Lucie & Nina

07.29.2010 | filed under: lifestyle

I photographed Kym & Burke’s wedding in 2007 & have been documenting their growing family ever since. They drive in from Virginia twice a year for updated photos & make my day every time they walk through the door. The first time I met Kym I knew that we were kindred spirits. She has a heart like no other & was truly born to be a mom. She & Burke are such incredible parents & I feel blessed to get to share little slices of their journey with them…

After photographing Lucie for 2 years, she’s practically a pro in front of the lens, but I have a feeling even she was thinking we were NUTS during this session. I know I said Ariel & Steve’s shoot was the hottest ever, but this one was a pretty close second. Its hard to believe a 2 year old & 6 month old handled 90 degree heat ( yes, its still 90 degrees at sunset in the south! ) & smiled the entire time. They blew me away with their cuteness & I hope these images give you a little glimpse into the magic of Lucie & Nina :)

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Cutest. Pout. Ever…
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Comments: 42    leave a comment

  1. Candice (07.29.2010 at 4:33 pm)  

    kellie…you have outdone youself. i love this so much!

  2. Kym Andrews (07.29.2010 at 6:03 pm)  

    Kellie!!!!!! I’m speechless! These are beyond any mother’s expectations. I can’t stop smiling and Lucie is in heaven looking at them! We love them…we love you!!! Oh crap, I need bigger walls!:)

  3. Ashley Harris (07.29.2010 at 6:25 pm)  

    CUTE BABIES!! :)

  4. Corey (07.29.2010 at 6:35 pm)  

    these are some really great pictures of my two adorable baby sisters.

  5. Hannah Hendricks (07.29.2010 at 7:26 pm)  

    All I have to say is WOW!!!!! I take care of these precious little ones during the week and you captured their personalities perfectly! I can’t believe these photos!!!! They are absolutely adorable!!! I have heard so much about you Kellie, and I must say I am now a HUGE fan :)

  6. Stacey (07.29.2010 at 7:31 pm)  

    Oh my…look at those beautiful Andrews girls!

  7. Gwendolyn (07.29.2010 at 7:32 pm)  

    So sweet–for sure more walls! The trio in black and white………oh my goodness! And the pouty one…is just perfect!

  8. Grannny Nancy (07.29.2010 at 8:18 pm)  

    I know that these are the 2 most beautiful girls in the world, and I am not kidding. Kellie, all of your pictures are beautiful but you have outdone yourself with these little girls. Granny Nancy and Aunt Betty love the little girls so much and you have captured the reason why.

  9. Micah (07.29.2010 at 9:45 pm)  

    These pictures are adorable!! Such sweet little girls! Love the balloons!

  10. Andrew (07.29.2010 at 9:59 pm)  

    Awesome pictures! They are so adorable! Love the color…..

  11. Shannon Andrews (07.29.2010 at 10:23 pm)  

    Awesome! I love them! Kellie you are an awesome photographer.. and you had some really awesome subjects to work with!

  12. Sherri Andrews (07.29.2010 at 11:09 pm)  

    Kellie, These pics of my nieces are awesome!! They are such cuties and you capture that with each click!! Great work!!!!!!

  13. Horse Kimberly (07.30.2010 at 7:42 am)  

    These photos are just terrific! Inspires me to do better with my own photography! Great job Kellie, Lucie and Nina! Fantastic photos!

  14. LAURA (07.30.2010 at 8:08 am)  

    Yep those are my cousins and these photos are so awesome!!

  15. audra bender (07.30.2010 at 9:51 am)  

    i love the styling…the cowboy boots, hats, balloons, outfits, down to the bracelets..perfection. perfect photos as well.

  16. tammy itara (07.30.2010 at 5:09 pm)  

    beautiful girls! I love theses pictures. You wear those boots Lucie!

  17. Deb Wheeler (07.30.2010 at 8:49 pm)  

    Looking at these precious girls makes any day better! Can’t stop smiling. Kinda feel like grabbing a spoon so I can have a bite!!

  18. scott hall (07.31.2010 at 10:21 pm)  

    Love both of the girls, I have to try and get back down to see them again. Burke and Kym, you have 2 wonderful girls

  19. Daddy (07.31.2010 at 11:05 pm)  

    Daddy’s little angels are beautiful ! Kellie you are not just a great photographer, but you are able to turn a ordinary hay field into a beautiful canvas ! Thanks again !

  20. mam (08.01.2010 at 9:32 am)  

    What beautiful little girls. I’m so proud of them. Kellie you did a perfect job of capturing those little faces and spirits. I love them so much.

  21. mandy (08.01.2010 at 9:22 pm)  

    Where do your people find such adorable wardrobes?? That tiny cowgirl hat is a have-to-have for us Texans! Beautiful pics… as usual!

  22. Kym Andrews (08.03.2010 at 10:07 pm)  

    In response to Mandy…the cowboy hat came from Old Navy in the infant department. The matching prairie dresses came from there as well.

  23. Amanda Arnold (08.03.2010 at 11:39 pm)  

    Kellie..what awesome pics again! Lucie and Nina look gorgeous, and one day when me and my husband have children, lord willin’, you will take our babies pics!!! Awesome!!

  24. Carol (08.04.2010 at 10:43 pm)  

    They are wonderful! The girls and the pictures.

  25. Ernie (08.04.2010 at 10:45 pm)  

    awwww send that pic to the makers of those boots and they will use it trust me! great shot

  26. Sarah (08.04.2010 at 10:46 pm)  

    HOW PRECIOUS!!!!!!!

  27. Polly (08.04.2010 at 10:53 pm)  

    Darling little girls!

  28. Donna (08.04.2010 at 10:54 pm)  

    I’m in love with those darlings!

  29. Kaylie (08.06.2010 at 10:14 pm)  

    I Love These Photos

  30. Jessica Smith (08.08.2010 at 10:40 am)  

    LOOOOVE the little cowgirl boots!!! the bright balloons are so fun too :0) cute, cute, CUTE!

  31. Karen Hendricks (08.09.2010 at 4:59 am)  

    Love the pics, they are absolutely priceless.

  32. Emily Taylor (08.11.2010 at 6:07 pm)  

    These are all AMAZING, but that first one is unreal! It looks like a little doll standing on someone’s head… That is an album cover!!!

  33. Chum (08.12.2010 at 7:28 pm)  

    These two precious little ones are my great grandbabies and I think these pictures are the BEST

  34. Papa Wheeler (08.12.2010 at 7:34 pm)  

    These pictures thrill my heart

  35. Jessica Gillespie (08.14.2010 at 1:59 pm)  

    O my goodness the girls look so adorable!!!!

  36. Ann (08.15.2010 at 10:57 pm)  

    Gorgeous photos!! You have two little ones who are full of personality and are obviously well loved.

  37. Bruce (08.15.2010 at 11:00 pm)  

    What great pictures!

  38. Stephanie (08.15.2010 at 11:05 pm)  

    THE PICS OF LUCIE AND NINA ARE JUST TERRIFIC!!!! THIS PHOTOGRAPHER IS GREAT.

  39. Deboo (08.17.2010 at 11:39 am)  

    These 2 are even cuter than you and your brothers were when you guys were little! And the photography is so cool!!

  40. kris (08.18.2010 at 10:15 am)  

    Love these pictures, the lighting, the color, just everything. These are magazine worthy!

  41. Nancy (08.18.2010 at 9:10 pm)  

    Wow! Kellie is one amazing photographer. Of course she has a couple of REALLY cute subjects too!

  42. Aunt Mary (08.19.2010 at 11:06 am)  

    We love these pictures! They are beautiful children.

Steve & Ariel’s Engagement

07.27.2010 | filed under: engagements, lifestyle

We happened to choose the hottest day of summer for this shoot and Steve & Ariel were total troopers. My car gauge read a toasty 102 degrees when we started shooting & they didn’t complain once. In fact, we had to take a few breaks just to laugh uncontrollably as the sweat rolled down our cheeks. By the time we wrapped it looked like we had all been swimming in our clothes. I think Steve was a bit worried they would look drenched in the pics, but as it turns out… 102 degree heat looks good on them :)

Thanks for braving the heat guys…can’t wait to see you again this Fall!

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We had to throw their pups Sasha & Ralph into a few shots… Apparently Sasha was pretty excited ;) Love her expression…
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Comments: 10    leave a comment

  1. Brandi (07.27.2010 at 3:42 pm)  

    I would have NEVER guessed the heat and you’re right…Sasha’s face couldn’t BE more expressive :) As always K, you tell good stories with your pics. ;)

  2. Sarah (07.27.2010 at 3:52 pm)  

    Wonderful Kellie, absolutely amazing :) I love love love the one with her on his back-so cute. And the pups are too cute. As always phenomenal work. I love them.

  3. Cari (07.27.2010 at 4:30 pm)  

    Gorgeous, as always. I especially love the black and whites!

  4. Stephanie M (07.27.2010 at 4:34 pm)  

    Love these!!! Love the ones with the dogs especially. So good. Couldnt even tell it was so hot!!

  5. Jo from Peacock Invitations (07.27.2010 at 5:51 pm)  

    Beautiful as always…

  6. Kilbi Branch (07.27.2010 at 8:11 pm)  

    Great pics guys!! Love the feet shot :)

  7. Austin Party Rentals (07.28.2010 at 8:07 am)  

    Wow…wonderful stuff. I’ve got to agree the monochrome shots are great. I’m no where near “professional grade” with a lens but I think that they let the composition come through. I’m curious if your work ever brings you down to central Texas? Very glad I stumbled across the site.

  8. Darla Leffew (07.28.2010 at 9:37 am)  

    Mother of the Bride here….Nicely done Kellie. I like the black and whites, great shots even with the heat. My favorite is the one with Ariel looking straight at you and Steve tilting his head to hers. Of course my grand-dogs stoll the show at the end. Looking forward to meeting you in the fall..Good luck with the wedding shoot in Aug. Wish I could be there for that one..

  9. Rae Barnes (07.28.2010 at 12:15 pm)  

    these are great! i would DEFINITELY not look that good at 102. and those dogs are awesome, too!

  10. Ashley Harris (07.28.2010 at 10:35 pm)  

    I was going to say “I love the first few…..and the feet shot….and the ones with the dogs….and the piggyback one”, but I might as well just say “I love them all!” Whether I was with the love of my life or not, I would definitely NOT look that good (or happy) in 102 degrees – (Love you Matt!) :)

Ashley

07.14.2010 | filed under: lifestyle, mentoring

I love reconnecting with people from the past. Ashley is someone who floated into my life by chance 3 years ago, shot a few weddings with me, then relocated to Jackson Hole, Wyoming & tied the knot herself. If she would’ve stuck around NC, I would have offered her a full-time position at the studio in a heartbeat. She has one of those bubbly personalities that makes you fall in love with her & want to keep her around. Her work has vision, depth & a sincerity that is tough to find in this industry. I knew from the first wedding we shot together that she was going places…

So when she emailed about setting up a One on One session to give her budding photography business a jump start, I was excited to see her again & give her a few tools to do just that. Starting your own business is scary. There’s an accountability that comes along with taking that leap of faith & believing you can make it happen. I have no doubt that Ashley has an exciting career ahead. As I flipped through her portfolio during our session, I was struck by how authentic her work is. How every image has such truth to it…no fussy post-processing, no contrived poses….just a simple, powerful beauty. A lot can be said for great images that can stand alone. Images that can move you… not by the toning, or the props used, but by the honesty of the moment captured. Ashley is in the process of creating her new website now & hoping to launch it sometime this month, so you can bet I’ll be adding the link to this post as soon as it goes live. I have a feeling she’s going to take the Northwest by storm ( no pressure Ash ;)

Here are a few pics that I think capture the true spirit of Ashley…

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Comments: 13    leave a comment

  1. Jo from Peacock Invitations (07.14.2010 at 6:31 pm)  

    You will always be the BEST!!!

  2. The Dude (07.14.2010 at 6:51 pm)  

    What #1 said. Your images are unique and beautiful.

  3. Brooke Peeler (07.14.2010 at 8:00 pm)  

    Great write up. Can’t wait to see her site.

  4. Bea (07.15.2010 at 5:39 am)  

    She’s adorable! These are great Kellie.

  5. ashley (07.15.2010 at 8:45 am)  

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!! thank you for everything!

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  7. Nathan Clendenin (07.15.2010 at 11:40 am)  

    These photos make me feel two things: 1) I miss you ash and wish you could meet our little guy. don’t come to NC again without a visit to Durham! 2) I feel like I really need to meet you, Kellie. I love your style. I’m in Durham, if you’re ever over here, give me a holler (http://nclendenin.com/about/contact)

  8. gp (07.15.2010 at 3:44 pm)  

    Amazing, beautiful pictures of an amazing, beautiful lady!!!

  9. Leslie (07.15.2010 at 8:58 pm)  

    You captured a spirit that is daring, free and effervescent!

  10. sharon from smitten (07.15.2010 at 10:46 pm)  

    okay, on this post i find the subject who i absolutely love, the photographer who knocks my socks off & light that is edible. how about a coffee date with you two lovelies?? xo!

  11. Sherri (07.15.2010 at 10:54 pm)  

    Incredible pictures. So sweet to see your scarf and boots- Word Bird!!!

  12. Janet (07.16.2010 at 12:14 pm)  

    Beautiful!! I know someone who wants to get on a plane and fly out for some new head shots :)

  13. Lauren (07.27.2010 at 12:19 am)  

    So I find myself in a dilemma. 1.) I could wait until you post a new blog to comment or 2.) I could comment on this blog AND the new one and say all these really nice things about you and how wonderful you are. But you already know that. So I guess there really isn’t a number 1. ;) XO!

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