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After several years at Taylor Dance Center in McKinney, we decided to switch dance studios.  Millie had proven that she was in this for the long haul (even if that just means dancing till she's 7) and was quite passionate about dance, and I wanted to find a studio that was filled with warm and positive energy, great leadership, age appropriate dances and costumes, an outstanding track record, exemplary teachers and instruction methods, and the apple of a young dancer's eye---a professional production of The Nutcracker.  After months of research, I found the best studio north of Dallas, and quite possibly the best one in the Dallas area---Academy of Dance Arts.

Many of the studio's dancers go on to perform in professional ballet companies, on Broadway, and some have even made it to Hollywood.  Don't get me wrong.  While I'm impressed by this, I am in NO WAY a stage mom.  Not even CLOSE.  I honestly don't care if Millie dances at all when she is older, but as long as she is passionate about it, I want her to learn from the best.  And learn, she has!  She learned more in 3 months at ADA than she had in 3 years at her old studio.  Not only that, she has made two amazing friends (Alex and Camryn) whose moms (Andrea and Amy) I just happen to adore as well.  It's like a win-win-win-win situation.  Next stop?  The Nutcracker in December!

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Pa and GranLyn says:

Mills you have always been amaaaazing but this tops it. You are fabuloso!
We love you more than life.
Love,
Pa and GranLyn

(08.04.11 @ 07:10 PM)
Kelly says:

Gorgeous pictures of such a beautiful little lady! They almost make me want to have another baby in hopes that I have a girl, just so she can dress up and dance like Miz Millie!

(07.27.11 @ 04:29 PM)
Alyssa says:

Hats off to you for finding such an awesome place for Millie to learn ballet! She's a true beauty, and I can't wait to see how she shines in The Nutcracker!

(07.27.11 @ 09:19 AM)
Ryan says:

That second to last shot is ridiculous[ly awesome].

(07.26.11 @ 11:49 PM)
Bobby says:

She just takes my breath away
So proud of my girls

(07.26.11 @ 11:35 PM)
aga says:

very very sweet post and what a beautiful soul that Millie is!

(07.26.11 @ 03:52 PM)
Meggan S says:

She is just adorable! And your notes to her are too sweet! She will cherish them when she gets older. And the photos are outstanding as usual!

(07.26.11 @ 01:36 PM)
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Just like their fabulous friends who recommended me to them (Leah + Corey and Casey + Billy), Meggan + Jess had me rolling from the second we started this shoot.  They drove in from Austin to Burnet, as I was in town visiting my in-laws for Memorial Day weekend, and we had a blast hanging out for the evening.  Their love for each other is evident in every move they make, and it is easy to see that they are meant for one another.  The couple that laughs together stays together, and that is definitely Meggan + Jess!

Can't wait for these two lookers to get hitched in September at The Plantation House!

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Don't forget to give them a shout in the comment box to tell them how foxy they are!

Lilly says:

The smile on this happy girl is catching! Love these.

(07.18.11 @ 11:42 AM)
Bobby says:

These are great! Fun to see parents' architecture cameo in your work

(07.13.11 @ 04:55 PM)
Susie M says:

Congrats, Meggan and Jess! Love these images....pure joy and happiness!!!

(07.12.11 @ 09:18 PM)
SandyB says:

Love love love!

(07.11.11 @ 09:45 PM)
Jenny McMurdo says:

Love them! So cute.

(07.11.11 @ 09:30 PM)
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Take a bohemian girl from New Zealand, a charming chap from Scotland, and 3 adorable children who've acquired Texas twangs, and you've got the Hepburns.  After traveling the world for both business and pleasure, the Hepburns ended up practically in my backyard.  Though the Hepburn kids went to the same preschool as Millie, for some reason, we never met!  It was not until we enrolled Millie in a Montessori school that we met the Hepburns, as they had done the exact same!

Michelle is an excellent photographer in her own right, but she's rarely in the family pictures, as she's taking them!  I am so glad I was able to capture this moment in time for them, as they gear up to move to Singapore.  Hopefully these photographs will help them remember their time in Texas and all of the wonderful memories that were made in Downtown McKinney.  I had so much fun on this shoot and it was an honor to be their photographer.

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Please leave them some love below in the comment box!

Don't be shy, y'all!

Fer Juaristi says:

this session has tons of soul, love it!

(07.14.11 @ 07:42 PM)
Lauren Clay says:

Oh My Goodness! These kiddos are the cutest things ever! And the family shots are to die for. That first one is definitely a framer!

(07.13.11 @ 03:04 PM)
ARI says:

Love these Kate! I think I'm going to have you shoot my family if I ever have one.

(07.11.11 @ 05:51 PM)
Cate says:

Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous family. Can't wait to welcome you to Singers xxx

(07.09.11 @ 09:36 PM)
Cate says:

Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous family. Can't wait to welcome you to Singers xxx

(07.09.11 @ 09:36 PM)
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Meet my new boyfriend...Walker.  You may remember him from days when he was a bit smaller, but still had great hair.  Walker's drooling a bit more lately, which I (of course) love.  Either he's lusting after my camera (homeboy lurves him some electronics) or maaaaaaaaybe he's getting some new teeth.  You can be the judge.  He's a snugglebug with charm for miles, which he undoubtedly learned from his mom and pop, Taryn + Adam.  These two parents are doing such an outstanding job listening to Walker's cues and taking delight in his every move and those things really make me proud to know them.  Check out baby Walker's latest tricks!

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Leave baby Walker and his fantastic parents a comment below!

Barbara Speed says:

What a handsome young man! Love his smiles.

(07.28.11 @ 08:26 AM)
Diane says:

He gets cuter, cuter and cuter by the minute. love this little guy!

(07.18.11 @ 10:40 AM)
Karen Case says:

Precious! Love your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing these amazing pictures. They really capture your family's love, quest for fun and complete happiness. Walker is a joy! Hope to meet him soon! Love, Karen & the boys

(07.18.11 @ 09:24 AM)
Angie Spence says:

Wowwwwwww...I am trying so hard not to be bias, but I truly think that Walker epitomizes utter cuteness. Fabulous pics. Just love me some WB!!

(07.17.11 @ 04:20 PM)
confused pinecone says:

dang i didn't realized i posted 50,000 times. pete and repeat went on a boat ride pete fell off who's left? you know who. my bad.

(07.16.11 @ 12:00 PM)
pinecone says:

Dang that boy strong. My bottom teeef are crooked now. What a cutie though! And his mama cute too. Kate's picture skillz stretch from hrrrr to the moon ...(wait for it) ..........AND BACK! We really appreciate you freezing a moment in time for us that we can enjoy for a long time. Dang I should write me some rprrrroetry:) hey next time we could show our appreciation and throw a purple hornfrog shirt on that boy:)!

(07.16.11 @ 11:07 AM)
Pinecone says:

Dang that boy strong. My bottom teeef are crooked now. What a cutie though! And his mama cute too. Kate's picture skillz stretch from hrrrr to the moon ...(wait for it) ..........AND BACK! We really appreciate you freezing a moment in time for us that we can enjoy for a long time. Dang I should write me some rprrrroetry:) hey next time we could show our appreciation and throw a purple hornfrog shirt on that boy:)!

(07.16.11 @ 11:06 AM)
Pinecone says:

Dang that boy strong. My bottom teeef are crooked now. What a cutie though! And his mama cute too. Kate's picture skillz stretch from hrrrr to the moon ...(wait for it) ..........AND BACK! We really appreciate you freezing a moment in time for us that we can enjoy for a long time. Dang I should write me some rprrrroetry:) hey next time we could show our appreciation and throw a purple hornfrog shirt on that boy:)!

(07.16.11 @ 11:03 AM)
Adam Spence says:

Dang that boy strong. My bottom teeef are crooked now. What a cutie though! And his mama cute too. Kate's picture skillz stretch from hrrrr to the moon ...(wait for it) ..........AND BACK! We really appreciate you freezing a moment in time for us that we can enjoy for a long time. Dang I should write me some rprrrroetry:) hey next time we could show our appreciation and throw a purple hornfrog shirt on that boy:)!

(07.16.11 @ 11:02 AM)
Lauren Clay says:

What a cutie!

(07.13.11 @ 03:29 PM)
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I'm pretty excited about my recent wins in the WPJA 1st Quarter 2011 Contest, the ISPWP Spring 2011 Contest, and the Fearless Photographers Round 4 Contest.  Thanks to all of my wonderful clients {Melissa + Ray, Heather + Ben, Jennie + Kris, Ashley + Bob, Chrissie + Dan, Genevieve + Adam, and Kate + Seth, to be exact!} for being incredibly dynamic, warm, vivacious, loving, passionate and most of all...real.  You inspired the hell out of me!

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Genevieve says:

Congrats, Kate! You certainly deserve it!

(07.22.11 @ 02:15 PM)
Chrissie Jones says:

YAY! Congrats! :)

(06.28.11 @ 01:32 PM)
Bobby says:

SOOO PROUD!!!!! You are a ROCKSTAR!!!!

(06.27.11 @ 03:59 PM)
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