When Lauren pulled up for her senior session, I instantly knew this was going to be fun. She is super sweet, super pretty and has the kind of personality that is contagious. She isn't afraid to laugh out loud and just be herself.I loved working with her.
Congratulations Lauren! So excited for your senior year and to see all the great things in store for you.
Much Love, K
She's the sweetest!
Oh wow --- how is it already Friday? What happened to this week? Good thing I write these posts, they help me remember some of the great things that happen each week: *Welcomed a new nephew into the family. Callahan Norman Jones (After Grandpa Norman) was born on Wednesday to my sweet brother and sister in law. He is so amazing. And now I can most definitely say that both my siblings have the cutest kids ever. Really, I am not sure our children stand a chance...
*Speaking of nephews, went to Carsten's first Birthday party on Saturday. Where did the time go? I really cannot believe he will be one on Monday. Carsten loved his party -- I loved his party, and we all loved my sister's homemade cupcakes.
*Stayed up way too late making a list of things to do this month. This month might be over the top crazy. But hey, that's how we roll.
*And in case we didn't quite have enough on our plate, we will also be moving. Yep, got the keys to our new "rental home" on Monday. This is really exciting for us, however, we have yet to pack one box. Anyone want to have a moving party?
*Amazed by Kenny. He is such a hard worker and serves people so well. End of story.
*Ran out of cereal before the week ended, which meant no late snacking for me last night. I'm going to have to pace myself next week.
*Didn't clean my house once. Until today. And let me tell you, it needed it.
*Welcomed a new lens into the K Stone Photo family. I get really excited when I open up the box to a brand new lens. Thank you Canon.
*Attended Will and Olivia's wedding, as guests, last Saturday night. This was such a treat. I forgot what it feels like to dress up and stay somewhat free from sweat for an entire wedding. So thankful that Will and Olivia invited us.
And we are prepping for a busy weekend. We will be photographing Rob and Jessica's wedding on Saturday and then heading to San Diego for a wedding and the Resurgence Conference early next week. So excited to pack my bags and say hello to some coastal weather.
Have a great Friday and weekend. Drink a chai tea for me :) K and K
And proof that my brother's kids are indeed the cutest kids on the block :)
Right now, Kenny and I are working a lot. Just some longer days, but don't worry, we love our jobs. The only thing I have been considering is hiring an assistant just so that I have someone to talk with each day :) In the midst of our hard work, we did manage to have a little fun this week:
*Thanks to my sister and her family we had an impromptu date last night to Jon and Bons for some frozen yogurt. Nothing like being with the family and eating some ice-cream. Is it weird that I mix chocolate peanut butter granola with tart frozen yogurt?
*Kenny and I have been running together a couple days a week. It has become one of my new favorite things -- we get in great visits and sport ourselves as "runners", although we know that is far from the truth. Thankfully I have a hubby who makes me think I am athletic :)
*We celebrated the birthday of our good friend Bryce this week! So lucky to be friends with their family. As a side note, Kenny and I spent about twenty minutes picking out a card for Bryce at Target. Did you know they have an entire aisle of "funny" cards. Let's just say I may have laughed out loud quite a few times in the middle of Target. Good thing Kenny was beside me.
*Ok and confession of the week, I got hooked on the Bachelorette. Emily's story is just amazing and so while I told myself I wouldn't watch this season, I couldn't help it. Here's to hoping she will pick a good husband. I already know who I am rooting for...
So cheers to Friday. We all need to laugh and dream and enjoy these sweet summer days.
Oh, and I also have been finishing putting together our bedroom decor. This is one of the fun little things that I purchased at The Address this month:
Happy Weekend! We'd love to hear about your plans and what you did for fun this week!
I got to work with this sweet boy today. He was a little bashful at first, but he quickly warmed up to the camera. So thankful for their family. And because Luke's Dad is our dentist, I have to say it once again, if you are looking for the best of dentists here in Chico, you must visit McComb Family Dentistry. Hope you are all enjoying the cooler weather today :) K
Well, I happen to love this little man. He is the sweetest. And his Mom, well she is the best of sisters and best of friends to me. What would I do without her? About a month ago, we realized that Carsten is growing up so quickly and we needed to freeze time for just a few moments. So that's what we did. Last Friday. There is something so awe inspiring about capturing my own family. I tend to scream with delight as I edit each photo and say things like, "isn't he the cutest boy you have ever seen?" (Really, I am in my office, all alone, saying these things...) And that's how I feel -- Carsten is just the cutest!
We love you so much family! Thanks for being so amazing and supportive and just the greatest of friends. K and K
Like I said, he's the cutest!
They are just the best. Together.
Love you guys! You have such a sweet marriage!
When Sarah wrote asking about some photos to capture this season of her life, I knew I wanted to work with her and Robert. They are dating and both will graduate from Chico State this spring. It was perfect timing for some photos. Neither of them have ever had professional photos taken, but you can't tell. They have tons of style and joy, which we definitely wanted to capture. Their passion for life was evident. They are simply wonderful people.
Robert and Sarah: Congratulations on this season of your life. You are amazing people with the world in front of you. We can't wait to see what is in store for both of you. Thanks for being new friends and giving us the opportunity to show the world your beauty.
Much Love, K and K
Dear Sarah, you are gorgeous!
Robert, you are awesome! Thanks for rocking your style for us.
And well, the two of them together are just as amazing!
Last Friday, as the rain poured down in Chico, we were inside photographing this sweet girl. She is so cute. The perfect addition to her family. I also love her parents, of which her Dad happens to be our dentist. If you are looking for a dental practice, you should definitely go to Dr. Mccomb. Seriously; their team of people is simply the best! Well I am headed to Richvale tonight for an engagement session. SO excited to work with another amazing couple!
Have a great Wednesday everyone! K
Just spent a little time with this sweet girl. Maddie will have her First Communion here very soon, and we wanted to capture all that comes with that. Here is just a little tease from our work together :) LOVE her smile and her laugh!
And tomorrow is Friday! It's going to be a good weekend!
Megan, You are beautiful, inside and out. Thank you so much for being you -- and inspiring others by the way that you live. So excited to edit the rest of your photos!
Much Love, K
Happy Monday everyone! Look for some posts later this week -- featuring the Walk for Water Event that we photographed this weekend and a small wedding tease...
I am finishing up this family's photos today. But for now, I just had to post these two of the stunning Alli. She is a courageous woman and so beautiful. The way she serves others doesn't go unnoticed. Each day she pours so much love into her hubby and three little ones while also working full time as a flight nurse at Enloe. So today's post is just for her. Thank you for serving your family and the tons of people around you so well. I am blessed to know you. So blessed.
Much Love, K
You are gorgeous Alli and yes, I love your style...
Well, it is Sunday afternoon, which means my hubby may be napping on the couch right now, while I am dreaming of the same... I am telling you, losing an hour of sleep last night was not good for our family :) As for this tease, what a bunch of cuties:) I LOVE this family and am so grateful to work with them again this year. The twins turned two yesterday, so it was perfect timing for some photos!
Enjoy your Sunday evening! We are about to have some fun tomorrow -- headed to Hollywood to see our brother perform on Jimmy Kimmel! Tune in on Tuesday evening for Allen Stone's live performance. We can't wait!!
Kids are the best, huh? When I saw this set of photos, I thought it has to be a blog post. It shows how quickly things change within a matter of seconds. And in some ways, it shows the array of emotions that come with our ever changing lives. So here's to Ethan, who's emotions run deep just like all of ours. Thankful to capture the wondrous spirit of a child -- something we all should aspire to be more like.
And if my blog seems a bit empty lately -- I am taking some time to work on bigger projects within K Stone Photography and some personal projects as well. I love blogging, but is definitely the off season for us. With that, I want to take advantage of some extra time to invest in relationships and bigger projects. Look for blog posts, but not everyday for just a little while.
Thankful for so many of you who follow our blog. We are blessed to have you in our lives!
Oh yes, and Ethan, I'm not sure you could get much cuter...
cour·age /ˈkɜrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/ Show Spelled[kur-ij, kuhr-]noun 1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Megan is courageous. She has faced incredible challenges in her life and yet she believes with everything in her that God is good. She loves her husband well and never stops giving to her little son, Ethan. She is compassionate and pours into the people around her. And, she has blessed my life as a friend.
Megan, thank you for being courageous in the way that you live your life. You are so beautiful.
Love you friend, K
Baby Emma is too sweet for words. And at seven days old, she was just starting to become a little more alert to the world around her.Enjoy this little glimpse into her newborn session. I am so blessed to work with this family!
Happy Wednesday friends!
Look at all her hair.
And she is just a sweetie and so fascinated with her Mom.
Love the contrast of Brandon's hard working hands with little Emma.
Of course she is all girl...
Rachael had reupholstered this old rocking chair. I love it.
Just a few details in her room. The sweater was hand made and worn by a great-grandparent.
She even gave us the sweetest smile
And by the end of the session, we had tuckered this little girl out.
Well, we may have escaped real life for a couple days. And it was just what we needed. Kenny has been working long hours right now with ministry, while I have been trying to catch up from our busy January. So when we were given the opportunity to take two days off in a row, we took it. And we knew we wanted to get away.
We packed up our little CRV and headed to the mountains. We had never seen Tahoe, never rode a gondola together and never stayed in a cabin burrowed into the forest (Many thanks to our friends who let us stay for free). We ate gummy worms by the fire and shoveled the snow off the driveway. We got up early to capture something beautiful and sang to Maroon Five as we drove around the lake. We dreamed about staying for weeks and skiing for days. We laughed about how I get cold way too easily.
And at the end of the day, I have a bunch of new memories tucked away. The best kind. Because they are us, together.
So even though life is crazy, take time to create memories with the ones you love. These kind of adventures, while sometimes unexpected, make you realize how blessed you are to share life with people who love you.
Just a couple photos from our little trip...
And brilliant creations like this, stop us in our tracks. God is so powerful to create something this majestic!
Our self portrait inside the Gondola... LOVE this man!
And there you go Honda, proof that your 1997 CRV is still going strong! Not sure why we took this picture, but let's just say those mountains make our car look good :)
Christmas always kind of sneaks up on me. Really. It does. I find myself wishing December were much longer because there is just so much fun to be had in preparation for Christmas. There are cards to be written, cookies to be baked, food to be eaten, gifts to be bought and wrapped, christmas carols to be sung (you wouldn't believe the kind of vocals we have ;)), parties to host and parties to attend. I know these aren't the point of Christmas, but it sure is fun! The crazy part is that we must do all of this, while living out our normal lives. I think someone should declare the entire month of December a holiday. Don't you think we should all have 31 days off of work?
I guess for now, we will all sleep a little less, eat a little more and enjoy the time that we do have with family and friends this Christmas Season.
So cheers to the start of a sweet holiday! Drink some eggnog for me and take time to savor these wonderful moments. Oh yes, and we would love to hear some of your traditions for the Christmas season. Just leave us a comment below.
Much Love friends! K and K
As for our decorating, it all started this past weekend...
I got to work with these little cuties last week! Their entire family session is yet to be edited, but I am pretty sure this will put a smile on your face! Happy Tuesday everyone!
Oh yes, and we will be launching our new brand right around Thanksgiving. Look for a fun post on Friday!
Dear Heather and Jonathan, What can we say, we just fell in love with your family! Here is a tease from our time together on Saturday, which was such a blessing for us. Thank you for letting us get a small glimpse into your life: Your joy is infectious!
Much Love, K and K
Um... not sure you can get much cuter than this!
Caed, you are an awesome big brother!
And you two, just perfect together! Cheers to seven years and two amazing children!
On Friday, I worked with this sweet family. They were together, to celebrate Great-Grandma's 95th birthday! I am realizing more and more how many unique stories there are for me to capture. I went away Friday morning, honored to have met this family and witness a bit of their story.... Here are just a few photos of our session...
Are they one, happy family, or what?
Amy had contacted me about this session, and her family is so sweet!
I fell in love with this little man! He was all smiles for my camera!
