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Style Sunday

If you have read this blog for very long you know that I get on kicks when it comes to fashion. I don’t care for a lot out there, but the few things I adore I become obsessed with. Like my craving for Wellies. And no, I still have not snagged myself a pair – working on it. Or perhaps my attraction to wide leg trouser denim. Oh yes. I jumped on a fabulous pair from Guess when I saw they were marked down online and they are sitting in my closet, tags and all, waiting for me to wear them. Why? Oh yes, those few pounds I need to shed in order to fit the smaller size I bought as motivation. I know, I know. But have no fear. I have big plans to sport them this coming Fall.

But my current obsession? Three words. Sperry Top-Siders. Perhaps the most all-american, classic style shoe I have seen and they look ridiculously comfortable. As a mother of three, I crave for a stylish yet functional wardrobe. This area of my life probably needs a bit of attention at the moment and with the warmer weather fast approaching here in the Arizona desert, I am considering these a need. A far cry from the usual leather boots you see me in, but I have decided to embrace a little change and check these out for myself.

Now for the most important question… which pair to get?

 

Lydia - For some reason Sperrys popped up on my radar a few months ago, and I’ve been wanting a pair!

PS Just cleaning out my google reader today, and realized I haven’t been getting your updates for months! No idea why!

Lindsey McClennahan - Wellllll one time I heard somewhere you didn’t have to wear socks with this because they were aerated and did well with moisture.
Lies.
I love these shoes.
But my nose doesn’t
; )

Laura - Oh how I have adored these shoes for so long. I bought my 10 year old daughter a pair and she loves them, they look great with a pair of skinny jeans… on her. On me I’m not sure how to wear them, that’s why I’ve put off buying a pair. One of the families I do daycare for is obsessed with these shoes; their 3 year old daughter has 3 pair and the dad wears them exclusively. So I asked him how to wear them even in the winter (here in NE it’s winter 7 months out of the year). He said they work for all seasons. We’ll see. Oh, and my mom recently got a pair and says they are incredibly comfy! Now my mom AND daughter have a pair… I MUST get on board with this! :)

Dennis - Ive been eying the mens line and will need to pick some up! Good luck choosing!

Stories and photographs

I started as a photographer loving photographs. It was an obsession. They covered my walls as a teenager and graced my home as a newlywed. Over the years that obsession has both grown and transitioned. It is not jut a photograph that I love, it is the story behind it. Equally as important and equally as beautiful.

During the last decade I have been blessed to tell the story of two amazing people. Derrick and Chelsea were the first bride and groom in front of my camera, I was there to hear them say “I Do”, I was there to document them as a married couple over the years, I traveled to Portland to photograph her little sister as a graduating senior, I was there and documenting them as they waited for their first addition and I was there when Baby finally arrived and made them the family they are today. And last month, I had the honor of documenting the entire family as a gift to her mother.

Their story is one that means the world to me and has been a beautiful thing to watch. Photographs and all.

Little love minis

Join KLP for a “kids only” styled mini session in February!

Little Love Minis are being held on Saturday, February 2nd and Sunday, February 3rd. Location TBA (will be in the Phoenix area).

Investment is $135 and includes:

- styled and private 30 minute mini shoot

- up to three littles

- one high res digital file with the option purchase additional prints and products

(each additional child is $25)

Your shoot must be scheduled and booked by January 23rd if you would like a style consultation and custom styling of your shoot. All shoots scheduled after January 23rd will receive standard styling of KLP’s choice.

Spots will fill quickly so contact the studio to book your day and time!

The Harvey Family

I’m not sure if I remember a time that I was so blown away by a little one’s personality, but when this little firecracker arrived for her family photo shoot, I was smiling ear to ear over her insatiable smile, piercing blue eyes and giggle that would not stop. Never a dull moment and never without that smile plastered across her face. So much packed into such a tiny package…