The N Family

This family gets the official award for being hilarious.  And gorgeous.  But mostly hilarious…because that’s a lot harder to be…especially on a hot and sweaty day like we had on the day of the shoot.  Thanks guys for suffering through it with me.  Their little girl was so independent and lovely – it was like trying to chase a rainbow to get the photo.  And their son?  Well, isn’t he a stud?  Anyone that can rock a pair of sunglasses and a fedora has outstyled me a million times over.  With confidence and personality like that, you can expect him to be hosting the VMA’s in 2023.  Oh and here’s a tip – don’t even look at the mom’s legs…it will make you green with jealousy.

Norn & Boots

Words can’t even start to describe how excited I was to do this shoot.  You see, this one is very special to me because this is my baby sister and her 7 year old son with their soon-to-be husband/father.  And as awkward as some of the kissy-face more intimate moments are (the ones that take place in any engagement shoot) when you are dealing with your little sis, it was worth it just to share that sunny evening  with them as they took yet another step to becoming a family.  Afterall, families have photos to prove that they are together, right?  I like to think so 🙂

The B Family

I have just the most darling family to share with you.  Meet the B family.  These fine folks are actually a military family that entered in the Military Family Photo Contest that we did this year and decided that they would like to have some photos done of them when they visited the area.  I absolutely loved that they came ready in bright fun clothes that reflected this special stage in their lives.  Plus, they brought a Mimi to the mix to get some grandparent love 🙂  Thanks guys for sharing that damp morning with me…these were adorable!   

  

 

Magical Madison

Sweet Madison was a complete angel the entire time we spent together.  I absolutely loved the fact that her mama and daddy wanted to do a couple pictures of her on her special quilt – which in a previous life was a grandma’s wedding dress!  You can even see the precious pearls and details creating Madison’s sleeping cacoon!  And her darling parents were so enamored with her…it’s quite obvious why.  She definitely gets the award for best lips.  Okay…best everything.  I say that every time, don’t I?  But it’s true.  I can’t help but fall in love with these newborns.  They are just so darling…I could almost take them home.  I would too if the parents would let me 🙂

 

2011 Military Family Photography Contest Winner

It took me forever to count up all 500 comments received on the 2011 Military Family Photography Contest post – but I am happy to announce the top three finalists and the winner! 

First our finalists…these are the fine folks that received the most votes (and how we assigned the numbers 1 through 3 for Random.org)….

The element of surprise was on his side – and coming in on top when it came to votes received, Jared & his darling family snagged up the most votes…

In a super tight race, Karen & Josh & their girls came in a close second – and I am going to give them the award for ‘best comments’…since almost every single one of their votes came accompanied with affirmations and praises that this family indeed deserves the best.

Rounding out our top three was Crystal and her cutie-patootie family who actually touched me personally with her words…what an amazing reminder of how much sacrifice it takes to be a military family.

After checking, counting, rechecking, recounting, rereading, triple checking, those three families were our top three….and then it was up to Random.org to choose the winner. 

So a very hearty congratulations to Jared and family number #3!

You should see an email arriving very soon with information you need to book your photoshoot! 

And thanks again to each family who entered…your emails, stories and photos touched so many people and I want to personally thank you from my family to yours for your everyday sacrifices.

Lovely Lyla

Little Lyla’s mama drove her down all the way from TENNESSEE just to get her photos taken…and I am so glad she did.  What a little doll!  I am so thrilled to add her to my portfolio of little ones.  Look at that face!  Like a little Gerber Baby!  This age, the sitting babies, are my favorite.  I know that I say this after every photoshoot…but how could she not be a favorite with eyes like that!  Thanks you guys for making the trek and I hope that you are thrilled with your photos…I will never forget how your little girl was sittin’ in that grass 🙂

 

  

 

2011 Military Family Submissions

I am so excited to introduce you to 2011’s Military Family Contestants!  Please remember the following contest details when voting:

• It’s going to be up to you to vote for the top three finalists!
• The winner will be chosen from the top three using Random.org. 
• You may vote for your favorite families by leaving a comment with your favorite contestants. You may vote for more than one family, but only one vote per family per email address.
• Voting will begin Monday July 4th
• Voting will close Sunday July 17th
• The winning couple will be announced on July 18th!

And without any further delay, here are our wonderful families:

And may I just add that each one of these families is GORGEOUS.  I am so excited to see which one YOU CHOOSE to put in the top three and I get the opportunity to meet in person!

Sweet Caroline

Did you ever hold a newborn girl in your hands?  A newborn that was so delicate and beautiful that it was like holding a doll made of featherweight glass?  This baby girl was that for me.  Simply gorgeous.  Makes me wish I had a little girl…so simply lovely.   And you can see why…her mother was drop dead gorgeous.  Thanks Jessica for your patience in getting your photos…I hope you love them as much as I do!    

 

2011 Military Family Photo Contest

 

2011 Military Family Photography Contest

courtesy of Katie Bower Photography

The winning family will receive a photography package valued at over $200!

Here’s what’s included:

• Katie Bower will serve as your photographer for up to 2 hours
• A Disc of 30 fully edited High Resolution Images and the shared right to print release form
• 11×14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

 

Who is Eligible?

• any family with a member in the military (husband, wife, or child needs to be an active member of the military or part of the military reserve), of any branch of service.

How do you enter?

• Contestants should submit 1-3 photographs of themselves along with a brief description (limit of fifty words please!) of your family to katiebowerphotography@gmail.com
• Please do not compromise any security concerns by disclosing specific deployment locations/missions.
• Please submit all entries for consideration by Friday, July 1st.

Contest Details:

• Eligibility is based on my availability. Photoshoot needs to take place sometime in 2011 within Gwinnett County. 
• All valid submissions of eligible families will be posted on my photography website with the post titled “2011 Military Family Submissions.” It’s going to be up to you to vote for the top three finalists!
• The winner will be chosen from the top three using Random.org. 
• You may vote for your favorite families by leaving a comment with your favorite contestants. You may vote for more than one family, but only one vote per family per email address.
• Voting will begin Monday July 4th
• Voting will close Sunday July 17th
• The winning couple will be announced on July 18th!

 

Are you or your spouse in the military and wants some family photos?

Please send your photos & paragraph to katiebowerphotography@gmail.com

 

Do you know a military family that deserves a free photoshoot? Please share this link with them!

 

I wish I could give free photoshoots to all the families out there serving our country…and I hope that my little way of saying THANK YOU will inspire you to give from your own resources…whether that be a homemade batch of cookies or just a note telling a military family that you are thankful for them and the sacrifice they make everyday.  And remember to vote on Independence Day!  One special family will be so glad to win a free photoshoot.  And feel free to share this with your friends, family & community through Facebook & Twitter & your own blog!

Handsome Henry

Henry was an absolute dollbaby.  I’ve never seen such a wonderfully easy going baby and it was such a joy to work with him and his beautiful family.  This kid won the genetic jackpot and they were the picture of happiness.  I know those first few days are especially hard with a newborn but they made it look oh-so-easy.  This shoot was especially fun because we got to run around with his big brother (Mom had two under two! Whew!) and Henry’s mom showed me the boy’s rooms – I thought I died and went to inspirational heaven!  The nursery was gorgeous (the last photo shows Henry’s changing table!).