Afraid to look inside, I found that the necklace had come out of the sweater got in the paint and went back inside my shirt. Oh great I thought and jumped up to go and clean up.

I came back in the bathroom and looked down and saw paint smeared on the newspaper on the floor, oh great I thought again, that necklace was busier than I thought. I was afraid to look anywhere else on myself to see what other kind of mess I made!

Well I did look and found paint all over the knee of my favorite jeans (of course I hadn't changed into my "painting jeans" because I had gained a few pounds and they were "a little tight"). I ran back to the other bathroom to scrub the knee of my jeans. Funny thing... all of this happened while Doug was outside. I was tempted not to tell him of my latest escapade, but decided he needed a laugh.

I seem to spend alot of time laughing at myself lately!! I'll tell you the story of the protein drink another time.

January White Sale

To help celebrate January and the move to our new studio, we are having a White Sale between now and January 27th...

~ 30 Minute Session

~ On our white background

~ For family and children (immediate family only)

~ $30 Session fee

You can email Kellie for info at photosbykellie@msn.com or click on this link and book your appointment directly online, http://photosbykellie.brownbookit.com/schedules. After you have booked your appointment we will email you our portrait guide with infomation regarding your session and directions to the studio.

Where has the year gone

Do you ever just ask yourself that question. It seems the older I get the faster time goes by, I am not sure why it feels that way. I have a few sessions I could post photos from, but our clients are giving them as Christmas gifts, so I don't want to spoil the surprise :)

This has been a year of highs and lows, the highs would be the great relationships we have continued to build with all of you. We so much appreciate all of our clients, many of whom have become friends. The low would be the decline in health of my mom and her too quick passing on December 3rd.

I tried to prepare myself for that day, but had no idea how my heart would break. Even now it sometimes seems like a dream to me. I walk around in a half daze a lot of the time, so if I have not replied to your email or phone call, that is the reason why. It has been good keeping busy though, so thanks for the sessions, orders and such to keep my mind occupied.

I did actually laugh and feel like myself for about two minutes yesterday, so I know the real me is in there somewhere and will eventually come out. For those of you who didn't know my mom, she was wonderful. I am so thankful that I have taken portraits of her the last couple of years. I really believe what I say, "One Life, Document It, No Regrets", it truly has more meaning to me now.

Here's a few memories of mom...

At Stefanie's wedding
A visit to the lake house Teaching us how to make home made noodles

With Ava this April

The four generations My closing thoughts are... be thankful for each moment you have with your family and loved ones. Cherish each day as if it was your last!

Here they come again...

Love this family and so glad to have them back to visit again... This little sweetie took a little while to get warmed up but once she did we managed to get a few smiles out of her. Big brother always has a great time and keeps us all smiling. Hope you enjoy!