The Monroes -- Delaware Child Photographer

I have a terrible memory. I mean ... it's bad. Just the other day, I found myself bopping along in the car with the windows open and suddenly, I realized that I couldn't remember where I was going. No lie. I racked my brain, but it wasn't until I got all the way home that I was like, oh. The bank. So, anyway, it's hardly a surprise that I aaaaaalways forget to send my friends a card on their anniversaries. ALWAYS. It's not that I forget that's it their wedding month (ok, the exact day ... yah, I do forget), it's just that everytime I think that I should get them a card ... I then turn around forget.

Tanna and Talbert haven't received a card from me the entire time they've been married (well, unless I'm forgetting about a time when I actually remembered to send one. And that's very possible.) But, in honor of the BIG 10 ... here's a little something that I whipped up during part two of their family session. I don't really have the software needed to do something like this justice, but that's ok, this works. Please pardon the camera shake you'll notice throughout. Every time Maliya made me laugh I couldn't help but shake a little ; )

Happy (cardless) Anniversary, Monroe family!

And I hope this brightens up your day, Joe and Janet. Feel better soon : )

If you want to watch a larger version of this video, go here.

The Monroes from katecallahan on Vimeo.

Happy Weekend!
Kate

Is It the Water? -- Delaware Baby Photographer

I deal with lots of clothing designers that are not based in the tri-state area and they always tell me the same thing: Man! Delaware has the cutest kids ever! Of course, I always let them know that I work with kids from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, too ... but that they're right! The kids here are just gorgeous. Is it something in the water? Well, whatever it is, my session on Sunday featured one such adorable little one. Look at this little face : ) ...

We worked soooo hard to try and get smiles ... but she wasn't having it. Instead, she just gave me all kinds of adorable little baby pouts and sweet little expressions.

We shot these first few at Milburn's Orchards ... but man! It was windy, chilly, and CROWDED.

So, from Milburn's we moved over to Fairhill, where we (accidentally) found a nice little area that was down low enough to be protected from the wind.

We were shooting right smack dab in the middle of the day ... which can be a really tough time for light. But this area was amazing! The light was so soft and gorgeous.

Many thanks to our fabulous peanut gallery for producing genuine laughter. Love it ...

Future Baby Gap model. For sure! ...

Nothing feels as good as the sun on your bare skin ... especially when you've been covered up for a little while. Random warm days are the best!

I had such a blast with you guys ... as usual : )

Happy Wednesday!

Kate

Sarah and Amarin's Wedding -- Delaware Wedding Photographer

Yes, it's possible. You can plan an amazingly beautiful wedding in less than 10 days. Sarah and Amarin did it. And I'm so thankful that they chose me to document their lovely ceremony. This wedding was a photographer's dream ... complete with gorgeous light, a lovely location, a fabulous couple, and two insanely cute kids. INSANELY cute.

See ...

I loved everything that everyone in this family was wearing. It was just perfect!

Sarah and Amarin checked all around to find THE spot for their intimate ceremony, and in the end, this swirl won out. They were thinking about Gibraltar or Valley Garden ... but I'm so glad the swirl won out in the end ; )

The light was extraordinary. Just extraordinary.

I love the next set. Sarah, you are so gorgeous!

It was pretty amazing that the kids were able to hold up the entire time. There was a little fussing about shoes and some whining for Burger King. But in the end they had to settle for dinner at Mendenhall Inn instead ; )

Sarah and Amarin, thanks for choosing me : ) It was such a pleasure.

Happy Monday!

Kate

All Things Happy -- Delaware Commercial Photographer

Go ahead. I dare you. Try not to smile as you look at these happy pictures : )

The girls are modeling some insanely cute CourtneyCourtney dresses. I've said it before ... I'll say it again. I LOVE these clothes. They're so soft, comfy, and fun.

Miss Hannah is also modeling some adorable little owl-themed pony tail holders from Jessleenes.

Aren't the owls adorable?! ...

And speaking of smiles, I LOVE this song. It makes me happy.

Happy Thursday!

Kate

Hodge Podge -- Delaware Child Photographer

As I sat on the bench today, gazing up at the yellow trees, I couldn't help but smile. I was early and had some time to kill, so I decided to people watch. It's been veeery busy these last few weeks, so those 15 minutes were particularly glorious. I saw people of all shapes and sizes. But the couple I enjoyed watching the most was an elderly woman and her son. She sat wearily on the bench opposite of mine as he went to get the car. Then he helped her scoot into the front seat, gently lifted her feet into the car, and then kindly helped her with her seat belt. And she simply smiled the entire time. It was very sweet.

And then I had a wonderful treat. A Wednesday wedding! (On an AMAZINGLY gorgeous fall day, none the less!) I'll have a full preview from the lovely day soon. Meanwhile, here's a little taste of what has been keeping me so busy ...

There was the session with the lollipops ...

The picture party with the cool covered bridge and veeery pregnant guest : ) ...

The cheery mini session on a veeeeery dreary day ...

The family session with THE hat ...

A CourtneyCourtney clothing shoot with two cutie-pie sisters who are such a hoot ; ) ....

And one from tonight's wedding. Oh that light! ...

I hope everyone enjoyed the gorgeous day : ) Tomorrow is supposed to be just as nice. Yay!

Happy Wednesday!

Kate

Sunset -- Delaware Photographer

Do you remember it? Saturday the 10th. About 6:44. It was amazing.



I was crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge, putting Miley to shame with a stunning rendition of Party in the USA listening to very cool, grown-up music, and I couldn't help but gasp. Let's face it ... the shores of the Delaware River aren't so pretty. It's factory city on both sides. But even that couldn't wreck the view. So, as I waited at the toll booth, I pulled out my camera and then shot the above picture. It came out pretty well considering I didn't even check the settings before I shot it. It was one of those sunsets that just humbles you, and helps you put things back into perspective. Now that the sun is back, maybe we'll get a repeat this week. Maybe even when I'm on a photo shoot. That suuuuure would make me a very happy girl : )

Happy Monday!
Kate

Gift Cards -- 10% Off! -- Delaware Child Photographer

Here's something to warm you on this dreary day : ) Gift cards are now 10% off. This sale will go all the way through December. You can use the buy it now button below to pay securely online with your paypal account or with a credit card, or you can contact me directly to pay with a check. There is a $5 shipping and handling charge added so that I can package up your pretty little card and it's case and send it directly to you. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!!!

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Smokey Cinnamon -- Commercial Child Photographer

It's cold. It's wet. It's gloomy. And it was all starting to get to me until I slid out of my car and smelled it. There I was mailing a letter at the Elkton post office (a tiny little trailer nestled away amidst dripping yellow foliage) and the scent stopped me in my tracks and made me smile. Cold rain dripped on my face as I stood there breathing in the earthy combination of burning wood and cinnamon. I'm not sure from where the cinnamon smell was coming, but boy. It smelled good. And suddenly I felt happy again. I guess it really is the little things.

And speaking of cheery, happy things, here's an ad that the folks over at Tralala Clothing Company just sent my way. I think it's adorable. And I'm not just saying that because it features the pictures I took the other day of two of my favorite little cutie pies ; )

Love the dress? Check your local Nordstrom.

Happy Thursday!

Kate

10 Years -- New Jersey Family Photographer

(Whew ... two posts in one day!)

It was my turn to say something ... so I took the mic and this is what I said: "My name is Kate and I can't wait to see what this baby looks like!" Well, something to that effect, anyway. We were waiting for Tanna and Talbert to arrive for their surprise baby shower and someone was filming as guests took their turns saying to the audience something for the new parents to later watch. So, I said what was on my mind. I really was curious, since I couldn't imagine any two people who were physically more different.

Well ... she arrived. And boy. She sure is a cutie. You've seen her maaaaany times on this blog modeling clothes and just rockin' it Maliya style. It's her Mommy and Daddy's 10th anniversary, and Mom wanted family pictures. This is just part one of, well, I don't know. We'll see. There are so many cute pictures I just don't know how to choose. But, for now, here's just a few of my favorites ...

These next two just make me laugh ...

Just as a sidenote: How GORGEOUS is their bedroom?!

I'm so in love with these next few pictures. We were all headed into the bathroom for tub pictures (hmm ... there's something you don't say everyday!), and I gasped as I saw Maliya standing near her parents' legs. LOVE it!

Color ...

B/W ...

Normally, these are the kinds of images that I just love in b/w. But there's something about them in color that I just can't get enough of. It's kind of funny that we were shooting these in a bathroom. But, hey, I follow the light!

More lovely images to come soon : )

Happy Wednesday

Kate