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!   

  

 

Nichole & Jeremy

Basically these two are like models.  But they don’t think so…which adds to their cuteness factor.  And boy, were Nichole and Jeremy oh-so-cute when it came to being on camera.  The entire shoot they oozed this adorable excitedness, this nervous anticipation of what is to come, and this I’m-so-in-love-with-this-person-ness.  I could have literally taken their photos all day long.

Oh and did I mention that when Nichole contacted me to do their engagement photos, she suggested donning his fireman’s jacket and helmet?  It was like 100 degrees outside in the summer Georgia heat and she was such a trooper all while looking gorgeous.

Beautiful Bella

I have to admit that when I left Bella’s house, I felt like I failed.  My insecurities were running high.  I was afraid that I didn’t capture the precious little girl like she deserved.  And when I got home and started editing…well, I fell in love.  Even though her mom described her as not very smiley at this age, we managed to squeek out some grins (thanks Meaghan for your arm workout!)…and her expressions make this one of my very VERY favorite photoshoots.  Who couldn’t love this little bundle of personality with that head of hair?!  She’s a complete dollbaby.

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!    

 

Miss Brinley

Little Miss Brinley was my first official newborn photoshoot as Katie Bower Photography and I couldn’t have started out with a sweeter little baby girl.  She was  totally enamored with her tongue the entire shoot and quite a few shots were taken of her with the mouth wide open and the tongue out exploring the world.  Sometimes it was licking the lips, sometimes just poking out the slightest little bit…she even had it peeking during her short little nap!  So cute!  We did manage to get some indoor family shots (after Brinley’s Daddy got home from work) and although it was fun to see this little family all together, really the stars of the show were her bright blue eyes.

Newborn Maggie

Maggie was only four days old when I had the pleasure of taking her newborn photos.  She was a little restless the entire time we shot and she was struggling with reflux, so it was definitely a challenge to capture her happy but when she finally slipped off into sleep, she was doing those sweet little sleep smiles that made it completely worth it.  Thanks Brook for allowing me to be a part of your new little girl’s first days.  She was DARLING.

   

Baby Robyn’s Photoshoot

Robyn is my new favorite little sparkly eyed baby girl.  She was so apprehensive during the time we had together but we managed to squeek out a few smiles. 

 

Anderson Maternity Shoot

Julia & her husband were so fun to photograph.  Obviously they are utterly in love with each other and so excited to meet their little boy.  I can’t wait to meet him too Julia!