Secret Words: WIND & JOKES (and lots of it)

Ok. So I looked at the weather this morning while getting ready and couldn't believe they were calling for wind gusts ranging in 20-30mph. I prayed it would be a forecaster's mishap or typo. Well, I had 4 wonderful sessions this morning with some beautiful kids (I just love my job/hobby), and the wind wasn't bad. There was a chill in the air, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't bad. As a photographer, we were still good. And I was really proud of the kids too. But goodness, gracious...the winds came out halfway into my bridal session this afternoon. Hahaha. I thought her veil was going to fly right out of her head. Things were great at the first location, but Mother Nature ran us out of a few after that due to the wind gusts. She was a trooper and put up a fight so we could get in a few more shots. I'm so excited to edit these pictures from today, let's just say that. It's the more tedious, daunting task of a photographer that many don't realize...and don't get me wrong, I don't mind (obviously) because I get to relive the experience all over again, but it just takes time. :)

So from today, I'll just share a few hilarious moments to leave you smiling:

{R} kids: Ok, these two are adorable. I do all kinds of things to make kids feel comfortable and laugh...to just loosen up. Well, I got them shaking and wiggling about and asked for a "high-five". Carter put his finger out to poke my hand. Jokingly, I said, "Hey, man...what's that?! You must not know what a high-five is. You just gave me a one-five." Well, they thought that was hilarious. Caroline laughed and poked my hand too. So it became a joke for the rest of the shoot. (You'll see one special shot when I post that will commemorate this moment of fun.)

Jackson: He's so precious. And let's just say, goldfish ROCK. :) He was super during the shoot and I just love taking pics of him. Those blue eyes are amazing every time. But what's hilarious about Jackson is every time Mom and Dad would ask him to do something, he'd say, "I don't" with all seriousness and move on. I mean, come on...everyone can read minds, right? :)

{S} kids: Twins! Love 'em. And it was so good to see this sweet family again. Logan and Jackson are one of a kind...opposites, that is. Logan cracked me up with his "chill" attitude and Jackson was on-the-go. They are too cute. The funniest moment was when we were taking pics of the family and the boys had to hold an Easter egg (which I believe you'll see in every shot...haha), and we heard this loud shrill sound. I looked up thinking it was some bird about to swoop in and take me away while Mom and Dad were wondering as well. We look down, and Logan's twisting the Easter egg, just as content as he could be. Hahaha. Priceless. Didn't phase the boys one bit.

{M} kids: Precious, precious sisters...and one of them a baby! :) Sydney rocked the day with her CUTE cowboy boots...hot pink! It was beyond precious. And little Miss Hadley was so content with her little curl in her hair and pink gingham outfit too. Our funny moment was right after taking a few pics of baby Hadley. I used a super soft and fun hot pink blanket and Sydney wanted it wrapped around her the whole time, while we walked around, of course, to stay warm. Diva-style! LOL. She was too cute!

...and lastly...the humor from the winds..............

Sally's Bridals: We have an amazing time at our first location (and an amazing time, period...but you'll see). We try the train depot...Mother Nature said, "No". So we obeyed. After lights sounded as if they would fall on us, and the wind that would NOT cooperate for a single second. We left there. Walked a few to take pics nearby and I believe Sally ate her veil more than anything else. Quite hilarious as the wind gusts shot it clear over her head and into her face. I got a few (good and blooper-worthy) and we left there. LOL. Next location was a winner. We found our little escape from the wind and enjoyed it...but did have a visit from some random old lady in a car who nicely gave a compliment to Sally as we left. :) And off to our last location...wow...I'm surprised it happened! Hahaha. Wind doesn't describe it...but let's just say, I DID get some good pics, and NO the wind didn't make them look bad either because we timed it perfectly and made it work. But wow. I believe Spartanburg may have gotten some shots of Sally she definitely intended for hubby only on honeymoon night when one giant wind came...but she was quick, I must say! She didn't actually flash anyone...although we did receive random shouts from people driving by, as we were there. And the most hilarious part was arriving back to her car at the first location...the owners had their dogs out (which was fine), but Sally didn't want her dress torn by one hyperactive dog who surrounded my car...and I don't blame her. So...I said, "I'll pull right up to your driver's side door and you run for it while I entertain the dog and distract him." And that's what I did...only I didn't expect to be mauled in the process. I'm whistling and frantically petting the dog (who was honestly sweet and just happy to have attention), when I looked back at Sally to make sure she's fine. As soon as I see she is, I look back to the dog and he literally jumped in my lap while I'm in my car! Thought I would die. Hahaha. It scared me to death because I didn't expect it. So...Sally...you're getting the bill for any band-aids needed for my wounds. ;)

WOW. What an awesome day. Bet you can't wait to see these pics now, huh! :)

...the Loudermilks are expecting!!!

A photographer never knows what to expect when going to the woods or property for a session...and this was actually "sight-unseen" which would make me nervous, normally. I must say, I put my faith in Mandy and Blake, as they did in me with their pictures, and it turned out great! (or at least I think so) :) It's hard to believe their little girl will arrive sooner than later as the end of pregnancy draws to a close. Mandy told me they were putting some of the pics on display in the nursery, which I'm excited about, if that becomes true! Newborns are so precious and delicate. And I can't wait to see their beautiful baby girl when she arrives. Thanks for the opportunity! It was a lot of fun working with you and I truly appreciate your patience as we walked the property for all of the shots (and Blake, thanks for not only carrying the chair, but also entertaining Cameron since he was my little assistant during the shoot). :) CONGRATS! Glad to have made this shot come true for Mandy and Blake...even if it is Clemson. ;) LOL. Aren't these shoes the most precious ever!

Bet they're thinking, "yep, a pair of shoes now, and they'll be filled before we realize it"...and it's gonna be great! :)

Aren't they just the cutest :)

Grae turns ONE!

Happy birthday to one precious little boy!! Wow. Can't believe it was only last year I had the privilege of taking Grae's newborn pictures and now I'm able to have some fun at his 1st birthday party. And let me just tell you, he's one awesome kid. I can say I've never seen a child eat cake with such enthusiasm!! It was GREAT. Mom and Dad were probably cleaning icing out of Grae's nose for days! He literally dived in! So precious. And priceless. Welcome to this crazy world, Grae and I can't wait for many more to come while watching you grow.

Thanks for having me! I enjoyed every minute. Grae is one special little boy. :)

Change in location for Easter/Spring Sessions on Saturday!!

Ok...for those who have sessions scheduled for Saturday, there's been a slight change in location. It's only a few minutes away from the original. I've contacted the majority and will get the rest tomorrow. Contact me for any questions or concerns. I'm REALLY excited!! I've wanted to take pics at this location for a while. :) Can't wait to share with everyone. And for those curious, there will be no afternoon sessions for Saturday. No one scheduled anyway, which ended up being a blessing considering this nasty, rainy weather postponed a much anticipated bridal session I was supposed to have on Monday. So I have a bridal session Saturday afternoon. Thanks for understanding! What a busy Saturday and this photographer is super ecstatic!! Seen too much rain for too many days. Time for some fun! :)

So...did you know?

I wanted to take this time to let you in on some pretty awesome specials I offer to benefit YOU! And these are available ALL YEAR LONG! :)

Did you know:
1. As a client, when you book a session (not a special), and you decide within 6 months you'd like more pictures taken...you'll receive a discount? YEP! I offer a repeat-client discount to all returning clients. So here's the breakdown: You have a session, and book another within 6 months, and the 2nd session schedule is 1/2 off!! Here's another...if you were to schedule a 3rd session within that 6 months of time, the 3rd session is FREE!! Oh yea. I'm so not kidding! :)

2. Have you told anyone about my photography? How awesome it is to receive referrals from previous clients. It makes me smile to know I've made someone happy!! So, when you tell someone about me and they decide to book a session with me, YOU receive a discount when scheduling a session with me. Uh huh...that's right! So tell others about KBP and be rewarded for doing so!

3. Also, I do have gift certificates available, if you're wanting to use those as gifts to someone.

4. And to my previous clients, it would be my honor to hear from you so I may post your "praises" on my blog and website for others to read about your experience with KBP. Email me if you don't mind doing this for me. It's awesome to hear from you because YOU are the reason I do what I do and love it so much. THANK YOU for making KBP what it is. :)

So...there ya go. Any questions? Always email or call and I'll reply asap. Just so you know too...I'm a high school English teacher, so I may not reply as soon as you send me something, but I will as soon as I'm through teaching. Photography has always been a passion of mine and I'm blessed and thank God every day because of such a wonderful hobby. Besides, I love to meet new people!!

Hope to see you soon and I would love to hear from you anytime!

One sweet baby with a military twist

First and foremost, I want to thank all of those who have served or are serving in the military. This photo shoot was special because it is honoring a father who is not only sacrificing his life for our country, but sacrificing time with his family. More importantly, with one precious 3 month old boy, Titus. Thankfully, I was asked to take his pictures in honor of his father's service and to commemorate this little guy's 3 months in the world. :) Now you can't tell me those precious blue eyes don't melt your heart just a little. He's such a sweet baby and did an amazing job. So I say a huge THANKS to all in the military...and yes, I give a 10% discount to booked sessions for military families...just so you know. So enjoy a little sneak peek at Titus and his military twist to photos. :)
His daddy gave him this dog tag when he was born. It reads, "With Love, From Dad. U.S. Army. Afghanistan 2010."

There are so many favorites, but I have to say that I'm proud of this one. The flag hanging down in the midst of rubble and Titus lying in the middle of it all is just priceless to me. Almost as if he's right there in battle with his daddy. :) I can't wait to hear of a happy homecoming.

Don't forget to schedule your session for Easter/Spring on April 2nd...

Only afternoon slots available! See details below or click on the link to the right of the blog page for all details regarding the session. :)

It's going to be great!

Great day with some wonderful smiles!

Whoo hoo for a beautiful day! Seriously...can the sun stay out more often? How much happier we will all be! :) Today consisted of a wonderful 1st birthday party for one sweet little boy and a memorable maternity session. And just to let you know, I had the cutest assistant EVER. Yep. My son, who is 4 years old, accompanied me to this fun birthday party and to the maternity session! Haha. That never happens, but was a must for today, and I'm super proud of him! He behaved very well and, of course, had a blast at the birthday party. (It helps that the clients today are friends of mine....so, no, don't worry, I wouldn't invite my child to your parties...hahaha.) He had a blast. He ended up sleeping for the first part of the maternity session (also friends of mine) and popped his head out of the car window when he waked up to see what we were doing. It was too funny. (And no, for concerned readers, the car was not on, the keys were not in the ignition, and yes, all windows were down and I was within a few steps of the car.) Lol. :) When he woke up, I'm sure he would've rathered awakened to find the water slide from the birthday party to be nearby. :)

So here's to many more beautiful days and I'll continue to pray for many more wonderful clients!

Just a reminder, check out the details below or to the right of my blog for the Easter/Spring Special on Saturday, April 2nd!

Easter/Spring Special on Saturday, April 2nd!

SCHEDULE YOUR 30 MINUTE SESSION NOW! :)
Times available for scheduling are:
9:00 - 9:30
9:40 - 10:10
10:20 - 10:50
11:00 - 11:30
1:00 - 1:30
1:40 - 2:10
2:20 - 2:50
3:00 - 3:30
3:40 - 4:10

How to schedule a session?
1. Email me at kellybaileyphotographyforyou@gmail.com and let me know the time you're interested in to check availability.
2. Once I've confirmed time with you via email or phone, you'll lock-in the date by sending payment. Payment is available through my website at www.kellybaileyphotography.com when clicking on "Pay for Session" and you'll choose the Easter/Spring Special.

What's the session include?
-5 high resolution images (of your choice) on CD with copyright release for printing
-8x10 print of your favorite pose
-online gallery for 2 weeks

What flexibility is involved with a 30 minute session?
-If you have more than one child to photograph, GREAT! It's not a problem.
-Want to have a family picture taken, BRING IT ON! I'd love to.
-Wondering about time to change outfits? It will work for those with 2 kids or less.
-Want pictures for Easter and Spring...YES!! This isn't just an Easter session. We'll do both!
-If you participated last year, are you wondering if there will be a change? YEP! I'm doing something a little different this year, but can also do similar shots. I'll definitely change it up for anyone. :)
-Have any other questions or concerns? Email me. I'd be more than happy to help you out!

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! Spread the word about Kelly Bailey Photography.

I'm back! Now here's why the blog was neglected...

First, and foremost, I want to apologize to any of you who relied on my blog for the viewing of my pictures in the last couple of months. Since November, I had to focus on my family, specifically my mother, due to her health and surgeries. The blog, of all areas, was neglected.

However, I will be posting as many pictures as I can to highlight the wonderful sessions I've had since November (and October too, really), so you can be included in that. I can't wait. I love being able to share what I see through a lens, with you.

Just so you know...EASTER PICTURES AND EASTER SPECIALS will be posted asap. Easter is so late this year?! April 23rd!! So there's still time, but I will run a special for the pics and will post those as soon as my location is locked in. Check back with me! :)

Thank you for your support, whether it's viewing my pictures, being a friend or family member, or a client. You are all special to what I do. Love you!

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! :)