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the brown family | oklahoma family photographer

kim — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:50 +0000

I did a little work while in Oklahoma for one of my bridesmaids and good friend Allison and her family. This year her older brother and sister-in-law welcomed Maggie to the family and what better way to honor that than a holiday family portrait!! The weather was warm, though a tad windy (but when is it not windy in Oklahoma?!?!?!), and everyone was dressed to perfection! I loved the brown and red accents. I didn’t know what they were actually wearing and I came dressed in my new red peacoat, I could have fit right into the family!!

Henry is 3.5 years old and was awesome at having his photo taken! At least nothing a bribery of a mini M&M or two couldn’t change!

Maggie really is the perfect addition to their already adorable family!

Uncle Andrew and Aunt Allison are stellar and shower their niece and nephew with so much love! This photo makes me chuckle because Maggie thinks we are all crazy and Henry thinks we are funny!

last holiday session | west windsor family photographer

kim — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:43:42 +0000

As I sit here finally listening to Christmas music this holiday season and finishing packing up this awesome family’s order, I remembered I hadn’t had a chance to blog it yet! Janel and Nate are neighbors of ours (we even have an Oklahoma connection) and they haven’t had a family photo taken since their oldest was a toddler. It was beyond time! I went over to help Janel put together their outfits – and they had everything in their closets already!! Love when that happens. The perfect amount color and complimentary colors without everyone matching!

We were blessed with a gorgeous fall-like Saturday morning right after Thanksgiving. And look at those two kiddos – they held that position for longer than I have seen two siblings hug! This was the perfect session and family to end the crazy busy holiday season!

They sure thought I was funny – or maybe it was just Isaac loved to laugh/scream!

Love a daddy’s girl!

holiday family session | princeton family photographer

kim — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:31:18 +0000

Happy November ya’ll!! Starting the month off right with this adorable family! Luckily we moved the session to Friday afternoon as the snow hit us last Saturday. All the freak storms we’ve had this year is making for quite an eventful 2011. I think I’m ready for 2012 to not be so wild!!

Fun, gorgeous family!

This one took some time to warm up to me (the one on the right that is!) and I love that although he doesn’t have a huge smile on his face, you can tell in his eyes that it’s about to happen! By the end of the session, he wouldn’t stop giggling!

toddler mania | princeton child photographer

kim — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:30:26 +0000

What a refreshing warm-up this weekend after the cooler weather at the start of the week – anyone else take full advantage? Shooting outdoors in the fall has become my all-time favorite! Couple that with a smiley, happy-go-lucky toddler and you get perfection!

For those wondering, I did not touch Tyler’s eyes at all! They really are that blue, and mom played it up with the sweater combo too!

I promise to come back and share a few more photos from this session – it was one of my favs!

j family one year later | princeton family photographer

kim — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:41:58 +0000

It was a cool, overcast morning and the planets seemed to not be in alignment but after a quick car ride from one location to another, a stop to get hot chocolate in Starbucks, we finally got smiles, laughs, and a few kisses too from everyone!

Do you remember this cute red head from last year? My how big he and his sister have gotten!

hannah is one | princeton child photographer

kim — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:45:22 +0000

I can’t believe this little one is already one! You may remember her from 6 months ago, one year ago, and before she was born. She is a walking fool, loves both her mommy and daddy something-fierce, and has such a serious and contemplative temperament! Can’t you just hear her giggling in that second photo?

randon + rylan | the loves of my life

kim — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:30:01 +0000

Perfection with a capital P! Two for two on photos of the boys with Aunt Kim. Now if only they would have both sat in the same photo with me! Christmas maybe…

Randon was being a bugger (after spending the day at pre-K, he came home exhausted!) and this is what happens – tickle attack!

Boy has he changed since this time last August! He now goes to “big kid” school and is loving it (though every day he wanted to come home and nap, even with “quiet”/nap time at school!). I’m proud of what he has accomplished since my parents received custody of both boys last March!

love.love.love. them both!

hannah + family | west windsor child photographer

kim — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:07:39 +0000

Hannah, mom + dad have graced this blog a few times already (here and here). I was thrilled when Jess emailed me telling me it had already been 6 months. Where does the time go?!?! Hannah is a fairly serious baby (as you can see in the family photo outside!), she would just stare at us like we were crazy but luckily we got the entire range of emotions!

I promise I did nothing to this photo – she really has those beautiful, telling blue eyes!

You guys bore me with your silly tactics!

Happy baby after waking from a nap and snuggling with momma!

Can’t resist the little feet!!!

baby anthony | oklahoma child photographer

kim — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:30:52 +0000

The last time I saw this kiddo, he was just a newborn but no more! He turned 5 months the day before I took these photos and he is one chunker! Unfortunately Megan had to work but she left out a few items for little Anthony to wear. I can’t get over baby jeans and the “Jim Tressel” sweater vest – they are just so darn precious! (and for the record, yes both Anthony and Jay made fun of the sweater vest several times as I was putting it on little A and during the photo shoot!)

Auntie Kim w/baby Anthony

The two Anthony’s together at last!

happy 2011!!!

kim — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:00:25 +0000

Happy 2011 Everyone!!!! I was a little MIA while we were visiting family in Oklahoma, but I’m back and ready to share lots!!

First up are some photos of our nephews. I can’t believe it had been 4 months since I last saw them and boy have they changed, Rylan especially. He is no longer a baby but almost a 2 year old (he wishes he was a 4 year old pretty much every.single.day!)

We were losing light fast and they were holding on to dear life but I got it!

This is his wonderment and awe face at anything related to Christmas (lights, Santa, Christmas tree, etc.)

My goal for our trip home was to get a photo of my brother with his boys. And I would call this a success (with a smile out of Rylan!!)

The wind was so cold that afternoon and poor dude had rosy cheeks and tears coming out of his eyes – but I still love it!

If you follow me on facebook you may have seen a video I posted of Rylan saying monster. It’s the funniest thing ever and he was saying it right here. His eyebrows are so expressive which makes him even more precious! And Randon was being pushed by Daddy, maybe a little too high but still adorable!

When we got home, I was in such a hurry to get the boys photos that I forgot my laptop was out. Rylan is notorious for getting into things he shouldn’t so I had to put it away before he started throwing the ole terrible 2 tantrum! While putting the laptop up I found building blocks that were mine growing up. Oh my heavens, I had no idea how popular they would be with both boys. So much so that Randon became possessive of them and wouldn’t let Rylan play. (notice the i-pone next to Randon)

I must say that when I saw Rylan start staking the blocks up 5-6 high I was really impressed. Both of these boys have grown leaps and bounds since last March when my parents got custody of them. They attend daycare 5 days a week full time and it really is paying off!

Can you hear him screaming into the phone? Cause I sure can!

ms. abbie | central jersey child photographer

kim — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:00:58 +0000

Abbie is celebrating a birthday very soon (the big numero uno!). During the session I found out that she loves cheerios (what child doesn’t, right!?!?!), books, is mesmerized by bubbles, has four front teeth, doesn’t mind sitting in a chair or on the ground, adores her mommy and daddy, and if she knows something is on her head she’ll pull it off! Happy early birthday Abbie!

This chair was an estate sale find ($8!!!) that I sanded and spray painted. I knew the minute I got it I wanted to use it for this session in an open field. I’m so glad that Abbie didn’t mind sitting either!

Surrounded by her books.

Love your outfit choice Colleen!!

j family | west windsor family photographer

kim — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:10:43 +0000

Happy October 1st!! Where on earth has 2010 gone?!?!?!

I am honored when my clients chose me to be their photographer and the J family is no exception. Amy contacted me not long after Anthony and I moved to New Jersey but our schedules didn’t work out until just now. We met up at Tyler State Park in Bucks County, PA to get some fall photos and document their lives as it is right now. Amy + Matt, thanks for the park suggestion and being good sports!

This photo melts my heart!

Meet Jacob, the spunkiest, smartest little guy ever. He had me cracking up about using the computer (he’s only 3 people!) and going on to the web.

Sarene was pretty much content the entire time until we put her on her back. Otherwise she didn’t make a peep, even when she was hungry!

A family that skips rocks together stays together (love that that saying can be used in all situations about families doing things together).

three gals downtown | princeton family photographer

kim — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:00:03 +0000

I met up with Holly and her girls on a gorgeous Friday evening in downtown Princeton to get some individual photos of the girls plus a photo of momma with them. Even though I’m not a momma yet, I do know the importance of having photos of you and your children. It’s especially rare for mom’s because they seem to always be behind the camera, and even more so with Holly since she’s a fellow photographer.

I rented the Canon 70-200 2.8L lens and played around with it during this session. I’m thinking the lens has now moved up the wishlist!!

You may have seen this photo on my facebook fan page – I couldn’t believe I got this photo of this fast moving kiddo! I did nothing to her eyes – they really are that blue. I really hope Anthony and I have blue-eyed babies!!!

elena + gang | west windsor family photographer

kim — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:00:09 +0000

I met up with Ms. Elena + her parents last week to mark her 7 month on this earth and to get photos for all the family members who haven’t seen her in awhile. She is no longer that small newborn from February that’s for sure!

Daddy love!

I love when babies discover their toes and play with them! Be still my heart – the chub on her legs and arms!

randon + rylan | oklahoma kid photographer

kim — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:29 +0000

As promised here are some photos of the mini session I had with my nephews. I literally had 20 minutes to do these photos. I had just gotten home from my training to teach ZumbAtomic (if you are in the Princeton area, I will be teaching very soon. Details to come!!), hopped in the shower and we were about to grab dinner! Thankfully I have Randon (3.5 years old) wrapped around my finger and he was willing to dress in whatever I wanted, put on these fabulous non-character shoes, and allowed me to spike his hair! He is no longer that little kid from last June or even from April of this year. He was a very willing participate. Now Rylan is a different story. He is your typically 1.5 toddler and into everything and anything.

He was very proud of his shoes! He normally wears Toy Story or Spider-Man character shoes, but I did some sweet talking and he was totally willing to put these snazzy slip-ons with no socks on!

He brings a smile to my face every single day!

My mom and I got this outfit for Randon when he was around the same age and I knew I wanted to reuse the outfit for these (since it was the only thing that went with what Randon was wearing).

This happens a lot with this dude. He’s been walking for awhile now, but going down the hill in my parents backyard proves to be a challenge!

A close up of the shoes! He was standing on one of the many tables w/umbrellas in my parents backyard and he was “hidden” in the umbrella.

This was pretty much Rylan the entire time when trying to get a photo of the two of them together! Love the tongue and determination!!!

Thanks for looking at my sweet and adorable nephews!!

wild child yoga | princeton commercial photographer

kim — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:54:29 +0000

I spent Tuesday morning at Wild Child Yoga hanging out with some fabulous moms and dads who were practicing yoga with their babies. Wild Child Yoga recently opened in the Princeton Shopping Center off Harrison Street and is offering yoga to new moms, toddlers, children, and prenatal/postnatal women. Visit their website for details on classes, pricing, and instructors. Justine and her entire staff are very knowledgeable about the practice of yoga and will guide you and your children along the way.

lee family | princeton family photographer

kim — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:51:50 +0000

I had such a great time at this family session last week. The weather couldn’t have been better and look at these gorgeous people! Mr. J wasn’t a huge fan of the grass on his feet – a different texture that he wasn’t so sure about. Mike and Sonja enjoy your little sneak peek!

Absolutely LOVE his chubby cheeks!

nursery contest voting | princeton child photographer

kim — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:30:24 +0000

Voting will occur between March 1-March 10, 2010 at midnight EST. One vote per person (this is monitored by IP address)

The winner will receive a complimentary mini session focusing on the baby and/or family in the nursery! The session will last approximately 30 minutes and will result in an online gallery of 15-20 images. You will receive a slideshow of 15-20 images and your choice of (3) 5×7 prints. Additional products may be purchased at 15% off. Regular session terms and conditions apply.

Winners will be announced on March 15, 2010. Winning session must take place between March 22 – April 15. Winners must sign a release to allow participating photographers to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate

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Voting has begun on other photographers blogs as well. Feel free to vote for your favorite! If the voting hasn’t begun, wait until next Monday as we have launched at different dates.

Birmingham, AL: Stephanie Fisher Photography
Northwest Alabama: Jennifer Weddington Photography
Denver, CO: Laura Werner of Vibrant Life Photography
Connecticut: Crista Acosta Photography
Central Indiana: Kristi Hibbetts Photography
Metro New Orleans, LA: Amy Drouet Photography
Frederick, MD & Washington DC/Baltimore metro: Shey Marin Photography
Nothern VA/Washington DC: Little Moon Photography by Amber Scruggs
Boston, MA (including North Shore & Metro-West): Kristina Young Photography
Mississippi Gulf Coast and Pearl River County: Emotional Imagery by Brandi Head Photography
Northern New Jersey: Christie Adams Photography
Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky Area: Jessica Wright of Memories That R Precious
Columbus, OH: Andrea Roberts Photography
Philadelphia and Main Line, PA: Bernadette Uzcategui Photography
Pittsburgh, PA: Seedlings Photography
Rhode Island and South Shore of Boston: Amy Ro Photography
Houston, TX: Kerri Mathis Photography
Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma, WA (and surrounding areas): Susan Berman of Whimsical Photo Design
Spokane, WA: Jaidean Baker Photography

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nursery contest | princeton child photographer

kim — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:01 +0000

This post will remain on the first page until February 28, 2010. Scroll down to see my other work.

Is your baby 24 months old or younger?
Do you have a super cool nursery?
Would you be interested in winning a free mini session and mini-print package?

If you answered yes to all three of these questions, I’d love to see pictures. What’s in it for you? A chance to win a free 30-minute mini session featuring your baby and your nursery! I would like to see between 2-4 photographs of your space. At least one photograph must include your child in the nursery itself. I am looking for creative use of light, color and design elements. Images must be taken by you or someone in your family (what I am really saying is “please don’t submit images taken by another professional photographer.”)

All submissions must be received by midnight, February 28, 2010.

Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to a handful of nurseries. The finalists will be posted on participating photographer’s blogs and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.

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Don’t live in Central Jersey? Have friends across the country? Check out these photographers who have nursery contests running in other cities! Their contest, terms and conditions may vary, so please make sure you read the details with care.

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The Fine Print.

This is our contest, we make the rules. We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there. This is how we have decided to run our contest, if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation. We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.

All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on participating blogs. Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by participating photographers to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources. Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of participating photographers.

Winning participants will receive a complimentary 30-minute mini session focusing on nursery, baby and/or family as outlined by Kim Schmidt Photography (must live within 30 miles of 08540). You will receive a slideshow of 15-20 images and your choice of (3) 5×7 prints. Additional products may be purchased at 15% off. Regular session terms and conditions apply.

We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that the participating photographer is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.

If you would like to enter please click HERE to fill out the necessary information and submit your form.

q family | new jersey family photographer

kim — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:50:57 +0000

This morning I had the privileged to photograph this beautiful family at their home. It was rather chilly when we went outside, but they were brave souls. Thanks JoAnn & Michael for allowing me into your home.

Siblings, and mighty fine looking siblings at that.

Sweet Rory

jessica | new jersey child photographer

kim — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:10:41 +0000

Sharing one quick photo from this morning. You may notice her from a session I had with her family a few weeks ago. We spent some time together this morning to capture her as a few days shy of 9 months. This was taken with the 85L lens that I’m renting this week and I’m in love with it. I think this is the one I’ll be purchasing in a few weeks!

isabelle and addy | princeton child photographer

kim — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:36 +0000

Friday late afternoon I met up with another seminary family near the D&R canal to take some 6 month photos of little Isabelle. I couldn’t resist snapping a few of big sister Addy too. Both of these girls have gorgeous eyes and beautiful smiles. Thanks Heather & Todd for playing along!

I asked Addy to sit in the leaves for a few photos and she found two “nuts” (you can see one in her hand there). The elation and joy she got from that continues to make me smile. And those acorns were huge too!

Miss Isabelle, the happiest baby I’ve ever seen.

christmas photos | princeton family photographer

kim — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:02:19 +0000

Something spooky is going on, my last three sessions have been with families that have last names starting with the letter S. This is the last of the three and nothing short of beautiful. Miss K. is in love with princesses and such a great big sister. She’s the only one able to get Miss J. to smile. Enjoy your sneak peek!

I’m totally in love with this photo.

m. family | central jersey family photographer

kim — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:07:07 +0000

I had so much fun photographing the M. family yesterday morning (Hurricane Bill made us stay indoors but we were able to work around that!). Mom, dad and I were sweating by the end of the session, but it was all worth it for the photos we were able to achieve. Enjoy your sneak peek Susan & Ryan.

Meet Ellie: she is two and a half, a little shy, LOVES disney princesses (although she never did tell me her favorite, I think its Cinderella) and dress up, and grocery shopping.

Meet Grace: she is three months old and is in love with mom and dad. I mean, look at that smile for daddy.

We finally convinced Ellie to take a photo with Grace if they laid down. She even leaned over to give a kiss. And look at the love between mom & dad. Beautiful!

Get.Out.Of.Here. What beautiful eyes and smile! This one needs to go big in your home Susan.

Thank you M. family for letting me come get a glimpse of your fun life. Looks like you have perfect weather today to visit the zoo.