Khaptures

People...I bet you think this blog is about you...LOL!

I've had the concept for this blog floating around in my head for a few days now. It initially began as a fleeting thought..."People..tuh"...followed by a roll of my eyes and a shaking of my head. The fleeting thought turned into a simmering rant..."People...full of nice warm flowery words about Khaptures...yet void of compensation...they lay in wait hoping I get an itch to shoot and choose them (no session fee of course)...and if I blog then all they simply have to do is COPY/PASTE or SAVE IMAGE AS and go on their merry way not getting that they are stealing...not caring that they are stealing. While others simply never get enough...never enough images...never enough hook ups...always ...gimme....gimme...gimme....now...now...now". That was the rant. LOL! The sad thing...I created quite a few of those 'I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today' MONSTERS. 

As I commuted home from work today, I thought about all the awesome mainstream photographers that I drool over. I thought about the unknown process(es) that they have gone through to be great and MONSTER free:) I thought again aboout this blog post. And then I thought about (mind you, I utilize public transportation...so I had hours upon hours to ponder some things...LOL!) ...images...what image(s) would I use for such a blog entry. I decided to post images from sessions throughout this year. 

In no particular order...People...

Ahhhh...exhaling...LOL! Glad I got that out...LOL! I adore what I do...when I do it...LOL! 

Now off to edit! 

Catch of the next SO moment!

365 days of "YAY"!

In the past....I opted out of making New Year's resolutions...fact of the matter was...I didn't want the commitment of it all. But Mr.Ross Oscar Knight has inspired me by making his personal goals list public....yikes! It's like showing your inter most parts...LOL! At this years end...and new beginning...I'm opting to do the same. Here's to a new year of commitment where ....

  will... ...

• Pray (taking it up a notch...like being fully alert)
• Khaptures Website
• Drop weight (won't put a limit on it)
• Take a trip to Texas, Florida, & New Jersey
• Spending more quality time with my Lord (not making it a chore)
• Organize Room - making it a workable space (working on it)
• 5 Weddings (1 booked)
• Shoot...shoot...and shoot countless portrait sessions (taking the creative game up in all sessions)
• Serve...serve...serve
• More time in my word ... committing more word to memory
• 365 days free of carbonated beverages...sorry Coke!
• Living FEARLESSLY
• Allowing the Lord to have His way in & with my life

 

The list is longer in my journal...LOL!

A great friend of mine wrapped up her year by saying,"Saying goodbye to a roller-coaster year filled with stunning defeats, moments of intense anxiety and spectacular, game-changing blessings... ...and for all of it, the good and the bad, I say,"to God be the glory'". And I concur! To God be the glory for ALL He has done and will do!

May this new year be filled of "yay" moments!

Catch ya on the many SO moments in the next 364 days!

~Khedra Kernise

 

Can't think of a title for this blog...

 

Ever had one of those days where all is well…strangers become friends…you get two or 3 extra french fries with your meal…and though it may be FREEZING cold outside, you feel nice and warm….THEN someone(s) comes along to jack all that up for ya?!! That was me today. I allowed a prospective client to pop my “yay bubble”. The word (Ps.27:10-14 and Ps.3:3) and a slice of sweet potato cake from Jess Cakes made it allllllll better:)

 

 

 

 

~Khedra Kernise

  

I Had to Ask Myself

I have a few favorite things in life...pens...mugs...coffee...coca-cola...quotes...ice-cream...my buddy...watches...music... ... ...Ok, maybe I have more than a few...LOL!

I was checking out a few of my favorite photographers blog's today in search of some much needed inspiration. What fueled their hunger? What made them keep going when everything/one suggested that they stop? What made them stick to their guns and trust God would bring the increase? What made them get on up after laying it all down?

I purchased this here "quotable mug" at a coffee shop in Calabasas in 2008. For the pass few months it has resided (in the box) by my music collection. And after I post this here blog I will answer it. And though I'm not a one to make new year's resolutions...I will ...

“ Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. v3 - For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry". (Habakkuk 2:2 and 3)
 

STAY TUNED!

-Khedra Kernise
 

Say Cheeeeese!!!

Over the years, I've been gifted with cameras of various sorts.....yes, including the one I shoot w/ today. I have kept each thoughtful gift as a source to KEEP ON SHOOTING!

This here is the good ol' Pentax cam. I was amaze to find film still in this bad boy. Of course, I RUINED it when I "discovered" the film...lol! It was broken when it was given to me. And one day, I'll look into getting it repaired. But as for now, I just like looking at it:) The Pentax... ...

This next piece is quite interesting...lol! Again another gift. I thought it was a toy because the body was ans is way lite. But low and behold, it has film in it too! And though I have never thrown batteries in this guy to see how or if it works, I think it's cute. And I'm glad I decided to keep it. Here's the ....ummm...what is this?....oh...Canon (made in Japan)... ... ...

Last, but SO not least... ... ... 

Here is the infamous KODAK! My very first digital camera. This here is what started it all...lol! It was a Christmas gift given years ago by a dear friend. She was tired of me asking my sister if I could use her camera (film) ....and I was tired of hookin' up (and/or using) those DISPOSABLE cameras....lol! Beware future interns...you may be asked to use this one day!

Notice The scrathes on this thing...

 
I put this thing to straight work! I didn't have a printer...so after EACH AND EVERY session/event...I would rush to Target and stand at their photo kiosk for hours cropin' and changing the color to an image or two. They only gave the option of black & white or sepia...so it wasn't to hard to choose. Photoshop wasn't even a thought...lol! I'm still like "wow" that people allowed/wanted me to shoot them w/ this thing.

KHAPTURES?!! Lol...what is that?! Who is that?! I didn't even consider myself a "photographer"...let alone a "PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER"! Friends and fam nicknamed me "the paparazzi"...lol!I must say, that the images taken by my trusted Kodak has afforded me several "wow opportunities". One image got me a seat in the Ross Oscar Knight Experience in '08. But most importantly, if it wasn't for mi el Kodako...lol...I wouldn't have the most awesomely patient mentor a mentoree could have! She saw potential in this... my JC Penney's album/portfolio... ... ...

And these...

I thought I was doing alright before meeting up with Ms.KP! Then I saw her work...I wanted to throw this book and camera in the trash and focus on my day job...lol!

Sitting here putting this blog together has reminded me that my Lord has been GOOOOOD to me! When I wasn't looking for a mentor...He gave me the best one out there. When I didn't know I needed a "professional" camera...I was GIVEN a couple of them, and taught how to use them...lol! When I wanted to practice my craft, I've ALWAYS had willing subjects...lol! And guess what, a sistah has a portfolio. YES!! Ok...it's not quite finished...lol...but it is SO nothing like the deal above. I can go on and on...as the list is so endless. Why do I complain/worry so much? (Different blog for a different day).  

Ok! This pretty LONG WINDED blog entry is coming to a close...lol! Can you believe it's 4:48 in the a.m.?! What can I say...I'm a single (for now), childless (for now), night-owl photographer that has no clients booked today:) I do, however, have a very special meeting w/ my oh so awesome Lord in a few!

Catch ya on the next SO moment!

-Khedra Kernise