Mini sessions – What to wear & other details

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Uncategorized

When dressing you children for mini sessions this weekend, here are some things to think about…

Gone are the days of matching Christmas clothes… Please dress your children in non-holiday specific clothing and coordinate their clothes rather than dress them in matching outfits. Accessories are great – including scarves, hats, belts, headbands, striped tights, argyle socks… and cool shoes or boots. Patterns are just fine as long as they don’t compete with each other. And solids are also good (just avoid white). Definitely try to layer clothing and create a texture. Ruffles are great for girls and layering shirts/sweaters on boys. Infants/young babies may be best photographed in just a diaper or naked, but feel free to bring a few options. Just make sure they are fed about 15 minutes prior to your session and have a clean diaper and clean face. And infants are best photographed sleeping, so dress them in what you plan on having them wear and keep them bundled up and sleeping while you wait for your session to begin.

Here are a few wardrobe ideas for the kids to give you inspiration…

Little girl/big girl (Gap/Old Navy).

Big girl/little girl (Old Navy/Gap).

Girl/boy (Old Navy/Gap).

Toddler girl/Baby boy (Gap).

Toddler boy/baby boy/Toddler girl (Gap).

Parents should abide by the same rules, if they choose to be in the photo (only recommended with one child as we just don’t have enough space in the makeshift “studio”). Moms and Dads should coordinate their clothes, but not match.

Here are some examples…

These two would be great with the above kids outfits (no need for purse).

Black Rose

And these outfits would be great paired with the muted toddler girl/baby boy outfits above.

Rose Gold for Fall / Spring Transition

The most important thing… COMFORT! Make sure you dress your children (and husband;-)in clothes they are comfortable in (both physically and mentally).

Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time in order to fill out paperwork and get your child ready to go (clean face/nose, jacket off, etc). Sessions have been scheduled back to back. Your session starts the time it was scheduled for – not the time you arrive.

The Dulce Press studio (where we will be doing the sessions) is located in Mashpee Commons at 18 Steeple Street, Suite 203 (above the Black Dog/Roberto Coin jewelery shop). (Directions here).

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at kml@kmlphotography.com or give me a call at 508-274-2598.

Get a preview of some card options on Jen’s Facebook page (here) and a sneak peek of a few of my own…

I’m so excited for a fun weekend of mini sessions!

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kml photography/Dulce Press Holiday Giveaway

Friday, November 11, 2011 Uncategorized

Want to win a mini session next Saturday including 50 custom designed holiday cards?

Here’s how to enter:

  1. Like kml photography page on Facebook
  2. Like Dulce Press page on Facebook
  3. Post on your wall about this giveaway
  4. Comment on this post that you did all three steps above

The winner will be announced *** WEDNESDAY, November 16th at 10am!

Get the details about the mini sessions here: http://www.kmlphotography.net/holiday-card-mini-sessions/

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Holiday Card Mini Sessions!

Thursday, November 10, 2011 Uncategorized

In conjunction with Dulce Press, I am happy to announce holiday card mini sessions!

Mini sessions will be held on Saturday, November 19th 10am-3pm & Sunday November 20 from 10am-2pm at Dulce Press, located at 18 Steeple Street in Mashpee Commons (on the 2nd floor above the Black Dog and Robert Coin).

Sessions will be indoor/studio sessions and include:

  • 15-20 minutes of studio time
  • online web gallery roughly two weeks later to view and pick your images
  • and up to 4 images included for your Dulce Press or kml photography designed holiday card!

Prints, products and digital files may be purchased for an additional fee through your online gallery.

The cost for the photo session is just $40 and all custom-designed holiday cards will be $0.95 each, instead of the usual $1.45.

Appointments can be booked by calling Jen at Dulce Press at 774-836-0927 or email her at jen@dulcepress.com.

What to wear: Dress the kids in coordinating outfits using patterns, textures and layers to add visual interest. Avoid wearing white or holiday themed clothing. Large collars on little kids and babies will likely end up covering their faces when they sit down, so make sure that this isn’t the case before you bring them. Infants and babies are better off naked, or in a diaper or in a one piece jammy outfit. Clothing that is to big will look bulky – make sure the clothes you choose fit the kids appropriately. Most importantly, your children should be comfortable in what they are wearing!

If you would like to do an outfit change, I suggest you purchase two time slots (40 minutes) for $75 to ensure there is enough time.

Infants may also need two time slots in order to get them comfortable (and hopefully sleepy!)

Although we will have some props of our own, please feel free to bring your own! Bring hats, scarves, tutus, props, a special “blanky”, etc.

Please make sure you book a time when your child/children will be at their best! Nothing worse than trying to get a two-year-old to be happy when they have missed their naptime and are just overtired and cranky!

Feel free to contact me or Jen with any questions. Hope to see you there!

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Jessie + Bryan | Married! | Cataumet Wedding Photographer

Monday, October 24, 2011 Wedding

Jessie is my neighbor. When we moved in across the street ten years ago, she was an adorable and shy high school student. I feel like we’ve known Bryan for just as long, but I think it was a few years later that we met him for the first time at a “not right road” gathering. Jessie’s Mom is known around town as “the tomato lady”.  Along with Jessie’s dad, they grow greenhouse and farm tomatoes and sell them at a stand (along with an array of other fresh veggies and flowers) across the street from my home.

Jessie and Bryan’s wedding was a spectacular event that reflected their natural, organic style. Jessie’s parents worked really hard to transform their greenhouse into a wedding reception venue. Even as I arrived on the wedding day, Jessie’s dad, Mike was shirtless and working on getting everything just perfect in the greenhouse. And Jessie’s Mom, Cathy, was busy arranging flowers and making bouquets from the flowers she’d grown in her gardens.

It was honestly one of my favorite weddings EVER. It was a true reflection of Jessie and Bryan down to every last detail and the guests enjoyed the uniqueness of their reception and the casual atmosphere.

I picked over 200 images as my “favorites”, but here are a reasonable amount that I hope gives you a feel for their amazing backyard farm wedding.

I set up a photo booth for their event. Jessie provided the burlap backdrop and bench.

Flowers and veggies from their own gardens adorned the tables which were also lined with burlap. At each setting was a unique plate where the guests would later load up on some delicious BBQ courtesy of Blue Ribbon BBQ.
Outhouse tent provided by Sperry.
How awesome is this?
And the amazing greenhouse/wedding reception venue.
Jessie and Bryan opted for a first look and to complete the family and wedding party pictures before the ceremony so they could enjoy the cocktail hour and reception with their guests.
Simply stunning, Jessie.
And I think Bryan was pretty excited to see her!
This is one of my favorites.
Jessie’s bouquet was made by her friend, Colleen (CMS Flora).
This barn belongs to our neighbors down the street. I LOVE IT!
The ceremony was held at St. Elizabeth Seton in North Falmouth. Their friend, Sid, gave them a lift in his classic Custom Royal.
And back to the barn for a few more shots.
I adore this one.
At the reception, the welcome table (captured on film).

Jimmy D. entertained guests during cocktail hour.
And guests enjoyed the photo booth.
(So did my kids)!
The best was standing by the photo booth and getting reactions to the shots they captured of themselves. 

Here’s Jessie’s brother, Mikey, giving a speech.
And everyone has a crazy uncle, right? This is him.


Bryan is an Iowa native. So, here is our version of Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” (they tried to be as serious and solemn as the original duo in the painting, but it pretty much ended up in a burst of laughter every time).



First dance was sung by the Beninghof brothers (formerly The Old Silver Band) and backed by the night’s entertainment, The Mike Dumas Band.
Sperry tent also provided the tent attached to the greenhouse, the dance floor and the lighting. Here’s what it looked like at night with a(n almost full moon).

Jessie and Bryan, it was such an honor to be the photographer and a guest at your wedding! Thank you for inviting my family, not getting mad when my dog joined the party (not once, but twice!), or when Jack fell in the cranberry bog and the kids took off with all of your flashlights! Love you guys!

Thanks to the family, friends and vendors who made this a night to remember!

Cocktail hour entertainment: Jimmy D.

Tent: Sperry tents

Band: Mike Dumas Band

Caterer: Blue Ribbon BBQ

Bridesmaids dresses: Priscilla of Boston

Suits: Chase Couture, Mashpee

Second shooter: Fran Colonna

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Susan + Johan | Married! | New Hampshire Wedding Photographer

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Wedding

Twenty three years ago, I sat with her in her bedroom listening to Cat Stevens. On cassette. On a boom box. I hadn’t seen her since high school, but by the powers of Facebook, we were reunited on her wedding day more than two decade later….in the same back yard where we had belted out, “Ooh baby, baby, it’s a wild world.”

The day was filled with spectacular details.
As Susan got ready, her niece looked on.
Susan’s gorgeous bouquet included flowers indigenous to South Africa.
Her brother catches a glimpse of the bride.
I love this image. To me, this is the epitome of Sue (now known as ‘Susan’). She is always smiling and she has the most infectious laugh. Sue has got to be one of the funniest people I know.
The bride and groom opted for a “first look”. This is just before Johan and Susan saw each other for the first time…
And because they opted to see each other prior to their ceremony, we were able to get all the family formals completed prior to the guests arriving. And that also left us some time to get some of the two of them.
Gorgeous, Susan!
And then it was time to make it official. Here is Susan’s Mom and two of her three brothers.
I’d say Johan was pretty excited to see his bride walk down the aisle with her Dad!
The ceremony was so spectacular. Everything about it was so personal and meaningful. Susan’s high school friend, Jocelyn and Jocelyn’s father officiated.

Her brother revealed the history of the home their Grandfather had built. And the rock walls he had constructed by hand. And the wall surrounding the ceremony that was built by her father and brothers. And the apple tree that had once been destroyed by a hurricane and torn down to the roots years earlier, that had grown as their family had grown and bears fruit today…
To say that this was an emotional wedding would be an understatement. Johan is from South Africa. Unfortunately, his family was unable to attend their wedding. Instead it was simulcast via the internet to his family, so they could “be there” as best they could. 
Susan’s brother, Jack, read a letter written by Johan’s mother. It was an amazing letter from a Mom to her son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law. I can’t imagine there was a dry eye. And yet, thankfully, there was an occasional reprieve of laughter.
Taking a moment after the ceremony to talk to Johan’s family in S.Africa.
Dad approves!
An emotional speech by Susan’s brother.
And more dancing, fun and laughter.
And a special dance with her niece.
And another for her best friends (and their mothers!).
And a dance with her brothers.
Which sent the tears flowing again…
And then some more fun on the dance floor!

Susan, I can’t thank you enough for inviting me to photograph your wedding. I have to say it was one of the most spectacular weddings I’ve had the honor of photographing. What made your wedding so special was that your wedding was not about the “stuff” or the “fluff”. Your wedding was about the two of you. To witness the love that could bring two people together from over 8000 miles apart was amazing. And the love and closeness of your family is something I can only hope for for my own kids. It was the most personal event I’ve photographed, and that’s what made it so wonderful. Thank you!

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