Photography by K'Brina

An Announcement...

2011-09-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

I have been putting off writing this post for a couple of weeks now.

I have been bouncing back and forth.

I haven't wanted to actually say it "out loud" until I had made a final decision.

But now I can say that I know exactly what I have to do.

Exactly what I need to be doing.

I have had a lot of different things going on around me.

I have some family situations weighing on my mind.

I have had some new, exciting opportunities.

And some things just aren't feeling right anymore.

I am sad and a little excited to announce that I am

taking a break from the Photography business.

I have had so many great clients.

I have learned so so many things.

But it has consumed my days, nights, and weekends lately.

I feel like I haven't had the time to learn from it, like I was in the beginning.

I feel like I have forgotten what I LOVED so much about it.

So as of now...

I am not working until after the new year.

I have some new responsibilities.
I am the new President of the Elementary PTO.

A job that I am very excitied about.

I feel like the reason that I stay home is to be there for my kids.

They are the most important thing to me.

Lately, they have been put off because I am so busy.

Being the President is going to require a lot of my time.

Time that I am eager to give.

I also have some other exciting news.

That I will share soon...

(and no...I am not announcing a new baby)

So, Thank You to all of my clients.

I have loved every minute that I have shared with your families!

I {heart} cute families...

2011-08-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

This is from a family session that I did a couple of weeks ago. The 1st one is my favorite.

Until I saw the next...and the next....

and the next...

I have known this cute mom forever. We worked together at the Care Center. We were pregnant with our oldest at the same time. So I was thrilled when she asked me to take her pictures. I love them and I hope that she does too!!

Baby "R"

2011-08-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

Ohhh...I love me some newborns!

Children...

2011-07-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

These two cute boys are from a family session that I am working on.

As hard as children can be...

It is totally worth it when you get great shots!

A wedding...

2011-07-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

That turned out amazing!!

Oh...Baby...

2011-06-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

I LOVE babies...

A Cute Couple...

2011-05-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

This young man works for my husband...

I adore him...

because he has to put up with my husband...

and all his neurosis...

The day of this session it was COLD...

Like BITTER COLD...

But they braved it and I loved how they turned out...

1 year old...

2011-03-29T17:39:00.000-07:00

I really don't have any words to describe this session other than

SO CUTE!!

I don't know if I can say this enough...

I LOVE what I do!!

Lovely...

2011-03-15T17:01:00.000-07:00

I just realized that I have not posted in 5 weeks.

Wow...

I have been busy...

I have been enjoying the beautiful weather...

I have been trying to keep up with my walking 11 mo. old...

I have been taking pics...

Just see what I have been doing...

I just had 2 fun sessions back to back...

I LOVE what I do!!

I could...

2011-02-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

seriously take newborn pictures everyday!!

I LOVE them...

the way they smell,

the little newborn cry...

I even love the spit-up and the pee...

This little sweet girl is my girlies dance teachers new baby.

Isn't she adorable??

I wanted to take her home!

Taking newborn photos will cure all my baby hunger!

Baby Claira...

2011-01-27T06:23:00.000-08:00

She was so tiny!

Just a sneek peek. I got to try out my new lense.
Wow! I am in love!

Gap models in training...

2011-01-26T13:13:00.000-08:00

I was just cleaning out my computer...

I don't know why I never posted this picture.

I am so glad that my friend lets me use her kids for ideas that I have rolling around in my head.

Aren't they beautiful?

A 1st birthday...

2011-01-26T09:28:00.000-08:00

smash cake session...

These are so fun!

So messy,

but so FUN!

A birthday invitation that I designed for Miss Lanie's 1st Birthday.

A Newborn...

2011-01-14T13:31:00.000-08:00

SESSION GIVEAWAY!!

I just ordered a bunch of new props and I really, really want to try out some new things.

So, I am going to give away a newborn session!!

(we're talkin' like days old babies)

If you know someone who is having a baby the end of February or in March

leave a comment so you will be entered to win.

You can enter yourself,

or use it as a gift!

I am excited, are you??

Smash cake...

2011-01-06T11:47:00.000-08:00

I did one of these for a 1st birthday in the summer.

I realized that I never posted the pictures.

Sweet little Kassie is turning one.

When her mom called me and talked about 1st birthday photos,

I suggested a smash cake session.

And I am so glad that we did!

She is so cute!

My favorite...

2010-12-31T13:31:00.000-08:00

I am not gonna lie...

I LOVE shooting newborns...

They remind me of my own little ones...

I love everything about them...

the smell...the wrinkles...the little cries...
it makes me want one...

Ha, Ha...

just kidding...

I am so done!!

I am trying a new editing technique,

so here is another one of little Miss "J"

this one is my favorite

She is beautiful!!

Little Miss "J"

2010-12-23T08:27:00.000-08:00

a sneek peek for mom and dad,

and grandma too...

I love newborn babies. I love everything about them!
Isn't she sweet?

a cute little girl...

2010-12-15T14:39:00.000-08:00

This sweet little girl came to me when she was only 7 days old! Remember her??

She was a doll then...

and she just keeps getting cuter!

Just a few of my favorites!
Happy Holidays!!

Hands down...

2010-12-08T07:17:00.000-08:00

this was the most entertaining

and possibily the naughtiest family session that I have done.

I laughed the entire time.

The parents were misbehaved.

(yes, Matt, I am talking about you! )

(ha, ha. I am just kidding. I LOVED it)

All of the children were so behaved that I am worried that they really aren't children at all.

And the pictures turned out great!!

Thanks Torgerson Family!! You guys are awesome!!

Holiday Photo Session...

2010-12-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

What a cute little family session...

My goal of being done editing by Thanksgiving was a failure. Too many things going on. It seems just when I get almost caught up...something happens! Thats what happens when you have kids...

I am almost done...though...more to come!

H Family...

2010-11-23T13:49:00.000-08:00

I have been so lucky to work with such great families...

Sessions Family

2010-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

I loved this photo shoot!

Big kids are so easy to work with...

Black and white is so classic...

I LOVE the fall colors...

This one would be a huge canvas in my house!!

I love it!!

Suz, your pics are done. I hope that you like them!!

Okerlund Family...Utah Photographer

2010-11-18T05:41:00.000-08:00

Look how beautiful...

A little something that I have been wanting to try...

Thanks for humoring me!!

I just LOOOVE these ones...

You never get photos like this after you have kids...

I LOVE it when parents want ones like this...

i {heart} fall photos...

2010-11-16T09:40:00.000-08:00

I am in LOVE with these fall photo sessions that I did...

What cute families!!!

More to come soon...

investment

2010-11-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

Basic session - $50.00 (family session, children session)

-Photographers time and talent

-A disk with best photos from session

- edited with photographers creative touch

1st birthday session - $50

-smash cake session

-disk with photos from session

-Smash cakes available to purchase(made to order) - $20.00

-Custom birthday invitation - $10.00

Large family session - $65.00

A cute family full of...

2010-11-09T08:22:00.000-08:00

GIRLS!

(I love the look on dads face...this is probably what his house is full of!!)

I loved this session!!

They were an adorable family,

who laughed the entire time.

They let me try a few ideas that have been mulling around in my head!

and I think that the session turned out great!!

another cute family...

2010-10-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

I have been so lucky to shoot such cute little families lately!

This little guy wanted to run!

Run away from me,

but I don't really blame him.

A strange lady with a big black camera glued to her face...

I'd probably run away from me too;)

These type of pics are my favorite...

I love to capture the little everyday moments...

More cute families...

2010-10-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

one word...

ADORABLE

Families...

2010-10-16T09:26:00.000-07:00

I have been Crazy, Buzy with cute family sessions...

Little Girls and with their daddy just melt my heart...

Babies like this...

2010-10-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

are awesome!

This little guy was 4 weeks old. He slept like a perfect angel.

His parents were how you want all parents to be. They sat back and let me do my thing.

And I loved every photo from this session!

Halloween and other info...

2010-10-07T11:11:00.000-07:00

I have had a few different people ask if I was going to do the Halloween mini sessions again this year. I have been thinking about it and if I get enough people interested in it I will be doing it again this year.

There will be some different designs, the cost will be between $15 and $20, and it will be on Saturday the 30th. So if you are interested, leave me a comment!

One more little thing...
I extremely OVER booked myself in July and August. After learning the hard way, I am limiting the number of sessions that I will be doing. I only have ~~1 more available for October~~, (sorry, I just got 2 phone calls in 5 minutes), ~~3 in November~~, and I am not going to be doing any in December. I am going to enjoy the holiday season with my family. So if you are interested in Photos for Christmas, please give me a call or email me.

2 sweet little girls...

2010-10-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

These two beautiful little girlies are my girls dance teachers'...

My girls adore Miss Ginger...

I adored taking their pictures...

and I can't pick a favorite...

i LOVE these families...

2010-09-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

Not only is she my best friend and the reason (on most days) that I don't go insane...

She has the cutest sister...
Who has the cutest girls!! and a brother who my girls have had a crush on for years...

who has the most adorable little family...She also has the sweetest parents...who I just adore!!

This was one fun photoshoot...

Babies...

2010-09-01T15:15:00.001-07:00

I have been crazy, busy!!

Crazy busy with photo shoots, kids, camping, back to school,

rearranging my office and kids rooms,

and laundry!!

This little guy did not like me, my camera, or my house!

After 3 attempts I think we got what we were after!!

I {heart}...

2010-07-22T14:46:00.000-07:00

Cute little families...

It's true... I do!!

The day of this shoot, it was sweltering. We were melting.

I was worried that I wouldn't get a picture that my long, long time friend would love.

But from what I can tell, we captured some really great shots.

I hope that you guys like them...

I am editing and editing...

2010-07-20T11:02:00.000-07:00

I am a little behind.

I have 5 sessions that I am consecutively working on...

We are crazy busy...

playing, having parties, and hanging out with family...

July is killing me...

I am exhausted...

but it has been a blast...

My Emerson is going to marry this little guy!! (I hope)

They would make a beautiful couple!!

He is so stinkin' adorable!!

To everyone that is waiting for your proofs. I am hurrying, I promise.

Thank you so much for being patient!!

Sweet little blessings...

2010-07-20T09:55:00.000-07:00

This little girl is more than a sweet little blessing. She gets to belong to a sweet little family...

Just one from a shoot I did this month...

A Cute little family...

2010-07-13T06:06:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few from an adorable little family that I worked with in June...

Stef...I hope that you liked them...

I can't pick a favorite...

2010-06-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Seriously...

I was downloading pictures from this session and after each one I thought

"oh, this is my favorite,"

until I saw the next one!

This mommy was so worried that we wouldn't have any good ones.

Well, mommy, you are going to have a hard time making a decision.

I loved them all!

Here are just a few that I got to.

Brooke and Ryan, I hope that you like them.

I'm Back...

2010-06-12T17:07:00.001-07:00

Sadly, my maternity leave is over.

But what a great way to get back to work.

This 1 year old little fella...

He was full of energy, just like all 1 year old boys should be! He was one of my very 1st clients.

He was 2 months old then... he was adorable... and still is...

Oh, It feels good to be back!

Babies...

2010-03-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

I love newborn babies. This little sweetheart was only 7 days old.

She slept so soundly while we changed her and posed her.

It just makes me want to kiss every tiny wrinkle,

Don't you agree?

15 years old...

2010-03-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

This guy was less than thrilled that his mom
scheduled this shoot for his 15 year old birthday.

But it worked in our favor. The pics turned out great!

I have been friends with his mom for years and I remember when he was only 8.

(man, I am getting old)

15 year olds prove to be an easy shoot. No dancing, funny faces, or jumping up and down on my part. They are pretty quick and painless!

I love it!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

2010-03-04T08:10:00.000-08:00

Don't mind the dust...

I am going to use this maternity leave to fine tune my business.

I am going to change things up a bit...

Make things better...

and offer some new and exciting things!

Please check back...

I am Officially on Maternity Leave...

2010-03-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

After SEVERAL suggestions from my husband, my girls, my mother, and my grandparents, it's time. I am OFFICIALLY on maternity leave.

I need to spend some time with these two adorable girls.

I need to get ready for my new little guys arrival...

I really just need to unwind...

I have a few sessions already booked for the 1st part of March.

I will be booking sessions for June.

Please call me and we can set a session up.

I just want to thank all my clients from this last year.

I have enjoyed this experience more than anyone will ever know.

I have learned so much.

I have learned that running your own business isn't always easy or fun!

But that the creative side of this business is always easy and fun!

Cowboys...

2010-02-26T14:55:00.000-08:00

I just finished this little cowboys pictures...

This one is my favorite!!

Blessings...

2010-02-24T12:41:00.000-08:00

Just one more from a session that I had to share. This one just melts my heart. The beautiful little blessing dress, the serene little expression on her face, her tiny little hand laying so perfectly by her sweet little face.

I just love little babies!!

This was so much fun...

2010-02-23T15:24:00.000-08:00

When a baby session goes so smooth, like this one did, I just love every little minute of it. I am almost finished with this session and I just can't pick a favorite!

I have been busy...

2010-02-12T13:45:00.000-08:00

I had thought to myself that the months of January and February were going to be slow, as far as photog sessions go.

I was wrong... Look how much fun I have been having...

Little Miss G. was a turkey. She has parents who are full of personallity, so naturally she is going to be Miss Full of It!

2nd came my neighbors new baby boy. I haven't done a little boy for a long time. He came with a ton of fun props! He is brother #3 and he is going to have to be one tough little guy!

And just yesterday I met this sweet TINY little girl. She wasn't liking me at first, but we got her to sleep and she slept so soundly that we changed her clothes, I posed and moved her, and she still just slept like a little angel.

I am working on all of these sessions at once.

I am doing two more sessions next week and then I am thinking that I am going on Maternity leave...

Maybe...

Baby Hayden

2010-01-22T15:25:00.000-08:00

I did these pics of my cousins baby girl. She had the prettiest blue eyes, and athough we couldn't get a smile out of her...

We got some pretty great pictures. The 1st is my favorite.

Ashlie, your disk is in the mail...

Sorry for the delay...

I hope you like them...

Another Freeeezzzing session...

2009-12-11T15:41:00.000-08:00

This sweet little family braved the freezing cold for this session. This one is my favorite, although there were many to choose from...

A very COOOOOOLD session...

2009-12-11T11:16:00.000-08:00

This session was the coldest one yet...We hurried throught it and in less than a half an hour, we got some great family shots.

One more...

2009-12-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

I just loved these cute little girls...

Amber, I hope you like them!!

I am finished...

2009-12-09T15:55:00.000-08:00

I am trying so hard to be finished with all the family sessions that I did last week.

Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon I will be done everyone!!!

Here is a sneek peek for my friend...

Her baby...

And all the kids... So cute!

Little kiddies...

2009-12-04T15:01:00.000-08:00

Here are just a few from 2 different sessions that I did last week.

Studio pics are a challenge for me. After these 2 sessions I realized I need a lot more practice and A LOT more equipment.

So, Santa, if your listening, I would love a studio and lighting equipment!

I have been really good this year...

I promise...

Christmas Cards...

2009-11-19T07:44:00.000-08:00

I have been designing a few Christmas Cards. They are so much fun!!

Now when you book a session before Christmas you can add a "one of a kind" designed Christmas Card to your session for only $10.00 extra.

Here is just one that I did yesterday...

Seriously...This is why I LOVE what I do

2009-11-18T09:50:00.001-08:00

I photographed this ADORABLE family yesterday, and here is just a sneek peek.

I have known this Daddy since 4th grade. They are the cutest little family and you can totally tell just by being around them, how much they love each other.

I really couldn't choose a favorite. They are all fantastic.

A Christmas Special

2009-11-13T16:15:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Christmas...

6 Months old...

2009-11-12T08:48:00.000-08:00

This cute little guy is 6 mo. old. I photographed him at 2 months old and he is STILL just as adorable.

I couldn't pick a favorite.

Nicole your proofs and pictures are in the mail.

THANK YOU for letting me take your little sweethearts pictures!!

More of the Mason Kiddies...

2009-11-05T07:31:00.001-08:00

Do you wanna see some cute kids?

It was hard to pick a favorite... They were all so cute!

I just love these sweet little kids mommy. She is adorable and so sweet and has the best behaved 4 kids I've seen.

Mommy, I hope you like them! Thank you, THANK YOU for letting me take your kiddies picture. I just LOVE IT!!

Halloween and other shoots...

2009-11-03T08:50:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun at the Halloween mini shoots. I finished them all up and they are suppose to be here Thursday (I am keeping my fingers crossed).

I have been working on some other sessions and this one is my favorite so far. What a cutie!! I just love this sweet little family!

Sandi I will bring your disk by today or tomorrow. I have had some problems with the last disks I got, but its under control now!

Halloween Picture info...

2009-10-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

I have set a time frame for the little Halloween pictures.

On Friday from 1:30 to 3:00.

Saturday from 2:00-4:00.

If a certain time works for you leave that time with a comment and I will schedule you in. I am thinking that it will only take 10 to 15 minutes for each picture.

It also looks like it is going to be about 50 degrees on Friday and Saturday. So as of right now I am going to do the pictures in my grandmas yard. It is 99 N. 1st E. in Salina. Call me if you have any questions. 529.2225.

Thank you and I can't wait to see all your little spooks!!

Here is the Schedule...leave a comment and I will fill you in.

Friday

2:30**Alicia H**

2:45 **Nicole**

Saturday

2:00 **Autumn**

2:15 **Alicia B.**

2:30**Mindy**

2:45**Shara**

3:00**Kara**

3:15**Melissa**

3:30 *Angie**

3:45**Dani**

3:55**Melanie** (I had someone call me at home...if this is okay, we can make it work!)

4:10**Starli**

If you aren't on here and would like some pictures, I could start a little earlier on Saturday. Just give me a call 529.2225 and we can work something out!!

Thanks everyone. I know it is going to be so fun!!

Oh and just because a post is no fun without a picture. I finished up a newborn session and this is my favorite.

Halloween Mini Sessions

2009-10-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

****UPDATED****

I have been asked about doing some sessions on the 31st.

I decided that I am going to do it for a couple of hours on Saturday, the 31st.

The location is going to be announced. It all depends on the weather!

(lets all hope for a semi-warm and dry Halloween)

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I am thinking about doing a Halloween special on the 30th of October.

It would include a mini session of your cute little spooks all decked out in their costumes.

The package would include one 8x10, two 5x7's, and 16 Wallets.

The cost would be $20.00.

and you would get to choose a cute halloween border for your pictures to be printed on...

something like this...

or this...

Now if you have been one of my past customers you get $2.00 off your package.

And if you BRING a friend you get a $1.00 of your package.

Anyone interested??

Leave me a comment... Let's set up some appointments!!

Tu-tu Cute...

2009-10-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

This was an angel baby. She slept, so soundly, while I moved her and posed her.

And what some great fashion sense...Zebra print is so "in" this fall.

Karli, thank you for letting me photograph your sweet family. I am almost finished with your proofs!!

I {heart} babies...

2009-09-30T13:34:00.001-07:00

and cute big sisters.

Just a few of my favorite!

Laci, I am almost finished with your Proofs. Thank you for letting me meet your sweet little ones.

The Lewis Family

2009-09-18T08:47:00.000-07:00

Just a few of my favorite from this family session...

This was a fun session. Miss "A" was adorable. Mom and Dad were okay with anything. The family dog kept us entertained, and an awesome grandma was right behind me keeping everyone smiling.

Carly and Morgan, your pics are almost finished. I hope you like them. Thank you, Thank you for letting me photograph your family!!

i {heart} couples...

2009-09-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

I had 3 sessions last week. A baby, a family, and a couple. Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE taking pictures of children, but they can be hard at times. But couples... Ohh, the couples are easy. They smile when you say smile, they hold perfectly still, and for the sake of a picture, they will stand in an ant pile and get bit. And that is exactly what happened during this shoot.

These two were such a cute couple. I loved going to Maple Grove for this one. Thank you Migel and Leslie. It was a pleasure meeting you. I have your proofs ready!

Sweet, Sweet, Baby...

2009-09-11T15:21:00.000-07:00

If I could guess what Heaven smelt like, I would say that it was like a newborn baby.

Just one of my favorites from a session this week...

Isn't she just beautiful?

A cute little family...

2009-09-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

Last week I took some family photos for a cute little family full of boys. The minute that I arrived big brother flashed me the biggest smile. He was so cute and ready for his turn in front of my camera. But when it was time for his turn, he decided that he didn't like me as much as he had originally thought. He would look at me when we brought up Tractors and Grandpas!

Ashlie, I hope that you like them. Thank you for calling me! Your little family is adorable!

Gloomy Day Bridals...

2009-08-24T09:55:00.000-07:00

This last week had been sweltering... My main worry during this bridal shoot was the hot sun, I thought. But Saturday, the dark clouds rolled in and we had to roll with them. I am excited with how this bridal shoot turned out. Kourtnie looked amazing and her dress was beautiful. We even had an older man in a Mini van stopping traffic for us.

My 1st BIG family...

2009-08-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

I did this shoot on the 3rd of July. My friend asked me almost a month and a 1/2 in advance. We changed the date and time several times, but it was totally worth it. What an amazing family to have worked with on my 1st BIG family shoot.

Sandi, thanks for giving me the chance to meet all of your family. I had such a great time. I hope that you all like them!!

The Wedding...

2009-08-05T13:11:00.001-07:00

Ohhh....

I have a million and one things to do this week. I was not going to start editing these...really, I wasn't, but I just couldn't wait.

Chase and Stef,

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for trusting me enough to take all the pictures of your engagement, your bridals, and your awesome wedding!!

I hope you like them...

Here are just a few...

The Details

2009-08-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

Newborn Photoshoots:

New babies are such a blessing and within the first four weeks of life, they change so much.
I feel like the best time to shoot a newborn is within the first 15 days of their new little lives. They will curl up and sleep naked so that we can capture every new little wrinkle. They will still fit perfectly in your hands.

I recommend bringing an assortment of things. Fuzzy blankets, hats, a variety of bow for girls, a blessing outfit, anything that may be special to you or your baby.

Children:

When is the best time to photograph your children. I say anytime. I feel like they change and grow so much that anytime you feel like your child has had a milestone, it's time for a session. Birthdays are a great excuse.

Make sure that we schedule a time when we are not disrupting your child's schedule. We want them to have a full belly and be well rested. We want them to be happy and ready to show their cute personalities.

Families:

Family sessions are one of my favorite. I love to do a lot of different things. I do, however, favor outdoor session. They allow us to do a variety of fun things with your family.

The Boys...

2009-07-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

My best friend in the whole world asked me to take her boys picture before her new baby comes.

They are so cute and such opposites.

I had a good time with these two and little do they know that when their baby sister comes they have another photo shoot in store for them :)

Thanks Star for letting me take their pics. I am almost done with all of them.

More bridals...

2009-07-28T08:18:00.000-07:00

Stef, Here are some more that I finished last night.

I think that you are going to have a tough time picking out some, they are all great!!

Beautiful Bride...

2009-07-21T08:12:00.000-07:00

My soon-to-be-sister-in-law.

We had so much fun doing this shoot. We were on a highway, truck drivers were honking, old couples were shaking their heads, guys were whistling, and we were laughing.

She was my 1st bride and even though I was so nervous, it turned out awesome!