New Pics to be Added to the Blog SOON!

Just wanted you to know I've been super busy in the past couple of months and I'll add new pics to the blog asap. For the most recent sessions in the past couple of months, browse my Facebook Page by clicking on the link to the right. You don't have to be a member of Facebook to check them out.

I'm thankful for each and every person I come in contact with and thank you for your support, whether it's through actual interaction because you're a client of mine, love as a family or friend, or simply the appreciation for my photography by browsing and looking at my work. It all means everything to me because without you, I couldn't get any of it done. I love my job and am blessed to be able to have the opportunity to do it.

Here's to the Holidays!! :)
-KBP

Excited for Lee & Jared's BIG Day, Saturday!!

Here's a picture of Lee and Jared from the session we had on Wednesday. Aren't they so sweet. And I tell ya, they are quite the couple. So hilarious and you can tell they truly love each other. So happy for them and I can't wait to share some amazing pictures from the wedding!! Yay!!! :)

what a BUSY week!

So, I've been in Charlotte for 2 days this week and Wednesday I had a sweet & fun engagement session with a very loving couple. I'm excited to also capture memories at their wedding this weekend. They are getting married at the bride's mother's home and are out of town, so we just packed it all in one week! Works for them, and it works for me...as long as the bride's happy, we're all happy! Excited to share some of these pics with you when I've got them up.

And I'm really excited to have a newborn and siblings session on Friday. Little babies just make all the stresses of the world go away. To see them so peaceful and sweet...almost makes you jealous that this world we live in is so crazy sometimes! :)

Then Saturday will be spent at a wedding. CAN'T WAIT!!

What makes little boys smile. Being OUTSIDE!

Logan and Jackson are absolutely adorable! They are twins and are only 18 months old, but they are all boy and ready to explore. I was so excited about the location today because of the rustic barns and haystacks in the field. I love fall and also love new places for pictures. I hope you enjoy a little sneak peek to Saturday's session. I'll post more soon! Thanks Amanda & Keith!

A few more shots of Baby Carter...

Don't you just love to watch a baby sleep...so content and not a worry in the world. Didn't think sweet Carter was going to go to sleep. I think the camera intrigued him too much. But goodness, once he gave up the fight, we were able to get some really cute pictures! I'm excited to do this for such great friends, and am even happier for them to join the club of parents. :)

Hmmm...I'll take HIM! Yep, a great accessory for a beautiful day. Hahaha.

Don't you just LOVE small towns? It makes a photographer happy!

So tomorrow I'm off to Chesnee in the morning for a photo shoot of two sweet, cute 18-month-old twin brothers!! Special for me, since they're twins and I have a twin brother of my own. I love it!! And more importantly, I can't WAIT for my camera to start clicking!! I scouted the place and it has great spots for fall pictures!! If any of you want to venture to Chesnee, you let me know! I'm ON IT! It's going to make for some cute pictures and I can't wait to share them with you all. Hope you all have a blessed weekend! Book your session soon. October's filling up and November still has some openings. :)

Refer a Friend = Discount for YOU! :)

A client and friend of mine told a friend of hers about my photography. Well, guess what! She's booked a session. Now what does that mean for you? You should do the same! Book a session, you ask? Yes, but that's not what I'm talking about! Hehehe. I want YOU to tell friends and family about my photography and in doing so, you'll reap the rewards! How, you ask? Well...check this out! -->
Refer 1 friend = 25% off a session for you
Refer 2 friends = 50% off a session for you
Refer 3 friends = FREE SESSION FOR YOU!! :)

Now...how can anybody turn that down? So get to it! I LOVE to meet new people!! And can't wait to make memories for you to enjoy years down the road. :) Thanks to everyone for your support, whether it's "liking" me on Facebook, sending your sweet comments, being the encouraging friends and family, or even being a client...you are ALL important to me...so THANKS!

Here's to fall and cooler weather!! YAY!! :)

A little snapshot of baby Carter...

Ok...so this is baby Carter. Isn't he just the cutest!! You know you couldn't resist this precious face if he was yours...now imagine how Mommy & Daddy feel! Could just stare at him ALL day. :) More to come...SOONER than later!! :)
Carter's sweet face. So content.

Smelled the newborn baby scent today...

...and it was FABULOUS! And no, I didn't get "baby fever", just in case you wondered. :) But goodness, he sure is a cutie! Carter is almost 3 weeks old and I am so excited to share his pics with you this week. He was fighting sleep and wasn't a happy camper at first, but his mommy took sweet care of him & got him to sleep for some "oh so precious" pics. He has a cute nursery and there were some great items around the house I was able to use for pics too. The anticipation will have to rise as you wait...I'll go through the pics tomorrow to narrow down and will have to put a "sneak peek" up, I'm sure! :)

Until then...... ;)

Visit to Nivens Apple Farm!

Today I went to Nivens Apple Farm in Moore, SC to enjoy a trip with my son's 3K class. What fun we had!!! And yay...the weather was PERFECT! We enjoyed a hayride (packed worse than a can of sardines?!) which was fun to the acreage, picked apples and pumpkins, tasted apple cider, visited many farm friends, were lost in the corn maze with our friends, and played on the playground area! WHEW! What fun we had! And my son definitely didn't want to leave. I bought some apple cider and apple bread, and I must say, the apple bread is to die for!! Ooooooooo.....SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! :)

Wanna have some fall pics there! Let me know! I might just schedule a day session there...come back to the blog to see! :)

Weather's cooler, leaves changing, & you look GREAT...

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I'm excited for FALL and ready to meet you or any family/friends you may have! I keep my calendar as up-to-date as possible and dates are booked as soon as payment for a session is received. I love to talk to those interested in my photography, so you not only get to hear from me personally, but I like to see what it is you want out of your session. I love capturing special moments, as all photographers do, but I also LOVE meeting new people. Actually, it drives my husband crazy, to be honest. He says we can never go anywhere without me knowing someone. It was a joke, until we went to Orlando, Florida with friends, prior to having our son, and I actually ran into a student and her parents while eating at Olive Garden IN ORLANDO?!! Crazy huh?! I couldn't help but laugh, and needless to say, I haven't lived that one down. And probably never will. LOL.

Anyway...just wanted to remind everyone of my session. I offer up to 2 hours on location of choice and I'm always excited to travel and currently seeking new places around Spartanburg, Greenville, and beyond, for sessions. So let me here it! Feel free to leave comments anytime to let me know if you have any ideas.

The 2 hour session is $200 and you'll receive a CD of all high resolution pictures from your online gallery. A copyright release will be given to you for printing rights as well. Keep in mind, your online gallery also gives you and others (whether near or far) the opportunity to purchase pics from your gallery without you worrying about it. All they'll have to do is choose "drop shipment" and it'll be an extra $7.50 for it to be shipped directly to them within a week (or sooner). Free shipping comes directly to me, if you are in town. :)

I'm also very excited for a wedding coming up this month! It's going to be so beautiful and I can't wait to share the pics. I will say, I normally upload my pics for viewing on Facebook, but I will make sure to post some on here too. That way everyone's happy! Calling all brides and soon-to-be brides...let me know when you'd like some pics done! I LOVE TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF LOVE by photographing weddings. :)

Well, enough of my rambling....until next time....BOOK A SESSION AND TELL A FRIEND ABOUT ME! ;)

Top Gun Guys

Oh, to have been in the presence of these guys would simply make you laugh just as an observer. A photographer's dream because I didn't have to worry much about what to capture. I told them what to do and they took it and ran with it. These are simply a FEW of my favorites, but MAN, did they have some good ones. They are a group of Senior guys in high school who have all been friends forever and wanted a session for their Senior ad. I LOVED IT! They love the movie, Top Gun, and even go by the nicknames just for fun within their group...so I coined them, the "Top Gun Guys" and was able to get in touch with a friend at the Spartanburg Airport for the location of the shoot. They might have felt funny smiling and standing around, but they certainly had fun doing it.

One of my favs. They needed no help when it came to making each other laugh. :)

And the WINNERS are...

FIRST PLACE WINNER: Aidyn, 2 years old

Prize: FREE PHOTO SESSION ($200 value)

SECOND PLACE WINNER: Cpl. JT Parris, 22 years old

Prize: 50% OFF PHOTO SESSION ($100 savings)

THIRD PLACE WINNER: Savana, 2 years old

Prize: 25% OFF PHOTO SESSION ($50 savings)

Thanks to EVERYONE involved in the photo contest!! It was a lot of fun and truly was a close one down to the last final minutes! What a nail-biter! :) Thanks to those who entered for showing interest in my work and a double thanks to those supporting friends and family to have the opportunity to win the contest. I will definitely have contests in the future, so keep a look out for them in the future! It was too much fun to not offer again. Thanks again! And spread the word about Kelly Bailey Photography!!

ENTER to WIN a FREE PHOTO SESSION!!

ENTER to WIN a FREE PHOTO SESSION (September 6th - 18th)
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Find ONE (1) picture to show personality. Pictures must be recent (within 6 months). Candid shots only; no professional pictures accepted. Picture can be color or black and white. (Those entering must be 18 years or older, unless I have written consent.)
2. The picture must be a JPEG file.
3. Include contact information in your email when sending the picture. (see below)
4. Email the picture and information to kellybaileyphotographyforyou@gmail.com
5. Within 24 hours, I will upload your picture to my "Kelly Bailey Photography" Facebook page. (Should you not see your picture and become worried, feel free to email me or send me a wall post.)
6. When seeing your picture, tag yourself & share the contest with family and friends.
7. Have family and friends become a fan (like the page) of "Kelly Bailey Photography" and click "LIKE" on your picture.
8. Feel free to update your status and tag KBP by saying, "Become a Fan of Kelly Bailey Photography (like the page) and click "LIKE" on my picture so I may win a FREE photo session!"
9. Pictures may be emailed between September 6th - 13th. Last day to email you picture is Monday, September 13th at 9:00pm.
10. Contest and "LIKE" counting ends Saturday, September 18th at 12am, midnight.

WHEN EMAILING YOUR PICTURE:
1. Make sure the picture shows personality & is a recent photo (within 6 months).
2. Must be a JPEG file. (Again, no professional pictures and you must be 18 years or older, unless I have written consent.)
3. Email picture to kellybaileyphotographyforyou@gmail.com
4. Give name and age of person in the picture.
5. Provide contact information of person entering contest (name, email, phone number, city).
6. I will upload the picture to my "September Photo Contest" album within 24 hours. Contact me if you become concerned.
7. Last day to email your picture is Monday, September 13th at 9:00pm.

DEADLINES:
-Last day to email your picture is Monday, September 13th at 9:00pm.
-Contest and "LIKE" counting ends Saturday, September 18th at 12am, midnight.

WINNERS:
1st place: FREE photo session ($200 value); up to 2 hours on location; CD of all high resolution images with copyright release for printing rights
2nd place: 50% OFF photo session ($100 savings)
3rd place: 25% OFF photo session ($50 savings)

**For those entering the contest, I am willing to travel within a reasonable distance from my Spartanburg location (approximately 2 hours); however, even if you are out of state or in the area, we will discuss scheduling, location, and travel options. If the person who wins decides to forfeit, the next person with the most "likes" will then receive the free session.

GOOD LUCK!!

Bedford Family...making the best of what could've been a rainy day!

The Bedfords are such a sweet family! Weather turned out so nice when we thought it might rain. God is good to have held out on us this afternoon! :) Beautiful family. Great pics. Thanks so much!! Look at him smile!! He loves his big sister. :)
Sweet kiss :)

One of my favs :)

Those eyes are irrestible..she's so cute!!

Great family pic :)

I was so excited that the butterfly decided to land when I was taking pics. Yay!

Too sweet

More pictures to the blog SOON! Keep coming back for more. There will be more babies, kids, weddings, & family pics.

August Special: 20% off portrait session!! Book your session today! And check out the website's new look & new session details. :)

One sweet baby...BEN! :)

Soooo....have you ever known a 1-week-old to love the camera? Well, Mr. Ben sure does! I'm not sure if the sounds and flash might have put him in a trance or what, but he was GREAT for pictures! He let me do whatever and just posed away! He's SOOO cute! He's definitely going to be one sweet little man one day. :) Just look at the pics & I'm sure you'll agree!! :)
My favorite pic...the colors & design of his nursery are amazing and he's just too perfect on my tray! :)

The eyes will make you do things you never knew you'd do....isn't that right, Mommy & Daddy...like you'll tell him "no" anytime soon. ;) PRECIOUS!

You'll see many b/w shots, which I did them all in color too, but I just can't resist newborns in b/w...it's timeless & beautiful. :)

So sweet...cottontop cocoon courtesy of some serious talent by Sweet T and Pickles.

Yep...they've got an angel in their presence now

Daddy's little boy

I love how Ben just held onto Mommy's thumb...too sweet!

Just chillin' for one more shot...thanks Ben & family for one sweet day of pictures. :)

The Bishop Family...personality and all!! :)

Shannon is officially my hero...not only because she's my friend, but because she's surviving raising two boys...who are oh so cute! Garrison & Sullivan are so handsome & were fun to photograph. Even though the humidity wasn't the best on this day, the pics turned out GREAT! They are one sweet, cute family & I'm happy to have taken their pics. :)

The boys showin' off the pimp pose!

I mean seriously...how stinkin' CUTE!! :)

I think Mom beats them when it comes to the muscles in the family! :)

Sullivan

Garrison...looking way too grown up! :)

And one of my favorites...the silly faces!!! :)

1 week old boy/girl twins...Arleigh & Owen

Nothing is sweeter than God's gift of life when giving a couple the opportunity to enjoy being a parent...but WOW...twins! This experience was very special for me, not only because I'm a mother of a 3 1/2 year old, but because I'm a twin myself. Not only am I a twin, but I'm a fraternal twin who has a twin brother, so this session struck me emotionally. Arleigh & Owen are so cute & precious. Not sure how ready they were for the camera, but the camera certainly loved them...or was it the photographer? Hehehe. Thanks, Roberts Family, for the opportunity!
Owen (left) with daddy's ring & Arleigh (right) with mommy's ring :)

Owen (left), Arleigh (right). How sweet is THIS!! They may not realize the love they'll have for each other, or the bond they'll share now...but it truly is GREAT to be a twin...nothing like it.

Pretty Arleigh...thanks to Randi Oliver Dodd for the cute headband :)

Handsome Owen

Hand of daddy over Owen (who's smiling!!!) & hand of mommy over Arleigh

Hey Arleigh!

Owen says hey everybody!