I keep hearing stories...

I keep hearing these stories, and they're all very similar.  And because of the disappointment in the face of the person telling me, it makes me sad.  I don't want it to happen to you, so I'm going to tell you what everyone keeps telling me.  They hear that I am a photographer, and they tell me their regrets.  I have had so many girls tell me lately "I am so sad that I didn't get a better photographer for my wedding."  or "We decided to save money, so we let my cousin/uncle/friend who has a nice camera take our pictures.  They didn't really turn out."  or "I wish I could have a wedding re-do to get better photos." I even had one wonderful mother of a beautiful toddler tell me "Do you know what I regret more than anything?  I regret not getting newborn photos of my little one.  She grew so fast, and I can hardly remember that time in our lives."  Sad huh?
I'm not telling you all of this to be a Debbie Downer, or to sell you my photography.  I am telling you because as you can see, memories are absolutely priceless!  And the best way to capture them to remember them forever is through photos.  These moments in our life are so fleeting. Poof! They're gone.  People in the grocery store will stop me and say "Cherish that cute little one you have cause she'll be off to college before you know it!"  They're right.  I also have heard many stories where a family goes to get family photos, and something tragic happens to a member of that family.  I have heard so many people tell me when they hear that I do photography "It is an important work that you do.  You never know if that will be the last photo taken of that family/individual." Whether you choose me, or someone else talented that suits you, it is so worth it to preserve your memories.  It is an investment in your family history that you will not regret.  I don't mean to be morbid, or a downer, I just love ya so much, I don't want it to happen to you.

Kisses,

Kate

Post edit-
I read this on skip cohen's (skipsphotonetwork.com) blog today. I think it's somewhat relative to my post so I thought I'd share.  
Leslie Milk in her book, It’s Her Wedding But I’ll Cry If I Want To wrote…
“Here’s the most important thing you need to know about wedding pictures: Book the best photographer you can afford as soon as you set the date.  The wedding music will fade, the flowers will die, and you won’t even remember if you ate, let alone what you ate, at the reception.  But the wedding pictures last forever.”  
She went on to say…”Now that every Dick and Jane seems to have a digital camera, it is easy to underestimate the importance of having a professional photographer. Sure, anybody can take wedding pictures.  If they shoot enough of them, there are bound to be a few good ones. But only a pro can light pictures to make everyone look good.” 

Lack

I apologize for the lack of exciting posts these past couple days. I've been too busy shooting! Stay tuned for four or more fun posts with recent pictures. I seriously can't believe it's Thursday already, this week has flown!

Every Morning

Every. single. morning. I wake up to his little head that bobs in, about the heigth of my bed, and with this precious face, and those beautiful eyes, and that giddy smile she says,

"Hi Mama Hi!!!"

and every once in a while she'll say 

"Whatsha doin?"

What a wonderful way to start the day.

Playing with Square

Just thought I'd play with square images. I recently sent a bride an 8 x 8 square print and I loved it! Here's a couple more squares.

I love these shoes!  I've had them for like...6 or 7 years.  But I can only wear them for like....3 hours. They're like 4 inches high, like super tall golf tee's.  Fashion over comfort every once in a while right?

Happy Rooster

Isn't he pretty?

Have you heard the news???

Hey party people have you heard the news??? I have a NEW WEBSITE! yay! It was a lot of work, but I sure love it!

And I have a new logo! You likey?

I will still be updating this blog nearly every day as usual so continue to check back as I upload my recent shoots along with the happenings around the Pease household.  The web address for this blog is katepease.blogspot.com

The main website is www.katepease.com  You can also access this blog through the main website.

Enjoy!

Pear & Peonies

I did the photography for a local clothing boutique called Pear & Peonies.  This is their fall line.  Isn't it fabulous? Yes please, I'll have one in every color!

You can find them at www.pearandpeonies.blogspot.com

Phone: 801-979-7595

Maintenance

Maintenance. yuck! A word I don't like, especially when it comes to internet things.  My blog may or may not go under temporary maintenance as I prepare to launch my new website. Thanks for your patience!

Jess

I absolutely love how Jess looks so incredibly classic in these photos.  She makes for a stunning bride. Mark is a lucky dude to snag her.

As always, I'll end with my fav. I don't think she knew I took this one.

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Amanda

Why am I so lucky to work with such stunningly gorgeous people all the time? Amanda is such a sweet heart.  She has such a fun and joyful disposition.  She kept saying "This is so much fun!" and I kept replying "I know!!!"

I'll end with my fav.

Rawr!

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First Day

Lil Miss started preschool last week.  I'm so glad she allowed me .25 of a second to take a couple photos of her.  Isn't that little backpack to die for cute?  You should see her when she walks into school.  She's this little mini thing going in this big building with a teeny backpack on.  It is so cute, it almost brings me to tears!