Andy + Lynnell's Bio Pics

Before I got so busy getting ready for the Kids Fest, my good friend Lynnell Hayes (friend's since 7th grade!) and her husband Andy and I got together to swap photography for each other's bio pics as we both have our own photography businesses. They are in the process of putting up a new site and needed pics of themselves and I have never put a pic up of myself on my own site either. It took all summer to get together as they are from Columbia MO, but we finally did it and here's what I got of them!

They are such a great couple and this little photo safari around Kansas City was long overdue. We had so much fun swapping ideas and working off each other's styles. We left saying to each other, "We should have done this a long time ago!" :o) Why we didn't is a mystery!

To get a look at what they took of me, check out their sister blog post here: http://www.hayesphoto.blogspot.com/.

On the grounds of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Fine Art...

At the Liberty Memorial...

On the Country Club Plaza... I love this Spanish tile!

My personal favorite! ;o)

Perspective shots

Working with other photographers, they know just how to pose. ;o) Andy's got the model look down!

Spur of the moment shots at Latte Land...

This spot on the Plaza was so windy but also really pretty. It has great blue tile and I just love the colors! Aren't they cute together?!! :o)

Link

To view pictures from the 3 Cutest Kids contests on Sunday please visit http://www.pictage.com/355743.

Please check back in a few days for the rest of the pictures of all the fun at Kids Fest! The link above will be updated with all the rest of the pictures if you are looking to view or order.

There has been a great response from the Kids Fest and fall portrait dates are filling up quickly so email or call me soon to get a spot before the weather turns cold. I know, it's kind of hard to think about it getting cold when it's still well in the 90's! :oP But, the leaves will change and fall will be over before we know it!

Midwest Kids Fest...the day after

Wow! What a weekend! I'm exhausted to say the least, but it was so much fun meeting everyone at the Fest and all the great kids and parents who came out for a good time! There was a lot to see and do for kids and parents alike...and enough to wear everyone completely out by the day's end. :o) The parachute and bubbles with the Gymboree play time were a huge hit, as well as the large crowd that gathered around for the Swing performance by some really talented kids! KC Wolf was his silly self, strutting his stuff. He always cracks me up. :o)

Sunday I was proud to sponsor the Cutest Kids contests for three different age groups. The judging was done by Wilhelmina I & I Agency and I was there taking pictures of all the great babies and kids. The proud winners of each age group received a free portrait session for their cutest kids!

Here are some highlights and the winners of the contests!

This little cutie got up and showed off for the judges. Then was a brave little soul and sang for them too!

Future model...

This little baby in pink is the winner of the Under 2 contest.

And receiving the gift certificate! It looks like Brielle is ready to eat it she's so excited! ;o)

Future Miss America is practicing her wave...

And her acceptance speech!

I love her shirt (I'm a nature lover myself!) and look at that gorgeous auburn hair!

The girls really stole this show & the judges hearts!

Thanks to everyone who participated! It was such fun and I know the judges had some tough decisions to make with so many CUTE KIDS! :o)

Kids Fest Update -- Bigger & Better!

As I posted a couple posts ago, I'll be exhibiting at the Midwest Kids Fest in Overland Park this weekend. And, I was just asked today to also be the event photographer along with another photographer also exhibiting there, so this will be lots of fun! I'll be sure to post pics of all the fun stuff next week.

I have been so busy planning for the Fest I haven't thought of much else the last couple weeks! If you are in the area & stop in for some fun with your little ones, be sure to come by my booth and enter your name into a drawing for a FREE Family Session!! How cool is that?! You certainly can't beat FREE. :o)


There will also be 3 Cutest Kid contests each day for 3 different age groups so get there in time to enter your cuties! Each winner will receive a FREE Child Portrait Session!

I <3 Birthdays!

This coming Monday is my birthday and to celebrate a little early my husband, Chris, got me the yummiest little cupcakes from Baby Cakes in the River Market. I couldn't help but have a photo shoot before devouring (and sharing) them! Chris said he'd hate to have seen how many pictures I would have taken if he'd gotten me a whole cake! ;o)