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Jamie + Brian :: Rock Springs Engagement Photography

Cathy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:41:25 +0000

Jamie and Brian are crazyawesome. I knew this from the first time we met and spent three (!) hours at Starbucks laughing like we’d been friends for years. They took a huge leap of faith several months ago and moved from the pulse of the east coast to begin a marriage, a family, a life in the midwest. He knew what to expect :: she, not so much, saying she still finds herself awed by the wide open prairie skies, the friendliness of people, and the occasional wafts of cow poop.

She’s a millionmilesanhour (I love and secretly wish I had her energy!); he, with his almost aloof demeanor, balances the two. They love VW’s. Their adorable pup Pekoe. She’ll tell you she can’t cook. He’ll tell you he’ll do it for her.

Meet Jamie & Brian.

Will :: Kansas City Newborn Photography

Cathy — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:59:14 +0000

Oh, the love I have for this little man runs deep and he’s barely a couple of weeks old. And a super easy, laid back baby…he posed so effortlessly and was calm as could be through the whole session (although a full belly and warm blankets didn’t hurt either?). Meet Will, nine days old ::

I’m loving these sibling portraits ::

Katie and Brian’s Manhattan Engagement

Cathy — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:48:39 +0000

K-State, and Manhattan, have always been a second home to Katie and Brian. So much so, in fact, that they were happy to move back to the area this summer to take advantage of an opportunity for Katie’s career. It was like coming home again, a comfortable, familiar community where they first met and began their relationship. It seemed only fitting to photograph their engagement in the places where it all began, and I can’t wait to document what’s sure to be a beautiful wedding in just a couple of weeks!

Katie wore the same dress she donned on their first date as we made our way around Aggieville on the warm fall day.

Katie — you are gor.ge.ous! You’re going to be a beautiful, beautiful bride.

A quick change and we headed to the Kansas State University campus…

Trey :: Manhattan Newborn & Infant Photography

Cathy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:02:34 +0000

Just look at this little cutie! At three weeks old, he was a fun age to photograph — totally aware of his momma’s soft and sweet voice, and so content in her arms. We photographed him in the family’s home, which is where newborns are generally most comfortable among such familiar surroundings. I found myself quickly enamored with his little belly rolls and sweet, chubby cheeks.

Asleep in heavenly peace.

Soft, gentle, and so, so sweet.

One of the family’s favorite things to do together is make music — dad is an amazing guitarist, so it was really special to him to have this portrait. And the blanket is was made just for Trey — it was warm and thick and incredibly soft!

I never tire of seeing how much mommas love on their little ones.

And even better when dad gets in on it, too! A timeless family portrait, in my book. This is how I’d want to remember the early days….

Such a happy, sleepy peanut.

Thanks, Trey and family, for asking me to capture these early days as a family for you!

Ryland :: Children’s Photography

Cathy — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:16:26 +0000

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.