It is going to be super exciting to see Mr. Knox when he is a big 1 year old. I am anxious to see what the hair situation is like then, and if he has developed a fin and gills, 'cause that baby boy is all about the water!!! Love him and love his fantastic parents!
Thanks to Samantha Warren for joining me on this photographic adventure as my second shooter. Not only did we have a fabulous time exploring Santa Barbara in our down time, but she worked her patootie off covering Kris and his boys before the wedding. Brilliant work, my friend!
Also, a big shout out to Kerry Lee Dickey of Santa Barbara Wine Country Weddings and Events for creating a glamorous and heartfelt event that was truly reflective of Jennie + Kris. I hope to work with you again in the future, girlfriend!
Best wishes to you, Jennie + Kris, and you can count on a visit from me + the fam in D.C. in the future. Can't wait to keep up with you two. HUGS!
Lots of love!
I am loving all the orange details and orange flowers. What a perfect shade! Such a cute couple together!
(08.20.10 @ 12:53 PM)Kate, I can always count on your blog when I'm needing a little eye candy. These are beyond fantastic! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful captures with your readers.
(08.18.10 @ 09:11 AM)Blue shoes, perfect! Dancing bridesmaid...a total winner! Love the wedding guest going for the bouquet. I see some more awards in your future my dear! Fantastic job.
(08.15.10 @ 09:48 PM)Blue shoes, perfect! Dancing bridesmaid...a total winner! Love the weeding guest going for the bouquet. I see some more awards in your future my dear! Fantastic job.
(08.15.10 @ 09:48 PM)Wow!!! I feel like I was a guest at this event just from the pics. :) And the MOB is right on. At the end of the day, all you have left are the photos. Glad they picked the best photog. LOOOVE those blue shoes, by the way!
(08.15.10 @ 06:36 PM)This was one of the loveliest families with whom I have worked. And this was one of the classiest, most polished and lovely photographers and talents with whom I have ever worked. Kate, you were incredible. Your calm, joyful and stealth presence the day of the wedding is only rivaled by the "art" that you produce that tells the soul - the real story - of the day as it unfolded. You are incredible and I cannot thank you enough.
(08.14.10 @ 01:01 PM)As the MOB, I know that finding the RIGHT photographer is almost as critical as the bride finding the RIGHT groom (well, not quite, but pretty important to the process, nonetheless). Jennie hit a home run on both counts! Your photos truly capture what was for all of us the PERFECT wedding. While I know you're not totally responsible for the rainbows, you captured them---and the rest of this marvelous event magnificently.
Thank you so much for capturing the memories of two wonderful young people incredibly happy together, surrounded by those who love them and wanted to share their special day with them---and each other!
Hannah-Beth Jackson , the almost recovered MOB
Kate -- one of the best decisions I've ever made (next to sticking with Kris, of course!) was to hire you to shoot our wedding. Not only did I get a photographer who is so incredibly talented, but I got a friend. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for agreeing to come to Santa Barbara and help share the joy of our wedding. I love every. single. one. of these photos and am so lucky that I get to re-live the day over and over again each time I look at them. MUAH!! xoxo
(08.13.10 @ 03:23 AM)Well done Kate! The second and third to last are KILLER. Great wedding guests - great captures. The kiss in the trolley makes my heart fly.
(08.12.10 @ 07:33 PM)WOW...these are stellar, Kate! The two reception photos, one of the girl dancing and the other holding her hands out in the light, are award winning!! Good job and congrats to the happy couple!
(08.12.10 @ 07:59 AM)
I love the one in the rearview mirror of him tipping his hat. Kate, you continue to amaze me with your fantabulous talent! :)
(08.26.10 @ 06:19 PM)Oh My Goodness! What a cutie this little guy is! My favs are the one with him biting the stuffed dog and at the restaurant smiling! Amazing photography, Kate, with such an amazingly cute little guy!
(08.20.10 @ 01:03 PM)Love it! It has me cracking up,,,I love your quirky perspective of the world you see.
(08.02.10 @ 08:47 PM)I can't imagine a more perfect birthday present! You give the best gifts, Kate, and you kindly share them with us. Thank you!
(08.02.10 @ 07:20 PM)Kate, your work with kids makes me want to be not only a better photographer but also a better dad. I love how you see beauty and depth from all the expressions, gestures, interactions and angles. Sigh.
(08.02.10 @ 06:39 PM)Angelic. Will is angelic! Beautisimo, Kate....Just beautisimo!!!
(08.02.10 @ 09:12 AM)Jennie contacted me a while back after seeing her Princeton Kappa Kappa Gamma sister, Carissa's wedding images. Though she was attending law school at Georgetown and was no where near Texas, she booked me from afar. Even further was her wedding location, which was to take place at Montecito Country Club in Santa Barbara, California! Instantly, upon reading Jennie's email, I knew we would be a perfect fit.
Jennie is the kind of girl who loves to write in ALL CAPS if necessary and does not shy away from exclamation points, JUST LIKE ME!!!!! When she told me her love story with Kris, our connection got even stronger. As she spoke of his kindness and gregarious personality and all of the thoughtfulness he has put into their romance, I was sold. They are the ideal, people. The real deal ideal. Sweet, considerate, effervescent, highly intelligent, self-deprecating and as witty as the day is long, and completely over the moon in love with each other...to me, that describes the perfect couple. Here they are!
Stay tuned for their wedding images!
Stunning black and white pics! They are so in love and so giddy - you can just tell. I love the old pick up too. It adds a charming touch!
(08.20.10 @ 01:07 PM)love this pics Kate, the reflection one and the thou the car one are my favs! love them
(08.02.10 @ 03:25 AM)beautiful work Kate. I love the Airstream photo
(07.28.10 @ 09:11 AM)These are truly fabulous photos! Although the love between these two sweethearts is readily apparent, the photographer has also captured hints of depths and moods beyond what one might expect from a standard photo shoot.
(07.27.10 @ 12:42 PM)Thank you, Kate, for capturing so beautifully, Jennie and Kris' personalities and genuine joy and love for each other. The photos are fabulous!
Looking forward to the wedding photos with great anticipation>
Many thanks,
The MOB
Yayyyy, Kate! We LOVE LOVE LOVE them, especially the photos on the truck :-) Thank you, thank you, thank you for being your fabulous self and coming out to SB to celebrate with us. We just had an absolutely blast with you and Sam! xoxo
(07.27.10 @ 10:51 AM)Yayyyy, Kate! We LOVE LOVE LOVE them, especially the photos on the truck :-) Thank you, thank you, thank you for being your fabulous self and coming out to SB to celebrate with us. We just had an absolutely blast with you and Sam! xoxo
(07.27.10 @ 10:50 AM)Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Much better. Okay. Back to work!
Kate, your Millie is a sweetheart. Such a ham and such a cutie!
(08.20.10 @ 02:23 PM)Soooo cute! She's absolutely adorable!
(08.12.10 @ 11:56 AM)Hey Kate! I'm a friend of Marti's. Love the photos! The clarity, the sharpness, and the brilliant colors are just fantastic. My favorite is the first one, the close-up of your daughter with her face smooshed and those wonderful bracelets. :)
(07.28.10 @ 10:55 PM)Kate! Loved all of these. You really captured some precious moments. I love the booty shot and I just adore the pic of Zaya and Millie, two cute, curly headed babies! What a great time!
(07.28.10 @ 10:32 PM)Millie. Please show me how to make my hair like yours. Let's plan a sleepover. No Bobby's allowed.
(07.27.10 @ 01:54 PM)I don't know how you manage to do it all Kate. Superwoman for sure.
(07.24.10 @ 06:15 PM)Ha! Looking at these is about as close as I've gotten to a family vacation since 2003. Fun shots, though, Kate! I'm not sure if I'm more inspired to take better family photos or to go away. ;)
(07.20.10 @ 09:56 PM)
One day I will hire you to take my family's photos, I swear.
(08.31.10 @ 12:12 AM)Is there a cuter baby anywhere???? He's a keeper for sure. One of our 21 great grandkids!
(08.28.10 @ 09:21 PM)OH MY GOSH! Those bath pics are TOO MUCH! Love the lip! And that hat!!!
(08.25.10 @ 05:09 PM)Adorable, love the hat!
(08.25.10 @ 10:02 AM)