Everyday Moments | June 2013

It's Everyday Moments time again!  I enjoy this group so much, and I hope you're enjoying looping through our blog circle and seeing the everyday moments of families across the country.

I call this month's moment: Will and the {not so} Giant Peach.  He was so insistent that he wanted to eat a whole peach- not cut up.  Watching him figure out the best way to attack it, with juice running all over the place, was a sweet moment for this mama.  He's just so cute.  And if you could just hear the way he says the word "peach", your heart would swoon.

Now continue on over to Christine's blog to enjoy her Everyday Moment!

Everyday Moments | May

Happy Everyday Moments day!  Once again, I'm so happy to be a part of this blog circle of beautiful, talented moms each sharing their beautiful moments.  Please be sure to continue on to Christine Maus' Everyday Moment from here!

We've spent lots of time outside recently, as the weather has been just beautiful!

Bring on the summer time!  Thanks for looking,  and now keep on circling!  Christine is up next!

Everyday Moments | February 2013

It's February 15th and that, my friends, means it's time for another installment of Everyday Moments, the fun blog circle I'm participating in with nine other fabulous female photographers.  Please head on over to the very talented Megan Elizabeth Portraits to view the next moments for this month!

My moment is a simple one this month.  After getting my little big girl to school, the next stop is home to put my tiny one down for her morning nap.  That leaves me with my middle child, my sweet boy.  After some snuggle time and a round (or two) of playing trucks/ dinosaurs/ trains, I usually tell him, "It's iPad time!"  Why iPad time?  Well friends, its because the iPad gives me *just* enough time to take a shower each morning.  Simple pleasures.  For him and for me!  I'll be accepting nominations for mom of the year effective immediately.

But really, I saw him laying there playing his game and I was in love with everything about the moment.  The light, the warmth and his pudgy, adorable little feet.

So there you have it!  Can you believe February is half way over already?!

Now go- don't delay!- check out Megan's post for our monthly moments blog circle!  Enjoy!

Spring Mini Sessions | The Flower Shoppe!

I am so very excited to announce my little Spring project- Spring Mini Sessions!  These adorable, stylized sessions will take place in beautiful flower fields in San Juan Capistrano with a sweet, simple Flower Market styled theme!  The image below is only a *tiny* glimpse into what you can expect... can't give away all my surprises quite yet, but I assure you, it will be adorable!

Minis will take place on Saturday, March 9th with limited spaces available.  Cost is $175 (with a non-refundable $75 deposit to hold your spot) and will include:


* 25-minute stylized mini session for up to three (3) children

* Five (5) high resolution digital files from your gallery (up to ten images to choose from)

* One (1) 18x12 mounted storyboard collage

* One (1) 5x7 gift print of each digital file you choose for your disk

* 10% off of additional prints and digital files

Session spots are on a first come, first served basis.  Additional slots may open if the demand should arise.  Please note that these mini sessions are for children only (babies must be able to sit up unassisted)- no family sessions will be done on this date.  If you're looking to book a family session in the flower fields, please contact me to book soon, as they do eventually get mowed down in late spring!

Email me at alisonkayphoto@gmail.com for times and availability!

Our Littlest Love | Mission Viejo Newborn Photographer, Mission Viejo, California

I peeked at my blog the other day and my stomach dropped when I saw that the last post was from March!  March?!  Where have I been?  Oh, right... I had a baby.  I'd been waiting to post her images until I sent the birth announcements, which, embarrassingly enough, took me two months to get around to sending!

Our littlest love arrived right on her due date, April 1st, at 2:25 in the afternoon.  It was an easy and speedy delivery and she was a dream from the start.  Introducing our beautiful Kennedy Eloise!

Isn't she perfect?!  She looks exactly like her big sister did as a newborn, but has expressions just like her big brother... it always amazes me how siblings can look so much alike, but keep their own unique characteristics.  So cool!

Her big sister loves her so much... I always wanted a sister, for reasons like this:

Her big brother loves her, too, but doesn't love sitting still to have his picture taken.  He'd rather run away.

Can't blame the guy.

So there you have it!  This is what I've been doing with my maternity leave, and I won't lie- I am loving every minute of spending quiet (and usually not so quiet) time with my babies!

Terrifically Two | Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel Child Photography, Orange County, California

One of my favorite parts of what I do is following up with families, seeing children grow and building a relationship! I have had the pleasure of spending time with this adorable family twice before- once for little G's 6-month portraits, and again when he turned One! His mommy and daddy are so much fun to be around, and clearly, he is about as cute as they come.

I was thrilled when G's mommy told me it was time for his 2-year portraits! It is amazing how fast the year has passed- he is so grown up! I could have squealed when I saw his little Mr. Man outfit and his adorable face. It was so much fun to catch up with one of my favorite families!

If you know much about 2-year old boys, you know they just never stop moving... so shooting G's two year pics at 38 weeks pregnant was quite the challenge! This was my last session before maternity leave, and it was perfect!

Thanks, C & N, for allowing me to be a little part of your family's memories! I am blessed!