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!

The Spring issue is here, and oh my goodness, how fast have five years flown by? It wasn’t that long ago that I white-knuckled my first assignment with the magazine—and fast forward many assignments and stories told later, and we’re celebrating the fifth anniversary issue.

This issue’s departments feature the home of Tim Lindemuth, the former editor of the K-Stater magazine and now owner of an incredibly charming bed & breakfast. He is an incredible cook and historian! The home is delightfully filled with beautiful antiques and publishing ephemera.  And don’t miss the tasty feature on Wahoo Fire & Ice Grill in Aggieville–I couldn’t leave the session without indulging a little, myself.

Much of the issue is devoted to a then and now from five years ago, which was great fun to photograph a couple of families who had been featured during the first year, including the owners of Tallgrass Brewery and K-State’s First Family, the Schulz’s.

Here’s to another five years and many more incredible stories to share about the people and places who shape our community! (click to read the issue for yourself!)

My heart is so full — I’m so incredibly honored to be featured today on Rêverie Bébé with Oliver’s beautiful newborn portraits. I love this sweet and modern blog, curated by the editors of the fabulous Rêverie wedding blog & magazine. It’s absolutely lovely and I’m so humbled to be featured!

He’s an angel.

A little, 5 pound, 4 ounce angel sent through the gift of adoption to two people who waited, wished, prayed and dreamed that someday he would grace their lives. My heart is bursting for them to have such a beautiful addition to their family—newborns always make me a little tearful at the amazing gift their lives are—and this one is extraordinarily special.

Meet Oliver.

Little man, we are so happy you are here. I am so honored to photograph these precious first moments for you.

So much love, Cathy

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!

This was a really fun issue to photograph for! The newest Winter 12 Manhattan Magazine issue has some great features, including a piece about four certified sommeliers in our community. That’s more than any other city in the state — I loved photographing each of them as they so enjoy sharing their knowledge about wine and creating a spirited, lively culture around the craft and its depth. (And I’m so honored to have photographed the cover shot for this issue as part of the feature!)

Among the pages you’ll also find a beautiful Wamego, Kansas home of the Donoho’s, who have lovingly cared for and restored a property rich with storied history from the early days of the settlement. And the next time you find yourself downtown Wamego, don’t miss the wonderful smells and tastes of Paramour Coffee; their knowledge and depth of coffee is at once delicious and delightful.

Enjoy the issue!

She swore to one of her friends that she was going to marry him before she even knew his name. And while he knew her whole family through his work, Beth and Scott hadn’t really had the opportunity to meet. Until.

Until one day she wandered into his office looking for a quarter for the car wash, and it was the twenty-five cents that changed both their lives forever. She loves the outdoors and his singing. He loves sports and her smile.

We went to the Konza Prairie near Manhattan on one of the warmest, windiest days of the fall and created some portraits that celebrate who they are and the comfort and joy they share with one another. Their late summer wedding is going to be a blast next year!