Kara May Photography Blog

{”Oh Mommy, those are such ‘beautiful princesses’ “}

November 16, 2008 – 12:08 pm

So this morning I was awakened by a princess. Yes that’s right - a fairy princess to be exact. We don’t see too much of Briella these days but a princess suddenly took residence in our house and we never know if the princess is going to be a ‘dancing princess’, ‘fairy princess’ or some other princess. And immediately mommy is transformed into a princess the moment she gets up. Brielle, or ‘Princess Briella’ (that’s how she wants me to refer to her) gives me a crown, jewels and a wand the minute my feet touch the floor. I’m ‘mommy princess’. And I’ve gone out to the store forgetting that I’m wearing a crown and all the accessories Briella dresses me in, wondering why I’m getting funny looks. That’s life with a little girl… and I wouldn’t trade the funny stares in stores for anything. ;-) {of course boys are just as fun too}

Last week I photographed two gorgeous sisters - both ‘beautiful princesses’ (that’s how Brielle referred to them when she saw their pictures as I was editing). Upon meeting them they popped out of their SUV wearing the cutest sunglasses looking ready for the camera. I loved it and I loved their excited and happy personalities. And they’re gorgeous to top it off! Again, another session I just didn’t want to end. Here’s a little look inside our session.

A little play with my ‘haze of yesterday’ look.

Another edit with ‘haze of yesterday’.

Tiffany -

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE These!!
the umbrellas are amazing and the first shot~ Soooo creative!!
Natasha Whiteley -

Kara, you seriously ROCK!!
these portraits are fantastic, I really couldn’t pick a fav, that would be *impossible*
they are all stunning!!!
Rebecca -

These are so g-r-r-r-r-e-a-t! I love them and the girls are gorgeous. How is it you always photograph the most beautiful chillens?
rachel brooke -

Very beautiful princesses indeed. This location is perfect with their outfits, good find!
melissa -

You rock!
Sally -

These Girls should by models. Someone get an agent!!!!
Kim -

Amen to that!!! These girls are beautiful……
Jodi M -

Beautiful! Stunning! Amazing as always - you must have a gorgeous presence to draw out the same in your subjects……
Tanya -

Kara… absolutely gorgeous!!! your “haze of yesterday” is just beautiful!! Your talent amazes me every time
susan roberts -

Gorgeous photos!!! Lol about leaving the tiara on your head to go to the shops
Lisa Lenderink -

So cute~ I’m a little envious of your weather
though. My clients would have to be wearing
their snow gear right now….brrrrrrrrr

But your photos warmed me right up.

Is there something in the milk there that
gives your clients such beautiful big round eyes?

Oh my~
Stephanie -

They are absolutely beautiful! Love the look of them, and wow..what a wonderful session this was.
april todd -

So pretty- love these!!

Such a cute story about your daughter!
shaliena -

Oh my gosh, Kara! You are so amazing. When are you coming back to Seattle???
Brody Grant -

Wow, what awesome poses, compositions, exposures, colors… everything… and then you go and make them EVEN BETTER with some amazing post work. These photos are nothing short of mindbending. I stumbled on this page, in the most random of ways, from comments you left elsewhere. In one brief but amazing post you’ve won me over as a fan of your art.

Fantastic!

Never stop shooting and sharing!
Stay happy and healthy,
Brody.
Kello -

Amazing, artistic photos of very beautiful children. The work is mind blowing….
Jessica Tyndall -

Mrs. Kara May…I LOVE LOVE LOVE these! You are just too cool for words! Can you come on down here to Charleston and rub off on me a little bit!
michelle nicoloff -

Holy Cow…these are gorgeous…gorgeous…gorgeous!
Amy -

So awesome! Your images remind me of a fairytale. I love it!
Kristi Seanor -

Very beautiful!! I love your exposures and colors. You do amazing work!!
Erin Carlyle -

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
shannon lott -

Just unbelievably gorgeous as usual. And I love your princess story. Reminds me of “Fancy Nancy” books!
kymberli q. -

Kara, you are the BEST in this field! Seriously! You NEVER cease to amaze me. BEAUTIFUL girls and images! Also, thank you for the sweet comment on the Ohana blog. You’re very kind.
Michelle -

Gorgeous gorgeous photos!!! I love the first one… Is that a trick with the polaroids? Do you supply cloths at all or did they just pop out of the SUV looking this cute? Great job!

{I’ve been bad…}

November 13, 2008 – 3:35 pm

at blogging & posting recent sessions lately. But it’s been for very good reason. As most of you know, this is a nutty time for photographers and sometimes just getting a shower in is a plus ;-) I’ve been submitting orders, packaging orders, editing, etc. and in doing so I’ve completely neglected my blog :( So I thought I’d quickly post one of my recent sessions. These girls were adorable and fun - the littlest one, Jenna, was so much like Briella in personality - little miss independent and ideas all her own (so cute). And big sister, Anna Grace, was very chatty and loved the camera, which is always fun. I had a great time with both of them! I’ll try to be a better blogger - once things calm down it’ll be easier. ;-) Thanks for looking!

Jumping Jenna!

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Claire Anne -

Yippee!!! Finally another post from Kara!! You’ve been killing me over here wondering where you have been and dying to see more of your work. Ahhhh this is such a treat, seriously I check every day at least once to see what you’ve posted and to make sure my blog reader is working. These girls are gorgeous and I love the one in the wagon - love the childhood, relaxed feel to it. These are all fantastic and I don’t know how their mom will be able to decide. One of each please (and make’em big) is what I’d be saying! LOL
Jen -

I love the close-ups! And it is so cool that you can’t see her feet in the jumping picture.
bev robison -

Wow! It always kills me to see how beautifully you capture the eyes. So gorgeous! In the one with the green chair, it kinda looks like she is just hovering over it…cool!
melissa -

Oh my, these are so good! What beautiful little girls too. They look like little angels.
Ani -

You are such a talented photographer. I love you work. What program do you do your editing in?
rachel brooke -

you are incredible, kara!
Michelle -

Finally!!! No pressure but man you’ve been holding out and we’ve been waiting to see another post. I know you’re sick of hearing this but you REALLY need to put on a workshop or mentoring program. Again, no pressure, but you would have a long line of people if you did. Great session images!!
Laura -

ADORABLE!! You have an amazing talent - I could stare at your work for hours. Such a happy, beautiful place.
Jessica Wick -

Gorgeous images and beautiful subjects!! Love every single one of them.
Pam -

Simply perfect!!!!!!!!!!
Kim -

Kara,
I ran accross your photos while searching for photos with a shallow depth of field. I enjoy taking pictures of my kids and really would love to gain more experience taking great pictures. Anyway, I have never seen such amazing pictures of people. These are breathtaking. And another thing that is amazing is that all your photos are of the most beautiful children! I have bookmarked your site and will be checking it regularly for new post!
ohana photographers - david & kimi b -

ok i am convinced there is a secret beautiful little children island where you live and you are the only photographer with access!!! un real images as always. you are amazing!

have an awesome weekend kara may!!!
Cheryl Johnson -

i’ve missed my inspirational Kara fix - thanks
Lena (Elma) Regnerus -

Always a pleasure stopping by here. Great stuff. The 2nd shot is stunning. I’m a sucker for little blonde blue eyed kids.
kelli :) -

hi kara…its so great to meet you. thanks for stopping by my page and leaving such a sweet comment! wow…i love what you do. im truly inspired….and will definitely come back often! this photo session is so cool….love the clothes, setting, props..i love it all!
Mel Watson -

What adorable little girls… I absolutely love that chair Jenna is jumping on. What a great session!
elizabeth -

WOW… these are amazing
Kimberly -

Yes, the land of gorgeous kids is right. Amazing and inpiring Kara!!
Tarah Hall -

We are such big fans of yours, everyone in my town knows you even though you live states away. Come out here and you’ll be busy for months with the number of families that want to hire you here!
Kara May -

Thanks for your comments! I love the expressions of these girls. Thanks for stopping by. I’ll try to be a better blogger, promise
susan roberts -

I am amazed each time I visit your blog :). These are wonderful!!
Natasha Whiteley -

beautiful!!
Tanya -

WOW!! these girls are so beautiful & their eyes are gorgeous.. love that one has blue & the other one brown! They look like they were lots of fun to work with…. your work just blows me away
Cyndi -

Love all of these Kara, they are gorgeous!! My fav is the wagon though, it’s so much fun!!

{Halloween Snipet}

November 3, 2008 – 11:16 am

I wanted to post these sooner but you know how it goes this time of the year for me… Anyway, here’s a couple of pictures from Halloween in the early evening at the club. I only had my camera out for a brief moment and then it was time for me to put it aside and enjoy Halloween with my kiddos. They had a blast with their friends on the hayride that followed. Brielle was so tired she leaned on me and Mrs. Tonya during they hayride trying to keep her eyes open. She’s a trooper (or just stubborn) and refused to go home before everyone else. Tyler was full of excitement and energy - he probably could’ve stayed up all night. Oh and in case you’re wondering Tyler was Optimus Prime {a transformer} and Brielle was a ladybug. I only got a few photos of the kids at the club before things got busy but here’s some of them.

Above: Hayden playing the bean bag toss. Love his expression.

Below: The pumpkin and gourd sling-shot!

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Shari DeVoogd -

They look adorable!!!
melissa -

Great shots. My boys would have loved to have been Optimus Prime! My kiddos halloween picture is on my family blog if you interested… http://www.thecheesestation.blogspot.com
angie -

Kara, That is the “MOST BEAUTIFUL KENTUCKY WILDCAT CHEERLEADER EVER!”!!! Thanks for posting my little darling!-A
Jamie Sampson -

super cute and fun! Gotta love Halloween!
Amy -

Kara, these are so great! Wish we had made it there. (BTW, Carly has those SAME SHOES as Brielle! Too funny!)
Kristin -

Such cute, fun shots of all our neighborhood friends!!
Tiffany -

Awesome!!!
These are so fun!!
Looks like everyone had a great Halloween!
Kate -

Wow…I feel like our kids are celebrities!!! I have to have a copy of the one with Ty and Hayden. Love them all and Hayes makes the cutest pony EVER!!!!!!!!!
KaitemersonDesigns -

Kara- Great photos!And love the costumes. My Kait was a Lady bug too.. And Shawn a pirate.. so cute.. Hope you are all doing well.
Stephanie -

What a perfect day!! I love how animated these cute little kiddos are.
Tanya -

Brielle is by far the most beautiful ladybug ever!! Tyler looks awesome, love the face & hair! gorgeous photos Kara.. all the kids look fantastic
Brynn -

Seriously the cutest kids ever!!!! Looks like you had a fun night and your kids always make me smile. Oh and the sling shot with the pumpkins looks so fun, great sunflare and color. Your pp rocks as usual!!
shannon lott -

Awe, so cute! What great costumes. I love Halloween photos. They are so colorful.
Rachel Brooke -

Your kids are just gorgeous - I’m serious, I never get over it! I enjoy seeing the costumes, too.
Karen Patterson -

Your Halloween looks like so much fun!! And your kids always brighten my day. Amazing pictures as usual!!
Natasha Whiteley -

MAN!!!!! that looks sooooooooooooo bloooming COOL!!!!!!
amanda andrews -

these are so fun! you have such beautiful kiddos!
elizabeth -

these are adorable.. please tell me they were launching Pumpkins and not kids.. in that second to last shot it almot looks like the kid is about to go hurling through the air
Cheryl Johnson -

so much to drink in - truly beautiful colours
Kara May -

LOL that’s so funny - yes, they were pumpkins, no kids were used in the sling shot. Although that would sound fun to a 6 year old It was a fun night! Thanks for your comments
cyndi -

Kara, I just love their costumes! They are both so cute! Looks like so much fun!
Megan Cristello -

Such fun..love the little ladybug…and the transformer, that’s big stuff in our house lately! Looks like that had a blast!
Emily Smith -

You really are so talented! I think all of your photos are just gorgeous! I especially love the eyes in your pictures- they always sparkle.

I’m just getting started as a photographer and was wondering if I could get a little feedback? I would really appreciate it! Thank you!
susan roberts -

How cool do they look! Fantastic constumes
Suzie Jane -

Wow, cute kids!! Love the feel of your halloween fun!

{He knew…}

November 2, 2008 – 11:17 am

What I was up to…yep, this little cutie knew what I was doing. I photographed cutie-patootie Hayes and his beautiful big sister Haley this past week. And little Hayes is a very smart boy - he knew that someone with a big black box in front of her eye was following him so he moved quickly. He reminded me of my son, whenever I got my camera out when Tyler was really young he’d run and move away as fast as he could. So funny! But we had fun and ran all over the place. As you can see this little guy is on the move with things to do and things to see. And his sister Haley {isn’t she gorgeous!} was so helpful and attentive with him. She was a fabulous model too! Oh and it was so cold! Hence the winter hats on Hayes. Neither of them complained even when they were shivering {sorry about that}. Such good sports. Here’s a peek into our session.

Oh and for those of you waiting on your galleries, I will be posting a bunch in the next couple of days - be on the look-out, check your e-mails for instructions. Thanks for your patience during this busy time.

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Vanessa -

Love this session Kara. What a gorgeous girl and I LOVE her boots!! How cute of him to run from the big black box. Great job- love your colors as usual!
Tiffany -

Wow, these are soooo amazing!
I love every single shot!
Justine Elizabeth -

Freaking amazing!!!! Love your creativity. I stalk your blog for eye candy and inspiration and you NEVER cease to amaze me. These are divine!
Patrice -

Another amazing beautiful shoot - the hats are all so adorable.
Lauren -

Oh my stars what beautiful kids - the little man is dressed so cute in those tweed pants! And I love the girls boots and scarf! Amazing shots and location. Oh and your creativity is off the hook my dear, I love it.
Jessica Price -

These are incredibly gorgeous!
melissa -

Those are gorgeous! What a beautiful family!!
Lisa Lenderink -

Adorable and oh my, what cuties they both are.

I love the one w/ his hat off….that hair made me smile.

Too cute!
Jodi M -

You never disappoint Kara - beautiful. Thanks so much for your lovely comments (spirit exactly what I wanted) wish I had your butt and sex appeal I’d be showing that off too. Cheers - great to know your here.
Tanya -

Stunning session Kara!! You never disappoint!! love them all
Mindy -

Perfect location, stunning clients, amazing creativity and fabulous post processing!! Can I fly you out to take pictures of my kids? Honestly, I’m saving my money and will someday hire you to come out to chicago to photograph my family. You have fans here so I know other families would be interested as well.
bev robison -

Hi, Kara! These are beautiful! I love your “polaroid” idea! Very clever! And great job wrangling the toddler! You can consider that your work-out for the day
angie -

Kara, Haley and Hayes look soooooooo wonderful! Haley is so pretty and Hayes is just so kissable cute! Way to go! Stephanie should be proud.
ohana photographers- david & kimi b -

oh how we just adore your work! adore.it!
Sarah Kate -

You.ROCK. I so wish I was as talented as you Kara - a true inspiration. These children are beautiful. I’d be freaking out with excitment if I were the parents. Beautiful!
Main St. Photography -

Kara, I visit your blog daily and am so inspired by your work, creativity and your processing. You are amazing and I’m so thankful you share it with all of us.
Kristin -

That little munchkin, Hayes, looks as cute as a button in these pictures…just like in person. The ones of Haley are beautiful. I don’t know how Steph will decide!!
Kate -

These are so awesome!!! Haley is beautiful, but wow, how grown up she looks. And little man…..we should have known with his mommy’s gene’s he could accessorize. The last one is my fav!!!!
cindy -

the hats, the locations, the textures, the colors….but most of all…the expressions and feelings. perfection kara may~!~!~!
Jen Slivka -

I just love your work!! I am dying to know what camera and lens you use. The sharpness is amazing!! I’ll be first in line to purchase your actions if you ever decide to sell them. I love following your work…you are such an inspiration!
Angie Penrose -

Gorgeous Kara! Looks like you guys had a great halloween.
Oakstream Photography -

WOW..you have some AMAZING work! I LOVE it. I love your PP! What a beautiful session!!!!!

I’ll have to put ya in my faves!!!!!
Erin Carlyle -

LOVED these…BEAUTIFUL work!
Natasha Whiteley -

yummy yummy colours and gorgeous portraits!
cyndi -

Oh my goodness, I don’t think I could even pick a fav, they are all so fab!! Love the color! That little guy is adorable and his big sis is beautiful!
Lena (Elma) Regnerus -

I’m not much for vintage/texture but I am really loving the shot of her sitting and what you have done. I love this shoot. There are 15 years between my oldest and youngest and this session just touches my heart. Their mom will know exactly what I mean.

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{”Oh Mommy, those are such ‘beautiful princesses’ “}

{I’ve been bad…}

{Halloween Snipet}

{He knew…}

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