iHEARTfaces Contest -- Delaware Kids Photographer

The theme this week for kids ... pout. Which she's pretty much got down pat here! 

And they've added a pet category. Yay! This week's theme is anything goes. So, here goes ... : )

Check out the iHeartFaces blog!!

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SMILE!! -- Delaware Photographer

Do you have an extra 15 minutes? Do you want to smile? Then check out this adorable little story that I just found on another photographer's blog. Your smile can really make a difference : ) 

Happy Monday! - Kate

Precious Newborn -- Maryland Newborn Photographer

Have you ever wondered why God made babies and puppies so cute? Well, during our newborn session yesterday, Kelly gave me the answer. It's so you keep them. And love them. Even at 2 a.m. when they wake you up. And at 4 a.m. when they're still awake. And also at 5 a.m. when you they're ready to eat again. Poor Kelly and Jeremy haven't slept much yet since their little Peyton arrived (I believe the estimate was about seven hours in the last two weeks), but they're keeping her anyway. Because she's so stinkin' cute. And because they patiently waited a very, very long time for her to come into their lives. Here she is looking very, very adorable 14 days after her arrival.

Oh, I just love this next one. It screams out "$5,000!!!!," don't you think? ; )

She's not much into baskets, but as you can see, she was quite happy with my little vintage doll stroller. 

Peyton didn't hold back in this last one. She let me know how she truly felt about my silly baskets and props ... 

Kelly and Jeremy, I'm so happy for you guys. Your little one is just precious. Thank you so much for choosing me to document this special time in your lives. Oh, and thanks for searching your entire house with me for my lens cap. All of our efforts were in vain as it was waiting for me on my dining room table. It must have fallen off as I was putting the camera in the bag. Oye. Sorry you had to lift up the sofa for me! 

Happy Sunday! - Kate

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Cool Scoops Diner -- Delaware Child Photographer

For the last few weeks, I've been trying to hold a special shoot at the oh-so fabulous Cool Scoops diner in Wildwood, NJ. Twice we had to cancel because my little models were sick. But yesterday, it finally happened. The owners, Paul and Lori, were so very gracious and kind to allow us to use their awesome diner. Especially since we weren't quiet. Far from it. I'm betting that about halfway through the shoot, they were wondering how they could have EVER agreed to it. Sure, Trading Spaces was a commotion (check out their episode posted on their Web site!), but that's nothing compared to TWO two year olds ... on sugar. Between the running around, the yelling, the crying, the ice-cream knocking over, the itsy-bitsy spider singing, and the occasional temper tantrum, we were quite a group. In fact, it looked like chaos. But, the end result is as cute as can be.



























































Thanks again, Paul and Lori!!! Your diner is fabulous!!!!!! And we really, really appreciate your hospitality. Best wishes for a successful season : ) - Kate

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My Lovely Grandmother

What a week! I just spent the last few days visiting my Grandmother and some family near Boston. It was a quick ... but wonderful ... visit. My Grammy is a very special lady. She tells funny stories, LOVES sweets, and has a heart of gold. She also has an impressive amount of energy for someone her age. In fact, as our party exited the restaurant Wednesday night, she shuffled ahead of us all, right past the host. "How old is she?!" he asked us. "Ninety-seven," we answered. He shook his head in disbelief. 

Actually, Grammy is almost 98. And she's still as lovely as ever. Funny, too. And she sure does love Bella (who came along and sported a brand new black and pink fur coat ... soooo Boston).

I think I look a lot like my Grandmother. She's from Lithuania and when I look at books about the Lithuanian culture and people, I always feel like I'm looking at thousands of me (scary, I know!). (Side note: Please excuse my appearance. Some make-up and a brush would have helped, but it was a bit of a long week).



And here's my Dad and brother. He sure does look like his mother!





I love flipping through old family albums. I couldn't resist taking some snapshots of the snapshots. This first one is of my Grandmother's sister in Lithuania. It's funny, because I've been wanting to do a shoot with a Mom and her baby in a bike basket : )

I never met my Grandfather. He died before I was born. But here he is, looking very handsome. 

I've never seen my Grandmother's wedding picture before. But she had me pull it out today. She told me that it's been tucked away because she's scared someone will accidentally break it. I figured I'd see if I could get a nice gallery wrap of it so that she can hang it in her room. Man ... look at that tiny waist!

Oh boy. Now here's a polaroid! This is me and my two brothers. We're in Maine and were apparently spending some time in the sun. Where oh where did my blonde hair go?!

And my favorite shot of the day. My Grandmother is lovely. 

Tomorrow I'm off for a fun commercial shoot in NJ. I'll post some pictures soon! 

Happy Thursday!

Kate