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.

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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!

We never live life to our fullest potential because all of life's "to do" lists seem to get in the way. I wanted to take this time to say that I am truly thankful for what God has blessed me with over the years. I can't believe where He has brought me, which most importantly, makes me thankful for what I have & this photography business is one of them.

I want to take this time to thank each & every person I've encountered. I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to capture memories for you. It's truly a passion of mine & I love it. But I love it for the outcome of what's captured in photographs & the expression on people's faces or the kind words expressed after seeing their pictures. It's PRICELESS. :)

I NEED NEWBORNS TO PHOTOGRAPH!!!

Ok...so I'm soooo excited since I picked up some handmade, knitted, newborn photography props and I'm dying to use them in pictures!! I have a white cotton top cocoon and hat (and it is SOOO soft!), along with a multi-colored cocoon and hat. I have other props as well, including angel wings and other hats/cocoons too. Doesn't matter if the newborn is boy or girl. I've got it all!

IF you or anyone you know has a newborn they wouldn't mind me photographing, please let me know. Should they want a session, I'm offering 30% off the 30 minute session for a newborn photo shoot using my props. I'd like for the session to be for newborns 2 weeks and younger, preferably in the home/nursery. SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE!! :)

Email me at kellybaileyphotographyforyou@gmail.com.

Special thanks to Melissa Tutterrow and Rachel Dill with Sweet T and Pickles for the props! Awesome job ladies!!!

Smith Family

Another great family to photograph! Their home was a great location for some cute pics too. Glad the weather cooperated too...couldn't have been any better. :)

Such a photogenic bunch and Aidyn is lovin' it. :)

This is a favorite of mine...look at those EYES!!! :)

He's soooo cute. :)

Thanks, Smith Family, for another great session!!!