It's Like This...

2 Lees and Baby Make 3...Count Down

This Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing a previous bride and groom. Ryan and Alexis Lee. They're expecting a baby boy in the near future.

When I spoke to Alexis regarding the session I told her that they would need to surrender some hours of their day. I figured it would be best to warn her that they may get tired of me and my camera so quickly. Turns out the session took about 5 hours, and we got some great shots. Some were ideas that she shared with me from her Pinterest board.

Then it was off to the beach. 

It was fun! My main concern was that I didn't irritate the mommy to be. She was a trooper! Fortunately for me, she loves taking pictures. I think she could have gone at lease another hour. LOL!

Ryan and Alexis, you guys are awesome! Thank you for entertaining my request to take half of your day away.

- Ke

Ahmen & Dwyane

This was a great session! Thanks you guys!

 

- Ke

Numero Dos

Ms. Joana is carrying baby number two. I photographed her during her first pregnancy and I even photographed her daughter. I was excited to capture her this second time. Pregnancy is such a special time in a mom's life and I'm glad that she's chosen and trusted me to freeze frame the moment for her.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Joana, congratulations!

- Ke

3 Awaiting A Little 1

Andrew, Shawtae and Zaria are all awaiting baby Andrew. And so am I!

 
 




Baby Andrew, can't wait to see you little face.

- Ke    

Another One To Love

Next month I'm going to have another nephew to love.  Growing up, I envied the people that had large families. Listening to classmates talk about their many, many cousins and I just didn't have that. There were about 10 of us, but I secretly wished for about 30 of us...at least. So, I'm exicted about the every expanding family!  One of my brothers and his wife are expecting number 3. YAY! Can't wait to see him!

 

 

This next shot is my fav! There something about a kiss on the forehead that's so wonderful to me.

 


I'm waiting patiently.

- Ke 

Babies Are on the Way!

Over the past couple of weekends I've photographed a few expecting parents. Excited to see the faces of the little ones that they are currently growing. Excited to see images from their sessions.  Ladies I know there was a little delay, but here you go.

Dawn is the first mommy. Can I just say that I LOVE my clients? She has a very adorable little boy. He's SUPER smart and SUPER cute. He can come hang out with me ANYtime! Ad can I just point out Dawn's hair. FAB-U-LOUS!

Next is Tai and M.G. I grew up with. Is was so good to visit with her. I'm extremely happy for her. Her husband. He had me in stitches. The guy is funny. No, funny is an understatement. I was screaming and had tears were in my eyes. If you check out one of Tai's pics, you can see that he keeps her laughing too.

And lastly, but CERTAINLY not least, is Shawntae and Andrew.  Sweet couple. Gorgeous couple. I was looking at them through the camera and thought, they're going to have a good-looking baby.  I can't wait to see her! Andrew was a gem to let me screw up his name and call him Andre without jumping down my throat.  I caught myself. "I just called you Andre, didn't I?" He nodded. "And your name is Andrew?" He said yes and told me it was okay.  But I didn't think it was.  Shawntae said she didn't correct me because he didn't.  Have I said I love my clients? I do.  I apologized and we proceeded.

 
I pray the best for you all.  I pray for easy labors and beautiful, healthy babies. I pray that you are awesome parents and raise fantastic children. I ask that the Lord help you with this new life every single day. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Mommies, thank you SO much for letting me capture this very special time in your lives!

- Ke
 

The Stinsons Are Expecting

Andre and Kanish are two people that I love dearly. My brother and sister in Christ. They are expecting a new edition to their family.  Amari's going to be a big sister! That girl is 5 going on 20.

So much laughter throughout the session. Most on Kanisha's end with Andre's provoking.

I like the way she's looking at him in the next shot.

The big sister. Miss Amari.

  

Andre was attacked my the gargoyle on the wall. ROFL!

Time to go home.

Andre and Kanisha, congratulations. I can't wait to see Baby Stinson's little face and inhale that newborn baby yumminess.

- Ke  

   

First-Time Moms

I love first time moms.  You're excited and nervous and anxious and worried and curious all at the same time.  And moms want to make sure that they always look nice. This first-time mom was no different. She wanted to make sure she looked good for the pictures so she came prepared. Brush. Check. Make-up. Check. Shoes for every outfit. Check. Her preparation also included fruit, juice and water for her to snack on.  She going to be a wonderful mom!

Congratulations Ms. Tamika!

- Ke 

Anya

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing a baby shower at a fabulous Hollywood hotel!  God showed up and showered me with favor because this hotel has a strict NO CAMERA policy due to the celebs that frequent the hotel.  I prayed before even booking the session with Ms. Anya and prayed after I heard the guy from the hotel tell her about their policy.

Before the hotel staff walk over I'd gotten some shots of the table and decor.  I was especially impressed after hearing that Anya did the floral arrangements herself. Including the basket with the baby's clothes and shoes on it.

While we waited on him to get an approval from management we went to her room and I got some fabulous shots.  Anya's got "it"! 

 Did you check out the heels on those shoes? I love it!

 Enter Tom.

Check out the shot below. I have one word for it.  STUNNING. 

 I was so glad to have the time in the room.  The shots I got are amazing!  Anya is a natural!

- Ke

Baby Callahan is Coming

John and Herlette Callahan are expecting.  I photographed their baby shower and spent most of my day laughing (mouth WIDE open) because they are so funny.  John took a horrifying picture of me and in doing so he made a good friend.  I don't want anyone to see that picture.  LOL!

What I do allows me to meet some AWESOME people.  Some not so awesome as well, but this post is about the awesome ones.  One thing they did was for the soon to be big brother.  He got a gift and came up to be acknowledged and reminded that he's important and will not be forgotten.  You would've thought they were dedicating that part of the shower to yours truly because I got all teary-eyed.  I'm a softie at heart.  What can I say?

-Ke