{me} in a nutshell

Hickory, NC, United States
First I love GOD! He has me where he wants me in life and I am happy! I am a wife, to a wonderful man named Kevin. I am a mother of two healthy, beautiful, loving, make me smile *everyday* children! I am a photographer who also happens to have a full time job {on the side}. Being behind a camera is something that I found out that I truly enjoy about 6 years ago when my son started racing motorcycles.

My style of photography is fun! Fun for me to do, and fun for you to enjoy! I take pictures best in an atmosphere where you or your family are doing what you all do the best... being yourself! Whether it be at your home, my home, a park, or even if you are planning a hike in the mountains. You want memories? Let me help you remember them!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Music...

I love any and all of it!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

"S" and her boys...

A perfect overcast day, and a fun family...what a wonderful time we had!


See a few of my favorites at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlacphotography/Sfamily#

Friday, October 17, 2008

What a beautiful trip...

Kevin and I just got back from a trip to the Dominican Republic with a group of ten people. What a fun trip we had. We went four wheeling through a few little towns, and it really opened my eyes to how spoiled we are here in our country. They have nothing compared to what we do, but yet they are probably a lot happier than we are...

Kevin and I after getting soaked by the rain when riding the quads!
Beautiful sunset

The sun getting ready to set over this person's home!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

We got something in the mail

So I ordered a Carolina Tarheel Blue TuTu from Miss Priss Tutus for Miss Lily. And since I think we have such a beautiful downtown, her and I went out on Sunday to take a few pictures. She used to not be too easy to take pictures of, but I think she is starting to like it!!!!



Check the rest out at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlacphotography/Lily22Months#

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Another creative thinkin' day!

First of all, I have a model for what I want to do from yesterdays post. Please check back in a couple of weeks for a session of "Trash the Dress"!!! If you like it, maybe you will want to do it????

Secondly, I have another idea. I have recently been feeling like I don't do enough for my community when there are plenty of things to do to help out! Maybe I don't feel like I have time because I work a full time job along with doing my photography on the side. So taking on an extracurricular activity at this point would just be mean to my family. So I thought of a little way to help out not just in my community, but around the world through my photography. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have been struggling through the past couple weeks because my moms best friend, whom also is one of my best friends mom, has been fighting Cancer for 7 years. Unfortunately, there is just no cure for her circumstances. Also, I have an Aunt that is a survivor of Cancer after a very long battle. So, I have decided for the month of October, anyone who books and pays to have a session done in this month, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to American Cancer Society in YOUR name in hopes that one day we will have a cure, and we will all be able to proudly say...."We helped!"

Friday, October 3, 2008

Feeling a little artistic today!

I have a fabulous idea....

I need a model, and a wedding dress that would never need to be worn again. If you have a wedding dress that you don't really care to keep, because honestly, who EVER wears their wedding dress again? My mom kept her wedding dress from her wedding in hopes that her daughter would wear it one day. When I got married, I would not have caught myself DEAD in that dress (sorry mom, but you already know the truth)....it will be the same way 20 years from now when our daughters are getting married...so be realistic girls! Free session for the first person interested only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me know if you are interested.

~Karla :)

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Newborn Miss "M" Sneak Peak! (my niece)

I could just eat her up! and her Big Brother "C"! I cannot wait to watch this little one grow up...in person, and from behind the camera!



You can take a look at a few at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlacphotography/BabyM#

Little Miss "R" turned 2!

I had so much fun taking pictures of this little girl. She was so full of personality. There were times that she would turn her back to me because she knew exactly what I was up to, but over all, I think she enjoyed herself without really even knowing I was there! So precious!




Take a look at all of them at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlacphotography/R2YearOld#