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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!

bonnie + nathan | princeton wedding photographer

kim — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:31:33 +0000

Quick sneak peek for Bonnie + Nathan from their July 16th, 2011 wedding day! Before the ceremony, the entire wedding party went over to Princeton University’s campus as documented below!

A little bit of fun after the ceremony! (I decided to do a little funkier b+w post-processing, gives the feel of film!)

evelyn + adrian | new jersey wedding photographer

kim — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:00:12 +0000

It was a brisk Halloween Eve as we celebrated the union of the beautiful Evelyn + handsome Adrian in Lawrence Township. It was a small, intimate party followed by a not-so-quick ceremony at the Mayor’s office. Guess who forgot to show? The mayor! Who called to confirm earlier that week and had told both the bride + groom that he had a wedding every weekend in October. Oops! The police finally got a hold of him, but unfortunately not before I had to leave. Congratulations Evelyn + Adrian!

You would never guess that we were freezing in these outdoor photos – total naturals!

The beautiful cake from Fedora Cafe in downtown Lawrenceville.

These two (Adrian’s brother and sister-in-law) were married only a few weeks before in Malibu, California. Still in that post-wedding bliss!!

Walking up to the Mayor’s office to find the doors locked and then everyone waiting around.

family session on the canal | princeton family photographer

kim — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:08:16 +0000

Jalen and Elise have gorgeous eyes and smiles. When we sat down to take this photo, I was doting on them about their looks. Jalen precedes to tell me that God gave him that smile. It was the funniest thing ever cause I know his parents are some of the most down-to-earth people you will ever meet. He will either be a lady’s man or a comedian (or both!)

I love working with twins, especially when they are at the age to tell you who is older. It never fails that the older one will tell you he/she is older (even when not asked!). In this case its Jalen, so I put Elise first!

jeanie + vivek | west windsor couple photographer

kim — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:08:44 +0000

Housekeeping note: I will be away this weekend. I will return phone calls + emails on my return Tuesday morning.

Jeanie + Vivek are celebrating the 5th year of their marriage and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a photo session! When brainstorming ideas for this session, Jeanie told me that they love drinking wine and I have always wanted to do a session near a corn field – hello fabulousness!!!

Can they be any more gorgeous? (is that even a proper sentence?)

Jeanie is fierce!!!!

florida wedding festivities

kim — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:30:55 +0000

I didn’t take any photos at the ceremony or reception. I wanted to have a good time and allow the professionals they hired get the photos. So there are lots of family photos during the cocktail hour. The weather pretty much the entire week was gloomy, lots of overcast-ness and rainy more than the normal afternoon showers. Thankfully the rain held off for the outdoor cocktail hour which allowed us to get some nice photos of the extended family.

The nightly photo! Earlier that morning we hit an outlet mall and found this dress for $40. Felt it was perfect compliment to Anthony’s attire. And finally got a photo of the girls!

SISTERS!

That look on Josh’s face melts my heart!

Family photo!

The Sallee Family (we are missing a few, but that’s alright!)

Aunt Patty & Uncle Bill

My parents

Some of the men folk!

Lastly where the cocktail hour was – poolside!

Come back tomorrow for the last post including photos of the house we stayed in. It was heavenly!!!

florida pre-wedding festivities

kim — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:30:32 +0000

Anthony and I arrived back in Princeton late Monday afternoon (after stopping at IKEA and Tony Luke’s in Philly) from Florida. Wow is it hot here! I was definitely not expecting to come back to 100 degree temperatures. We also came home to zero internet in our apartment. Unfortunately we are the mercy of the seminary as they provide it for us. They are about to start work on the new apartments and this work is necessary (so they say). They say that it can be up to 10 business days before we get it back. Please let’s hope it doesn’t take that long!!! Lots of photos in this post. Stop by tomorrow as I’ll have more photos from the wedding day and the day after.

Our first full day in Naples, we had dinner over at my aunt + uncle’s place. Uncle Pete was grilled, everything under control (as seen in the first photo!). Everyone abandons the grill for a few minutes, I look over to see the flames (as seen in the second photo while my father goes inside for who knows what!) The chicken that was on the grill was very crisp – gave a whole new meaning to charbroiled!

We attended the bridesmaid luncheon thrown by Allison’s aunt at the Sea Salt Restaurant. Here is my mom, aunt, cousin and other aunt.

Mother of Groom Jane with Mother of Bride Mary

Grandma Virginia, Allison, and Jane

On our way to the rehearsal dinner

The rehearsal dinner was at the beautiful Ridgway Bar & Grill in downtown Naples. Perfect setting to honor the beautiful couple.

My father is quite the ladies man. He loves taking photos with beautiful woman! Mother of the Bride Mary and my father!

And we add in Allison!

I handed my camera over to my 11 year old cousin and she snapped this photo. Not too shabby.

The Gray Family

My cousin the groom listening to toasts

I love these next two photos of Allison listening to toasts. You are beautiful woman!

My aunt gave a very touching toast and I love this moment between her and her soon-to-be daughter in law.

Come back tomorrow – there will be lots more photos of the wedding day!

abby + scott | princeton couples photographer

kim — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:20 +0000

When was the last time professional photos have been taking of you and your significant other? For me (and for most!) it was our wedding day 5 years ago. I challenge each of my readers to find a photographer and get photos of you and your hubby/boyfriend/wife/girlfriend at this time in your life. Even those who have children – you should have special photos of the two of you sans kids.

For the month of July and August, if you book a couples session (session must be before October 1, 2010), you will receive two complimentary 3×3 mini accordion albums ($200 value) (view sample here) If you are interested in booking a session, email me for all the details.

Some photos of Abby + Scott from our adventures around downtown Princeton, who are celebrating two years of marriage this year.

Hello fierceness!!!

Two years of marriage has agreed very well with these two!

Can you two seriously be any more perfect?!?!?! Working the camera like a pro!

Last photo from our evening together on the longest day of the year! Love the sun peeking between the building and trees.

five years ago | princeton wedding photographer

kim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:35:56 +0000

5 years ago at high noon Anthony and I got married at St. Mark the Evangelist in Norman, Oklahoma. It was definitely one of the happiest days of my life and looking back at these photos brings back a flood of memories and emotions. All the photos below are from digital cameras from friends and family – I cherish these more today than I ever thought I would.

Two of my favorite photos from the day with two of my favorite people – I still have them hanging in our bedroom to this day.

My brother Eric and I.

We had a reception right after the wedding in the church fellowship hall. THEN we had this awesome evening party at the University of Oklahoma’s football stadium. We were in the newly completed upper-deck and it was seriously the bomb! One of these days I’d love to have another party like that.

The following two photos (of Anthony + I dancing and Dad + I dancing) are still in our bedroom. They bring me endless joy.

My parents seriously know how to throw a party! No one was on the dance floor, so they got out there and boogied it right on down to YMCA. Now my dad wasn’t too coordinated and was throwing up all sorts of “letters” during the dance and I thought he’d have a heart attack out there, but it was a highlight of the entire day. People still talk about that dance. I also had to include a photo of my two brother-in-laws dancing. Man have they both changed since 2005!

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Thanks for strolling down memory lane with me!

product review x2 | princeton family photographer

kim — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:30:20 +0000

First up is a 5×7 image box. This one in particular holds up to 50 5x7s photos, but I do offer other sizes. These are perfect to add to a book shelf and display yearly photos and other memorabilia from the year. This is for our 2009 year in Princeton, I will be putting photos as well as ticket stubs and anything else I have collected of our adventures.

The second & last featured product is this absolutely stunning 10×10 30 page handcrafted wedding album. I am beyond thrilled with how this came out.

sarafina + larry | the details | new jersey wedding photographer

kim — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:44:04 +0000

A few details from Larry + Sarafina’s wedding day. The reception was held at the fabulous Grain House Restuarant at the Olde Mill In at Basking Ridge, New Jersey (so that three times fast!). Lindsay and her entire crew pulled off an absolutely beautiful reception.

In honor of their dog Brooklynn, she graced the top of their cake as well as had a dog house as the card box. Very creative.

sarafina + larry | new jersey wedding photographer

kim — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:43:55 +0000

Sarafina and Larry tied the knot this past Saturday in Highland Park, New Jersey at St. Paul Catholic Church. The weather was perfect for this fall wedding without a cloud in the sky. Everyone was gorgeous and these two know how to throw a party.

I love these two photos of Sarafina with her father and Larry with his mother.

Larry with all his buddies before the ceremony.

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They.are.married! Look at that bliss!

Stunningly Beautiful Wedding Party

Gorgeous couple, gorgeous light, gorgeous family, what can I say?

More photos from the reception at the Grain House at the Old Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, New Jersey to come…

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.

maternity session – central new jersey

kim — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:30:27 +0000

I met up with this sweet couple on a very windy day in central New Jersey. It actually reminded me of Oklahoma! They are anxiously awaiting their first child, a girl, in May. I’m pretty sure she’s gonna have the coolest accent, with a father from New Zealand and a mother from NY. Dad did a wonderful job playing photographer’s assistant making sure Jennifer’s clothes were just right, getting a step ladder, moving anything I asked. Thanks Jamie for that! Jennifer and Jamie – enjoy your sneak peek!

Maternity – Washington DC

kim — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:21:42 +0000

I rode the train down to the Washington DC area this weekend to photograph a friend and her husband. They are expected a little boy in March and I know they are going to be great parents. They have a special love for one another and make each other laugh consistently. This little one is going to be one spoiled child.