Date Archives May 2013

13 Treasured Friendships | Raleigh Cary Portrait Photography

It all started with a request for a group portrait.  A portrait to celebrate thirteen beautiful friendships, and their upcoming life changes.

I casually suggested why not make it more of a celebration with mini-makeovers and magazine style portraits for everyone!

And that’s what we did.

Each brought something unique and beautiful to my lens (and a lot of laughter as well!)

Beauty everywhere!

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Above are twelve gorgeous friends, and the thirteenth I spotlight as she was the guest of honor.  She is moving overseas for a year, and will be greatly missed!

Today is also her birthday – happy happy birthday Ellie!

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I managed to stitch together a tulle skirt the day before the shoot, and we spent maybe five minutes photographing her in it.

This image is all you Ellie, & all of your brilliance that shines!

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I consider myself very lucky to have witnessed the reality of thirteen women who love & support each other.

AND gather at least once per month!

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And one last image to close out this post, with a quote I found online …

At the shrine of friendship never say die, let the wine of friendship never run dry. – Les Miserables, Drink With Me.

(For photogs and those interested .. on camera flash low power, ISO 3200 f/6.3  1/200th.  It was basically dark out!)

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Thank you ALL for bringing your sparkle & shine to this day I will not forget!

~Kathy

If you are interested in setting up a portrait party * the ultimate girls day out * give me a shout and we’ll design yours!

Just click the contact link above.

George Family Preview | Raleigh Family Photographer

About two weeks ago we made the tough decision to postpone this session due to wet day & threatening storm forecast.

Not sure if it actually rained, but sure glad we were able to get together yesterday!

Beautiful loving family, warm sunny day, lots of joy & laughter.

Enjoy your preview!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Happy Memorial Day

Thankful to all of those who have fought and are still fighting in the name of freedom!

Pool is open and weather is perfect :)

Excited to play with this underwater camera (found HERE) a lot more this summer.  Purchased for spring break in the Keys, will share those pics someday soon!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Lucky 13 Preview | Raleigh Portrait Photographer

Thirteen beautiful & vivacious friendships were celebrated yesterday, and I had the honor to capture this special day.

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Each enjoyed a 10 minute make-over & a 10 minute glam portrait session, and some really fun groups shots at the end.

The rain held off, & it was an amazing day!

Much more to come…

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

A Beautiful Family | Cary Portrait Photographer

I was just plain delighted when my dear friend Cathy mentioned it was her mother’s 70th birthday coming up, and they wanted to have portraits made for the occasion.

I am an on location photographer, so one Saturday morning we met for coffee & I scouted their homes, and decided to set up at Mom’s place. A perfect indoor sun room, as well as beautiful outdoor lakeside scenery.

We discussed clothing and decided to keep it simple, as I knew the focus here would be the amazing eyes of these gorgeous faces!

The day came, we had a room full of tops strewn over couches, sparkling bubbly & Mom’s favorite home made nut mix (quite yummy!) and my favorite hair & make up artist present.  A great little pamper party for a Thursday morning!

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I read this quote somewhere some time ago, jotted it down & have been saving it for the perfect occasion.  And this is absolutely it!

“There are many joys to being a portrait photographer.  The greatest is the experience of a day with beautiful people.”

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This image makes me tear up every time.

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This one too.  A momma and her son.

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I can only hope to be this radiant and beautiful at seventy.  Nan, you are stunning!

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Like mother, like daughters …

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And this little guy, he whined at our feet until we picked him up.  And then he smiled for me! Funny!

One more outfit change for some color, and back outside we went.

These last two were taken in noon day sun.  Luckily we found some lovely shade & foliage for the backdrop.

Sparkling!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful selves with me :)

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Kathy Howard Photography is now booking limited summer portrait sessions & portrait parties, the ultimate girls day out for you & your mother, sisters or even best friends.

I’d love to talk with you about your celebration!

Please email kathy@kathyhowardphotography.com or call 919-538-8987

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Cary NC