52 Week Challenge (Weeks 4 & 5) {Nebraska Portrait Photographer}

I really have no excuse for not posting these on time. I had an idea for week three, and well that didn't happen.

So, here are weeks four and five. This month I am going to be better. Seriously. I need to shoot more to stay out of my Winter funk.

Week Four~ "On a Chair"

Ok, this one isn't literally on a chair. It's on the couch. My monster has decided that he doesn't need a nap anymore. We are in transition. This gets hard for momma, as I like to have my own "down time" during the day. We "rest" everyday together, whether watching a movie, or reading a book. Sometimes he dozes a bit and that just lets me know he needs his rest. This day he fell asleep with his Daddy. He is so peaceful while sleeping :-)



Week Five~ "Seeing Red"

This time I did a feeling instead of the actual color. I just love monster's "angry" face! He doesn't get mad often (I am lucky in that aspect) but when he does- watch out! I love practicing emotions with him. He sure does have a lot of empathy for being a three and a half year old. He has such a big heart.


Next week is "children's portraits", maybe I will actually get around to taking monster's three year photos! ;-)

Leave some love! Also, please visit Sweet Emotions Photography and see all of the photographer's participating in the 52 week challenge!

Project 52 (week 1&2) {Nebraska Portrait Photographer}

I am participating in a new challenge this year! Yeah! This time it will be every week. I have gotten the list from Sweet Emotions Photography and there is quite a few of us participating. I know I am late on week one, and I will get better, or I will try at least!

Week 1 was "Composition- Learn it and learn to break it"

 

Generally my subjects go by the "rule of thirds" where the attention is drawn toward either side, top or bottom. I thought this photo of my Monster was perfect. I just LOVE his feet. Growing up I had a bit of a phobia of feet, but I could stare at his all day long. He is very expressive with his feet as well. Watching him watch TV or play a game, his toes are moving constantly. Melts my heart. Oh how I love him. 

 

 

Week two is "Blue- emotion or color? What does it mean to you?"

 

I chose Gordon. My Monster got a train table for Christmas from his grandparents. He could live in the toy room at this point. My husband and I take turns playing train with Monster and he just loves it! So, Gordon is by Blue.

 

 

 

 

Next week is "Patterns", hmmm I need to get creative! Please visit Sweet Emotions Photography and check out her weekly photos as well as the list of participating photographers. We love to hear from our followers! Maybe you can throw an idea out to me! 

~S&J~ She said YES! {Nebraska Wedding & Engagement Photography}



When S &J requested a coffee shop for their engagement shoot, I thought, "warm, coffee, warm, YES!" It happens to be where S works and one of the best businesses in Valentine, NE. Speaking of Valentine, what better place to capture love? There are hearts EVERYWHERE in this town, and I "love" it!

 

 

We HAD to get the shots of the hearts on the sidewalks...perfect!

 

 

 

 

Ring shot and date shot on a coffee cup? Yes please!

 

 

This was a sweet request from the bride, adorable.

 

 

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The counters were a photographer's dream!

 

 

Practicing their dip kiss for the wedding, many giggles were heard.

 

 

 

Who would have thought coffee house light would work so well? ;-)

 

 

It's those natural moments I just love capturing!

 

 

 

Have to show some love to the iron gate!

 

 

 

Thank you Auntie D's for your wonderful hospitality and delicious coffee!!

 

This couple is so cute. I just adored watching them discuss shots and ideas. I am so looking forward to their June wedding!!

~C&B~ Cowboys! {Nebraska Child Photographer}

 

I had the pleasure of photographing these two little cowboys on the last day of the year! I usually don't shoot indoors, outdoors is my favorite, but as we know, it's Winter :-) We met up at their Grandparent's store and they had an amazing wall covered in brands. It was a perfect backdrop for these cuties!

 

 

 

 

 

What a sweet face!

 

 

Handsome

 

 

They even had some straw bales, I never pass up some straw bales!!

 

 

 

 

These boys were so sweet and I had so much fun! Hoping to work with them again in the future!!

Up Before Dawn...{Nebraska Wedding & Engagement Photograper}

Getting up before dawn is not my favorite thing to do, just ask my husband. However, when you want that light you gotta do what you gotta do!

 

S&S wanted that light and came with ideas, which I love! We had to take multiple breaks as it was

-6* windchill~ BRRR. It was totally worth it!

 

 

 

 

So loving!

 

 

Love getting the giggles!

 

 

I don't think they minded the blanket.

 

 

This was all their idea, so cute!

 

 

Would it be complete without the dogs? Let me tell you, I have never seen better behaved dogs before, they were so good.

 

S has a great smile!

 

 

Hunters?! Too good to be true!!

 

 

 I was in no danger, I promise you!

 

 

Ah...that light!

 

They are too cute!

 

 

 

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Like I said it was worth the getting up early and braving the elements. Hopefully their June 1 wedding will be much warmer! 

Now Hiring...{Nebraska Wedding Photographer}

Are you interested in Photography? Love taking photos and would like to learn more? Thinking of taking up wedding photography? Can you stay on your feet for six hours at a time? I have the perfect position for you!

Weddings can be unpredictable. Weather can change in an instant, time lines can change, and people can be late. I love the chaos of weddings! Due to these circumstances, when I shoot weddings I like to have someone there with me. Someone to carry the extra equipment, someone to make sure I am getting shots the bride has requested, to make sure I am staying on track. I depend on this person for the entire wedding. I expect them to be my second set of eyes (noticing a stray hair while I arrange poses), my second set of arms (handing me the next lens), and my second pair of legs (to run in and fix a wardrobe malfunction).

I am currently looking for a wedding assistant. This isn't a second shooter position, though you will be able to try your hand at taking "behind the scenes" photos. I am looking for someone with dependability, punctuality, someone who can take direction easily and will be paying attention to everything going on. This is a paying position and your meals will be taken care of the day of the wedding.

I like to have at least five people on my roster in case someone is unavailable on a certain date. If you love it the first time around and prove to me that you can handle whatever is thrown at you, you will be placed at the top of the roster and the first to be contacted for the next wedding. Which means, more money!

If this is something you may be interested in, please email me your  name, phone number and location at

info@khimaging.com

Along with any questions you may have about the position. I can send you contacts of my previous assistants if you want to hear what it is like to be my "right hand person". I will return your email and set up phone interviews.

I look forward to meeting some new people and sharing my experiences with you!

2012 In a nut shell... {Nebraska portrait photographer}

Hmm, one word to describe 2012~ CRAZY! Personally, I had a fabulous year! We moved and I truly believe it is where we are suppose to be in our lives right now. On top of that we got married! So, to say this was a monumental year would be an understatement.

I am not going to lie, moving scared the crap out of me. I had finally built somewhat of a client base in Colorado and was afraid to start over. However, it was possibly the best thing to do for my business. I started fresh, took a new look at what I was trying to portray, took some courses to help make my work better, and even joined a blog challenge to keep me out of a funk (did you guys like those posts?). It all worked.

I had three weddings this year, two in Colorado and one in Minnesota. Lots of traveling, but was able to get some sessions in with some loyal clients. I do not regret these trips at all. Weddings are seriously my favorite to shoot. The chaos, the stress, the speed, it's heaven for me! They say time flies when you are having fun, and weddings FLY by for me, I think I have fun ;-) Of course, I couldn't have done any of them without my trusty assistants, they truly are my second set of eyes, arms and legs. For that I thank them GREATLY!! You know you who are!

It took some time for my sessions to get picked up. I understand people need to see my work, they need to see ME and know that I exist in the area. It's hard to work up a client base from the ground, but I had some really great people in my corner. One of which made a note of always telling people what I did when she introduced me to people (and she knows EVERYONE!). At first I was bashful, but then I thought, "Yes, this is what I do, and I want people to know that!". So, to her I owe A LOT, again you know who you are, and I will be forever grateful for your support!

Thank you to my CLIENTS!! New and old. Thank you to those of you who took a chance on me and let me capture moments for you knowing I was new to the community. Thank you to those who made an effort to meet me while I was traveling to schedule sessions even though I moved away. I would literally be nothing without all of your support. I truly love what I do, and hope to make a lasting impression so I can continue to view you through my lens!

Of course, I wouldn't be anywhere without the support of my family. My son is understanding (as much as a three year old can be) about my office hours and knows that Mommy will always make time for him. My husband for "taking over" so I can have office hours and get my work caught up. And for also being my second pair of eyes while I edit. He can catch some things that I miss as I edit and create a session, and I am so lucky to have him.

Now to my favorite images of the year. Wow. This was really hard to narrow down. I had so many GREAT moments this year. (please visit my facebook page to see my album of great images from throughout the year)

I did three categories: personal, wedding and portrait.

 

Oh how I love this little Monster, I mean, Cowboy! He is my world and my favorite model!

~S~ April 2012

 

The colors at this wedding were my favorite of the year. This group was a lot of fun and well worth the drive to Fort Collins, CO!

~C~ Wedding June 2012

 

 

 

 

This by far is my favorite image of the year. It turned out EXACTLY how I envisioned, and that is a rare feat. It has also been inspiration for more silhouettes, which will turn into something special I hope next year!

~D~ Family October 2012

 

 

I have a feeling that 2013 is going to be even BETTER then 2012! I hope to continue to expand my clientele and do some more traveling. As stated in a previous post, not a whole lot is changing come 2013. There is a new website, new email and new proofing system, all of which I am very excited about!

 

Overall, thank YOU for everything! I am so grateful for all my success in the last year and have learned from my mistakes.

 

See you in 2013!