Katie Beach Photography Blog - Outdated. Please see www.katiebeachphotography.com/blog

My Blog has moved!!

2009-06-19T08:23:00.002-05:00

Yep, I've moved my blog so that it is no longer hosted by blogger.com, but on my own site. To get to my new blog, you can visit my site and click on the blog link, or go directly to www.katiebeachphotography.com/blog. Please visit my new blog for updates on specials, events, and general happenings in my life. ;)

Woolery Sneak Peak

2009-06-11T07:40:00.004-05:00

Last night, yep, just last night, I had the lucky opportunity to go on my very first maternity photo shoot! I couldn't wait to edit the pictures and so when my little kiddos went to sleep last night, I went to work! These are just a few of the shots that turned out well. We had so much fun and I wish the Woolery's the very, very best of luck with their very soon-to-be new arrival!!

Children's Home Society Shoot

2009-06-10T14:22:00.003-05:00

Last week I had the chance to do an informal photo shoot for the kids at the Brentwood Children's Home Society. I wasn't prepared for the absolute generosity of the people I met there. And the kids, one very heart-meltingly cute little boy (I won't name names, you know who you are little man) in particular, have a spirit of heart that is impossible not to acknowlege.

So I would like to ask that you take a moment and check out the CHS's website and consider making a donation or even better think about donating some of your time to an extremely worthy cause.

Looking for Mommy-to-be's!!

2009-06-01T22:25:00.002-05:00

Well, despite the many times that I've been pregnant, I've yet to get any portfolio worthy maternity shots... LoL, apparently something about being sick makes you not want to take pictures of yourself... So I think it's time to remedy the situation! I would like to offer a free Maternity Session (and a half-price CD should you want one) to the first 4 mommy-to-be's that book a session in the next two weeks. So give me a shout and get some great maternity shots for yourself!!

OMG! She's soooo high!

2009-05-28T10:16:00.005-05:00

Yes. Way up there. Way, way, way up there... My little girl... my not sooo little girl I guess now. My district had their picnic recently and of course my family went. I was ready for all the kiddy rides, no problem there. Then my youngest sister (Emma's 12 year old aunt who is the epitamy of "cool" in Emma's eyes) asked if Emma could go a ride with her. Well, of course! What fun Emma will have... then we go to the very, very last ride and I find Emma in line with my sister for this (take note of the picture!) monstrousity! Ok, can I just say that my heart stopped. And then reason came through - not to worry, she's tooooo little to get on, right?? Surely she won't be allowed on, so there's really nothing to worry about.

Well, she makes it to the front and to my horror she's actually tall enough!! How did that happen! I wanted to make sure that someone didn't cut a few inches off the bottom of that measuring stick! Note: if you look carefully you can see spots in the photograph... why is that, you say? Because we're lucky I could hold the camera let alone get a good shot - I was actually using the camera to zoom in and make sure she was OK!! The fact that I had to zoom in just to see her was shocking, let alone her look when she got to the top!

In the end, she made it back to the ground safely and completely overjoyed that she's a big girl! I, on the other hand, may need some sort of therapy to get over the shock.

Website updates continue - adding charities!

2009-05-21T21:58:00.004-05:00

Well, the response I've received so far has been great! So, I'm moving ahead with the changes! Checkout my new website (the link's at the top of the blog) to see if you agree with the new (hopefully chic!) look!

I've also added a Giving Back section to my site. I've donated to Baskets of Hope in the past, and have recently been contacted by the Children's Home society as well! Both are very admirable organizations and I'm proud to be able to help out!

Website updates

2009-05-12T12:30:00.002-05:00

In case the general public has missed it, I'm currently updating my website and blog! I knew that I've been needing to do the updates and I put it off thinking it would be a chore, but as it turns out this is kind of fun! Picking the colors, the artsy designs. It's kind of like redecorating the house without spending the small fortune (although, I would love a new couch too... oh and while we're there a coffee table... well then we'd need an area rug... I wonder if my husband will read this?...). ;)

I've received some interest in doing weddings as well recently. I'm toying with the idea of adding a wedding gallery of the ones that I've already done. I love weddings. They are the beginning of a new family - full of emotion and excitment, anticipation and joy... It would be a big commitment and I'm not 100% sure I want to stray from my family photography as a standard, but I have to admit that it is very tempting.

What do you think? Comment or send me an email and let me know what you think about the updates and the possible addition of weddings. Good, bad, ... ugly??? Let me know! :)

May Print Sale!

2009-05-06T14:31:00.002-05:00

Well, I'm still in the mood for prints! So let's do a print sale! Book your session in the month of May and when you order your prints receive a 25% discount! Let's all redecorate with great new prints of our little kiddos!

Hurst Family Sneak Peak

2009-04-26T15:25:00.004-05:00

Saturday was my first photo shoot coming back from my maternity leave! I was lucky enough to shoot another family that also just had another little one just 8 weeks ago! The Hurst family was so much fun to work with - and how could you deny how incredibly cute their little ones are! Congratulations!

Senior Prom

2009-04-26T14:11:00.005-05:00

My brother, Anthony, had his senior prom last night. He'd asked me to take some pictures for him and I thought I'd share a couple of them. Ahh, to be young again!

Spring Promotion

2009-04-19T09:08:00.002-05:00

To celebrate the spring and our new arrival I would like like to offer a free gift with every session booked between now and April 30th. With your session booked before the end of the month I would like to offer a free 11X14 of your choice from your session. The session itself can be for anytime - it just needs to be booked before April 30th - and the normal session fee applies. I'm printing so many great large prints of my family this spring, I wanted to share the joy! You can contact me directly at katie@katiebeachphotography.com or through my online contact form at http://www.katiebeachphotography.com/contact.htm.

New Props

2009-04-07T16:02:00.004-05:00

My youngest boy just had to play around when I pulled out my new black, furry prop. It was simply too enticing... and he's suddenly turned into quite the ham when I pull my camera out.

I've never really used props before, but I've been inspired. I like how it's versatile and I can blur out the texture for a plain, black backdrop like in the picture, or I can use the furry texture if the shot calls for it. This should make for some fun photo shoots. ;)

Elizabeth's First Photo Shoot

2009-03-27T18:47:00.005-05:00

At just less than a week old Elizabeth has already had her very first photo shoot! I guess she'll have to get used to it - I'm more than a little addicted to taking shots of my children! So far she's such an excellent baby and her older brothers and sister just love her!

I'm looking forward to getting back into the grove and start up taking more pictures soon!

Elizabeth is here!

2009-03-23T11:56:00.002-05:00

Elizabeth Anthony Beach was born March 21 weighing in at 6lbs 11oz! We are so incredibly excited to finally have her here and in our arms! I'll will be posting pictures as soon as I get home from the hospital.

Maternity Leave

2009-02-13T13:09:00.000-06:00

As some of you may already know, I'm currently expecting our 4th baby early this April! We are so excited about our new little girl! I'll be taking leave of my photography until the beginning of May. Check back here for anymore baby updates. I'll be sure to post pictures of our new little one as soon as I can!