Long overdue Blog..My apologies..

 While everyone was talking about their extended breaks through the Christmas Holiday I was still shooting (pics) that is :).   Oh the shear joy because I love chaos and business of it all. I seem to work better under pressure but that is just me. Below are pictures that I have been meaning to post for quite a while now. Maybe the snow has inspired me to kick it in gear. no better excuse than the present right housebound and plugged in here we go..Enjoy...

A wonderful Christmas Eve Session..

A Beautiful Family on New Years Eve..

A New Year's Eve Wedding.. Congrats Bunde's

A sweet sweet new babe..

Gorgeous Sisters…

Boo Mini Sessions are here!!!

Hope to see your ghosts or goblins this weekend…

Party in Pink Zumbathon 2011

Being asked to photograph this event once again was a great pleasure and a compliment. I could not have done it without the help of my great friend Angel M. Jody N. was a on the scene breath of fresh air for me seeing as I was without a major cord I needed. Kudos to both of those gals.

When you arrive at a Zumbathon something just starts to grown inside you maybe it’s the music being heard or all the Pink around being displayed supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. Everyone is smiling and the anticipation is in the air for everyone to get started dancing. The tables were filled with lots of Silent Auction Items. There was a back room devoted to Vendors for all to shop and raise money. It seems these girls are a a tight niche family. When you give up 1-3 times a week for an hour or more and sweat and groove something is bound to connect all of them. Everyone is working towards the same goal no competition, no worries just there for fun. Be it that you are new to Zumba or a pro. Everyone is always smiling, yelping and laughing. If you have ever wanted to be a part of an awesome family and get fit along the way. You need to try Zumba you will not be disappointed. Thank you girls for making my Saturday night unforgettable.

We had the music being mixed from one Awesome DJ Alan Baddmixx Boyd samples can be heard here http://www.baddmixx.com.

Over 200 woman and 1 guy

Family Fun..

The sweetest little kids..so helpful..so willing to help hold my reflector at all times…Patient and taking turns…Its too easy…Brrr they were freezing by the time we were finished…We all were…My hands were getting numb :0…Thank you to the B. Family..This family was the lucky client of October Winners…

Windy Fall Day..

Well the day finally came the temperatures dropped from our glorious Indian Summer. No more wearing sweaters in 80 degree weather it seemed strange really. We have all been very spoiled the last 2 weeks. Rain came yesterday and along with it brought the cool crisp of fall. All of the leaves are now dropping super fast.  Now onto the H. Family.  Can a family really be so easy going and laid back? Does it really exist? Yes the answer is Yes!! This sweet family let me walk all over the park with their 2 sweet little bunches of joy. Miss K had great direction and was up for anything. Her brother Little O. was a ham one minute and the other minute could have a meltdown. The joys of a being 1. Although he had us laughing pretty much the entire session. Happy to share this sneek peek of the H. Family with all of you..

Miss M turns 1!!!

Has it really been a whole year? Why does time have to move on so fast? The joys of watching your own child grow up in front of your eyes is immeasurable.. But to be able to capture another's child in different stages is priceless. Maybe it... is because I have a child that is not to far away from Miss M’s age. I shriek with joy when she comes to visit. I have oodles and gobs of pictures of this little one around my studio as she is just plain gorgeous…her eyes, lips. I am so happy to share Miss M’s 1 year session sneak peek with all of you.

the winner for october is…

Hooray!! Sara, Shoot me an email and we will get you on the schedule for October..

If any of you would like your chance at a free photo session including prints and a disc of images, "like" me on Facebook and watch for the post each month around the 15th!! Good Luck Everyone!!

Indian Summer…

The sun is setting earlier and earlier with each day. I love, love… absolutely insist on taking pictures in fall around the sweet time. The colors are amazing and the outcome of your pictures will prove it.  I Met up with the L. Family at their home and we started walking around to amazing areas so full of texture and color. I hope you enjoy!!

beautiful sisters…

Beautiful, Sweet… and the eyes.. Oh My Goodness..

the winner for September is……

 

Hooray!! Bethany, Shoot me an email and we will get you on the schedule for September..

If any of you would like your chance at a free photo session including prints and a disc of images, "like" me on Facebook and watch for the post each month around the 15th!! Good Luck Everyone!!

Fall 2011 Availability

It is already that time of year again! Summer has flown by.. 92 today and 68 by Saturday only in Minnesota I think..:) I am excited about the upcoming Holiday Seasons..getting to see past clients, meeting new ones so much fun..
Here are a list of dates I have available for the Sep/Oct/Nov months ahead. I will be updating this blog frequently as the schedule fills up. If there is need to open more dates once these are full, I will let you know via this page as well as facebook
If you would like to set up a photo session please use the contact email info from at the top of this page with the date that you would like in the subject line and I will get you on the calendar. Session times for October are 5:15-5:30p.m. depending on sunset time. Sessions in November will usually start around 4:00 p.m. due to the time change.
*Sessions are usually held 2 hours before sunset*
September

• 6th Tuesday
• 7th Wednesday
• 8th Thursday
• 9th Friday
• 10th Saturday
• 11th Sunday
• 13th Tuesday ~Fall Family Special~One family per Special NO SESSION FEES and REDUCED PACKAGES.. 6 p.m. ONLY Urban or Countryside..
• 14th Wednesday ~Fall Family Special~One family per Special NO SESSION FEES and REDUCED PACKAGES.. 6 p.m. ONLY Urban or Countryside..
• 15th Thursday
• 20th Tuesday ~Fall Family Special~One family per Special NO SESSION FEES and REDUCED PACKAGES.. 6 p.m. ONLY Urban or Countryside..
• 21st Wednesday
• 22nd Thursday
• 23rd Friday
• 25th Sunday ~Apple Mini Sessions~ Times 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 p.m.
• 28th Wednesday

October 

• 1st Saturday
• 4th Tuesday
• 5th Wednesday
• 6th Thursday
• 7th Friday
• 8th Saturday ~Fall Family Special~One family per Special NO SESSION FEES and REDUCED PACKAGES.. 5 p.m. ONLY Urban or Countryside..
• 9th Sunday
• 11th Tuesday
• 12th Wednesday
• 13th Thursday
• 14th Friday
• 15th Saturday
• 18th Tuesday
• 19th Wednesday
• 20th Thursday
• 21st Friday
• 22nd Saturday

     ~Boo Costume Mini Sessions..~

Yummy Treats!!!

    One Day Only!

     Sat. Oct 22nd 
        3 - 6 pm Only

No appointment needed-Just stop in! Two package Choices, One Pose/Pkg

Package B: $29
2-5x7's
4-4x6's
8 wallets

 Package A: $39
1-8x10
2-5x7's
4-4x6's
8 wallets

17649 680th ave

Alden 507.874.3840

• 23rd Sunday
• 25th Tuesday
• 26th Wednesday

November

• 1st Tuesday
• 2nd Wednesday
• 3rd Thursday
• 4th Friday
• 8th Tuesday
• 9th Wednesday ~Fall Family Special~One family per Special NO SESSION FEES and REDUCED PACKAGES.. 4 p.m. ONLY Urban or Countryside..
• 10th Thursday
• 11th Friday
• 15th Tuesday
• 16th Wednesday
• 17th Thursday
• 19th Saturday
• 20th Sunday
• 22nd Tuesday ~Deadline for Christmas Cards~
• 23rd Wednesday
• 29th Tuesday
• 30th Wednesday

Sweet Sweet Baby..

Little Baby “J” 5 days old.

 

Summer Mini Session Are Here!!!

Summer Mini-Sessions will be held Saturday, July 30th. Location will be a field near my home, blankets and vintage furniture will be provided. Clothing should be summery, flowing and comfortable.

~ Cost is $25 and for a 20 minute session and there are 2 Package options. Sessions are for family or kids but for best results, focus should be on one or the other. Back-up rain day will be Sunday, July 31st.

~You cannot book a mini session online! Please reply to this note to “claim” your date and time. Please leave your email after your name if we are not friends on facebook.

5:00 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00

Time slots are limited, there is only a matter of a few hours for optimal lighting.

~One pose per package~

Summer Mini Sessions!

Summer Mini Sessions! Saturday, July 30th. New lower pricing, details coming soon! Limited spots available, if you'd like to get on the list leave a comment or shoot me an email. =)

Seniors 2012

These will be hitting the Press today as I am excited to venture into the Senior Market. Look for them in the mail ASAP. Be sure to tell your friends and family. We have great referral programs available. For every Senior booked they will receive a FREE FAMILY SESSION and PRINTS!! Please email ksteele649@yahoo.com for any questions you need answered.

Summer Heat..

Well I have been gone away from the blog way to long I do apologize. Life has been very busy. Now to recap I went to Mason City last night to meet up with the K. Family. Chloe their daughter loves Zumba and was at the Zumbathon a while back and put her ticket in my bag for the silent auction. Well Winner, Winner she was. We finally met up with her sweet family at Lime Creek Nature Center. The heat was beating on us. Bugs were flying and biting. They were all troopers for standing out in the middle of the prairie for me. I think their images turned out amazing. Mom and Dad were a riot. I can tell those 2 can have some fun. Wish I could have spent some more time with them all.

6 months old Little Miss M.

Exciting Offer!!

email for details

ksteele649@yahoo.com

Secret weapons!!

I found these little headbands at Target in Mason City the other day in the Dollar Section. I love versatility and being able to apply them into my photographs. My favorite things about photographing children are textures & colors, and these crocheted headbands are marvelous. It gets me excited for spring around the corner and the grass turning green.