James | Birmingham Child Photography

This is James.

I met up with him and his entourage at the Divinity School at Samford University.  We jumped and ran our way around the nearby walkways and quads, to the delight of onlookers.  Truly the politest of little guys, James was so excited to work with me.  Whenever I said his name, he turned and said, “Yes, Miss Kristen?”  Be still my heart!

Here is James doing his best Nick Saban:

Can you tell what he’s doing?  🙂

2009 Card Designs

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I offer 5×7 cards in linen or semi-gloss cardstock with envelopes for the bargain price of $30 per set of 25.  To insure timely delivery, order by November 15th or within 7 days of your gallery going up for late autumn customers.

You can see all of the designs at this link.  But these few will give you a feel for some of the possibilities.

Several of the designs will support either one large photo or four smaller ones (Avett, Bird, Hewson and Tweedy.)  Sometimes the design needs to be dictated by the crop of the photo but colors and messages can be tweaked.  Just let me know what you’d like via email!

The L Family | Birmingham Photography

I did a quick 30 minute mini-session with this gorgeous family in one of my favorite spots in the city.  For people who have a focused vision for what they need, a mini-session can be a great option.  This mom has been working hard this year to capture each of her children individually so we used the time to get their family all together.

I could do a whole “what to wear” post about their great outfits, I love how each one captures personality and they coordinate without seeming too put together.  Thanks for the great session!

The B Family | Birmingham Photographer

Baby Hale is one of my Grow with Me clients, and we combined a mid-year session with some family shots on a crisp fall day at home and around the neighborhood.

I hope y’all enjoy this sneak peak!

First Giveaway | Birmingham Photographer

The first session went to Erin A.!  Congratulations, Erin.  The rest of you will have another opportunity to win soon.

This one is as easy as can be:  email the three words I often use to describe my style to contests @ k stewart photography . com (take out all the spaces.)  Here’s a hint: the three words are 15 letters total.  The first giveaway ends at 12:00 CST on Wednesday, July 15th.  I will use a random number generator to choose the winner among the correct entries.  You can read about the rules and prizes here.

Best of Luck!

Summer Giveaways! | Birmingham Photographer

Let’s beat the heat together by having a little fun… I am going to do three contests in the next five weeks, each announced here and on my facebook fan page.   Each contest will have different ways of entering to spice things up, but the prize will be the same each time:

One 30-minute mini-session and One mounted 8×10 print.  You decide what you want me to photograph:  some cute couple pictures you’ve always wanted in everyday clothes, your child, pictures with your new pet or just a classic family session for your Christmas card.  You must live or be willing to travel to Birmingham, AL or Raleigh, NC.  These sessions are not transferable (don’t worry, I’m going to do a big giveaway towards Christmas where you can nominate someone else who deserves one.)  We’ll work out a location, and the session must be completed in 2009.

Best of luck to you!

Hale | Birmingham Baby Photographer

Last week I caught up with another “grow with me” client, who wanted a special 3 month shoot to commemorate the end of her maternity leave.  You’ll remember Hale from his fun and creative newborn shoot.  Look how he’s grown!

Involuntary smiles result every time I look at the sweet photo of Hale sleeping on his mom.  I am so looking forward to watching this little one grow up.

Tom | Birmingham Child Photography

Tom is one of my baby plan children and I got a chance to check in with him again a few weeks ago.  I started photographing him before he even arrived, and his parents are sweet friends of ours, so it was a joy to capture his spirit.  (Should have taken some of him eating, what a little foodie!)

Tom’s mother is the president of Babywearing International, and the one who co-founded our local babywearing advocacy group with me so it’s no surprise Tom is a happy, carried baby.

More previews to come this week!

Maya | Birmingham Child Photography

Maya is a sweet little return client who coincidentally lives right around the corner.  Her mom is a minister at one of the oldest churches in the city, First Presbyterian, and they all spend quite a bit of time there, so it seemed like the perfect place for her first birthday shoot.  I love urban shoots in general, but this one, in a place so dear to their family, will be a favorite for a long time.  It was hard to pick for the preview, I can’t wait for all of her family to see them all!

Of course, we started in front of the red door.

We headed inside for a wardrobe change and  some playtime in Maya’s favorite nursery.

Then we headed back outside, took a few family pictures and played on the playground.

I am completely biased in favor of family and child sessions in places of importance, in normal clothing (not props.)  For me, these sessions bring back the memory not just of that day, that photography session, but of a whole period of time, launching a whole series of related memories and capturing more than just an hour.  It is such a privilege to participate in families lives, capturing moments in childhood in that way.

Preston | Birmingham Child Photography

Preston turned 9 months old recently and his parents decided to capture this sweet stage with a mini-session.  25 minutes is enough time to get a few great pictures in one outfit, and for me to fall head over heels for a little one.

Meet Preston:

When I see this little face, I want to give him a pony.  And I am not tempted that way with my own children.

Preston has two big brothers, who are teaching him to explore, have a good time…

And laugh!

It was so nice to meet Preston, his mom and his brothers and I’m looking forward to capturing their whole family later this year!