So.....anyone want pictures in the rain?? I can make it happen! Lol. I can, but...(sigh) Just when the weather was getting nice. ;)

Adelyn in the Fall

Adelyn was so fun to photograph. She's such a sweet baby & she certainly doesn't mind a wardrobe change. :) Mommy had a couple of different outfits & we were able to go to a lot of different places on the property in Gaffney. We were super excited when she started sitting up on her own a couple of days before the session! Yay, Adelyn!

Could a fall picture be any sweeter than this? She sat there so content. :)

Great family picture with such beautiful fall leaves.

Curious little Adelyn with the crunch of the leaves in her hands.

This was a lot of fun. She sat in the basket so still for poses. The yarn is something I made myself to add texture to the basket & photograph. Worked well, I think!

Siblings' Surprise for Daddy: Bella & Wren

Bella & Wren are absolutely precious & I'm honored to have taken such great portraits for the family. This situation is different then most sessions. The mother called me & wanted me to take pictures for her, we met & discussed the session, & I was taken away by her story & family. The father was currently serving in Iraq & these pictures were especially for him. He was unaware of the session & the pictures & she wanted them to be a surprise. He was gone for almost a year at this point & was returning within a month. Eventually, she did tell him about the pictures & he was able to view them online overseas. Her description of his reaction & their satisfaction for my photography of their children is why I love being a photographer. Pictures are timeless, ageless, & truly stop time in its tracks to capture the essence of any moment. I am so thankful for this session & experience.
Bella's already posing & she couldn't have made a more beautiful picture here. So cute!!

Beautiful family...& I love that there's a scripture on the rock in front of them.

Wren...you're so handsome!

Nothing like a bond between mother & son.

Bella is so cute...& look at Wren...he simply adores her.

So happy to have caught this shot. This is my favorite shot of the session & truly shows the love of big sister to little brother.

This AMAZING door was awesome for such a precious picture.

When shooting babies, you have to be fast & take LOTS of pictures because you never know what they'll do...well GOOD JOB, WREN!! This one's a keeper! :)

Sweet moment with mother & son. Love this. :)

Aidyn's 1st Birthday Party!!

Aidyn was a popular little girl at her 1st birthday party surrounded by family & friends (big & small)...but she was definitely the entertainment for the afternoon! She enjoyed every minute of her birthday to be in this world for a year & I'm blessed to have been there to capture the memories. Here's a snapshot of just a mere few! :)

What's a party without an alligator?...I mean, a birthday cake...I mean, an alligator cupcake cake!! What a talented mommy...& one YUMMY alligator! (I'm SO glad they had extra & offered some for me.) hehehe :)

She has such a funny personality & what a cute facial expression!

Mess? NO!! Work of ART & one special memory for the family to look back on.


I know I wouldn't look THAT CUTE covered in a mixture of cake & ice cream...but Aidyn is one cute one-year-old!

Some hate it, some love it, & Aidyn sure did LOVE her birthday cake & ice cream!

Yes, Mommy & Daddy were VERY brave for getting a kiss, but how sweet!

Sweet Caroline...da da DA :)

Caroline has such a contagious personality! When seeing these, keep in mind her Mommy told me she doesn't do well with having her pictures taken...well...you'll see the EXACT opposite happened...she posed all on her own! :)

This is such a precious shot! She's just chilin' & relaxin'.

Such a sweet picture...Mommy wanted her to wear her pretty dress, so we tempted her with the stream...this is one of many great pictures. :)

I mean, come on...look at that smile!!

What a gorgeous shot I was able to get simply by telling Caroline to try & step on a bug (which there wasn't one there)! I saw this amazing setup and HAD to get her over there...the flowers & greenery are AMAZING! Yay!!

Kaylyn & Grey

Kaylyn & Grey have such a sweet place in my heart. They have been dating for forever & have such contagious personalities...individually & together. We laughed A LOT in this session.

Such a sweet couple & a lot of fun to work with.

If you only knew just how many times we ran out in the middle of the road to get this great shot! And we didn't get ran over! Love this one. :)

Well...I thought they enjoyed the photo session...they were willing to hitch a ride & ditch their own car & me...hehehe.

Megan & Dan Engagement

It's great to have such an awesome co-worker as Megan & I'm glad to have met Dan. These two truly are meant to be together because they complement each other nicely. I had a blast!
I can't wait for these two to get married...they are absolutely hilarious together.

Love this black & white...it really accentuates the surroundings & makes for a very peaceful picture.

The essence of being in love...& these two definitely are! They're so sweet together.

This one is one of my favs! I love it that they pull for opposite teams, but I think Megan wins this one since she's wearing the diamond! I'm SO glad we were able to shoot at the ballfield.

Riley

Riley was such a cutie to shoot & it's even better that her mom is a friend of mine. Riley wasted no time showing me around her house & outside. She's so sweet.
All girls love flowers & she's no exception!

Now tell me this isn't the sweetest face ever! She LOVED playing on her playground.

This one is so sweet...couldn't resist showing her curiosity...as well as her CUTE butterfly. :)

OUT with 2009...IN with 2010!

I've finally created a blog today and am happy to keep you updated on how things are going and what's to come!

I am very thankful for the 2009 year and will be posting a few of my sessions from throughout the '09 year. Visit my website, http://www.kellybaileyphotography.com, for more pictures while I strive to "Capture Personality in Pictures".

Thanks so much the support and I look forward to more great relationships made in 2010!