We’re celebrating moms today! These smiling, beautiful, fabulous women are the crazy glue of our lives — they keep us together and stick to us when we need it the most. (Think about it. She does, doesn’t she?!) I admire so many amazing women and moms in my life for their incredible multitasking and ability to laugh in this journey we’re all on.

So often moms are caught behind the camera as the ones who document our families but are rarely seen in front of the lens. If you’re a mom yourself, and took a quick count of portraits you had taken in the last twelve months, could you count them on your two hands? Instagram doesn’t count! (I fall into the group of people who can barely count them on one hand… let alone two!)

Let’s honor our amazing moms this year with a short and sweet mini session for her and the kiddos. There are only a handful of these sessions and they will sell out crazy fast! You’ll receive a lovely gift certificate just in time for giving this Sunday, and we’ll schedule her mini session in the next few weeks. These sessions are only for mom and the kids; family fine art portrait sessions are available year-round.

Here’s the details:

20 minute session on location / 10-15 images in preview gallery / 5 printable images to 5×7 / 1 gift portrait (8×10 or 5×7) :: $250 (session must be paid at time of booking and scheduled before August 1, 2013)

Use the contact form to reserve your session because these will be gone in a snap!

I’ve had several people ask lately about availability for 2013 weddings. Here’s a quick rundown of what is still available — use the contact form if you’re interested and let’s talk soon about your day! These reservations will fill quickly.

                                                      April 20, 27                        May 4                     June 8, 29

                                                      July 13, 20                          August 24             September 7, 28

                                                      October 5, 26                    November 2, 16

I have a few portrait reservations for the spring available beginning in early March, so if you’re a new mom-to-be or ready to start thinking about family portraits, make sure you get in touch soon!

Wishing you and yours the very best of the season! We set up this sweet little shot in our own backyard this year (although we didn’t have snow at the time, so it was fun to pretend.)

I’ll be back next week with lots of goodies to share… Cheers!

I love this little spot in our fair city — the view of Manhattan and the Flint Hills is magnificent, the sunshine is always beautiful and golden, and there’s tons of space to roam and explore. Not to mention the picture-perfect sunsets… and bonus, it’s really called Top of the World. We had a blast making lovely portraits of these kiddos…

Everyone’s thinking fall family portraits–and why not? The colors of fall this year are stunning and it’s the perfect time to photograph your family for upcoming holiday gift giving. If you’re interested in a session, I only have three openings available before the holiday ordering deadline. So be sure to hit the contact tab and get on the schedule before it’s too late!

Aren’t these little cuties totally adorbs?

Getting to watch this sweetie grow (remember her 3-month portraits?) has been a delight.

I photographed this little cutie with his big sister last fall :: and this time, it was his turn to have the spotlight all by himself! He’s a total boy’s boy, who doesn’t go anywhere without his favorite John Deere in one hand and clutching his “guy” in the other.

We visited a friend’s farm near their home, with (gasp!) real John Deere tractors. But first we had to check out the other sheds and see if we could find anything cool.

I love the curiosity of little boys… I think it’s a characteristic we abandon much too early in life.

We found a metal frame and it fit him perfectly!

Then we moved on to the real deal :: a game of hide and seek totally brought out the giggles. (don’t you love his little cowboy boots?!)

And he drove his “little Deeres” around the wheel of the big ones.

Little boys and their toys…

Thinking about family or portraits like this of your kiddos this fall? Only TWO sessions are available for holiday ordering! Email me (info {at} cathymoresphotography {dot} com) or fill out the contact form above for more information.