Wow this summer is literally flying by! Hard to believe it’s August already (and has been for almost a week lol!) Took a little trip with my husband and youngest this past weekend, the beautiful city that is Chicago & a side road trip to Iowa City for a wedding.

We had an amazing time – it’s always nice to get away, and especially to focus on one child

I took my back-up camera with me, but shot iPhone the entire time.  I am in love with my iPhone & it surely doesn’t disappoint!

I am a self proclaimed pano -addict

A few more from our travels to and from Iowa …

Beautiful country, through the window

This was  cool – we literally stumbled upon the home town of American Pickers!

(LeClaire, Iowa.  Great little town)

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Wedding violinists, traveling in style.

(mine in peach)

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Most beautiful bride.  I wish I had taken this with my ‘real’ camera, but as my husband reminded me I was NOT the wedding photographer 😉

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Coming up VERY soon I will announce fall mini-sessions dates so stay tuned!

If you are interested in a fall session please contact me asap I have two dates left!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

This summer we booked zero summer camps for the kids, using the budget for travel to see family & friends. It is one of the better decisions we’ve made lately!
Yesterday my son came home after seven ‘wicked’ days in Boston. Oh my gosh I missed him so much! So much that we were about an hour early to the airport waiting on him.

Here’s a fun shot I took of my daughter while waiting.

Have a great Tuesday!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

As you can tell, we’ve been quite busy with our personal agenda lately!

(thank you to my clients waiting on their blog posts)

Today my children & I seized an opportunity to help out a local organization, Myles of Great Hopes.  See their website www.mylesofgreathopes.org

We were asked to photograph several pieces of artwork, to be used for marketing and fundraising purposes.  Now, I say ‘we’, but really my children were asked.

This project is all about involving and enlightening the children, in a sustainable fashion.

Here’s my crew (from left to right):

Youngest in pink – art director

Oldest in blue – photographer

Son in gray – prop & gear assistant

His friend in blue – prop & gear assistant

Aren’t they impressive?!

It was in the mid 90’s today, and we worked for 3+ hours on this, no complaints from anyone!

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Oldest says on way home , ” Mom, this is just how I want to spend my summer”

I’m darn proud I tell ya.

(She even found this location.  Soft, even light.  How many 14 year old do you know can ‘see the light’?)

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Back soon

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Violin recital yesterday = photo time!
Of course more to come … but today is all about the LAST day of school activities!
Good bye 4th grade, hello last year of elementary …

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC