Sweet Caroline is one of the funniest, sunniest babies I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her bright blue eyes light up a room, and her many, many expressions tell me that she is going to be full of personality! She's a bit bohemian in nature, as she prefers to be OUT of her cute little outfits and matching headbands, but I'll take her either way. So will her big brother, Collin. My favorite images from this set are the ones of the two of them. I can already see that he is going to be there for her through thick and thin, and he's going to teach her the ways of the world like no one else could even imagine. Their bond is inspiring, and I hope I get to stick around and photograph them as they grow old together.
Miss Caroline, you are every bit a doll, and I am honored to have taken your picture. Mwah!
I had a ton of fun playing fly on the wall as I watched Lacey + Scott and their friends and family interact, dance, and engage in general silliness. This bunch was lively, welcoming, and full of Southern charm. Here are a few of my favorite frames from the evening!
Love it. Millie is beautiful! I love watching her grow on your blog. But why do they have to grow so fast? It's hard to not want to "push pause" every once in a while.
(08.26.11 @ 09:59 AM)There's no one in their right mind who would want to willingly leave that sweet face all day! Kate, you are amazing to be able to put your thoughts and emotions into coherent sentences right now. I love that Millie will be able to look back someday and read your sweet words. And she'll no doubt still think you are beautiful. Praying this transition gets easier for you!
(08.20.11 @ 10:01 PM)Kate, you are obviously an amazing Mom, which in turn has helped to create this wonderful little girl you have! You write so eloquently and so from the heart that you put tears in my eyes when I read what you have to say about your family! And I've never even met them! Hugs to you as Millie gets on the bus to go to Kindergarten, you will be amazed at how fast the day goes by and how great it feels when she comes home with that beautiful smile telling you fun stories about her day!
(08.20.11 @ 10:26 AM)
Oh my, yes, these are indeed wonderful photos! It's as if Dahlia is reaching out with her eyes to embrace the world... she is beautiful. Thanks for sharing these moments from your lives.
(08.22.11 @ 01:23 PM)These are so wonderful! She is such a beautiful and happy spirit and you can tell her parents take such delight in her!!!!
(08.19.11 @ 09:41 AM)Fantastic photos - Kate you do great work and I know Dahlia is quite the model - those bright eyes and chunky cheeks - to die for. My favourite one...very hard to pick...but I love the toes - with her on her back...but Winston chomping on her bow...and her handing the camera...grass...takes the prize in my eyes.
(08.18.11 @ 01:38 PM)We met down on South 1st for some true Austin flavah. Yeah, we hit up a few of the classic South 1st haunts, but instead of going for the obvious, we worked around them and came up with something even better. (Like in this first image, most photographers take their clients to this wall for the Austin sign. However, I was obsessed with the doors and made them mine.)
Then, it got real. Jason told me about the place where he and Gina had their first date---Eastside Cafe. Apparently Gina out-lunched Jason, and he was hella impressed. (HOW ON EARTH DID SHE EAT MORE THAN HIM? She's freaking TINY! Hollow leg, I suppose.) We scooted over to the East Side and hung out with some chickens.
Then, it got really, really personal. And...there was hiking. Big day for me, people. The sweet couple took me to the 360 Bridge atop a cliff where Jason proposed to Gina. They told me the story of how their loved ones surrounded them that day atop the cliff, and my heart literally skipped a beat. I feel so privileged to have witnessed the exact spot where they got engaged!
Thanks, G + J, for a fabulous engagement session. It was a ton of fun, and I can't wait to see you guys again!
LOVE this one, my dear! The yellow-red combo is a sweet photo - such a lively and fun set. Oh, the one from above is killer too. :)
(08.24.11 @ 06:03 PM)Love all of them! Yay for Jason and Gina's cuteness captured on film!
(08.15.11 @ 04:40 PM)I LOVE THESE PICTURES!!! G and Jason, you are always good-looking, but THESE ARE AMAZING!
(08.15.11 @ 10:03 AM)I am in love with all of the pictures!! Absolutely wonderful!! Each picture captures y'alls personality and the scenic background is just beautiful! Looks like y'all had a blast with the photoshoot and I can't believe you guys are getting married so soon :) Love you both so much!
(08.12.11 @ 07:01 PM)I am in love with all of the pictures!! Absolutely wonderful!! Each picture captures y'alls personality and the scenic background is just beautiful! Looks like y'all had a blast with the photoshoot and I can't believe you guys are getting married so soon :) Love you both so much!
(08.12.11 @ 06:59 PM)The pics look amazing!!!! thanks Kate!
(08.12.11 @ 02:01 PM)Great Photos! seems like a pretty cool couple... :)
(08.12.11 @ 01:49 PM)Great Photos! seems like a pretty cool couple... :)
(08.12.11 @ 01:47 PM)I love how you can see the sweet chemistry between Gina & Jason in each of these pictures. I'm a believe in engagement pictures in the city where you fell in love. It definitely shows! Congratulations G&J!
(08.12.11 @ 01:43 PM)I love how you can see the sweet chemistry between Gina & Jason in each of these pictures. I'm a believe in engagement pictures in the city where you fell in love. It definitely shows! Congratulations G&J!
(08.12.11 @ 01:40 PM)wonderful photos! gina & jason, you guys look absolutely adorable together! the pics really pop and show the personalities of this incredible couple :)
(08.12.11 @ 01:07 PM)Stunned. I'm ABSOLUTELY stunned by your incredible ability to capture such precious moments and your sense of humor that got Jason out of his shell :) We both had a blast and secretly wish we could do another one...You are the BOMB DOT COM!!
Jason and I HEART you!
These are AMAZING! What beautiful little kids! Love love love it Kate!
(08.29.11 @ 10:22 AM)Thank you for sharing these fantastic pictures Kimberly! I love them all, but if I had to pick my favorite, I'd have to agree with Kate-the one's with Collin are my favorite. You have to do something special with the one with their feet-you'll look back and be amazed at how little Caroline's squishy little feet were!
(08.27.11 @ 10:03 AM)Kate, you did an amazing job. Bless you for capturing these special times for the Richardsons, and keeping Carson right where he should be-in the middle of his FAMILY!
Thank you for sharing these fantastic pictures Kimberly! I love them all, but if I had to pick my favorite, I'd have to agree with Kate-the one's with Collin are my favorite. You have to do something special with the one with their feet-you'll look back and be amazed at how little Caroline's squishy little feet were!
(08.27.11 @ 10:01 AM)Kate, you did an amazing job. Bless you for capturing these special times for the Richardsons, and keeping Carson right where he should be-in the middle of his FAMILY!
Thanks for sharing Kimberly! I agree with Kate, they are all magnificant , but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the one's with Collin. You have to keep the one with the feet-you'll look back at that one day and see how amazingly little those squishy feet were!!
(08.27.11 @ 09:47 AM)Kate, you did an amazing job and your words brought me to tears. Bless you for capturing these special times for the Richardsons and keeping Carson right where he should be-right in the middle of his FAMILY.
Thanks for sharing Kimberly! I agree with Kate, they are all magnificant , but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the one's with Collin. You have to keep the one with the feet-you'll look back at that one day and see how amazingly little those squishy feet were!!
(08.27.11 @ 09:47 AM)Kate, you did an amazing job and your words brought me to tears. Bless you for capturing these special times for the Richardsons and keeping Carson right where he should be-right in the middle of his FAMILY.