Dayton, Ohio Newborn Photographer: Abigail

Today was a great day. This session has special sentimental value because thanks to Facebook, I had recently gotten back in touch with one of my best friends from high school, Shelby. I haven't seen or talked to Shelby in probably five years or more until she "friended" me on Facebook. (Yes, I'm a bad friend because I've lost touch with everyone from high school.) :(

Hence, our session today. I found out Shelby just had her first baby in September, and we just had to meet for photos. It was great getting back together and meeting her cute family! I hope we get to do it again soon. Now, meet Abigail Elizabeth Lynn. She will be two months old in just two days.
Abigail's grandmother crocheted her dress, bib, hat, and booties. So cute!


This is Abigail with her big brother Malachi, Shelby's step-son. He seems like such a loving big brother.
And Abigail got to be the first to model my new infant prop- the teddy bear hat. Super cute!!

Thanks for getting together Shelby! We'll have to do it again soon.

Columbus, Ohio Family Photographer: Too Cute Not To Post

I'm working on the images of Anthoni and Jackson tonight, and I think I just came across my new FAVORITE photo. How did I miss this the first time?? Black & white conversion usually gives me fits, but somehow I think I hit the mark right on this one!

LOVE THIS!

Columbus, Ohio Family Photographer: Anthoni & Jackson

What another BEAUTIFUL late fall afternoon. I enjoyed the last few hours of sunshine today with a great family. I met two little boys who absolutely loved hamming it up for the camera! Their Uncle Brian bid on a Harrington Photography package at a silent auction that benefits Recreation Unlimited, a non-profit organization that provides recreational activites for people with physical and developmental disabilities. Brian, thank you so much for your donation!!

Now, meet the family... This is one of the very first pics I took and the boys were already smiling ready to take pictures. Meet Jackson and Anthoni...

Here is the sweet family, joined with Mom Jessica, Brian's sister. I love this family photo, again the boys are all smiles...

When he was put in the tree, Jackson didn't know whether to cry or smile, so he did a little of both. I think I caught him during the smile. :)


I just loved his expression in this one. It's almost as if he's saying, "Eureka!!" He just found the most amazing specimen.
Another great shot. For some reason the big log was hilarious to the boys and we had a big "say cheese" fest while I snapped away.
My hubby was sneaking a peek at my proofs and liked this one. This was my last shot of the day... I never know what to do with the sun flare, but I like how this turned out.
It was great to meet all four of you today! Hope you enjoy the photos!

Columbus, Ohio Pet Photographer: Grizz & Murphy

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Grizz and Mr. Murphy, and of course their mommy, Lauren. Not five minutes after I arrived at their home, Murphy was laying almost in my lap in the recliner. We were instant buddies!

We were so lucky for the beautiful summer-like afternoon and beautiful sunshine. Lauren and the family live several houses down from a really neat city park, so we walked the boys over for pictures and they were more than excited for the adventure.

First, was the holiday pics with the jingle bells and antlers. The dogs were just so humiliated.... Hehe!

The boys were constantly on the move, so I'm glad I caught a cute one of them together!
This is Murphy, the Mini Schnauzer.
And Grizz (as in Grizzly Bear), the Yorkie. You can tell he is very ferocious, like his name states. *wink*

Love the fisheye lens with the doggies. Big nose!
And, finally, towards the end when Grizz wasn't getting enough attention, he mysteriously appeared on top of a picnic table. How in the world he got up there.... I'll never know. He was quite the climber!
Thanks, Lauren, for the day at the park! It was fun. Plenty more images to come, soon!!

Columbus, Ohio Travel Photographer: The Bahamas

Even though it's been almost a month since we left for our Bahamas cruise, I thought I better post a least a few pics from the trip. The trip was wonderful and relaxing, but I had to come home to the chaos of everyday life (and freezing temperatures) the day we returned. Bummer! But, going back and looking at the photos makes me imagine a calmer place and I can't wait until our voyage on Oasis of the Seas next year!!! I'm sure to have some AMAZING pics from that ship. As for this trip, it sounds odd, but I really didn't take too many pictures because there wasn't too much to see. I know... it's the Bahamas, right? But, honestly, they're not too scenic if you're not right on the ocean.

So, first we stayed two nights in Orlando, which was one of my favorite parts of the trip. Here's our view of the gigantic pool which we spent some time in at the hotel. Ahhhh...
Our first full day in Florida was spent at Disney's Magic Kingdom. I'll admit I was a little unenthused about spending the day there, but it was probably the most fun we had on the whole trip!!! All the rides are just so creative and innovative. We spent over 12 hours at the park!
That same day, we took an afternoon break since it was getting overly crowded, and as you can see, the skies were getting a little looming. We headed down the road to the Titanic exhibit. Titanic is one of our favorite historic stories and we always love learning more about it. The museum had replicas of different rooms on board the ship. Here's a dining/lounge area.
And my favorite - the Grand Staircase!! Fun Fact: our cruise ship next year - Oasis of the Seas is five TIMES the size of Titanic!!
Our museum ticket had the name of a passenger on it, and towards the end of the tour we had to find our "name" on the list of all the passengers. I (Miss Kate Murphy) survived! And so did Adam's person. What's the luck of that?
After our two days in Orlando (with an amazing dinner at Tony Roma's) we boarded our ship the Carnival Sensation, pictured here at sunset.
Carnival is known for their big whale tail smokestacks and the water slides, which after my day-two sunburn, I could not bear to ride down on my back.
One of the bars on the ship where we may or may not have gotten a drink or two.
Our first excursion in Freeport was kayaking through mangrove swamps in the middle of nowhere. It was just us and another couple with our guides, about 45 minutes from the ship on the other side of the island. We are adventurous!!
This way to the beach!
I will have to say that they took us to the most BEAUTIFUL beach I've ever seen after our kayaking adventure. There was no one around but us and....
...Mr. Raccoon! How cute is he?? Usually they're pretty fat and dirty looking in the States, but in the Bahamas, they might as well be a pet. I've never seen one stand on two legs!! This may have been the most fascinating part of our trip!
We survived and made it back to the ship that night. You can see our tanned/burned faces. Photoshopping helped a little!
The next day we went on a snorkel adventure. Then we had free time to discover the city of Naussau. Tip - go to Paradise Island instead. Not much to see here except a bunch of run down pink buildings and locals who want to con money out of you.
This pup/coyote/hyena was running around the streets and my hubby didn't care too much for me trying to lure him over. Hehe!
Our last day was spent at sea. I got a pedicure, we played putt putt, and relaxed. The next day we returned to Orlando, we slept in the hotel for most of the afternoon, laid by the pool, and had another delicious dinner at Tony Roma's. Then, it was time to head home. Hope you enjoyed the pics!

Dayton, Ohio Maternity Photographer: The "S" Family

After my session with the "E" family on Sunday, I stuck around Cox Arboretum for a maternity session with the Chris, Beth, and Sophie. I'm sure you all recognize Beth, Chris, and Sophie, but now I'd like to introduce you to baby Keegan in the belly!

Little Soph-ers with Mommy. She knows where baby brother is hiding!
*heart*

Cute family pic... Christmas cards??? :)
And I just have to throw in a few of Sophie.
My favorite! She is just so cute when she smiles!!! This was the perfect little fall backdrop.
Thanks Beth & Chris! You are awesome clients. I'm pretty sure I will stay in business as long as you keep having babies! :)

Dayton, Ohio Family Photographer: The "E" Family

Session number two from my weekend was with the "E" Family - Pete, Kimberly, and little Wyatt. They were laid-back, comfortable, and easy to work with. If only it had been a little less... umm... brisk. :) Poor Wyatt had drips coming from eyes, nose, and mouth towards the end of the session. Thank goodness the building at our location - Cox Arboretum - opened up and we thawed out. The lighting in the building was wonderful, too.

The family by one of the few remaining fall-colored bushes.

A smile from the little cutie!
Such a precious picture of Mom & Wyatt.
Awww...
Wyatt was fascinated by everything - leaves, water, ceiling fans, pumpkins - except the camera. I still think I managed to get some very cute pics of him looking at the camera. Never mind the goofy noises and dances we had to do to get his attention. :)

Wyatt's Grandma tagged along to help with carry blankets, coats, and diaper bags.
Wyatt and Daddy... He was much happier when he warmed up inside (we all were!).
And....... I saved my absolute FAVORITE for last!!
Hope you enjoy the preview! More pics to come soon... It was great to meet your family and hope you'll have me around to capture more memories of Wyatt as he grows up!