kellee smith

Welcome to my photography blog.
This blog is so much fun for me as an artist, and I am so excited to continually add new images!
I hope you enjoy it, and make sure to put it in your list of favorites and check back often.



Thursday, August 28, 2008

Formals

I did these formals last night and they are in a hurry to see them, so I did a quick edit before I head out of town for the weekend.

SLIDE SHOW


Thanks to the Riter Mansion for letting us shoot there!








I love the vintage feel to these next two!






She has the most amazing eyes, and look at those lashes!














I thought it might be fun to show a picture with no flare and with flare.


Oh I think it adds so much artistic value and an amazing ambiance!






Let me know what you think!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Random Stuff...

In an attempt to catch up my brides and all of my friends out there on what is going on right now, here is a bunch of RANDOM STUFF!

OFFICE! I have been getting e-mails from my friends about sending over some pictures of my office remodel, so I wanted to get those posted! I told everyone I was remodeling and I posted teasers when I was in the middle of it, but never showed everyone the finished product. SO SORRY!!! There are still some things I want to do, but for now, this is where we are!



In an attempt to show you the entire small space - I put on the fish-eye!




I love to be in this space - which is a good thing because I spend a lot of time in here... It is also a really fun space to meet with my clients. I really love the way it turned out!

This is my killer new 2 1/2 inch 20X40 metallic canvas wrap I just got for above my door.


Did I already say killer?


Also, let me tell you about some of the fun things that I am working on!

PRICING! Pricing, and all of my bride information is going to be changing in the next 30 days. I am so excited about my new collections. I have put a lot of time into creating the perfect collections for my brides. If you want to take advantage of the current prices you have to act NOW!

WEBSITE! I am working on a new website! That too should be ready to go in the next 30 days (maybe even sooner). I have some fun and unique things that I am doing on my site that you will not see ANYWHERE else. I CAN NOT WAIT - and it has been a really fun project to tackle!

BLOGGING! If anyone is interested in a specific subject for a video blog let me know! I would like to start doing some video blogs just here in my office, but need to know what you guys want me to talk about!

EDITING! Megan is working like a mad woman to get all of the editing completed. She has a lot of projects on the way, and her computer was having some problems for a while which set her back a bit! She is back on track and the weddings should start posting ASAP!!! If you have any questions on time frame feel free to shoot me and e-mail and I will let you know the estimated completion date! Typically it is 4 to 6 weeks after your wedding and we are right on track with that.

WEDDING SHOWCASE! My next social event will be the upcoming Wedding Showcase. It is on October 11th at the amazing Riter Mansion. If you have not been to the Riter Manson that alone is worth stopping by to see. They have done an incredible remodel and in my opinion are THE BEST reception center in the Cache Valley area. This will be a great event. I will be there to meet with you and be available to schedule and conduct consultations right there. The absolute BEST vendors in town will be participating including Urban Flora, Culinary Concepts, Avonlea Bridal Boutique, and many many more! It is only $5.00 per person to attend. You can check out any new information at their blog, but don't miss this event and help spread the word! I can't wait to see you there!


SPECIALIZING IN WEDDINGS! Fall is always a very busy time for family pictures and Christmas Cards. I have had so many people contact me to schedule their family sessions in the beautiful fall leaves. So, I wanted to update everyone as to what my plans are!

I have spent a lot of time determining what I want to do for the future of my business. I am so happy with how things are going at this time! I love what I do and I love working with all of these amazing brides. However, I have determined that the other photographic work that I have been doing takes away from what I am best at! So, at this time I am unable to accept any families, babies, or seniors! I am officially specializing in wedding photography. I have some amazing fellow photographers and friends here in the valley that do spectacular work with babies, children, families, and seniors! If you would ever like recommendations I have some fantastic ones - so do not hesitate to contact me for that! For all of you brides out there I am officially ALL YOUR'S!!!! Wow, that feels so good to say! I am excited to specialize in ONLY WEDDINGS!

TIME TO BREATH... I am taking a long weekend to spend with friends and family and will be back in the office on Tuesday the 2nd. I have 11 shoot and 2 weddings in the next 10 days after I return, as well as several weddings that Meagan will have ready to post! They will be coming quickly, so check back often. I will see everyone next weekend, and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day!

**Let me know what you think of the office and give me some ideas if you want me to do a video blog. Anything from photography questions, equipment questions, or how to pick locations, lighting, anything... If you want to hear me talk about it let me know!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Sarah and Garrett Formals

WOW - that is all I can say about this beauty Sarah. Holy cow - she is STUNNING!

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I LOVE THIS ONE!








SHUT UP!

Let me know what you think...

Friday, August 22, 2008

New Blog Header

YEA!!! I am in the middle of a BIG redesign here at Moments By Kellee. I have done new bride books, business cards, I am working on a new website with some AMAZING new projects on there, and as you can see from ABOVE a new blog header! Over the next month you will see all of the changes come together. I am so excited and will keep everyone posted as things become live.

The header is a rotating blog header so there are 7 different headers and you will get a different one each time you visit. To see the headers change just hit the refresh button.

Thanks for helping me out on this Madeline.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Krystal's Bridals

Megan and I went to Sacramento to do an awesome wedding. The day we got in we did Krystal's bridals. Oh she is so flawless. We went to a vineyard and then went to old Sac. We had the best time! Here are a few of my absolute favorites!

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One of my favorites!




Another Fav...





Let me know what you think.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Just for fun...

I did this smok'n shoot with Lindsey at the Preston Night rodeo a few weeks back. HOLY COW was it fun! We met up there and had such a great time taking a few snaps with the fair in the background.

We even slowed down the shutter on the first and last ones. KILLER! Thanks again Lindsey and Ryan!












I think this is my favorite...




Oh, maybe this one...


p.s. thanks Ryan for holding the light for us. You rock man...

Let me know what you think...

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Lynnsey and Nick

Ok, are these two rad or what? Oh they are fun, easy, and amazing to shoot. LOVE THIS SESSION.

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If you like them please feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Friday, August 15, 2008

One man's trash continued...

Oh I had such a great day yesterday. Megan and I traveled up to Idaho Falls Idaho to do a beautiful wedding at the Idaho Falls Temple. It was absolutly amazing!!! I am so excited to show you some of the fun shots that we did. But for now, I have a funny story before I take off for the weekend...

If you read my blog you will remember an entry I did a while ago called "One man's Trash". I collect fun, cool, funky, and beautiful furniture to shoot on. Well my husband was not very pleased when I drug home two new green chairs. He gave me a really hard time about it!

A few weeks after that, I had them loaded in the back of my truck and returned from a shoot. He had to run somewhere in a hurry and did not take the time to take the chairs out. Upon returning back to drive home there was a not on the windshield...



Oh I love it. Sorry Melanie, but these two chairs have a home for good, and Dan, maybe you are the only one who does not appreciate what fine furniture they are...

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Any Takers???

I have an awesome deal for anyone out there that is interested. I am going to list this Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 lens on e-bay. Before I do so, I thought I would post it on here and see if there is anyone locally who is interested in the lens. It is my FAVORITE lens and use it 95% of the time. However, my new D3 is a full frame camera and so I want to get a lens to take advantage of that.

This lens is absolutly perfect for professionals or serious amateurs. It has VERY LITTLE ware and tear and is like new! It is pictured with a clear 77mm NC Glass filter. I put that filter on the same day I bought this lens and it has never been removed. So, the lens is completely protected! This is an $80.00 filter that I am including with the lens.

Additionally, it comes with the box, all paper instructions as well as an unused warranty card. I have only been shooting with it for a little over a year and like I said before it is my LENS OF CHOICE!

If anyone is interested please e-mail me in the next 48 hours - otherwise e-bay here I come!

e-mail kellee@momentsbykellee.com

Price new $1179.95
Asking Price $950.00









Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Oh La La...

My good good friend Celeste came with me to Jackson Wyoming to do Sarah and Garret's engagement pictures. We had a great time together. She is one of those friends that I do not talk to every day, and sometimes every week, and sometimes every month. (Yes, if you are wondering, I am a bad friend). HOWEVER, when we are together or even when we talk it is like no time has passed and we pick up right where we left off. Oh Celeste - your the best and thanks so much for all of the help during the shoot, the amazing ice cream, and the unbeatable conversation! You are one hot mama!!!

While Sarah and Garret were changing their cloths, we had some fun!



Monday, August 11, 2008

Mikkal and Ben's Wedding

Without further adieu.. Mikkal and Ben - oh what a fun couple. Megan and I had a great time with these two.

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Ok, so all of my past brides know that I love food pictures and I love ring pictures. I got a bit carried away with both at Mikkal's reception. Here is the result!







Please let me know what you think!!!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Mikkal and Ben Sneak Peak of wedding...

I am headed out the door to go to Idaho to a fun wedding today. I wanted to leave you this weekend with a sneak peak of Ben and Mikkals wedding. Megan finished editing it and I got my first look at it last night, and I can not wait for you to see it! I will be back in my office on Monday with more.



Let me know what you think...

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Sarah and Garrett

Oh what a good time we had. We (my great friend Celeste and I) met these two up in Jackson Wyoming to do these killer engagements. Holly cow it was fun and I LOVE THESE PICTURES. This is one of my favorite sessions I have done in a long time!

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If anyone is interested I shot these on my new Nikon D3 with a 50mm 1.4 lens. We started the session at 4:00 in the evening and the session lasted about 2 hours. The open field pictures were reflected with a 72 inch gold proflex.

Edited in lightroom in about 45 min. Actions were applied to a few of the final blog pictures but none of the sideshow pictures. If you have any questions about the session please feel free to ask...






























I want to choose this one as my PHOTOGRAPHERS CHOICE but there are others I like too!






ALSO love this one...


AND I LOVE THIS ONE.

Please let me know what you think...

Monday, August 4, 2008

Michelle's Bridals

I was a busy girl this weekend. I have some really great sessions to share with you over the next few days.

Michelle has an amazing look and I LOVE her dress! I can not wait for her and Kevin's wedding in a few weeks. Here are a few of my favorite shots.

SLIDESHOW


Photographers Choice...














LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Small Minnesota Churches

Hi again, I wanted to share these random church pictures. I was amazed at the beautiful little churches that were on every corner in Brainard. A silly post - but there you go!







Not dead, just busy...

So, I have completely neglected my blog this week. Taking a week off creates a lot of catch up. My good friend Celeste and I spent the day at the zoo together a while ago. Today I was burning her a cd of all of the pictures from the day and I ran across this picture. What a set of eyes on her baby girl! I thought you would enjoy seeing it. I am off to a busy weekend and I will have so much to show you next week.

Later