Captured Hearts....the blog....

Hi All...

2011-12-15T21:26:00.004-05:00

Just a quick note to say, THANK YOU, clients. Loved watching your kids grow this year and meeting new ones!!

Worked hard on getting galleries up earlier than normally scheduled during summer and fall (instead of blog previews). Everyone loved this so I will continue to do it next year too!
I will still pop on if I see getting a gallery up early is not possible and I will then post a preview, or maybe just to share some of my favorites. :)

Have a wonderful Christmas!

....K

6 months

2011-07-02T12:23:00.010-04:00

I get to see this little guy and his family every few months. Love hanging out with them! You can see how much personality he has in each picture. Love that!

Here is a small preview!

*during the summer & fall I will be trying to get galleries up sooner than the deadline, so I may be MIA on the blog. :)

Love this family, they are always up for anything. Even wet ground, lol.

13 & 8

2011-05-29T18:27:00.017-04:00

Had the chance to hang out with some really wonderful, & handsome boys!! (and grown-ups ;) ) They are ages 13 and 8. I was excited to hear that one of them is going to the same school I did for Jr High! Talk about memories, lol.
The boys just went with the flow, even with as hot as it was that day. Just really sweet kids!

Here are some of my faves....

Gallery will be up soon!

.....K :)

Beach fun

2011-04-29T13:39:00.007-04:00

Had such fun with these kiddos! Ages 4, just turned 2, and 6 months. I loved that they sang with me with almost any song we sang!
They are gorgeous and did a wonderful job!!!

Thanks guys for making the drive all the way out to me!
Your gallery will be up soon, but in the mean time......

....K

Three Months

2011-03-17T11:10:00.004-04:00

This sweet little one is 3 months old. Isn't he gorgeous?!
They are part of the baby plan (which is the only time I usually do 3 month sessions) so I get to watch him grow all year. Love it!

He was such a happy baby and I had fun spending time with the family.
Thanks guys for lunch too!!

Here are a few from the session...

I love baby rolls!

He actually learned to roll during this, lol

Ahhh Spring.....

2011-03-03T13:43:00.017-05:00

....and I am loving the sunshine!
We had great weather for this session and this is my first 'child' session for 2011!
I couldn't get enough of her smiles and she is ridiculously adorable!!!!! Mama and Daddy are proud.

Thanks so much guys!!
Ms. A did great!!!
Your gallery will be up soon....

...K

Goodbye 2010

2011-01-05T14:04:00.011-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I appreciate you all very much and had fun watching the kids grow this year and meeting new families, as well! Thank you!

This was my last 'child' session of 2010!
He was a mover and a shaker and had the sweetest smile and laugh! He was always thinking of his next move, hehe!
Super smart, too!

We had a break from the cold weather and had some nice warmer Fl sunshine.
His cousins were with us for a bit and we got a few of them as well. His cousin is a sweet little guy that I get to take pictures of too, along with their newest arrival who we will be seeing in the future. :)
On to the preview, your gallery will be up soon,

....K :)

LOL, I love toddlers! Comparing leaves

Continued...

2010-11-27T15:09:00.007-05:00

More beautiful children!! Four kiddos ranging from 6 months to 7 years.
A bit warmer this time ,too, thankfully! (we all enjoyed that, lol)

Here are some images from the session :).....

...K

baby girl

2010-11-26T21:57:00.007-05:00

Such a beautiful baby, and only 7 days old!!!
She was such a sweetheart too! Mom and dad are in love!!
So great meeting you guys! Thanks for being so sweet!
Here is a quick preview ....

...K

To be Continued...

2010-11-12T14:51:00.006-05:00

More of this session will be coming soon....
We picked the coldest day this year thus far, lol. Of course, we didn't know this back when the date was scheduled.
So, it was beyond windy where we were (I love wind, but this was way over the top most of the time!) and the kids (ranging from 6mos - 7 yrs) were freezing & shivering. So, after trying our best, we decided to continue the session another day.

But until then....

Beach 4&1

2010-10-28T12:54:00.011-04:00

Got to see another great fam with gorgeous kiddos! They are a busy family with a four year old and a one year old! During a break the four yr. old impressed me by knowing all of the states and their capitals! How cool is that?!

So great to see you guys again! Here are a few of my faves, gallery will be up soon!

.....K :)

Love these kids!

2010-10-15T20:03:00.009-04:00

So, I've been neglecting my blog :) But since this is the first child session of the season, thought I'd start here! (remember, only posting my child sessions)

This is a wonderful family and these kids are sooo patient and just all around great!Mom, Dad, and kids were up for whatever & wherever I had in mind!! That's always fun for me!
In fact, I had a bit too much fun shooting them. ;) So much so that I have about a billion images to weed through, lol. But here are a few of my faves....

LOVED seeing you guys again!!

....K

Splish Splash!

2010-07-16T20:15:00.013-04:00

This VERY handsome boy turned a year old recently! I truly love one year olds! And this little guy was such a joy! I've gotten to watch him grow this past year and have loved every minute of it. This sweet boy shares my bday too!

Here are some fun ones from the session..

....K

again, only posting my child sessions :)...

and this is why I love what I do...
can you tell she is a mommy in love?!

hehe, just because it makes me smile :)

Mama got to cool off too ;)

I think he knows he's gorgeous!

Sweet Baby K

2010-06-15T15:57:00.006-04:00

Just a few days old and just over 5 pounds & she was SO incredibly good for me! Here is a quick preview, guys!
I will have the rest up this week.... :P

....K

MIA on my blog again, sorry! Only posting my child sessions :)

I LOVE baby fuzz!! ...sigh...

3, 3 and under!

2010-03-29T17:46:00.011-04:00

Don't know how mom does it, but she has 3 all 3 and under! They kept me running, that's for sure, lol! I've loved watching them grow the past few years. They are still as beautiful as ever, too!

M, here is a preview, your gallery will be up soon :)

....K

check out the ducks ;)

Hot Mama!

2010-03-23T18:41:00.004-04:00

Had a gorgeous maternity with an equally gorgeous lady! Loved it from start to finish, she let me do whatever I wanted, no matter what it was, lol!
She was such a great sport! (if you only knew, hee hee) But, because of this, we were able to get some beautiful images. In fact, it was hard to pick for the preview, so I put up a few extra. ;)

Thank you, P! Your gallery will be up soon!

....K

Mr. B

2010-03-01T16:53:00.008-05:00

Here is another gorgeous, just turned one year old!!! He was so happy and ready to go along with everything I had in store for him. He has incredible eyes and such a sweet smile and laugh! Loved capturing it!
We stopped for a few yummy snacks along the way..did you guys know there is now freeze dried yogurt?! Wish they had it for adults!

Here are a few from the session...Mom and Dad, your gallery will be up soon!

Happy Birthday Mr. B!

....K

*in case you don't see me for a bit, I am only posting my child sessions. :) I have a few spots left open for spring and a couple for summer, so now is the time to book! Don't think it's too far ahead to book. I am actually almost booked for fall! Head over to my site and click on the contact page for more info...

Couldn't get enough of these lashes!

Florida Beach

2010-01-22T18:08:00.005-05:00

This little guy shares my birthday!! I loved meeting him as a newborn, he was a gorgeous baby then and still is!! You can tell how much mom and dad adore their little guy! I snuck a few snaps when they weren't looking. ;) Always my favorite shots!

This is another session that was rescheduled a couple times due to the cold weather. We didn't think it would be too fun on the beach in the wind with a baby at 50 degrees! So, we held out for 70 and even though it felt chillier than that, baby D was a trooper!
So awesome to see you guys again! Can't wait to see Baby D in a few months at his year session!!

Your gallery will be up soon, here is a little preview....

.....K

A year old in 2010!

2010-01-21T18:55:00.011-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year has started off great! Are you sticking to those resolutions?? Not me, lol, haven't even started on mine yet!

This is my first child session of the year & since I am only posting my child sessions (& maternity) here now this is the first blog of the year too! Woo Hoo!

We had to reschedule a couple of times because of the weather. The wonderful freezing weather in Florida that we've had this year! (sooo not my thing, either! There is a reason I live in Florida people!)
We finally got a warmer day and went for it, lol. Miss M has turned a year old this month!! She is sooo beautiful and equally funny! She makes some of the funniest faces and she has personality plus! So, she kept me laughing :) I've loved watching her grow! Can't wait to see how big she is next time!

Happy Birthday Miss M!!
Your gallery will be up soon!! In the mean time.....

4 & 5 year old

2009-11-22T16:29:00.005-05:00

I got to meet a wonderful family recently!
They have BEAUTIFUL kids!! A 4 year old little girl and 5 year old little boy. Mom brought some favorite toys for the kids and a laundry basket for dad, lol. Ok, inside joke. ;)
They were great sports and we got to enjoy a really beautiful day!
It was great meeting you guys!! Your gallery will be up soon, but in the mean time here's your preview.

.....K

Snow?

2009-11-19T09:06:00.009-05:00

Nope, the beach!
I love Florida!! A gorgeous day for it too! Baby C is now turning a year old!! I've really enjoyed watching him grow this past year! It's amazing how big kids get every 3 months and how mature they start to look so quickly. He is a sweet and beautiful little guy with a great mom and dad!
I'm honored to have been a part of this little guy's life this past year. I think he's enjoyed this past year too, because he knows exactly what to do for me everytime! It cracks us up at every session!

On to the preview!

Just a reminder I am only posting my child sessions, since that is what I specialize in.
There are only 2 days left for 2009, they were originally earmarked days for reschedules, so if you are interested please contact me asap! Also, if you book now for 2010 you will keep 2009 pricing! No matter what date you pick for 2010! Contact me for details!

Can you see the sand flying here?

Twin 8 year olds & a 4 year old!

2009-10-25T21:02:00.005-04:00

Are these kids gorgeous or what?!!
Mom told me that the youngest one really didn't like having her picture taken and they have never even had a good school picture! That is so amazing to me because she did such a wonderful job and we had so much fun! In fact, all the kids had fun with the pictures and exploring and so did I! I always have some cool locations tucked away in my memory so I was excited when mom let me pick what look and location we wanted for the shoot & then was brave enough to do it! Getting to this location was a bit tricky.

N, you have wonderful kids, I loved the session! Here is a preview :)

.....K

Sweetheart!

2009-10-13T12:58:00.007-04:00

This little girl is 9 months old already! I did mom's maternity and her newborn session and I loved getting to see how much she's grown! She is SUCH a beautiful, & happy girl! Even if she's getting sleepy she still gives you her sweet little smile!
On our scheduled session date we ended up having some rain and with the rain (that only lasted about 15 min) came wonderful thick humidity that only Florida can give! It tired us all out! So we actually came back and did a short session the next day too. But even though that humidity tired her out Miss M was a trooper!

Loved seeing you guys again!
Your gallery will be up sooonnn! :)

....K

I have two dates left open for portrait fall/holiday sessions. Now is the time to book! The middle of November is the cutoff for getting any portraits back before Christmas.

mom made her tutu, love it!

I just adore her little profile!

A 9 Monther!

2009-08-30T13:41:00.006-04:00

I always love seeing this baby and his fam! They are really loving and baby C is always such a happy little dude! I think he is even more use to me and my camera now, he even positions himself perfectly without any assistance from me! His parents happily go along with whatever idea I have and are just fun to be around. So, thanks again guys for a great session! Here is your preview!

.....K

just to remind, I only blog child sessions and I once again will be busy with some events. I'm still here, lol, but wanted to remind you I've already began booking for fall for the holiday season. Fall always books up very quickly, don't wait to book and hold your date!!!

Beach

2009-06-24T19:39:00.011-04:00

So every year I get to see a really great family. They are from out of state and come to Fl for vacation. I look forward to seeing them! I first met them when they had just had their first sweet baby boy (who is now 2 years old!) I did his baby pictures on the beach, then his one year pictures and now I just got to meet their newest addition to the family, another sweet boy! Both are amazingly gorgeous! C, really loved seeing you all again! Had fun with all of you!!!

Ok, on to the preview!

We waited for the water to swirl around the bowl up on shore, but mom and I were so excited with the little splash it made when it hit the side of the bowl!

Sometimes I just love the serious expressions kids, especially toddlers, give me!

and the mischevious ones ;)

We had lots of spectators for this one, lol!

I will be MIA for a bit on my blog. The next several sessions I have are event sessions and I'm only blogging my child sessions, since that is what I specialize in. :) I do have a few openings left this summer, though, for child sessions so if you want to book, now is the time!

Baby Boom

2009-06-12T18:08:00.005-04:00

Lots of tiny ones lately! Little "D" was born on my birthday too! So cool!!! He is amazingly good and likes to eat!! (his mom can attest to that! hee hee) He is also gorgeous!
Guys, it was fun meeting and hanging out with you!! Thanks for the Pizza!!!

Your gallery will be up soon, but in the mean time here are a few of my faves from the session...

...K

he was so alert when he was awake!

and their first baby...(loved this dog!!)

Another baby, Another Cutie!!!!

2009-05-15T21:20:00.005-04:00

This little guy has such beautiful blue eyes at 3 months and he loves sticking out his little tongue! It was too cute! It was so obvious how much his mama and daddy love their sweet little boy!

Here is a preview guys...your gallery will be up soon. :)

.....K

Baby C is 6 months!!

2009-05-06T13:51:00.006-04:00

Baby C is on a baby year long plan. So, I get to see him many times this year and watch him grow!!! I love that!! He is already sitting and is a pretty strong little guy for 6 months! He is such a happy baby and his parents adore him! I really look forward to seeing them each milestone!

Here is your preview, and your gallery will be up soon! :)

....K

I LOVE his "too cool" look on his face!!!!

2009-04-28T13:41:00.007-04:00

Had some fun recently very near to the place where I grew up!
Another one of my newborns turned a year old!!!! Love watching them grow!! Of course, that also means I've gotten another year older, lol. Not sure I like that end of the deal :)

For this session we got to concentrate on baby J AND his brother and sister!! They are beyond gorgeous, they have super sweet parents, and we had a beautiful day!

btw, if you want to see baby J as a newborn, he's the one sleeping peacefully on the front page of my site. ;)

Thank you guys for spending part of your day with me! It was so great seeing you all again!!! Your gallery will be up soon!

Now on to the preview.....

....K

Mom brought these wings..so glad she did! So girly!!! Love it!

Baby Boy

2009-04-19T11:57:00.012-04:00

Another sweet addition to a really sweet family! Isn't he ADORABLE?! I always enjoy doing pictures for this little guy's brother and sis so it was fun getting to meet their new baby boy! I know his brother and sister adore him already!
He didn't want to sleep for us at first, but even awake he was a peaceful little guy. He finally drifted off and we were able to get some sleepy shots too.

Here are a few faves, your gallery will be up soon, guys!

See his little foot print? So cute!

The power of a mommy! He was actually awake right before this, until he got close to his mom!

Can't you already see his little personality here?!

ok, I couldn't resist ;)

Gorgeous!

2009-04-07T13:10:00.005-04:00

Spring has arrived!! Woo Hoo!!! It's been a busy few weeks over here, but wanted to quickly show some from a recent kid session....

Isn't she gorgeous?!
Did some headshots and a few for her portfolio. S, you are beautiful and you did a great job!

I'll be in contact soon,

....K

5 Generations

2009-02-18T16:41:00.005-05:00

Recently I lost my grandad so this session was really important to me. This is five generations together, they were really sweet together and you can tell they really enjoy one another!
They are all really beautiful, too!
Of course you know I loved the kid shots, as well!! Aren't these girls beyond adorable?! I love how they both put their little hands on their faces, too!!!

Your gallery will be up soon, guys!

....K

Anyone awaiting a gallery or orders, please know I am running a bit behind my normal schedule. As mentioned above we lost my grandad very recently and have just had the funeral. I was quite close to my grandfather. But, please know I am working on getting the orders out and galleries up.

2009-02-03T19:26:00.008-05:00

This is a GREAT family! They have gorgeous kids, two handsome boys (that are gonna break some hearts when they get a bit older, I think ;) and a beautiful little girl they all adore!
We had some good weather for our session, which was a nice break from the cold (yeah, well, it's cold to me! lol I'm a summer, Fl girl! :P )
So here is your peek guys!!
Your gallery will be up soon...

...K

I love this one..the epitome of childhood wonder!

Sweet Little C

2009-01-26T19:11:00.006-05:00

Baby C is 3 months old! He is gorgeous isn't he? He's also just as sweet! And good grief! Who can resist all this adorable chubbiness! (is that a word? lol) Dad and Mom are awesome and adore their sweet boy. Thanks, guys, for letting me come and play, we got some fun shots!

Here is a preview, your gallery will be up soon!

......K

And The WINNERS Are.....

2009-01-17T22:47:00.003-05:00

I loved watching the polls!!
Thanks everyone for playing along!

The winner for FIRST PLACE and a mounted 11x14 of their winning image is...
image #7!!! with 41% off the votes!

The RUNNER UP and the winner of a mounted 8x10 is...
image # 9!!! with 21% off the votes!

I will be in touch about your winning images!!

VOTERS, if you contacted me for a session during the contest you have until the end of this weekend to finalize your dates and get those retainers in to take advantage of the special! Thanks for contacting me!!

A BIG thank you to all my clients for 2008! It means a lot to myself and my family!! I enjoyed all of your sessions! I loved meeting new clients and loved seeing my previous clients grow! (that's my favorite part!)

....K

Last CONTEST UPDATE

2009-01-16T18:40:00.000-05:00

Hello all!

Here is your latest and LAST contest update!

Image 7 is now in the lead with 38% of the votes!

Image 9 is now second with 24% of the votes!

Image 2 is in 3rd and Image 3 & 6 are close behind!

Keep voting!!!!! Scroll down to vote!!

Voters don't forget about your part in the contest! If you book a date now while the contest is going on you will get 10% off your session and 10% off your print order! Only two days left of the contest!

*does not apply to sessions previously booked

Baby Girl

2009-01-13T21:38:00.024-05:00

She's here! I did mom's maternity and her sweet baby girl is here! 4 weeks early too! She was ready to meet the world! We are thinking she was ready to get out and stretch because she doesn't like to curl like a newborn usually does, she likes her little legs and feet stretched out!
I can already tell she's super smart! She knows exactly what she wants!
Her mama is so sweet and you can tell how much she loves her sweet baby! K, I enjoyed meeting your mom, too, she was really nice!!

Here is a preview...your gallery will be up soon...

....K

1st Session

2009-01-09T19:46:00.003-05:00

This is my first session of the year, 2009! This is a really great & close family! They wanted some good all around shots of the "kids" and some family shots before one of the boys went back to the Navy. (thank you for helping to defend our country, by the way!!!!) They also included their son in law in the pictures which I thought was super cool! We had super nice weather for the session, too. Not cold, not rainy and not too hot for Fl!
Thanks guys for getting your exercise with me, lol!!
Here is a little peek at your session, don't worry you'll see the rest soon in your gallery!! :)

Don't forget about the contest going on BELOW, go vote if you haven't already!

....K

2008 Fave Image Contest

2009-01-07T20:40:00.027-05:00

Happy New Year! My vacation is over so let's have a contest!

I have gone through and picked some of my all time favorite images from 2008! I need you to help me decide on ONE lucky winner and ONE runner up!

It was EXTREMELY difficult to pick my favorites for this contest!! You have no idea! So as not to overwhelm with too many to choose from, I have only included some of my maternity & child sessions, since I am primarily a child photographer. On top of that, I saw many of you 2-4 times this year for repeat sessions (yay!!!) SO, that made it harder since I tried to only include one favorite per family from one of their sessions. Even though I had several fave's from each session, to be fair, I had to pick one, ugh! I wanted to narrow it down all the way to just 10 final fave images, but ended up with 11, lol.

So, here they are! Where do you come in? VOTE! VOTE your favorite image, VOTE only ONCE! (no repeat voting, I will be watching IP's, plus it's more fun and just right to win fair and square!)

What happens to the winners images?

1st Place: an 11x14 of their winning image mounted and textured!
( a 62 value!)

Runner Up: an 8x10 of their winning image mounted and textured!
( a $40 value)

* no image substitutions

So..what are you waiting for??? VOTE! Let your friends and family know to come and vote too! Just happened by the blog? VOTE! :)
VOTERS: Anyone voting can email me here: karen@capturedhearts-photography.com and book a session for 10% off the session fee and 10% off your print order while this contest is taking place! Just email me that you're interested and we can get a date down for you for this year! (can be anytime this year, don't miss out on this special!)
* does not apply to sessions previously booked

The contest will end on 1-17-09 at 10pm!

Check back for updates on who is in the lead!
Here they are in random order...

Vote BELOW..........

Image 1~ Connection

Image 2~ Love

Image 3~ Stream

Image 4~ Adore

Image 5 ~ One!

Image 6~ Urban

Image 7~Explore

Image 8~ Skate

Image 9~ Tutu

Image10~Green

Image 11~ Waiting

POLL NOW CLOSED

A very special family....

2008-12-08T20:24:00.011-05:00

There is a reason this family is special, aside from just being super sweet! This family is dealing with some really hard things right now. I can't tell you how much I admire their strength and love! Guys, thank you for allowing me to spend a couple hours with you!! You are in my prayers, as you know! L, please keep in touch and let me know how everything is going!
now onto the preview...

....K

I just couldn't get over their connection with eachother.
A few things I caught when they were just being them.

such a sweetie!!

Can you tell them apart?

2008-11-27T21:08:00.012-05:00

****Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone had a great day!****

I had such a sweet, beautiful mom to be!! Her tummy is perfect, isn't it?! She wanted simple, classic shots to capture her growing belly. You guys were super sweet! Can't wait to meet your sweet little girl! I'm sure she'll be gorgeous! Oh, and check out her hubby's artwork below. ;)

Here is a little preview, your gallery should be up soon....

hee, hee!

Another one year old!

2008-11-17T22:44:00.019-05:00

I can't get over how utterly adorable this child is!! She was so fun to photograph, 3 hours flew by! Her parents are awesome too! They went along with anything and helped carry all my props too!

Are you as in love with this costume as I am?!! Mom made it herself, it took her hours and hours and hours and days and days (well you get the idea!) She did such an amazing job on it! If I were to try this mine would come out lopsided or something, lol!

Oh! Don't you love Florida? No where else can you get looks of fall and spring in the same day, lol!

Guys, thank you SO much for allowing me to to photograph Miss G! She was a doll and I really had fun!

(Btw, thank you to my hubby who tagged along and for the cow on a stick, ahahhhaaa!! C & C, you know what I mean!)

Mom and Dad are literally just out of the shot here on either side

Shell

2008-11-11T14:16:00.016-05:00

This is one of my closest friends from High School! She is one of those kind of friends that no matter where you are in your lives if you need her she would actually be there. She holds a special place in my heart because she has shown me just that when we were younger. You know what I'm talking about Shell!! (procopy, for one)

Anyhow...she hired me to do some updated portraits of her for Christmas.
You can see what a pain she was, right?! I mean look at the storyboard faces...sigh...I even had to sing the 'sillies' song to get her laughing (trust me, she got me laughing too).
Just kidding, Shell, as you can all plainly see, she is GORGEOUS!!!

Michelle, I love you, and your gallery will be up soon....

....K

A little preview...

2008-11-01T21:32:00.013-04:00

Another one of my newborns turned one! These are two of my favorite kids! They are beautiful, aren't they?!
We got to go to a couple different places and squeezed it all in between naps! Which is important when you're toddlers! I think for mom too! She has her hands full with a one and two year old!

Thanks guys! Your gallery will be up VERY soon!

....K

Another cutie!!

2008-10-12T14:54:00.013-04:00

This was such a cute family with one of the most super handsome little guys! Full of lots of energy and so happy! He also loves his lollipops! But, then again, who doesn't! :)

It was great meeting you guys! Your gallery will be up soon!

Here are some of my favorites from the session.....

.....K

Sweet baby "A"

2008-10-07T20:00:00.020-04:00

(I know I've been MIA, but I am now only blogging my child sessions (no events) since that is what I mainly specialize in :) )

Ok, this had to be one of the cutest, sweetest little ones! She is so beautiful and full of happiness! Thanks, R, for a great session with little A! She was a joy!

Oh and by the way just wanted to say thanks to my hubby for completely taking a shell of a chair, literally, and making this amazing one for one of my props, using one of my favorite colors, purple. Looks great in portraits! He worked really hard and did everything to this aprox. 80 year old chair!

So on to the previews.....

.....K

He's one!

2008-08-04T01:09:00.031-04:00

I am behind on blogging, so I am starting with some recent sessions...

Have I said how much I love my job?? I LOVE being able to watch the kids grow! Here is one of my newborns, can't believe it has already been a year! I don't think he could be any more gorgeous than he is!! I'm sure you'll agree!
Christy, I enjoyed seeing you guys again! "C" is SO adorable and SUCH a sweetie, too!

Your gallery will be up very soon. :)

.....K

I love the details!

2008-08-04T01:02:00.006-04:00

I know I've been MIA for a bit while I took care of some family business, but I wanted to stop by and post a few fun detail shots from a recent wedding I helped a friend with...
Great couple! Beautiful day!

2008-05-19T21:13:00.017-04:00

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing a really sweet family!!
I had a great time, guys! Thanks, A, for carrying all my stuff, lol!
Here is a quick preview, your gallery will be up soon!

.....K

Baby J

2008-05-09T01:13:00.016-04:00

Baby J is here! Weighing in at 9 pounds!! Here he is only 5 days old!
It was great to see you guys again Katy!
Here is a quick preview.....

...K

2008-04-30T19:58:00.020-04:00

One of the things I love about my job is watching the kids grow! One of my newborns is now a 6 month old! Her big bro has turned two!! They are both soooo cute and really love eachother! It was so great to see you guys again!

Your gallery will be up soon. :)

...K

Engaged!!

2008-04-23T18:47:00.012-04:00

I was so excited to be able to do a session for one of my best friends from High School! (well actually since the 8th grade!!) Oh, how I loved carpooling when we got our cars! LOL

Tina, I love you!! I am so happy for you guys!

Here's a quick preview....

It's a boy!

2008-04-16T20:32:00.011-04:00

I had so much fun doing my recent maternity! She was such a great sport and up for anything.
K, I really enjoyed meeting you and little K!
See you when little "J" makes his appearance!

Here is a little preview from your session. :)

Luke & Holly

2008-04-14T21:45:00.018-04:00

Recently, I shot a wedding for Luke and Holly. I know you two are going to have an amazing life together!! Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!
Here's a small preview ;), your disk is on it's way....

2 Years old!

2008-02-22T15:30:00.011-05:00

Wow! What a cute and sweet two year old! She was so smart! She loved checking everything out and she knows all her animal sounds, right mom? ;) Thanks for having fun with us!

...K

Brothers

2008-02-19T20:38:00.010-05:00

These were two handsome boys! They were so sweet and went along with all my crazy ideas.
Here is your sneak peek, guys! Your gallery will be up soon!

...K

Just turned one!!!

2008-02-17T21:26:00.016-05:00

What a sweetie! I had so much fun taking pictures of this little guy! He just turned a year old and mom wanted some pictures of this fun age. Here are a few sneak peeks!...K

CONTEST WINNERS :)

2008-01-13T23:02:00.000-05:00

Ok, everyone, it's 11pm, the contest is officially over! It sure did become a close race!!

And the winners are........

The Grand Prize goes to image #8!!!

First Prize goes to image #14!!!

Congratulations to both of you!! :)

Thanks to everyone who voted and made this contest fun!! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Thanks, also, to all the clients from 2007! I appreciate all of you! It was so great getting to know so many awesome families last year!

If you were a voter and entered the voter's contest..check your email! :) One voter's name will be drawn and they will be able to schedule a session at 50% off the regular session fee AND 50% off prints!!

Check back for more contests!

.....Karen

~Contest Updates~

2008-01-12T23:09:00.001-05:00

Ok, no more updates...the contest ends tomorrow night!

Thanks to everyone voting for the images contest and emailing to be included in the voter's part of the contest!

You still have some time left to get your votes and emails in! Read the details of the contest below...

...K

CONTEST: FAVORITE IMAGE 2007

2008-01-03T11:16:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!! I thought it would be fun to start the new year off with a contest!

I will have a few this year, so check back!

Also, you may want to check my site for any news or specials that might be happening soon!

I've gone through and picked my favorite portraits of 2007! This was very hard and I had to narrow it down some for the contest. Any family with a chosen portrait I only used one per family to be fair for the contest.

So here's the deal, vote for your favorite portrait, vote only once! I can check IP addresses, so no cheating ;) and anyone not following the rules will be disqaulified. :(

There will be a 1st and 2nd prize awarded! AND one VOTER will be awarded with 50% off a regular session and 50% off of prints! So, if you are a voter and want to be included in this part of the contest email me at: karen@capturedhearts-photography.com and let me know you've voted and I will put you in for that drawing!

The Goodies:

Grand Prize: an 11x14 of their winning image mounted and textured. Normally $55! Plus, a surprise bonus! (a $50 value)

1st Place: an 8x10 of your image, mounted and textured. Normally $40!

So get to voting! Let your friends and family or anyone else know so they can vote too! Just happened by the blog? Go ahead and vote! Anyone can vote! Spread the word!

Contest ends January 13th at 11pm and then I will announce the winners!

And here are the images:

CLICK HERE TO VOTE:

(link removed...the contest is over..thanks everyone who voted!)

#1 littlest cowboy

#2 twin's connection

#3 sun's glow

#4 beach relaxing

#5 the actress

#6 lady in red

#7 the walk

#8 backlit

#9 true love

#10 vintage beach

#11 in daddy's care

#12 blue/green

#13 recognition

#14 sisters

#15 grandpa

A Fall Wedding

2007-11-18T19:52:00.001-05:00

I seconded a wedding with a friend of mine recently. This couple was so sweet, they ended up having an amazingly, beautiful day for their wedding, after a week of tropical storm weather!
Which was a good thing since it was an outdoor wedding!

....K

Baby Girl

2007-11-08T11:47:00.001-05:00

I know I am behind on my blogging, I have a few sessions to put up. Here is the most recent. (I know I'm going backwards, one is a wedding, takes a little longer) I will put up another later.

I had the pleasure of meeting such a great family and a BEAUTIFUL baby girl, recently.

Mom wanted a classic and clean look, soft pinks and crisp whites. Simple and Beautiful.

Melanie, it was so great meeting you! I loved meeting baby K and Mr. C!

Baby K didn't do much sleeping that day, lol, she was a very alert and awake newborn. Melanie, I'm hoping that means she decided that was the day to sleep through the night! lol

Here are a few sneak peeks, your gallery will be up very soon.

....K

Generations

2007-10-19T14:04:00.003-04:00

It was so great meeting your dad Melissa, such a sweet man! Loved taking photos of Miss C again, too! Here is your sneak peek, your gallery will be up in a bit!

.......K

2007-10-12T13:24:00.003-04:00

Christmas Templates available for fall sessions, contact me for details!

Christmas Templates

2007-10-12T13:06:00.003-04:00

Here are just two card templates that are now available for the holiday season to choose from, beautifully printed on linen or pearl cardstock. Contact me for more info and to view more templates for your session!

Gift Certificates!!

2007-10-03T15:32:00.001-04:00

I can't believe it's October! All the holidays are coming up quickly!

Gift Certificates are now available! These are at special prices with a great savings! Is there anyone on your gift list that would enjoy one of these gift certificates?

The gift certificates can be in $25 increments & can be applied to sessions or a print order.

Email me through my site for more details!

....Karen

2007-09-18T21:27:00.001-04:00

Just a few recent faves.

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of fall. I can already feel a change in weather. Being in Fl that says a lot, where our seasons kind of feel the same sometimes.... hot, lol!

...Karen

love....

2007-09-09T12:19:00.001-04:00

From a recent wedding I helped shoot. Such a sweet couple!!

Just a reminder... Don't forget to book your holiday sessions EARLY! People have realized how quickly they get snapped up and it does take time to get back Portraits, Cards, or other gifts. Keep in mind the LAST day that can be booked to get your holiday pictures back in time is November 18th. Really not that far off.

Karen

great prop

2007-09-07T12:54:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder about the current special...(see below post) :)

Also, I just wanted to share with you a picture from a recent session. I just loved her petticoat! I always have fun props to bring along to sessions depending on the feel the parents want, but don't forget you are welcome to bring some of your own too!

Until next time....

Special

2007-09-03T11:47:00.002-04:00

Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you are having a nice day with family. :)

Because it's the end of summer (my favorite season!) & there are so many back to school specials right now.... I wanted to do something to start fall off. If you book a session for the month of September you will get 10% off your session fee!! Hurry and book, though, there are a limited amount of sessions left for the special!

Also, I can't post without including a portrait, so here is one from a fun recent session with fellow photographers.... :)

Just stopping by..

2007-08-31T18:51:00.001-04:00

Ok, I am trying to keep up with this blog thing, lol. I know I just recently started it, but I'm already forgetting that I should keep updating it. If anyone is reading this so far let me know by leaving a comment, will ya? lol I guess I should also let people know I've started one!

Had great fun recently photographing this very beautiful daughter of a fellow photographer. She could easily model if she wanted to!

Ok, 'till next time.. & I will try to keep up with this!

New Mom

2007-08-28T18:04:00.001-04:00

I had a great session on the beach recently and had fun photographing this little one. He was 6 weeks at the time and such a cutie! Such a connection with the parents, too! So amazing!

Babies grow so fast and I am so happy to catch a few moments in time with them. It always reminds me of when my kids were a little younger and how fast time really does go!

2007-08-27T19:49:00.002-04:00

I had SUCH an awesome family with three beautiful girls! They were so fun to photograph. Sisters have such a special bond deep down and I really enjoyed capturing that!

My first post

2007-07-23T15:11:00.001-04:00

Hi, all, I created this blog to go along with my website to help answer all the questions I get from friends and family about anything new with my photography business. :) My website has been around for awhile but finally decided to make the plunge for a blog.
Also, clients will be able to get some previews from their sessions and to thank them for hiring me to do their portraits!!