Vintage Yellow -- Delaware Fashion Photographer

Months ago, I found this awesome yellow dress in an antique store. I fell in love. It's a simple little dress ... probably from the 50s?? Not sure. I picked it up and held it against myself. Um ... no. That's not going to fit, I thought. The waist looked like it might fit comfortably on my thigh. But, I still had to have it. So, I bought it and put out a casting call for a skinny minnie size 0 who would be willing to put it on and have some fun. Well, Jess answered the call and as it turns out, the dress fit her perfectly. Like a glove actually. And it looked fabulous. It figures that the day we chose to do her shoot (yesterday) would end up being a randomly COLD spring day. Particularly so because we went down to Old New Castle for her pictures ... and it's always colder right on the water. But she was a trooper. And she really rocked the vintage look. I couldn't help but think back to the very first time I photographed her for her senior pictures. She was the most camera-shy person with whom I had ever worked. I had to keep yelling at her to GET YOUR HANDS OFF YOUR STOMACH! That was her camera quirk. She felt like she didn't know what to do with her hands ... so she would just uncomfortably fold them across her waist. Most people have a little quirk that they pull out when the camera is on them. Whether it's that they drop their eyes to the ground, fidget with their hands, cover their stomach, etc., etc. But that's ok ... after a little time, they loosen up and even ... GASP ... have some fun in front of the camera. Well, there were no hands on the stomach this time around. Just a whole lot of fabulous personality.

Oh the drama ...

I think this next one might be my favorite. I must say. I'm quite sorry that this look has gone out of style for women. It sure is lovely.

And here are the Debbie shots. I think I just heard her gasp. Her daughter is very lovely. 

I HAD to have forsythias in this shoot. I wish I could say that I planned to have them in full bloom for the shoot. But, I didn't. It was a very fortunate coincidence. 

And back to the Ivory building. That's twice in three days that I've shot in front of this wall. Its just so cool!

And the yellow phone. Had to pull that out, too. 

And finally, this last picture is a new product that I'll be offering with Beautiful You by Kate shoots. You belong on the cover of Vogue!

Oh, and just as a side note. Did you notice how fabulous Jess' eyebrows are? She gets them done at Oh-La-La Make-Up Studio in Trolley Square. They do AMAZING eyebrows. Check them out!

Happy (still cold) Wednesday!

- Kate

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Battery Park Picture Party -- Delaware Photographer

Sunday. Oh, Sunday. It was such a gorgeous, gorgeous day. The sun was shining, the air was warm, and the hot dog man was out in Battery Park. And so were we. Missy couldn't have picked a more gorgeous day. Or a better location. We were able to use the old streets and walls in Old New Castle (complete with a tour from a slightly inebriated gentleman) as well as the park-like atmosphere along the water. Picture parties are a great way to spend time with some friends and family, and get some pictures taken, too. I loved that at Missy's party, there was a real mix in the kinds of mini sessions I was holding, from maternity to babies, toddlers to a couple's anytime session. Since waiting is the worst, here are a few preview shots to hold the gang over until the full gallery is ready.

Here she is, our lovely hostess with the mostest.  

I was tired Sunday night. And you know what? I think it was all because of this next little cutie pie. Whew. There is no need for a gym membership when she's around. She's a mover and a shaker. Thank goodness for a quick shutter speed!!

She was willing to sit still for about 6 seconds. And boy was it cute : ) ...

This little man has the chunkiest little cheeks ever. I just wanted to squeeze them every time I looked at him. 

When photographing children, you have to be ready for anything. The cutest pictures happen when you're not expecting it. This next one is a great example of unexpected cuteness. I asked him to sit down on the stones near the pretty orange flowers, which he did. But then he decided that it would be more fun to roll around on the patio. Again, thank goodness for a quick shutter speed, since we captured this cute "pose."

His Mommy brought a pretty bouquet of balloons (and boy do I have some cute shots with them!), and he enjoyed loosing them just as much as he did holding on to them. There's something about little boys and balloons that always lends itself to a vintage finish, so that's what I did here ... complete with a brand new sky and a balloon from another picture party. 

Don't you just love this wall? Our intoxicated "tour guide" explained that it was the old Ivory building. I fully intend to google that because I'm not sure what "the old Ivory building" is. But it sure does work great for pictures. (And in case your wondering, he wasn't an official tour guide. Just someone who decided to tag along with us for a little while.) 

Missy is just too cute! Love it : ) 

Aww ... I love how their pictures turned out. I think you guys make such a lovely couple, Dana : ) And congratulations again on the baby!

I had such a great time with all of you guys on Sunday! I'll let you know as soon as your complete gallery of pictures is ready. 

Happy (very chilly) Tuesday!

Kate

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Two Brothers -- New Jersey Child Photographer

I have a confession to make. I like taking pictures. That you know. But what you might not know is that my love for photography is not why I LOVE being a child photographer. Nope. The reality is that I like to play with toys. I like dress-up, particularly with rubber kitchen gloves. I LOVE puzzles (especially for those 5 and under). And I think make-believe games of princess in the tower are the best way you could ever pass the day away. And that's why my day yesterday with Amie and her two little men was a lovely, chaotic, loud, messy day of pleasure. They're pretty cute. And they're very used to the camera since their Mom is also a wonderful photographer. We both sat there and shot away. I joked with her that it was like we were in a photography workshop where all the students are shooting the same thing. One of her little men wasn't as into the camera as he usually is, but that's ok. I'll be back for you later, King Aidan!

Gavin was just loving the camera. His Mimi helped me get some great "head shots."

And this next one. Oh, this next one. I think his Mom must have been behind me and he was smiling at her. Look at those dimples. I just want to poke my fingers in them and squeeze him to pieces. 

And here she is putting the GRRRR in Grandma ...

The elusive black Spiderman.

I love Aidan's grumpy face. It's so cute! ...

And this next picture is the proof that it doesn't pay to lie to a child. We told Aidan that if he ran with the kite he would fly like a birdie. Well, there was no flight. And he was not happy about it ...

Where was Mr. Fix-It the other day when I needed him to fix my broken sink! 

These next few crack me up. Aidan was soo excited about his balloon ...

Hooray! It's huge! ...

And then it broke ...

A word to the wise: Pillow fights aren't the best idea right before nap time ... 

I got him!!!! ...

I had soooooo much fun with you guys yesterday, Amie. And your chicken sandwich was da bomb! Seriously. I could eat about three more of them today. Next time I come visit, I'll be sure to bring my own apron/cape and super hero kitchen gloves. Oh, and a pillow.

Happy Thursday!
Kate

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