Look at These Handsome Fellas...

I have known their mommy for a long time. Always cool to see someone you knew as a teenager being a mom. So, I was warned that the little one would give me a run for my money... SO TRUE! He was hilarious! The kid would run and not stop, even though he was in weeds above his head! I feel like we got some terrific shots and got what mom was looking for. Half the shots I got were out of focus or blurry!! What fun they were:) Now that I have scared mom- check them out!




And, I figured out why Morgan was crying- can you guess??? EARS! I finally got him to snuggle and he started covering his ears and admitted they hurt- pretty bad:( And, today- what did I wake up with??? PINK EYE, YUCKY NOSE AND EAR INFECTION!!! Hello??? Today is the last day of school and I had to send Scott alone to the school for the award ceremony for Lil. Poor girl- she will so disappointed when her last day of school turns into movie and rest day!!
So, I have a few things I am working on...
I have a set of clients that have threatened to BUG me about Fall Mini-sessions for holiday cards. Bring it on! I need some pushing. These things are a little bit of a pain to set up, but they will be so worth it! One location, multiple families scheduled in 20 min (or so) time slots and a mini gallery for all your holiday needs. I will probably wrap the first pack of cards into the sitting fee. This will help my schedule and allow me to take on more fa miles. I usually have mt Fall calendar up by August. I might have to close off new clients until I have everything situated to make sure I get my Baby planners and current clients taken care of. Don't panic yet- I have to make it through the spring, first!!
Also, I am about to run a special on all 2008 shoots... So, think about if you need or want anything (including a GREAT deal on BIG prints!!!) and be ready. I will put any galleries back up for those who need them. Remember, that the image number is printed on the back of your prints. Back to editing!!
PS- thanks girls, for my comments!! I feel loved, now:)

I Was Behind...

and now I am trying to get ahead. By 1 day:) Sorry to the moms waiting on their peeks. We had a mild pink eye run through the kids this week. Apparently, pink eye was invented to make wild kids that cannot go to school:) I was having to herd them like sheep. Not hard for me to get behind- add that in the mix...
I want to stay ahead, so I am not going to bore you with any commentary tonight. My background music (that I am listening to) is Morgan crying. Oh yes, he woke up and will not stop crying, even when I comfort him... I have learned in my wise old age- if I cannot comfort them and they will cry anyways, leave them be, unless they really want you. In this case, he is crying less now that I am out of the room. Poor guy, I think he is so tired- he and Lily decided it would be cool to wake and stay up 2 hrs earlier than usual:( Ok, yes, pictures...
Here we go!








Thanks for looking! Oh, and I have had like NO comments lately- are ya'll there?????

Oh Yes, It Changed...

I know how it is- keep on checking blog over and over and the same old post pops up- sucks! I know a couple of mamas that have probably been sitting on the refresh button all weekend to see their little angels's pics!! Lazy ol' Karen, not posting:) I WISH! We have been SO busy. Shoots, editing, a couple of personal catastrophes and my personal fave- my kids!!! So, without further ado- may I present some of my most wonderful clients....
Meet Hatcher and Aiden- 2 little cuties that kept me running. We went to the lake and had a fun "boy" shoot. I really love how these came out.


Too cute- these brothers are so close:)

The whole family! I had a difficult time getting all of them to smile at the same time. When all else fails- TICKLE!!!

It was so nice to finally meet you guys!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET MCKENNA!!!
Well, another grows up. One of my baby planners has gone and turned 1. This sweet family has been with me since her 3 month shoot. We had such a great shoot- check out the little cutie-
Mom and Dad have a wall of large BW pics and I always keep in mind the next to add to their collection...

LOVE the Frankenstein walk!


i have 2 more to share, but I have got to go make dinner! Lily has just threatened to make herself a PB&J.

AWWWW K.J....

I had the pleasure of meeting 6 month old, KJ and his sweet parents this morning. Little guy was so cute and so chilled! Daddy had a way to get the smiles out of him quick! So, while mom and I would be making ear shrieking noises, dad would run over from whatever he was doing and make KJ smile. We took advantage of this once per pose:) What a great family! Here is the fun little guy with his awesome smile (in his precious birthday suit!)-

I am a huge fan of the "what the heck are we doing out here" look (very common for 6 monthers)-

Mom liked my famous chair. So did KJ-

Such a great family to spend my morning with. Thanks, guys!

Fun, Little Guy...

Little Barrett and his mommy are always so much fun to be around. He is such a smiley baby! We stomped around downtown Powder Springs for our shoot today. Lots of little nooks and crannies in the cute, old downtown. I will leave you with the pics of the sweet 1 yr old and I am off to hang with my hubby (who is actually home bf midnight!) and watch the finale of HOUSE!!!
Little GQ-

Love this smile!

Sweet back shot with Daddy's wagon-

Happy Mother's Day...

The natives are restless, but i wanted to get Carsyn's pics up bf I really started my day:) How sweet is 10 mo old, Carsyn?? Such a cutie pie! I am loving the color with the grass and the tutu!!! Hope all you moms are having a great day!

Girls...

It has been so long since I have worked with little girls (it seems like!) I had such a nice day with my 2 shoots. Weather was on our side- thank goodness. I am hoping it holds out for my morning shoot (with 2 more precious girls)
I met with my little Baby Planner, Jenna, this morning. So, this little thing has decided to crawl AND pull up all bf the age of 7 mo! She was amazing me with her tricks. She was such a dollbaby, as usual. I just love her pics!



This afternoon, I met with Jordan. I have known Jordan for a few years now and she never ceases to blow me away with her beautiful, brown eyes. Mom wanted a formal portrait of her, so we pulled out some of grandmother's pretty furniture at their gorgeous home and did formal "PictureLily Style!" Here is one that just caught my eye- kind of more on the fun side.

Then, we went out on the back porch (which, technically, could be called a veranda??) and I got this lovely face shot.

I have one or two more of those with different expression. Now, see, last time I took pics of just her, I got a great face shot. I get SUCKED into those eyes, I tell ya!!!

I Ran Away...

just kidding! No, I was out of town for 2 nights, but forgot to let people know. So, if you emailed, I have just checked them and will widdle them down tonight and tomorrow. Any checks I received in the mail while I was gone are put in the bank bag and orders are being processed tonight! I have a few galleries that I am currently working on and will being sending emails as soon as they are completed. Thanks!

The New Baby...

Ethan is a big brother! Little Brendan came into the world and shed a whole new light on this busy family! Because of scheduling, it was very important to get this session done today. Well, it was pouring when I woke up! Luckily, I have been to their home bf and remembered the front window that gets light even with clouds. We had a slow go of things and had to get a little creative for light, but got some great shots. Ethan was not too excited to get too close to his brother for me, but I snagged this "soft" touch!
So sweet- little mommy snuggle!

Love this pose!

had a good time, guys! Get some R&R!!
PS- good luck with school, Ben:)

Just Call Me...

the BOY photographer! Here are more precious babies-
Met with little, Mason, today. He was a doll! So tiny and so cute. I LOVE the shots we got!!!

Ahhh...


Then, I ran to grant park, where i met Dylan, Mommy and Gaga (not sure how you spell that!) Dylan is 4 mo old and I had the pleasure photographing him and creating his newborn birth announcements. He has gotten so big. Still has those sweet lips and awesome eyes!!

We thought he would flip the basket over, he was so active!

Big smiles (why I love waiting until 4 mo for 3 mo pics)

My back is so much better thanks to the steroid pack and heat/ice. Now, I just need to be careful not to mess it back up! Thank you to all the well wishes!!
Almost forgot- My little spaghetti monsters...

Lots of Boys...

I am skipping the commentary tonight, but I wanted to say that I had such a good time with all my families this week! Also, a HUGE thank you to all the clients, friends and family that are waiting oh so patiently for galleries!! I hurt my back a couple of days ago and nighttime is the worst! As long as i am up and moving, I am usually fine, but sitting and sleeping- UGH! I am very fortunate bc my shoots I had today have been cancelled due to a few things and I was able to slide my Sat shoot to Sun. So, I am going to take these nasty pills my dr gave me and act silly:) Oh, and rest when I am not working or wrestling the kids!! Ok, so bf I say anything goofy on my blog.... (LOL- me, say something goofy!??) All my little boys and beautiful families-








Such a great couple of shoots!