.Operation Love Reunited.

I immediately liked 'S' upon our first phone conversation, we after all, had a kinship of husbands in the service. It was like talking to an old friend, I could put myself in her shoes, I had walked in them before.
She called one day a couple of weeks ago and told me her story. A story of her family and her husband that she missed so very much. Her son was only 6 months when Daddy had to leave and now on the day of his return he would lay his eyes on his 15 month old son. 'S' requested an OpLove session and I was excited to do it for her! I was honored to be asked to record such a wonderfully emotional and special day in their lives.
I knew what it was like to welcome soldiers home, I had done this before-no problem. But this was different....I stood there hiding behind my lens and watched as families and strangers waited in line to welcome and thank our Heroes home. I felt a lump in my throat and then it came...that slight cold sting of a tear drop daring to leap down my cheek. I was proud. Proud of the men and women before me, of the strangers who took time out of their day to welcome these soldiers home, of the Mothers and Fathers, spouses, and children who were so strong while their loved one was overseas..... of the 'L' family who stood in line waiting patiently for Him to finally arrive!
Dear L Family, I want to thank you again for allowing me to share this moment with you, thank you for all that you sacrifice and your service to our beloved America. I will email you soon for your new address so that I can send your album! (:
For more information regarding OpLove sessions, please visit www.oplove.org

...Coming soon. OpLove Session.

It's been entirely to long since my last post, I know. I know.(possibly I am the only one that knows?) However, I am very excited about an upcoming OpLove session scheduled for this Monday!
If you haven't yet heard of this program you can check it out at www.oplove.org
It's a way for photographers to give back to Military families by donating their time and artistic vision(: The photog also sends an album to the family member overseas in hopes to encourage and show a small token of appreciation with images of their own family. The family at home can also opt to schedule a homecoming session which is what we will be doing Monday. Looking forward to meeting the "L" Family and honored they chose me to capture such a precious and emotional time in their lives.

“The departure of our boys to foreign parts with the ever-present possibility that they might never return,
taught the real value of photography to every father and mother.
To many a mother the photograph of her boy in his country's uniform was the one never-failing consolation.”-Louis Fabian Bachrach
Have a wonderful week!

.Happy Birthday.

It's hard to believe that we celebrated B's 1st Birthday last Saturday, which just so happens to fall on Valentine's Day. It seems like yesterday we were all gathered at the hospital anxiously awaiting her arrival. The year has flown by and it's been so wonderful to get to watch her grow and learn and develop her very own little personality!
Here are a few shots from her party:





Have a wonderful week!
***There are still openings for next weekends mini-sessions, email info@kellygphoto.com to claim a spot!!!

. Many-Mini session party!.

Hi Friends!
I'm so excited to offer a day of many-mini's! You will receive 20 minutes of camera time and 1 digital negative with a print release(email to friends, print as many as you like, and/or post to your personal blog, facebook, myspace page!) all of this for only $30.oo..I know, I'm crazy...but this will be tons of fun! Also, you decide how you will use your time, are you wanting pictures of just the kids, the entire family, you and your husband, a best friends moment? you decide!
THE BIG DAY: Saturday, February 28th
TIME:(8:30-10:30)
LOCATION: To be determined by you (I'll take a vote once everyone is scheduled, but we will be in the Fort Worth area)If you have a fun, creative, funky, different location in mind-email me!!!

Time slots currently available are:
8:30
8:50
9:10
9:30
9:50
10:10
Call or email now to schedule!
254-681-0780
info@kellygphoto.com


*There are no restrictions on how many digital negatives you can purchase from your mini-session, each will be $20 w/print release, if you purchase 10 or more they are $15.00 each!

.Welcome to the World.

Today was baby A's 5 day old photo shoot! He was so beautiful and wanted nothing to do with the whole "take all my clothes off and put a camera in my face" bit! We did, however, manage to steal a few in between feedings and showers...(of love, of course) (: I had so much fun hanging out with you guys today, thank you for allowing me to capture these first precious days.
**side note: I met baby A's proud Papa when he came to our rescue to help us rent our home, he's worked very hard to get some prospects in a matter of a couple of days! If you are looking for help in that area, he's your man! http://www.realpropertydfw.com






Congratulations Garcia Family, he's an absolute angel. Hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!

.The S Family.

I had the pleasure of working with the 'S' family yesterday morning. This precious family was the kind you meet and you feel an instant closeness to. The kind that make you miss your own family. And I just loved that they were ready and willing to do whatever I asked even if it may have felt a little silly-a photographer's dream!(:

Yesterday morning was ridiculously windy, not just a little breezy, I mean GUSTY! But, we managed to get some great shots and had so much fun doing it!










Thank you A. B, and little J-you guys rock! And thank you to the K Family for the referral. I have a coupon with your name on it!

Engaged!

Over the Christmas holiday, my sister got engaged! I was excited to get some shots of them before they were on their way back to Japan...it was 9 degrees in Wyoming on this day but they were troopers(frozen troopers, but troopers none the less)We didn't have the time to search for a GREAT location, so creativity was limited or that's my excuse anyway (:
Aren't these two just gorgeous?
Congratulations on your engagement B&D, I adore you both.