Lisa Kelly Photo: 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Love of Family

"You don't chose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them" - Desmond Tutu

I love that quote and this time of year and this lovely family really reminded me of it. I think the thing about the last few months of the year that is so special, is that you are truly immersed in family. I can't think of a better thing.

I was very happy to get the chance to work with this gorgeous bunch. They were wonderful!! They all traveled quite away to be there for the Holidays and the Baptism of the littlest cutie in the photo below. And what a better time to arrange a family photo. I couldn't be happier that they asked me ;)
Enjoy!!

We planned to stay inside because usually this time of year is bitter cold. We got really lucky with a pretty mild day and we were able to go outside. I was so happy...winter light is so beautiful!!

It was so wonderful to meet all of you! I hope you enjoyed your

time together. Have a wonderful 2013!

Lisa

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Chanel & Chris - Engaged!!

I met this beautiful couple for the first time last year when I photographed them in the late Fall for their Christmas cards. I was soooo happy to hear from Chanel again this Fall with big news...they were engaged! So happy for them. They will be getting married back home in Texas, but I was thrilled when they asked me to take their engagement pictures.

I knew they wanted indoor pictures, so we decided on Union Station for our spot. I think it fit them and their awesome style very well. We had so much fun!

Chris's has a big family history for Service Men, so we just had to get a few by the very cool vintage uniforms on display.

They are so much fun! They know how to make each other laugh, love it!!

Chanel, your so gorgeous...you and that mega-watt smile!

A floor like this is made for dancing.

I had so much fun with you two!! I am so glad we did this and brought

a little bit of "St. Louis" to your upcoming wedding. And one of St. Louis's most

popular landmarks really fit the bill.

I know you guys are going to have a beautiful Texas wedding!!

Congrats and Merry Christmas!!

Lisa

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Fun "At Home" Session

Such a cute family! With the most precious little girl, LOVE her little Santa outfit. She was happy and very active during our shoot. We had high hopes of some mild weather so that we could head over to Tower Grove park since it is so close to where they live. But nope, no such luck...yucky rainy day is what we had.

We had a Plan B and it worked out just wonderful, we had our session in their beautiful home. It was dark and dreary that day, so flash was my friend. Most of you know I am a natural light Photographer by choice. But I am so happy with how they turned out and it is always good to be pushed out of your element every once in awhile.

Enjoy!!

The have the biggest dog, who is sweet as can be and was very happy to get in on some photos too :)

Thank you so much for asking me to capture your sweet family!

I am glad we were able to find a time that worked for us, and I enjoyed my

time with you all so much!

Merry Christmas!!

Lisa

TuTu's, Big Blue Eyes and Turning ONE!!

One of my favorite little gals turned one! I can't believe it, nothing makes me feel like time is on fast forward as much as seeing my little clients speed through their first year.

Her mommy made her the cutest little tu-tu's and she was all personality!! Such a happy girl!! I have loved getting the chance to watch her grow this year and capturing her sweet personality at newborn, 6 months and now 1 year.