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Norah Lucille

28Dec08

She is, by far, the cutest 19-month old that I know.
I snatched this one a couple of weeks ago at Alison’s before we started the work for the day.
I love how Katy is waiting for Norah to finish so she can get the rest…or at least for Norah to throw the occasional cracker on the floor. :)

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Told you they were coming. :)

-Kate

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100 Things

21Dec08

a) Chris & Adrienne- I promise I will be sending some more photos your way!  Although you probably don’t have access to your iPhones (which I’m sorry about because I think we all know how much you love those), hopefully I will be able to get a little something something up by the time you get back to the states.

b) As for the photography workshop that I am in…SO BEHIND!  I have kept up with everyday lessons but I have only finished 1 of 5 weekend assignments.  So if you would like to be a model or have children that you wouldn’t mind giving up for an hour TOPS to be models, let me know.  I just need some subjects for snapping these assignments and for practice, in general.

c) B. Whitmore (my fiance) bought me a Shootsac for Christmas.  We have a serious issue with keeping the gifts wrapped until Christmas day.  In our three Christmases together, we have not done it ONCE.  But this year, we waited until the 20th which is super-impressive.  I had no idea he was getting me a Shootsac (I should probably mention that he hates secrets and is not good at keeping them).  Needless to say, I was floored!  Best present ever.

d) Now for the 100 things: 50 I love, 50 I not-so-much love.  Found it on Jessica Claire’s blog and couldn’t resist.

Things I Love

1 FRIENDS: Seasons 1-10

2 my brand new shootsac

3 the fact that the Tennessee Titans are kinda awesome this year

4 planning a wedding, despite the stress

5 discovering camera equipment at really cheap prices

6 loud music

7 touch-screen anything

8 gps navigation systems

9 being the first car at a stoplight

10 completing a class

11 winning money at my mom’s work Christmas party

12 Brett’s family get-togethers where every single person brings a different dish

13 eating out

14 last minute hangouts

15 the convenience of online shopping

16 blogs. period.

17 how quickly debate dies down after elections

18 accessories. accessories. accessories.

19 having the money to go shopping

20 slumber parties (yes, at the age of 21)

21 TJMaxx, Ross, & Marshalls

22 the fact that Target meets all of my home décor, clothing, music needs

23 my Ralph Lauren pillow topper

24 painting a house in the colors that I picked out with my future hubby

25 when I finish Christmas shopping

26 giftcards from just about anywhere

27 the Christmas tree in my living room that only has lights on it

28 scrapbooking

29 downtown Nashville

30 my Mom’s incredible stockings

31 Vera Bradley

32 buying gifts for everyone

33 the fact that my in-laws pretty much rock

34 N*sync (still)

35 wearing Brett’s sweatpants & shorts (why are they so much more comfortable than those made for girls?)

36 chic flicks

37 Camino Real- chips, salsa, & queso will make me happy anyday

38 smiling. Smiling’s my favorite.

39 knowing the best graphic designers ever (sister & brother-in-law, Sully)…

40 …and then sucking up

41 grilling out in the summer

42 shooting my first wedding (as an assistant)

43 having the best job on the face of the Earth

44 knowing that I am going to graduate in May

45 Church camp

46 attending a church with no name (currently) that still absolutely rocks

47 Sunday afternoon naps

48 wearing pj’s into public

49 my little brother who doesn’t care what anyone thinks

50 Joseph Brett Whitmore

Things I not-so-much Love

1 Tennessee weather

2 crabby Christmas shoppers

3 when my cell phone won’t connect to service

4 when someone takes out the trash but doesn’t put a new bag in the can

5 a messy family room

6 people who don’t know how to throw out anything

7 cigarette smokers

8 the fact that I have 15 hours left in school

9 waking up the day after my first wedding shoot and being so sore that I can barely move

10 when the Kleenex box is empty but still sitting out

11 toilets that you have to turn on before you use them

12 people who wear shorts in December (who cares if it is 60 degrees? It’s still December)

13 fake tabloids (I don’t believe any magazine but People)

14 people who hate on Britney Spears

15 people who call & text me for non-specific reasons

16 professors that have such thick foreign accents that I end up teaching myself

17 shoppers that walk way too slow

18 when I want to eat and everyone else is full

19 people who don’t use their blinkers

20 people who insist on keeping their crying children/babies in a room full of people

21 parents who don’t reprimand their children

22 girls that go way overboard on makeup

23 wind that is so cold, it feels like it cuts

24 people who talk loudly on their phones in restaurants

25 those really neon-ish colored tennis shoes

26 people who think they deserve to be cocky

27 having to wait when the light turns green because SOMEONE will run the red light

28 family reunions that make me feel awkward

29 bloggers who are no good at blogging on a regular basis (fine, fine. I need to work on it, too)

30 diehard football fans that you can’t be around in the fall

31 fever blisters

32 forgetting the name of people I haven’t seen in a while

33 cats

34 having to work out to stay in shape (I wish I could magically be in shape)

35 driving to far-away places by myself

36 wanting to listen to a song on my iPod and then finding that I forgot to add it

37 the need for white-out and not being able to find it

38 athletes with really bad attitudes

39 the fact that my generation doesn’t have a particular style of fashion

40 drama

41 clingy, needy people

42 sharing my food

43 cauliflower

44 days on campus when it is pouring down rain

45 when ‘the bachelorette’ picks the weird guy

46 that Britney Spears doesn’t know how to dance anymore

47 paying good money to see a movie in theaters…that turns out to be awful

48 when people say they are going to do something and they don’t

49 people who try to make me feel guilty for something that is their fault

50 fingerprints on pictures

and to join the club (that says a post is not complete without a picture), here’s a photo of the 8 sophomore girls that I fell in love with at Church camp [Things I Love #45].  They are fabulous and beautiful and totally rock.

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I had met Evin Krehbiel at a bridal show this past summer.  She called me this past week and asked if I could help out with her partner’s wedding on Saturday.  As my first wedding shoot, I had a BLAST!  The bride and groom were so much fun and so easy to work with.  Plus I learned a ton from Evin.  Here are a few of my favorites–looks like a flash might be one of my next investments!

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Christmas Play

15Dec08

I absolutely LOVED this year’s Christmas play at FBC Smyrna (rather…unnamed church: FBC Smyrna campus).  Took a few (100) shots to play with the lighting. Enjoy.

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Today I got to take some Christmas shots for one of my best friends in the world!  I had so much fun with Jessica & her family (and of course, Mac & Lucky).  Hope you guys love this sneak peek!

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Today I had the chance to take pictures of Jason & Kelly Stewart and their kids.  Who are 3 of the most beautiful children I have ever known, might I add.  Anyways, I came out with several but decided to post one of each of the kids instead of ALL of my favorites. :)

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Bradley… slightly out of focus, but too much fun to pass up.

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Jason & Kelly–Thank you so much!  I had so much fun with you and your kids.  The rest are coming oh-so-soon.


Today I got to trek around the grounds of the Sam Davis Home in Smyrna to take some photos of these lovely siblings and siblings-in-law.  Thought I’d throw up a few of my favorites!

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Ben & Cadence

16Nov08

Ben, a friend of mine and Brett’s from FBC, asked if I could shoot a few pictures of him and his 3 year old, Cadence. It was FREEZING outside so we took as many shots as fast as possible…here are a few favorites!

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My brother-in-law decided that he wanted a few photos for his own blog and asked me to take them so that I can finally begin a photography portfolio.  And get some good practice in.  These are a few of my favorites from the day.

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