Captured by Kd Photography

2011-02-01T05:27:00.001-08:00

So it has been FOREVER since I have posted, and wanted to catch up a little. As much as I love sharing, time is one thing that I cannot hold tightly too. Many of you know I am preggers with number 6. Yes number #6! This pregnancy has been a much harder one, but praise God, April is on it's way, and I'm feeling better than I did when I had morning sickness.

You know...every year we make these new year resolutions to ourselves. Most, for me at least, don't last as long as I had hoped. This year, my goal is to love more. The definition of love is a funny thing. For a young couple, maybe, it's getting married and starting a family, for an elderly person, it might be for someone to pay them a visit every now and then. For my children it's quality time with their Mom and Dad. Love can also be exemplified how we treat perfect strangers. People who are in need...people who may be headed down a path you know is not where God would have them. For those people, love is not only a word but an action. Stepping out of your comfort zone to talk to someone who needs the love only Jesus Christ can give. After all, He is the true definition of the word love. "Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." That's just what Christ did for us! This year, I hope we all have more love in our hearts, especially for our neighbors who may need our help.

Below are some images I would like to play catch up with. Some that got my eye, and I hope put a smile on your face. Enjoy a few from last year!

Here comes the Bride

2010-05-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

Weddings are just so much fun to do...with the right people of course ;) You often here about those Godzilla brides... I've been fortunate enough not to have one of those. It makes me sad when I'm at a wedding (not shooting) and the bride says, "I can't wait till this day is over." I can remember loving my wedding so much, I wanted to do it over and over again. It's good for me to look back at that day, especially when I'm not feeling so glamorous. That's what pictures are great for ...

because I look back and remember that one brief moment in time where I felt like a princess.

These newlyweds were a blast! I had a great time capturing their special day.

Enjoy a few

2010-05-20T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hoppin' Place...

Handsome Husband...

High places...

Highway of beauty (only golf carts please :)...

Hot Beach...

Holiday good (no shoes just sand)...

Hand crafted buildings (all by hand)...

Happy Girl ;)...

...Happily ever-after

2010-05-20T14:49:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful rainy evening, and the wedding went off without a hitch. I really enjoyed everyone, and everyone had a great time. Not like those stressful weddings. That's how they should be, stress-free and happy :) Enjoy some from the big day!

2010-05-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

Sweet sisters. Aren't sisters just the best. I can honestly say mine is my best friend. These sweet girls did really well with one another, and we played and had a great time. I'm sure they will grow up to be the best of friends. Enjoy a few!

2010-05-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

House of boys! How cute is this beautiful family?! Loved every minute! Thanks boys for hanging out for a while. Enjoy some from their shoot!

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2010-05-20T14:29:00.000-07:00

"I had a wonderful time throwing my sister a baby shower for her twins in Tampa, even managed to have a photo shoot later that weekend. This is a great family, who I love to see when we go down there. Enjoy a few from their shoot!"

2010-05-20T14:17:00.000-07:00

I love this Client! He has been my laughing buddy since he was small, and we had a good time laughing during the shoot. ( You know your getting old when your nephew is graduating) He is an amazing young man, with MANY gifts and talents. He could build you house ;) Continue to let Jesus shine through you John Paul! Love you
Aunt Kathleen

2010-05-20T13:41:00.000-07:00

I had a great time with this beautiful couple for their
engagement shoot! Fun colors, fun couple, fun pictures!
Enjoy some good times!

2010-04-16T22:11:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful time with these little ones. I couldn't get enough of the sweet smiles, and laughes. Children grow so fast, and time goes so quickly. Cherish all these sweet moments. Enjoy a few from the R shoot!

Big family BIG blessing

2010-04-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

There are times I must admit that it's loud in my house ;) If you have ever talked to me on the phone, you would nod and agree completely :) And there are quite a few times that my house is cluttered with things everywhere, and everything is not put in it's place. You know those days where you just look at everything, and let out a deep sigh, thinking to yourself, "OK, if I could only snap my fingers, and this would all magically disappear." Only to realize 3 hours later, that was one long snap ;) Well, this week was no exception, but maybe even louder and more cluttered, and I LOVED every minute of it. My amazing sister and her beautiful family came to visit for a day. She and her awesome husband just adopted twins. The loudness of all our kids together, playing was just the best. Laughter filled the house, and yes it was cluttered a bit, but that was just because we were all enjoying one another. I will never forget hearing one of her girls call out "Mama" over and over again. It brought tears to my eyes. Family is so important... I love my family, and having a BIG family is a wonderful blessing. I am so thankful to have 2 more beautiful children who call me Auntie.

New Kid on the Block

2010-04-09T07:32:00.000-07:00

"Have ever mentioned how much I love my neighborhood? I often tell people I feel like Andy Griffith is my neighbor ;) It's just good old country folk, and I LOVE it! I was very blessed to take these of my newest neighbor. Enjoy a few :)"

The traveling pants

2010-04-05T19:58:00.000-07:00

My husband is my best friend, and the love of my life. I am so thankful to have married into his family, and I'm really glad he moved us up to NC. Years ago, when my first son was born, my awesome mother-in-law gave me a pair of jeans my husband wore when he was a little man. I LOVE them. If you k now me, you know I love anything old. Something that has a story. Needless to say, my baby wears them all the time now. I still can't believe that my giant husband used to fit in these tiny pants. I thought you might enjoy to see them, because you knew I took a picture ;)

2010-04-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

Love this family. They just had their #5, and are (as you can see) lovin it. What a blessing it is to take pictures of newborns. It is such a precious thing to hold them. Their just so small, and beautiful The Lords complete handy work. Enjoy some of this sweet little bundle of lovin'!

Our Sweet Flower

2010-04-03T16:06:00.000-07:00

My son said it best when he said, "She looks like a flower."

Well today was another great day, not without it's spills, but still good. We woke up and went outside to play. Everyone was having a good time, other than the occasional "I wanted to play with that" game, and then it happened (overly dramatic), I watched my sweet baby girl lose her footing as she walked down the steps. Down she went. Praise the Lord I was standing right there, but I'm was nervous. Sweeping her up, I took her to the kitchen to find a cut under her lip. This broke my heart. My first thought was would she need stitches??? And then of course, "Oh no...I hope it won't leave a scar." She was a trooper, and was fine minutes later. Several good friends checked her out, and patched her up. If you have a daughter, I'm sure I don't have to tell you what a blessing they are. I can remember thinking after having 3 boys, "I wonder if I'll ever have a girl?" It was the one I decided not to find out with that I had a girl ;)

She is precious, and brings such joy to our home. Anyway back on track. After today, I was able to thank God for it being a small thing in her life. Something she'll never remember. Her father and I won't forget. In life it's the little things that can make a big difference. After this little scrap, I was able to cherish her even more. Knowing how fragile she is, and I thank God for helping us through that small moment. And of course I had to go off today and just get her a small something. She knows that we love her, but like any child or girl, gifts are an extra treat. Disney outlet had a great sale on princess shoes, and dresses, that made her night! I took some pictures of her, band-aid and all, because I want this memory too.

2010-04-02T20:18:00.000-07:00

Ok ...I decided to use my post not just for photography, but also to just talk a little. I love journals, and really that's what a blog is, right?

Today was truly a great Friday. I love this time of year where we can reflect on what Christ did on the cross. We still had school today, and it was a good one too! Home schooling can have it's ups and downs, but today was def. an up :) We finished up school, did some yard work, and then got ready for friends. We grilled chicken and had a feast. I'm sure I gained back the 5 pds I just lost, but the food and fellowship was great. The kids had so much fun, we almost didn't have to watch them at all as they played in the yard. Now all is quiet. I am so thankful for this day. And this week too. Special moments included turning around to find my 2 year old had found a black Sharpie, and decided to use it like makeup on her baby brother ;), and my baby kissing me to wake me up. Precious moments I pray I will not forget.

Tomorrow I have a newborn shoot. So excited about that. Weekends are wonderful aren't they? Enjoy yours

Love,

KD

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2010-04-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Fun in Florida: "I was very happy to take some images of a sweet family in my home state recently. They were a beautiful family, and obviously had a lot love for one another. The children were just so cute. Enjoy a view from their shoot."

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Sweet baby boy!

2010-04-02T19:56:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Sweet baby boy!: "I drove all the way to Iron Station, NC for this shoot. What a beautiful place it is too! This sweet one was only a week or so old, and I was so excited to take his pictures. You know how I love babies! Enjoy a few of their family!"

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2010-04-02T19:43:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - sweet "N" daughters: "What a precious thing it is to have daughters, much less more than one :) I had the joy of taking some images of three sisters. They were all so sweet. The location was fun too! Enjoy a couple from their mini shoots."

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - More pregnant images!

2010-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - More pregnant images!: "I am loving the bellies!!! I had the opportunity to take some images of two very sweet friends last week. They are due around the same time, and are sister-in-laws so we did it together! Enjoy a few from the shoot!"

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2010-04-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Baby #5: "That's right number 5! She is amazing, and a wonderful best friend. We had a great time taking these. Love you Girl!"

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Big BIG Family

2010-04-02T19:19:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Big BIG Family: "I was extremely flattered when a sweet client of mine asked me to take images of their entire family...having no idea it would be 36 people! I took on the challenge, and what a blessing it was. I was so grateful to have spent the day with a loving family. They all were so fun to be with, and you could tell they loved being with each other. Mr. and Mrs. B had 7 children. I love it! Seven children, their spouses, and all the grandchildren. The Bible talks about children being a heritage from the Lord... this is a beautiful example of that."

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Love this Girl!

2010-04-02T19:06:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Love this Girl!: "This is a very dear friend, and I had so much fun with her while she was town. Beautiful inside and out."

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Sweet family from WAXHAW

2009-12-12T06:17:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Sweet family from WAXHAW: "Love this family!!! They were one of my very first shoots, and I' was previleged to take some newborn images of their newest baby. They are so much fun to be around. Love you guys, enjoy some from your shoot!"

2009-12-12T05:06:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-05T08:38:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "1 more makes four
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These precious people are a part of our church family. It is a wonderful thing to have friends like them. What a blessing to us they are, and so many others. They just had their 2nd over a month ago. He had us laughing pretty hard. Love you guys! Hope you enjoy a few from your shoot :)"

2009-12-05T08:24:00.001-08:00

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2009-12-05T08:24:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "Family of 7
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This family is good friends with my family :) I felt so privileged to take their pictures. Their newest addition is soooo precious. They have been trying to have their fifth child for some time. Praise God he is here, and he was so worth the wait. One of my favorite things about hanging out with them is it's really easy to laugh ;) Enjoy these from their shoot."

2009-12-05T08:19:00.001-08:00

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2009-12-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

zFacebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "More Fall shoots
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Fall is such a gorgeous time of year. What beautiful weather I had for this shoot. Everyone was willing to do anything. Which I love :) We were able to get some incredible shots. Enjoy a few from there shoot."

2009-12-05T08:14:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "Sweet sweet family
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This family is very close to my heart. They have such love for one another, and it's real. Just a few years ago, they lost their Dad/Husband to cancer. Sometimes it's so hard to see what the Lord is doing, but He is always faithful. Their mother has been such an encouragment to me, and many others. Her love for Christ shines through...it shines through her, and her children. What a blessing it was for me to take these images. Thank you for letting me a part of your lives!"

2009-12-05T08:06:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-05T08:04:00.000-08:00

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We had a time of celebration this weekend for a life well lived. Grandmother went to be with the Jesus she knew, and so loved this past week. This is a picture of Grandaddy and Granmothers children, grandchildren, and great granchildren. She will be missed."

2009-12-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

2009-12-05T07:54:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-05T07:47:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "This sweet family came down from West Virginia, so you can imagine how I felt this past weekend when it was raining and overcast. I just kept praying, and during the time of the shoot it was not raining :) and at one point the sun came through the trees! I will always remember this shoot, because God was so good. He is always faithful, and cares about big things and little things in our lives. Thank you Jesus!"

2009-12-05T07:36:00.000-08:00

2009-12-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Autumn is here!

2009-12-05T07:29:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Autumn is here!: "What a sweet family. We had a great time laughing at one another at this shoot. Everyone was so sweet. Who says taking pictures can't be fun ;)"

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Seniors

2009-12-05T07:17:00.000-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Seniors: "I had so much fun with this young lady. It was extremely easy to hang out with her, and to take her pictures. She has a beautiful Audrey Hepburn quality to her. Enjoy a few from her shoot."

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Destiny and AB AB

2009-12-05T07:05:00.001-08:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Destiny and AB AB: "I had so much fun at this shoot. These girls are best friends, and wanted to do a shoot together. I can remember when I was that age, and I always had my girls. It's so important to have relationships like these. Enjoy a few from their shoot."

2009-12-05T07:03:00.000-08:00

2009-10-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-12T16:48:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos: "I was so excited to have these beautiful twins again for a shoot. I feel very privileged to have documented their life from pregnancy to now. What a blessing they are to everyone they meet. Now if only we could bottle their energy. Enjoy a couple from their shoot."

2009-10-12T16:40:00.000-07:00

Facebook | Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Saturday Shoot

2009-10-12T16:29:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Saturday Shoot: "This beautiful family was so much fun to hang out with. They were given a gift certificate as a baby shower gift, and I was thrilled Captured by KD was on their list of what they wanted. We had so much fun taking these, and they were so nice about letting me be creative. I love that ;) Enjoy some from their shoot."

2009-10-12T16:15:00.000-07:00

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2009-10-12T15:22:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Florida shoot: "Florida brings back so many sweet memories for me. I loved being back, even for such a short time.
The shoot with the awesome Cherry family was so fun!
We laughed a lot, and even saw a baby alligator in the pond. I love Florida!
Enjoy a few from the Sunshine State."

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2009-08-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

Facebook Captured by Kd Photography's Photos - Sweet Cousin: "I believe photos can lift your spirits. This is my sweet cousin, who is going through morning (all day) sickness, so she can bring a new little one into her and her hubby's sweet arms. Love you Momma! I hope this helps you a little today. Even if it's just for a moment."

2009-08-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day it was Saturday. Praise the Lord! I had some fun girl time with these lovely ladies. It was very obvious how much they love their momma. Thanks girls for a wonderful shoot!

2009-08-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

This is one of my closest friends. The Lord brought us together when we were younger, and what a blessing it has been. She is an amazing mom, wife, and photographer (in Fl). I love you girl! You're picture perfect, and always have been ;)

2009-07-22T13:44:00.000-07:00

This sweet family was so much fun to work with. I was able to laugh a lot, and they did too! They were really excited about having some new images in black in white to add to their wall, but I had to have a couple in color to show you ;)

2009-06-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

This sweet girl was so fun to be with. Like a true princess she has many dresses, and we had fun taking pictures. Her mom is one of my dearest friends so it was extra special for me. Enjoy a couple from the shoot!

2009-06-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

I was so happy to meet this family. They were all so sweet, and easy to hang with. I fell in love with this little boy! He was so good. There's one in here that will really make you smile ;)

2009-06-19T07:43:00.001-07:00

Senior Contest!!!

Calling all Seniors!!! You have a chance to win a free shoot, along with a photo package with Captured by KD.Send me your description of why you should be considered for the contests "Top Senior". All entrees must be emailed to me by July 25. There will be second and third place prizes as well. Transportion will not be provided to the shoot, so only Seniors around the area (NC) should apply. One entree per person please.

2009-06-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

My boys played ball again this spring with the MCOC. I love to see them get into this sport.Plus they get to make new friends. It's really a fun time for us all, since my husband coaches both their teams. These are some images I took of them and some of their teammates.

2009-04-07T05:21:00.000-07:00

It was so nice to meet this young sweet couple. Baby girl Cori was probably one of the happiest babies I've gotten to work with. She was just completely in love with her mommy and daddy.
Too precious! Hope you guys enjoyed your session. Enjoy some of these from the day.

2009-03-20T09:31:00.000-07:00

This is my oldest nephew Thomas. He graduates this year, and I had the privilege to take his Senior pictures. He truly is an amazing young man. He loves the Lord, and is about the Lord's business. My husband and I can not say enough about him, his life has been a blessing to us.
We love you Thom Boy!

2009-03-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

This sweet little man is Andrew. I had so much fun with his mom and dad, capturing some of these shots, Saturday. You could see how much they love their baby boy. Thanks Ricki and Brian for letting me be a part of this special time. Enjoy some of these pictures from your shoot.

2009-02-21T14:34:00.000-08:00

I had to wait to post these beautiful pictures of Katy's bridal shoot. She was married today, and what a beautiful thing it was to witness. She and I were both hoping that I wouldn't have the baby until after her big day, and I'm glad I was able to go. Congrats Tony and Katy! I'm so happy for you.

2009-02-09T14:39:00.000-08:00

It was so fun to take pictures of this beautiful family last Saturday. Wasn't the weather awesome! This is Noel's 1 year old shoot. Of course we got some fun sister and brother pictures too. They had so much fun playing in this little alley way. Aren't the adorable! There Mommy is the owner of Lo Lo's Bow-tique. You can find the link to her website on this page. She makes the most beautiful diaper cakes and cutest hair bows. She also has an array of natural products including Baby Legs and Cloth Diapers. All of her things are too cute.

2008-12-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

This is the Wilkinson family. They are one of the most fun, loving families you'll ever meet.
I am so glad that the Lord has brought our families together in NC. She is not only one of my very closest/best friends, she is also my cousin (in- law:) Enjoy you guys! Love you much!

2008-12-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

There is a new kids salon opening up right here in Concord! That's right a children's Salon. I love this idea. My children always feel so special when they get their hair cut, and now they have a place just for them, and they will have things for birthday parties too! Here are some of the photos to be featured in the Salon. There all going to be black and white, but you know I love color, so I threw one in there. Aren't the kids adorable! I will be posting the website shortly, so check back for more information.

2008-12-01T18:45:00.000-08:00

We were able to go to Florida for Thanksgiving this year! This is my precious nephew, sister, and brother-in-law. They have been a blessing to me, and I was happy to be able to get some great shots of them. Enjoy a couple from your shoot. Love you guys sooooo much!

2008-12-01T16:18:00.001-08:00

This was a fun reunion for my family. This session was for very close friends from Florida (where I grew up). Their family and ministry continues to grow, and it is truly awesome to see God's hand in all of it! Check out their incredible camp www.whispermountain.org if you get a chance. So good to see you guys, I hope you all enjoy a few from your shoot.

2008-12-01T15:17:00.000-08:00

This is Matthew, and he is all grown up compared to his first newborn session. He loves trucks and football. He is just adorable. I bet you can tell what my favorite family picture is. I couldn't resist! Enjoy your little preview Melissa and Dave!

2008-11-14T15:01:00.000-08:00

This fun newly engaged couple is Tony and Katy. They are truly in love, and loving being engaged. Congratulation's you two. I can only imagine how happy you'll be when you get married! Enjoy a few from the shoot!

2008-11-13T15:23:00.001-08:00

I can't say enough about this wonderful family! The Bridals are just so sweet, and it was a real blessing to be able to take these images for you guys. I love these babies! They just get more precious every time I see them. Enjoy your sneak peek.

2008-11-03T06:12:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun taking images for this wonderful family. Cassie and Carly were so sweet to work with, and having their cousins come, was a treat, because I got to see Cooper again! He is there cousin, along with Cooper's brother and sister. They were all so helpful getting Cooper to hang out for a picture. Thank you Cathy and Poppy for making the drive from Spartenburg. Enjoy a little peek of whats to come!

2008-10-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

Enjoy some of the summer shoots!

This is super Cooper! We had so much fun pretending to be explorers on the plains of Africa where giraffes and monkeys were coming. I'm pretty sure we can expect great things from this little guy!

These were taken at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.
This place truly is amazing.
Great for a home schoolers field trip. I had a great time with the
Mc Guinness Family, they were so much fun to work with.

This was before Melissa gave birth to her baby boy Gage. We should have some images of him very soon. Congratulation on the newest Wilkinson! We heard he's a cutie!