KY lifestyle child and family photographer

Oh how I love downtown Lexington. Of course I love all of central KY, especially our little town, but I love what Lexington has to offer. I normally meet clients around Victorian Square, but now I’ve discovered a new favorite meeting place, Sunrise Bakery. I don’t know what it is, but this cozy little bakery just feels like…home. Not to mention that they have the most amazing cinnamon rolls that I’ve tasted in my entire life.  I just love this whole area. Lots of interesting little buildings, shops, and walls. So, now my favorite thing to do for downtown shoots is meet at Sunrise Bakery, walk around the area, then end with me buying a very yummy cinnamon roll.

Now, what you’ve been waiting for.

Fate brought them together when, after they both graduated from UK, T moved in right next door to her future one and only. Been together ever since, he a HUGE UK basketball fan and she the self proclaimed quiter one who loves to read and decorate. It was only fitting that when I asked D to “whisper sweet nothings” in T’s ear, he talked about the UK game!!! That may be my favorite topic yet.

Needless to say, I absolutely can’t wait for baby girl to get here. I am sure she will be just as beautiful as her parents!

How did I miss the giant billboard of Cinderella and Prince Charming? One of those happy accidents

I could’ve folded her up, stuck her in my pocket and taken her home with me. Everything about this session was perfect and flowed so naturally. Okay…minus the very dark clouds outside. I had another one of those “aaww” moments when I just wanted to stop and soak in the moment with them. The love  in their home is so strong.  How can it not be when you have a perfect little angel like Miss M and such loving parents!?! I am so sad that they are moving…excited for them though. I did mention that they were welcome to fly me to their soon to be new home, but I don’t think they were going for it. I mean…I don’t know why. lol.

Thanks to the Y family for opening your home to me. xoxo

Quirky is good. I love quirky. Maybe it’s because I’m a little quirky myself, but I love it. I think it’s the fact that someone is free to be. Just be. I don’t know, but it seems like quirky is COOL now. Thanks to movies like Juno and 500 Days of Summer. Or maybe it’s because I think I’m cool so it MUST be cool…right. Either way…I love. But if quirky is cool and popular it can no longer be called “quirky”? Hhhmm…a little something for you to ponder. Anywho…

Miss J is down right awesome. I loved everything about her. Her very funky style, her cute little accessories,  her love for music, her willingness to admit she has no musical talent, her willingness to follow me into a creepy junk yard, her love for life that just beams, and even her little bit of shyness in front of the camera. Oh…and you guessed it…her quirkiness! I loved her so much that I absolutely couldn’t narrow down her sneak peek pictures. So, enjoy! xoxo to you Miss J! Thank you thank you!

Peace and much much love,

Cilla

Another video for you mommas out there. I love running across videos that inspire me and make me stop for just a moment. This one was brought to my attention from one of my favorite clients blogs. Thanks Dawn!  Hope you all enjoy!

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When I said this couple could do anything they put their mind to, I was right. It was proven again when I visited last week and met little Mr.A. Parents for just over a week and they already seemed like pros. I adore being with families during this time. Every family is different. Some are happy, but stressed beyond measure. Some are just simply at peace (or hiding the stress very well). I love observing this and being in the mist of it. Often there are moments when I get the “at peace” feeling along with them. Those moments where you want to just breathe it all in. Rarely do I feel a family so “at peace” as this one. Don’t get me wrong, I am often surprised at how well my clients handle everything…especially me being up in their space and moving their little one all about, but there was just something different. Of course, they were stressed. They were sleep deprived. Let me tell you, despite those things, they had it down. They approached everything as “I got this”. I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Mr A was just so good for me. I have to admit, there were even a couple moments that I got all choked up behind the camera. Observing their relationship and bond. Nothing but pure, undconditional love here. Their house could burst with it…as well as the amazing light that streams through everywhere!

Another part that got me was at the very end of the session. We were sitting around chatting (sometimes I just can’t shut up!) and they mentioned getting a book from me for every year of Mr.A’s life, including his Senior pictures. I know I haven’t talked about all the things I love about photography yet, but I’ll give you a hint, this is number one. I have actually gotten teary (yeah…I’m a softy) talking about this very thing with Bret. The thought of forming these relationships and watching these children grow up. It’s truly such an honor to me. That’s why I wouldn’t do photography any other way than I do right now. I’m not simply taking a few pictures and that’s it. In most cases I’m forming relationships, making new friendships. All while recording your life moments and showing the art in your life. Wow…I so sound like a Halmark card right now, but…oh well…I mean it!

Peace and much much love,

Cilla