Katie Parker my images, my art, my passion

OMG a baby girl !!

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how adorable.....kisses from kp !

Merry Christmas from the littlest Santa !

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I hope your family enjoys your precious little one this Christmas I know I did !! Thank you so much for inviting to share this special time. He was awesome :)

OMG merry christmas everyone !!

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how cute is this little santa !

I know your excited so here is a sneeky peek for you

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It was lovely to see you all, I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Little Tiny Precious boy.....

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my oh my.....he is just perfect, and beautiful.....and amazing! ok ok maybe I am just a tad biased :0) it was lovely to meet you today little one...I will be back before you know it so I can love on you some more!

my boyz

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Three years old....no way where did the time go!

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Thank you so much for inviting me over to help capture this time in your life! Here is your sneek peek !

How adorable and 9months old today!!

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Yes...I know a quite a few for a sneek peak ;0)...but I just couldn't help myself! Enjoy

OMG I mean....she really is smiling at me

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a baby girl....YEAH...very rare for me seems i specialize not only in black and white but in baby boyz as well!

she loves her photog!! she was a joy thank you soooo much to her parents for inviting me into their home to help share the joy of this special time...and i think FIVE is a good number for you mom!

oh look yet another post...wow

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I watched her grow up from a little 5 year old girl with a lonnng braid...to a high school graduate ! love you Lala

wow....i haven't made a post since jan

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noooo way!! here is baby's mom before and then baby ;o)

waiting for baby

2009-01-17T11:44:00.001-08:00

Thanks so much for coming to see me this morning...it was wonderful to help you capture some beautiful images and create lasting memories for you and your family!

whirlwind saturday.....whew

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Thank you so much to Nana and Poppop for driving...all day!It was amazing to meet the family of this little man. Thank you all so much for including me in this special time in your life.

for my drea and her family........

2008-12-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

here is the preveiw i promised :) you guys were fun happy new year !

Happy Haloween !!

2008-10-31T21:10:00.000-07:00

Even when they make me crazy and turn at least 50 hairs grey.....I adore them! Yep that means Sally too !!! Love you all :0)
kp

Check out these pretty ladies

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It was my honor to photograph these lovely ladies tonight....we kinda chased the light but it was worth it! Thanks girls :)

Some of my family

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becuz...I know that just everyone wants to see my family right???? The first day of school was monday and there I was with my camera...my kids are always soooo happy to see it in my hand hmmmm poor kids SOMEDAY they will thank me...I just know it :0) and one of my baby boy becuz well it's only fair right???

More workshop images !!

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of people other than my beautiful daughter :)

ok ok ok

2008-08-08T18:17:00.000-07:00

I have been really neglecting the blog over the summer I promise to pay more attention :) Here are some recents from a workshop I attened with my fabulous mentor Susan Robichaud!! It was wonderful to watch her work. I have been under Susan's wing for a long while now...she kinda cut the apron strings a while back, but if I ever need a helping hand she is always close by. Thanks so much for all you do for not just me but the photographic community as a whole you rock!

So yes I did take pictures of more than just my kid....but these are the ones I have worked on so far!

check out these women....

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what a beautiful group of girls....three generations in fact!! How awesome to have these images...thanks for spending your saturday evening with me it was a blast! Here is a sneek peek for you girls!

Look at these eyes

2008-07-15T14:17:00.000-07:00

so soulful, so brown a beautiful!! If you can tell by my website I am not always about the smiley happy pictures I happen to love the serious look....so here are a few from todays session! See mom we did get some good stuff :0)

Baby Girls

2008-06-28T13:59:00.000-07:00

are a rare find here at Kathryn Parker Photography....so I feel sooo lucky that this sweetie pie is #2 baby girl in the last month...woohooo. I'm on a roll now!!

OH my look at this cutie pie

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he is already THREE months old I can't belive it.....time is whizzzzing right on by...I can not belive how much he has grown...and even with an upset tummy he still did a fantastic job!!!

did I mention big brother was a HUGE help for me today...THANKS big guy!! YOUR THE BEST!!

A baby girl!!

2008-06-03T20:39:00.000-07:00

Yeah....they are hard to come by round here, but look at this beauty!! It was so wonderful to spend the morning with this sweet baby girl and her adoring family. It was great to be able to hold her and listen to the 90's music and get to know everyone! Thanks for having me! Here is a sneek peak for you! Lots more to come.

A brand new baby......

2008-05-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

how delightful to see this tiny guy on his 5th day in the world, thanks so much to mom and grammpa for allowing me to share in this special time in your life. Isn't he just sooo handsome, I sure think so!

Beautiful Women !

2008-05-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

I am so lucky to have been able to photograph these lovely girls today, we were hoping for a few more outside....but the rain clouds were looming :)

Nicole Tow Photography {Maryland Photographer}

2008-05-20T17:38:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note if you are in the Maryland area and looking for a rockin' photog check out Nicole Tow Photography!

Becuz I think it's adorable and wanted to share!

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Just a few to share....

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{my babies}

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My superstar model :0)

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Who is sooo smart and beautiful on top of all those brains watch out world!!

someone special to me

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I just love you bunches~heart~ kiss~

hmmm did I metion today was a crazy day!!

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My baby girl had her first softball game of the season...and she stole a base!! And she also informed me she had to go and take "real" pictures......ouch :0)

one busy busy saturday

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My very cute neigbors :0) No one is safe from my camera....so beware, if you are dressed up for any occasion...I will notice and I will hunt you down...but you better be extra careful if you just walk around cute everyday!!

BOY oh BOY I had my hands full today!!!

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Five adorable kiddos.....can you belive it and they were AMAZING it was cold and windy and well they just did fantastic simply wonderful!! Here is a sneek peek!!

OH my.....goodness look at this little sweet face !

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Thanks so much for allowing me in your home today to meet your special little guy!! He was so much fun so good spirited and serious at times!! Here are a few for a sneek peak as promised :) Dad was a great sport...we all know how much daddy's love to take pix but he was a trooper!!

Wow...an entire year has passed and

2008-04-08T18:43:00.000-07:00

I just can not belive how quickly it has gone by.....so fast! I have been photographing this little man since before he made his arrival into the world and here he is now a year old....did someone say CAKE????

For my love of photography

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and nothing more... a few from my early morning trip around town to capture the ordinalry and make it art, while I most enjoy photographing people the "art" of photography is what draws me to it and makes me passionate about the images I create. I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed creating them! {katie}

Pretty Pretty flowers

2008-03-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

I just love Macro(close up) photography...so I am giving it a whirl so much fun, gonna TRY and get up early and go for a walk and find some BUGS !!! but today it's flowers :)

Baby K is 10 days old today

2008-03-17T22:30:00.000-07:00

and I got to meet him for the first time...such a beautiful family ! I am so honored they are sharing such a special time with me {smile}I got to hold him and rock him....oh yea and take his pictures !

It was my first Senior Session Ever.....

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and it was a blast the girls were great...not to mention they are knock outs...oh to be young and beautiful, life must just be so terrible.....geez !

A new addition to Kathryn Parker Photography

2008-03-15T14:26:00.001-07:00

a band new baby for me....a new camera ! I am in love.

Urban Work shop Susan Roubichaud

2008-03-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

Hey fellow photogs I am happy to annouce that I will be cohosting a workshop in the LA area this summer, THe wonderful and talented Susan Roubichaud with be the speaker. The workshop is an all day event so don't expect to go home early. If you are interested in signing up please vist her blog for more detalis ! Woohoo !

The newest baby butler

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and what a cutie he is....had a mini session with tiny guy he is a whole 3 days old today !!

a baby is on the way !!

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and becuz it is kp photography here is a peek for mom,dad and big brother. It was wonderful to meet the family today,thanks so much for inviting me in to share in the joy of the upcoming arrival!

my kids and some cool locations !!

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Valentines Day Cuties !!

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Time for a New Year's Special !!

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So I figured it was time for a special......Call now to book your appointment and celebrate 2008. If you mention this special from the blog receive 1 11x14 and 2 5x7 prints with your paid session!!! What a way to start off the new year. May not be combined with the holiday gift special. Only 4 Sessions available with this special offer. Call now to book yours!!!

Happy New Year to all!!!!

The newest addition to the Kathryn Parker Photography

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family....and isn't he sooo sweet!! I wanted to bring him home with me!! Thanks for inviting me to share in such a special time in your life.

NEW YEAR!!!! New Face New WEBSITE !!!

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Of Kathryn Parker Photography!! Coming in the new year a new look for kp photography!! A brand new modern easy to use website with the proofing gallery inside the site!! YEAH and it will have a shopping cart to make purchases and ordering easier.......maybe :) It sure will look cool. And it will also include a calendar with dates avaliable....wooohoooo I am getting all fancy now....watch out.

Happy new Year!!

He's here!! Just in time for Santa

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What a sweet baby boy, He sure gave me a workout today, but these images were TOTALLY worth the wait. Thanks so much for inviting me into your home today to share in the arrival of your new baby boy.

The end of the year.......

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I am no longer accepting any sessions for the remainder of the year, I am waiting on not one but 2 new babies and have left the books open for them! (If you have a newborn baby CALL) Everyone else...I love ya TONS call next year!! And since it is the end of the year....I need to finish up the books and get ready for the new year....keep and eye on the blog for a new years SPECIAL !! Those of you who recieved a special something in your holiday card be sure and call soon to book NOW !!! Space is limited and is on a first come fist serve basis! Thanks to all the families who made my first year in OFFICAL bizness a wonderful one!

As the holidays showed me what it is truly like to be a VERY busy photograper, I have decided to only accept 6 sessions a month. Please keep this in mind when thinking of your photographic need for the coming year and schedule your session now. MY ONLY exception will be for the arrival of a newborn! We all know I have a super soft spot for the newly arrived tiny ones.....

Best wishes for a safe and wonderful holiday season, may you and your loved ones have a FANTASTIC new year.

kp

Whew....the last family session of 2007

2007-12-09T12:52:00.000-08:00

Not very often for me does a family session go this fast and this smooth...I guess it really helps if you have beautiful subjects !! You guys were great. Thanks so much for coming into day I had a great time.

Finally a baby girl !!!

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and isn't she just too amazinly adorable.....oh my !! She is gonna be a trouble...i can see it now..she has already stolen my heart. Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home. I had a wonderful day and it was wonderful to meet your precious bundle of love.

The new line of Custom Photo Handbags!!

2007-12-02T14:45:00.000-08:00

Check these out how cool to be able to carry your favorite image captured by Kathryn Parker with you wherever you go!!

Check out these SUPER CUTE KIDDOS

2007-12-01T17:32:00.000-08:00

These kids were so well behaved and did just a simply FANTASTIC job today during our session, they made my work so EASY....not mention they are all STUNNING! Thanks so much mom and dad for bringing them in today for a session! The pleasure was truly all mine! Here are a quick few to tide ya over until your session is up online.

Here is your sneek peek!!!

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What beautiful women....and a handsome tiny man !!

OH my....what a cutie pie

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Look at this face....how cute !!! I want to eat him up with a spoon...

I can't belive how fast everyone is growing

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seems like just yesterday lala was 5 and little missy was a new baby.....wow..I am getting so old.....

ok ok....yes I do let people smile.......

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and yes I do take color images...but I{BIG RED FUZZY HEART} thoughtful black and white images....look at these BEAUTIFUL girls...

I bet you thought is was a rough morning but

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just look at these !!

wowsers......it's the holidays...and we are all

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ready for our yearly pictures....a beautiful family...

I saw mommy kissing Santa claus......

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One of my favorite families

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here ya go...your sneek peek !

HO HO HO merry christmas......ALREADY???

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I really can not belive that it is already the holidays.....wow...what a year!

Tis the season to be jolly

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fa la la la la la la la la ....is that too many....

Santa came by !!!

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Think of this as a shower gift......

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hope you enjoy your sneek peek! It was wonderful to meet you today!

Gramma's Costume Creations !!

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My very cute kids this halloween night !! Thanks for the killer costumes Gramma!

A beautiful mom !!!

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I had a blast with mom to be today! You are so beautiful...I hope you enjoy your sneek peek!

Just for Shelly !

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Have a look see !

A little halloween sprite

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and her precious big sister !

Halloween Magic

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Baby J

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Six months already....where did the time go.....

Sisters

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It was so wonderful to meet you both, I can't wait to see you both again !

Halloween Cards !!

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Just sharing a few of my new cards

My little guy

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Just cuz he is cute !!

Little Peanut !! 6 months old

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I can not believe how fast the time goes....it seems like only a few days ago he was brand new...and tiny now he is a big boy and SOOOO handsome....Thanks for allowing me to be part of your journey little man :0)

Costumed cuite !!!

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A beautiful Family

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I am very honored to have spent the evening with this wonderful family !! Here is a sneek peek for ya...

6 Months old !!! Wow has the time passed so FAST

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This is a wonderful job I love watching the babies grow!!! It's just so magical.....and amazing. I am so lucky to be apart of it all.......Thank you so much for including me, I hope you enjoy your sneek peek !!

BIrthday Invites

2007-09-14T21:31:00.000-07:00

check these out custom birthday invites !! how sweet

Holiday's Already

2007-09-13T16:33:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking of booking a holiday session? Thinking you may want some really cool cards to send to family and friends....Well then you have found the right girl! I have a nice assortment of holiday cards. Please be aware that this is the busy season for my processing labs, be sure and book your session prior to November,17 to ensure that your portraits will arrive in time! I have a limited number of sessions available so please call me to book yours !!! Hope to see you soon. Check back soon to see the new holiday line of cards !! Super Cute.

Sweet Baby Boy

2007-09-11T19:20:00.000-07:00

It was such an honor for you and your husband to bring your baby to me to photograph! He was an angel....he slept thu his entire session. How lucky, and he is just perfect. Thank you so much for coming today, I enjoyed our session.

She is turning 1

2007-09-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

I can not belive a year has passed. She has grown up so fast....It was so much fun to have a session with you! Here are a few sneek peaks....

And yes Mom you will have to wait for the rest!!

My daughter

2007-09-08T02:32:00.000-07:00

had her very own day of photos all about her!!! my baby girl!!

{Tagged}

2007-09-05T20:41:00.000-07:00

So I was tagged tonite by one of my photog friends to list 8 random facts about me...So I will play and then tag some of my friends...

1) I just turned 30 and when I was little I used to think I would be dead by 30 cuz that is like the CRYPT KEEPER....LOL not so old now

2) I have 3 kids...2 boyz one girl.

3) I have been with my husband now for almost 10 years and married for 5 in November

4) I love to read ! Right now I am reading like 3 photography books

5) I took voice lessons for about 4 years and as a child I sang at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

6) I love Jazz....like Billie Holiday and Michael Buble..and lots of other music as well

7) I love email!!! If it were the only way to communicate I would be super happy!

8) I am an only child !

Now I will tag one of my photog friends....

I was at it again with the new chair!!

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New chair and a brand new light!

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Practacing with my flash !!

2007-08-30T21:24:00.001-07:00

it is much harder than it seems to take an image with a flash and have it look as though no flash was used....i think i am getting the hang of it....

Just one more

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cuz I can't help myself....he is so cute !

My little guy is turning 1

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so i have been snapping images to get "the one" for a canvas....

My mother had a milestone birthday !!!

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and I know she is dying to see her pics so here are a few and the rest you will have to wait for!!!

A different kind of light....for me anyway

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Always learning and trying something new!!

My Fair Results

2007-07-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

Soooo ladies and gents.....I brought home 2 First Place ribbons...2 Second Place ribbons and one 3rd place.....not to shabby for my first year :0) Let's see if next year you have your face at the fair.....

Just one from today

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Thank you for making the drive for our session today !

SPECIAL for JULY

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Only one catch you have to mention you saw this post on the blog !

2 free 5x7's and 16 wallets with paid session.

The Merced County Fair

2007-07-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

So for those of you that are close by. I am entering some of my images into the fair this year so stop by and see how I did...These are the images that I am entering.Some of these images you have seen before and others maybe not....

Just a couple of options

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Beautiful Girls

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Thanks to mom for letting me include them in my latest session !