November 06, 2012

Lovely Little Clara

Sweet Clara is my little Emmie's best friend.  The love to play together on Saturday's when I'm working weddings and they both attend the same school where they learn to speak more Spanish than their parent's will ever understand.  I was so excited to photograph her again during on of my Autumn mini-sessions and Duke Gardens.  You may remember Clara's newborn session... she is just as beautiful and cute as she was as a tiny baby.  She is such a joy to be around with her kissable checks and red hair - I love this girl!

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Joanna&Matthew ~ Engagement

My neighbors Joanna and Matthew met me at one of our many neighborhood gatherings here in downtown Durham.  These two are engaged to be married and decided to sign up for one of my Autumn mini-sessions in Duke Gardens to get some engagement portraits taken.  The location was perfect as their mid-summer wedding next year will be in these same gardens.  These two are so sweet.  I loved how both of them have an engagement ring and how the rings reflect their love of nature.

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November 05, 2012

Dashiell is One!

You may remember this little guy from his newborn session that I photographed last winter.  Baby Dashiell has now turned one, and he and his family joined me a Duke Gardens for one of my Autumn mini-sessions.  His parents couldn't be sweeter and more in love with their little boy.  What a little heartbreaker he is!

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November 04, 2012

Ella & Nora's Family

My neighbors, Emily and Paul, live in one of the beautiful old houses in my neighborhood which they are gradually renovating to create a lovely home for their two girls, Ella and Nora.  Not only is Emily working on her home and raising these two girls, but she has started the project beloved by local moms and dads called the Stay&Play Snack Cafe.  Naturally, I was super excited to have the chance to photograph this cute family during my Autumn Mini-Sessions at Duke Gardens.  Ella came out ready for the camera ... her little sister Nora wasn't so sure ...

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Little Henry

I photographed John and Elizabeth's beautiful wedding down in Siler City with my friend Joey back in 2008.  It is always wonderful to have the opportunity to catch up with a couple after they have been married for a few years, and especially after the two of them add a little one to their lives.  I was so happy to get to photograph little Henry and his parents during my Autumn mini-sessions at Duke Gardens.  He was such a sweet boy and I had fun catching up with my pals from Chatham County.


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October 28, 2012

Audrey ~ Autumn Newborn Session

I met little Audrey at her home when she was only a few weeks old for the first set of her portraits.  A few weeks later, her parent's drove her to the banks of the Eno for some outdoor autumn pictures.  She is perfectly adorable.

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I'll end on this last picture.  I love how Audrey's parents adore her.  She is definitely the apple of their eye!

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Kate and AJ, I'm so glad that I met you when you were newly engaged, was a part of your wedding in capturing images, and now I get to meet your beautiful baby.  It has been wonderful and an honor to be a part of these special moments with you guys!  Congratulations on the birth of your precious baby.

October 18, 2012

Emeline ~ Durham Farmer's Market

A perfect Saturday starts with a visit to the Durham Farmer's Market with my husband and my girl, then I head off somewhere to photograph a wedding.  This was one of those Saturdays...

Emeline at 13 months.

Emeline at 13 months.

Emeline at 13 months.

Emeline at 13 months.

Emeline at 13 months.

I love you sweet Emeline!

October 02, 2012

Fall Mini Portrait Sessions ~ Duke Gardens

I'm excited to announce that I will be doing Fall Mini Portrait Sessions for the first time ever this year!  See the flier below and give me a call or send me an email to learn more.  

Kirkland Family