The Candy Shoppe | Pure Sugar Studios Blog | Maternity, newborn, children, family, wedding Photography http://www.khitephotography.com/blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:59:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 ‘another one bites the dust…’ http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/just-because/another-one-bites-the-dust http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/just-because/another-one-bites-the-dust#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:59:29 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3266 I know, I was so excited for the kids to be back in school- and honestly, life is almost back to normal around the house. But, somedays, I cant believe how fast time flies- where did the summer go?! I read a quote a few weeks ago about days going by so slowly, but years going by so fast {I am paraphrasing here}- but its so true! When the kids where newborns and I was in that sleep deprived fog I would dream about the day when they could just sit and play and I did not have to eat again. But now, as I watch the kids run through my house, and talk about homework, and youtube, and where they want to go to college- I cant help but wonder how did all that just zoom by me- and I know I am not alone in that feeling!
It seems that the daily monotony- packing lunches, folding laundry, cooking dinner, seems to be so circular in nature- but when I look back at summer, it seems that I blinked and all the vacations are done, and that the pools are closing up, and I am planning the last “beach weekend”. These are the days that I feel like I need to sit back and relish in the small moments more often {If I only had a $1 for every time I thought that}! So, here is my first month of The Happiness Project- and its something I think I can actually stick to-

Keeping life in persepctive- and enjoying all the SMALL things daily life has to offer

You know what I mean- the knock knock jokes that your kids tell you {dont worry, I plan to share those next week}, the crazy desserts we create, even the messy rooms I have to clean {I am sure there are loads of “empty nesters” out there who wish they had a room to clean}. I am hoping to take the month of September and ENJOY the small stuff- and try not to sweat all that unimportant stuff too.  Fall is the time for families, and adventures, and I am hoping to enjoy more of those!

A final pic of summer, the kids at the pool enjoying some underwater photography- what a blast! I think it was the MOST fun I had all summer!

]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/just-because/another-one-bites-the-dust/feed 0 ‘Life began again The day you took my hand’ http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/wedding/life-began-again-the-day-you-took-my-hand-st-augustine-wedding-photography-white-room-casa-monica-oc-whites http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/wedding/life-began-again-the-day-you-took-my-hand-st-augustine-wedding-photography-white-room-casa-monica-oc-whites#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:29:32 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3241 Rebecca & Paul | 08.21.10

A beautiful wedding, at a beautiful venue with a beautiful couple- what more could I ask for?  We started at the Casa Monica for some getting ready and detail shots, and then my uber fabulous bride and groom did “The Look” before hand. Now, I know I mention this to all the brides I meet with- but I cannot stress how wonderful seeing each other before the wedding really is. I think it is absolutely the most romantic way you can see each other. And, for some couples, its the only way to get images of the two of you on your wedding day. It also may be the only time that the two of you have a peaceful, quiet minute to bask in the wonderfullness that is your wedding day.

After some alone time, we headed down to the White Room for the wedding and reception. The event was held in the Loft, which is one of my absolute favorite venues in the area.  These two had such a great time at the wedding, and judging by everyone at the reception, ricking out to “the faze band“, I think an amazing time was had by everyone!

Congratulations to the two of you- this is just the beginning of your amazing love story- thank you for making Pure Sugar a part of it!

The Extras-

Flowers- Floriade

Dress- Demetrios

Hair & make up- Mahela Salon

Violinist & Cellist- Mehner Weddings

Cake- Classic Cakes

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Mom and dad, it was wonderful to see you guys- enjoy these stages, he will be running around the house before you know it!

A few of my faves {check out his surprised face- LOVE IT}!

adorable baby portraits of a 2 month old baby boy

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The

]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/ol-mr-blue-eyes-x2/feed 0 The BESTEST day of the year | Jacksonville Photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/sneak-peak/the-bestest-day-of-the-year-jacksonville-photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/sneak-peak/the-bestest-day-of-the-year-jacksonville-photographer#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:15:24 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3180 Do you smell that delicious aroma? Its the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, and crisp notebook paper. The smell of a brand new backpack, and new leather shoes. I know the calendar says the new year starts in January, but any parent will tell you its the end of August! There is something so rejuvinating about a new school year. Its the beginning of new opportunities, new friends and it means…a QUIET HOUSE! If you are like me, and work from home, today is the day I wait all summer for! I have to say, there were no sad parents at the bus stop this morning. Actually, I think I caught a few dancing! Oh, I know school means homework help, packing lunches, and clothing fights- but it also means schedules and organization, and around this house, I will take that at any cost.
So, at 8AM Hunter {thats right, we added a kid} and Ashleigh loaded up on the bus to head off to LPA. And lil’ haylee got in the car for her quick ride to Primrose- she starts 5 days a week this year! They were all smiles, and I know its going to be an awesome year!
And of course, pics of them headed back to school {i am dancing around my QUIET office as I type this}…

]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/sneak-peak/the-bestest-day-of-the-year-jacksonville-photographer/feed 1 Look at that fabulous headband mom | Jacksonville Family Photography http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/look-at-that-fabulous-headband-mom-jacksonville-family-photography http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/look-at-that-fabulous-headband-mom-jacksonville-family-photography#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:14:53 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3163 I love LOVE- you have to do this job. But, every now and then you work with a group that just embodies LOVE- and this is that crew.  Every time I turned around, mom and dad were sneaking a kiss- it was like watching teenagers! And the way they dote on these three adorable girls, well it just made my heart soar! I know I say it all the time, but I seriously have the worlds most amazing clients!

A few of my faves from the C Family session…

How hilarious is this- mom with one of the kids headbands- I think she is on to a whole new style!

silly outtake, but I love their faces…

ahh the infamous headband

The best part of being a mom…

]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/look-at-that-fabulous-headband-mom-jacksonville-family-photography/feed 11 Introducing Madeleine | Jacksonville Newborn Photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/babies/introducing-madeleine-jacksonville-newborn-photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/babies/introducing-madeleine-jacksonville-newborn-photographer#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:31:20 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3160 At just 10 days, Miss M was so tiny!  Her big sis is one of my absolute fave clients {of course her parents are pretty wonderful too}. We got together to shoot {mostly} miss M in the studio and then we will be meeting this month to shoot Big sis’s two-year old session and some of Miss M outside. Its so funny when I meet siblings- its amazing how similar then can be to each other. These two sisters not only look so much alike, they even sound alike! Mom and dad are so excited about their new addition- and so is Big sis!  Congrats on your latest addition!

A few of my faves…

Oh how I love flakey newborn skin…

How yummy are her squishy cheeks?

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]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/sneak-peak/10-session-fee/feed 0 Caitlyn & Justin… enagaged! | St. Augustine Engagement Photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/engagement/caitlyn-justin-enagaged-st-augustine-engagement-photographer http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/engagement/caitlyn-justin-enagaged-st-augustine-engagement-photographer#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:41:48 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3134 KK is getting married! Some of you may know Caitlyn already- she was my second shooter last year. Well, this time, she got to be on the other side of the camera as I took her and Justin out for their engagement session photos down in St. Augustine.  I think she likes being on my side better- but you would never know! These two laughed and joked together like they had been married for 25 years! They also brought Mr. B along for some photos too, so I could not resist snapping a few of him solo.

Justin and caitlyn are getting married at the White Room, and since its one of my favorite venues, I am double excited. Of course, I know the star of the show will be the Oh so adorable flower girl…HAYLEE!  Of course, since Mr. B is the ring bearer, Haylee thinks the two of them are getting married. And mom is NOT ready for that, LOL!

A few of my faves…

]]> http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/engagement/caitlyn-justin-enagaged-st-augustine-engagement-photographer/feed 1 The ladies… http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/the-ladies http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/family/the-ladies#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:13:36 +0000 admin http://www.khitephotography.com/blog/?p=3122 These are two of my favorite little girls- getting so big! Aren’t they adorable? We had a great time out at the beach for Miss L’s 18 month session.  I still cant believe how much she is grown. I always love when I get to photograph family’s together- I love seeing how the parents and kids interact, and some of the outtakes are the best photos.

A few of my faves…

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