Omar At 9 Months!!!

How lucky was I, to get the call to do Omar's 9 month shoot?  Those of you that check in with my blog on a regular basis will recognize him from a Spring family shoot.  He has these unforgettable eyes, and a dreamy and sweet disposition that could melt anyone's heart.  I could take pictures of him for hours, because he is just this happy-go-lucky little soul that never seems to get upset about anything, including me holding a camera up to him capturing his every move.

I also got the added bonus of getting to shoot a few shots of his very pretty older sister Emma, and his equally sweet and charming parents!  I love these customers - they make my job awesome :):):)

 

Christy, Eli, Emma & Omar,

Once again, it was an absolute pleasure!

You are the kind of customers we photogs dream of, and I truly

appreciate your business.  I so look forward to the next time

I get to see you all :)

Hugs,

Kelly

The Delectably Adorable Anna at 3 Months

One of the best things about this job is getting to see the changes that occur within the 1st year of life for my smallest customers.  I got the see the changes that the first 3 months gave to little Miss Anna, and they certainly made her more adorable, more beautiful, and much more irresistible.

I also got the added benefit of getting to hang with her parents (who I love and adore) for a few hours on a gorgeous Fall Saturday.  Because they had to wait so long to make this precious addition, it is especially bittersweet to hear and see them "being parents."  They are such naturals, as I knew they would be, and it made me smile more than once witness the love, frustration, and wonder they/we experience every single day in this life-long commitment.

What a beautiful family they have become :):):):):):):):):):)

 

Gayla, Sean & Anna,

You have no idea what a gift it is to be able to document this 

progression for your family.  I soooooo look forward to the moments and

memories we get in the months and years to come!!!

Big Giant Hugs,

Kell

Getting Ready for Craig's Roaring 40's Birthday!!!

So the premise of Craig's Roaring 40's Birthday was a detailed theme that borrowed style from the 20's.  To aide the girls, because these are not easy hairstyles or make-up to replicate, Dawn offered them all the opportunity to have both professionally done in her top-floor suite at Mandalay Bay.

I kind of had an idea about how people would "get into" the theme of this momentous celebration, but I really got an accurate feel when I showed up to capture the "girls-getting-ready" event.  They had amazing hair stylists working their magic on the locks, and one adorably gorgeous and talented make-up artist to make the transformations happen.  And I as usual, I enjoyed watching the elements come together before my eyes . . .

 Aaaah, the thoughtfulness and appreciation :)

The Ensemble

 Love that Vegas Cityscape in the Background!

 

 Dawn's Headband

 Many thanks to Kelly for helping me with this one!!!

I was struggling with hangers, and she gave me the genius suggestion to

lay them on the bed :):):)

 Yes, I still can't stop thinking about these shoes and how marvelously

they went with Dawn's entire outfit!!!!

 Loved this glimpse of simplicity out of the corner of my eye.

 The Beautiful & Incredibly Talented Make-up Artist :)

 Hair Stylist Magic :)

 And now . . . . . . . .

for the finished Masterpiece . . .

 Oh . . . I had to throw this one in of me and the Hub :)

 Wow, how bout that FABULOUSNESS?!?!?!?

Check back in a few days for the

unbelievable birthday bash that

Dawn threw for Craig - AMAZING & UNFORGETTABLE!!!