Moments by Kellee

NEW BLOG...

2009-05-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

Don't forget TO VISIT ME AT MY NEW LOCATION...

www.momentsbykellee.com/blog

GUESS WHAT?

2009-03-12T20:10:00.000-07:00

MY NEW BLOG IS READY!!!

Be sure that you change your subscriptions!

http://www.momentsbykellee.com/blog/

Katie and Richard...

2009-03-05T20:19:00.001-08:00

These two are so adorable... Celeste will be shooting this wedding at the Billings Montana Temple in a couple of weeks.

Celeste and I had a great time with these two and I can't wait to see what magical things Celeste does with them on their wedding day!

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Let me know what you think...

Another Album...

2009-03-03T16:26:00.000-08:00

Here is another fun album from the beautiful Melissa...

More fun things tomorrow!

Let me know what you think...

MARCH - YEA...

2009-02-25T13:28:00.000-08:00

There are so many reasons to be excited that it is March. For one - I'M BACK!!!! A little bit refreshed, certainly revived, and ready for the unexpected.

How was February you ask? Well, February was wonderful, thank you for asking. My kids took swimming lessons, I red a book (The Boleyn Inheritance), I had a massage, I got my hair done, I had a facial, I slept in several mornings, I had dinner with my family almost every night (except when I was in Vegas), and I started exercising again. Wow, I am refreshed and somehow worn out by that list... All in all I feel like a person again!

I also got a ton of work done. I caught up from my busy summer and fall season. I got my office in order again, and I seem to have gotten my life in order as well. Sometimes we all just need a bit of a break, and now rather than looking ahead at my busy schedule and dreading it, I am so excited to get back to work. I can not wait to get back to my camera, and get back to creating beautiful images!

I am so excited to be BACK! So excited to be posting again! I have so much to say and so much to do and so much I want to share with you! I am embarking on some personal projects this month! We have the anticipated Wedding Showcase coming up in just a few weeks! Summer is just around the corner! YEA FOR EVERYTHING!!!

So, to start off the month here is an album I designed for one of my favorite 2008 brides. Enjoy and I will be back tomorrow!!!

Let me know what you think...

Mindy and Nate

2009-02-24T09:38:00.000-08:00

Mindy and Nate have waited long enough, and I will not make them wait until March for their pictures... I have so much to post when March rolls around, and I am so excited to get back into the swing of things. But, for now I have had a fantastic February, and thank you for all of the fun comments, and mostly for your patience. I am enjoying 1 more week of album design before I will return in all of my glory to my beloved blog!!!

So these two have been a blast to work with. I absolutely DIG Mindy's classic look. I think that is why I love their pictures in B&W, they just fit. They remind me of a good looking couple who was married in the early 50's. She is not vintage, but just has that classic look. Ok, enough, I have said a lot about nothing, so let's get to it!

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Let me know what you think, and I will see you again on March 1!

Viva Las Vegas 2009!

2009-02-16T22:57:00.000-08:00

I am having such a great time in Vegas. I will be back next week and will be returning all calls in e-mails on Monday.

Thanks to Ryan Christenson with Innovative Photography who organized an amazing shoot here in Vegas with some HOT models.

More fun pics to come!

Randi and Matt

2009-02-09T19:26:00.000-08:00

Another amazing couple, and another amazing wedding!

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Let me know what you think...

Spa day anyone...

2009-02-03T11:57:00.000-08:00

What a crazy fall, and then the holidays. Oh the holidays were so fun but such a busy time of year. The new year typically represents change and direction, but direction came along with an unprecedented speed. FINALLY, it is February. I could not be more happy about that. So, what now?

Personally I am happy to tell you that I am taking February off from shooting. That is right, I said OFF! No weddings, no engagements, no bridals. I am taking a spa day, getting a massage, and oh ya designing 5 albums, getting my taxes together, and a whole list of to do's that typically keep me up late every night.

Why here? Why now? Well, February is typically such a cold yukky month. If you live in Utah (well northern Utah) you understand. We have ugly inversions and freezing cold weather. I decided that it is a perfect month to catch up on my office duties, and schedule some spa treatments.

So, this is not a final farewell for February, BUT I will not be posting at the speed I typically do. I have a fun trip planned to Vegas and I will be doing some shooting there. I well also be giving you a sneak peak of the albums (yes 5 - AHHH) that I am designing!

If anyone wants to do lunch, now is the time! Have a wonderful, cold, yukky, February and I will be back before you know it.

I had to put a quick sneak peak on my blog of a wedding I did this last weekend. Beautiful couple, and absolutly beautiful wedding. More details will be coming in a few days!

Tiffany and Dustin's Wedding

2009-02-01T19:49:00.000-08:00

Oh I had a great weekend. I was able to see friends and family, I shot an amazing wedding, and I was able to get some work done. What more could you ask for...

Here is a wedding I did a few weeks back. These two are so cute and they are perfect for one another!

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Let me know what you think.

Candy Store...

2009-01-30T14:49:00.000-08:00

We loved the candy store so much that we had to go back before we left town and buy some goodies and take some pics. How funny is the guy behind Celeste!

Thanks for the pics Celeste!

Terra and Jody's Wedding

2009-01-28T12:36:00.000-08:00

WOW WOW WOW - we had such a fun trip!!! I am so excited to finally share these beautiful picture of the beautiful Terra and Jody's wedding! It was in the stunning Red Lodge Montana!

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These are some amazing images that Megan took of Jody!

Check it out...

2009-01-26T22:44:00.000-08:00

One of my weddings this summer was featured on the Hamilton's blog. Check it out!

http://hamiltonsweddings.blogspot.com/2009/01/candis-lance.html

Be sure to leave them a comment...

USU Bridal Faire

2009-01-26T11:55:00.000-08:00

Wow, what a day! We had such a great time at the bridal fair on Saturday. We met so many great people and we caught up with some of our favorite vendors, and it was so fantastic! We (Megan, Celeste, Stacee, and I) have worked so hard on our booth, and it came together so well!

This was the beginnings (our frame and backdrop)! We could not get into our space until 7:00 and the fair started at 10. We almost didn't make it!

This is the crew that helped me put things together with me... Left to right.
Nikkol Christiansen - Occasions Event and Floral Design (She gave me great ideas and prepared all of my fresh flowers, and helped put the finishing touches on our space)
Scott Smith - My now favorite brother-in-law! 1/2 of the muscles on the set up crew.
Celeste Russell - Wedding Photographer for Moments By Kellee
Stacee Sparrow - My best friend, personal assistant, wardrobe consultant, personal designer, and part time Catering Enthusiast.
Me!
My Hubby Dan - The other 1/2 of the muscles.
Megan - Head Candid Photographer

The MBK Staff

What would we do without friends?

The right side of the booth (I.E. Stacee made all of those cute blue pillows!)

The left side of my booth

Nikkol's flowers

We had such a great time. I can't wait to do it again at the Wedding Showcase in March. Let me know what you think...

UPDATE...

2009-01-21T08:42:00.000-08:00

I feel like I have been so MIA lately. First of all I don't do a lot of shooting this time of year. So, I have tried to schedule all of my session starting later in March, and so this time is reserved for many other things.

I will be out of the office for the rest of the week. I have a few weddings in the next few days as well as the upcoming bridal fair on Saturday at the Tagart Student Center on USU campus starting at 10:00.

My husband thinks I am crazy, and I am starting to agree with him. I have been working and working and working to prepare for the bridal fair this coming Saturday. I am so excited. Celeste, and Megan, and I were together all day yesterday going over final details and finishing up the last of the projects (well almost the last of the projects. Let's just say I have 1 more day of to do's!). Everything is coming together so wonderful and I am so excited to see everyone on Saturday. So, if you are a bride out there who will be getting married in 2009 or 2010 don't miss this event. It is absolutly a great place to see dozens and dozens of vendors all in the same place. It will save you hours or running around, and phone calls, and appointments!

We have some great things coming your way at the bridal fair. We have a special VIP event that you will only hear about or have the opportunity to pick up tickets to if you visit our booth at the bridal fair! It is an exclusive event BY INVITATION ONLY and so if you stop by our booth, be sure you ask about it and pick up your tickets.

Here are some fun details of some of the things we have been working on and pulling together for Saturday. Here are a few, and I mean few of the details that you will see in my booth on Saturday. See you there!

EEEEEEEEEKKKKK. I am so excited and I can't wait to see you there!

Randi and Matt Formals

2009-01-17T14:13:00.001-08:00

Is her dress beautiful or what? I love the long selves, you just doing see it very often, and that neck line looks so incredible on her. Matt, you look good too!

Let me know what you think.

Mindy and Nate's Formals

2009-01-16T14:04:00.003-08:00

We had a BLAST...

mmmmm, I love this one...

she had a beautiufl ring. I loved the way the HUGE diamond was set.

Let me know what you think...

Funny...

2009-01-16T14:02:00.000-08:00

NEVER hand your camera to a bride... Hee hee hee

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This wedding...

2009-01-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

This weekend...

In Red Lodge Montana. I will not have cell service or internet so all calls and e-mails will be returned on Monday. Happy Weekend...

A new year... YEA...

2009-01-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

As you all know I recently redid my website. It has been a great opportunity to look back over some of my favorite sessions of 2008 and reflect on all that Moments By Kellee has been through this year.

2008 for me was all about 2007 and will be the same in 2009. CHANGE. (p.s. I am NOT an Obama fan - I am not referring to anything political with that word! hee hee hee) If you know me and if you follow my company you will see just that. I continue to change in every way. I started shooting with the Nikon D3 this year and love it! I feel like if you are not moving forward in life than you are moving back, and for me that was exude in 2008.

Style is the one thing in this business that sets you apart from anyone else. I feel like I am growing all of the time with style, but in 2008 I made leaps and bounds in showing you exactly how I see the world.

I developed my business in so many ways this year. It has been amazing to see how things have changed, and grown and developed into this fun company. I have so many things planned for 2009!

Go get a glass of something and raise it with me. Thank you to all of my brides and their families for a fantastic year. Thank you to my family for all of the love and support I needed to get this far. Thank you to my staff for giving me a place to lean! May we rejoice in 2008 and look forward to a WONDERFUL 2009.

CHEERS!!!!!

Delicious...

2009-01-03T09:01:00.000-08:00

YEA - my new site is finally live!!! Oh my goodness I can not tell you how excited I am about this! Check it out and let me know what you think!!!

PS. I AM HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH MY CONTACT SECTION. IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT ME E-MAIL ME AT kellee@momentsbykellee.com UNTIL MONDAY!!!

MBK

Randi and Matt and Ema

2009-01-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

How cute is this little Ema...

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Ester and Scott's Wedding

2008-12-31T10:43:00.001-08:00

Last Saturday I shot a really fun wedding for Ester and Scott. She was such a beautiful bride, and their pictures (engagement, bridal, and wedding) are some of my favorite from the year. It was one of the coldest December days, but we had a blast with these two. Thanks Shellee and Celeste for shooting with me!

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Let me know what you think!

NO WEBSITE YET...

2008-12-29T14:57:00.000-08:00

I am still trying to get that website out. I was hoping it would be live already. It is ready to go but just not up quite yet. Keep checking back!

Kellee

Promo Video

2008-12-23T09:22:00.000-08:00

This fall one of the big projects that I have been working on is my website. As an element of my website (which by the way should be live TOMORROW) I wanted to do a video. I hired Ben Zurcher to film and produce the video. Let me know what you think!

Have a Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

As a mother (and as a wedding photographer) I often project ahead and wonder what things will be like when my children get married...

We went to a really fun event put on by my husbands company (The Sports Academy) called "Breakfast with Santa". It is typically the only chance my kids get to see Santa during the holiday seasons (I am not patient enough for the line at the mall!). My little boy is very shy and these experiences have not always been pleasant (i.e. he HATED SANTA). So, before we went I really tried to prepare my 2 1/2 year old little girl. I told her all about what was going to happen and that Santa is nice and how we set on his lap and tell him what we want for Christmas, bla-bla-bla. Never did I imagine the way things would go down!

So, when we arrive, she sees him and starts yelling HI SANTA, so we rushed in and she hopped up on his lap - NO PROBLEM!!! I take a couple of pictures, and try to listen as Santa talked to her about being a good girl and being nice to her brother. Finally we get to the part where he says, "What do you want for Christmas?" She says loud and clear "I want to have your baby". He started laughing, and I started laughing, and I could not run over there quick enough to say, "Um, she means a baby!" I love Santa! However, I never looked at the big guy like that before! I do not want him as a son-in-law!!! She still tells people that Santa is going to bring her his baby!

I have had a busy, productive, and fun December! I have not been blogging like I normally do, but tis the holiday season!!! I am so excited, and anxious for the new year to come, but looking so forward to the rest of the holidays. I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!! For those of you who did not get a Christmas card from me, her is one to enjoy!

I will be out of the office until January 5, 2009. Wow, 2009! Where does time go.

Ashley and Fred

2008-12-13T06:34:00.001-08:00

You know how when you meet some people you just click with them. I totally felt this way about Ashley. We are doing her amazing wedding this summer in Colorado. They came up to Logan for their engagement session and we had a blast...

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B&W SLIDE

CELESTE - THANKS FOR THE AWESOME CANDIDS
Let me now what you think...

Friends...

2008-12-07T22:05:00.000-08:00

This is one of my hubbies good friends. Even though I don't do families, I had to make 1 exception for the season.

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Mindy and Nate

2008-12-05T18:58:00.000-08:00

I had such a great time with these two. They are such a funny couple, and so cute with each other! I LOVE the look and feel of their pictures, and Mindy has the most beautiful eyes. So chocolate brown and big and, oh, a photographers dream!

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Let me know what you think...

Vegas Baby...

2008-12-04T12:56:00.000-08:00

So a few weeks ago Celeste and I went to Vegas for the weekend to do a destination bridal for Terra. My sister Shellee with Photography By Shellee in St. George met us there. We had more than a good time. Check out some of these HOT photos!

Oh what fun! Let me know what you think!

TAIYA'S HEAD SHOTS

2008-12-02T22:18:00.000-08:00

What a cute girl. Remember Taiya? She was a past bride, almost married a year (WOW)! She is the girl that does those amazing up-do's. She needed a head shot, so we took some cute pictures of her. She is absolutly flawless! Seriously, try to find a flaw - good luck!

Don't forget to call her if you need an up-do or anything else. She is at Phiva Salon and Spa...

this one is my favorite, but

Let me know what you think...

Let's take care of business.

2008-12-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

IF YOU ARE BOARD KEEP READING. THIS IS A LONG BORING POST!!!

IF YOU ARE PART OF THE MBK FAMILY (i.e. a past or current bride, a friend, a college, etc.) then e-mail me your address and I will try to get everyone a Christmas card. I don't have all of my past brides current addresses, so be sure and send it to me at kellee@momentsbykellee.com to be on the VIP list! I want to send out Christmas wishes to all of you early next week!

Oh there is so much to say. Today I was able to go down to SL and shoot with one of my FAVORITE photographers at a wedding. I had a smashing good time and it was fantastic. I will post those pictures next week.

Today I had a comment from an anonymous person (feel free to leave your name) that read...

Kellee,

You mentioned a couple of months ago that you would be making BIG changes with your site or offering things that you wouldn't see anywhere else. We've been waiting to see what those changes are and haven't seen you blog about anything since that time. We're all interested to see what you're doing!

Thanks for keeping me on my toes "Anonymous". As promised some great stuff is on its way. It is a busy time of year both personally and professionally and it is taking a bit more time than originally anticipated... I have a new website that is going to knock your socks off. It is still under production, but should be done soon... I will show you a sneak peak of my FAVORITE part of it before Christmas (I PROMISE)! I have a new blog coming at the same time. I am hoping to premier both on January 1st.

My team is gearing up for the Bridal Fair season with some cool new things (and events). I will announce more about that when it gets a bit closer. We are doing things at this bridal fair that we have never done before. It is requiring a LOT more work but has been so fun to work on. Celeste and Megan have been a HUGE part in pulling everything together. We are all working tirelessly to be ready to meet and greet all of you brides out there.

I have been doing some INSANE shoots in the past few weeks. We did a destination bridal that will hopefully hit my blog this week that is going to be something you have absolutely never seen before. OH - I cannot wait!

I just completed a new bride packet that all of my new brides get. Only those who book with me get to see that, but they are beautiful.

Megan and Celeste have been hard at work as well. As you see from the post below, Celeste is specializing in families as part of the MBK team. Megan is also gearing up for some big announcements, but those will come in January as well. They have all been hard at work.

I finish shooting after this weekend until after Christmas. I am thrilled to be able to focus on completing some of these big projects over the next couple of weeks.

ANONYMOUS, I HOPE THAT HELPS. BE PATIENT, AND STAY TUNED!

I can't do a post without a picture, so here is a fun one. I took this of my mom and dad this week while I was home for Thanksgiving. It is going to be part of a Christmas gift for them. I love the feel of it. They are the best parents in the entire world, and without knowing them it is hard to express how symbolic this is of their life. I cannot wait to see it printed, framed, and hanging on their wall.

Let me know what you think...

Shelly and Trevor's candid's

2008-12-01T15:36:00.000-08:00

A while ago I went to Provo and did some engagements. My friend Karen met me up there and she shot this engagement with me... These are a few of my favorites that Karen took. SHE IS AWESOME!!!

HOW BEAUTIFUL!

2008-12-01T12:59:00.000-08:00

Many of you have met Celeste. She is the newest member of the Moments By Kellee team. She is doing amazing candid work, but has an absolute passion for Family Photography. She is going to be specializing in family's and is in the middle of training. Last week we went out together and shot this absolutly beautiful family. It is a surprise gift for "dad"! There were literally dozens of shots that were amazing. This is one that Celeste sent me this morning and I had to share it!

Celeste you rock...

Let Celeste know if you like it...

Rachelle and Cameron's Wedding

2008-12-01T09:28:00.000-08:00

I had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving with my parents at their home in Idaho. My mom and I were able to accomplish some major Christmas projects that were so much fun! I ate too much, and had so much fun. I am glad to be back in my office to get caught all of the way up so that I can have a quiet and peaceful Christmas!

I did this wedding a few weeks ago and these two were SOOOO in love. We had so much fun with them and I love their images...

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Let me know what you think.

Jesika and Lane's Wedding

2008-11-26T22:43:00.000-08:00

This is country all the way. What a classic country couple!

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Let me know what you think...

Jaimi and Rustin's Wedding

2008-11-25T06:30:00.000-08:00

I love the feel of this wedding. Jami was flawless!

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Let me know what you think!

I forgot this one and had to show you...

2008-11-25T06:25:00.000-08:00

Funny huh.

Ester and Scott's Groomals

2008-11-24T23:40:00.000-08:00

OK, are these two just a beautiful couple or what? I had the best time with them. We were able to create some really fun images for them... These are only the tip of the iceberg!

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Let me know what you think...

Randi and Matt's Engagements

2008-11-21T18:07:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun at a formal session tonight for one of my favorite couples. Then I am off early early early tomorrow morning to do a really fun destination bridal. I am so excited for it. Celeste and I will be out all weekend, but back on Monday morning.

First of all I LOVE that name Randi. She is so adorable, and such an easy person to be around. I totally think she looks like Trisha Yearwood. Thanks for the good time you too. Keep me posted on the records!

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Oh how I love this picture. We have such beautiful rolling fields of winter wheat here.

Inside Joke...

Here is the low down...

2008-11-19T21:58:00.000-08:00

I did an awesome engagement tonight and I can not wait to share it with you. I am in the middle of editing it here tonight with Oprah on the TV and my family fast asleep. I should NOT still be awake, but I want to share my weekend story with you...

So last week I was out of the office for a few days, and some of you guessed right, I was up in Idaho riding with my parents. But, it wasn't the typical trip to go and ride, I was preparing for a big race this weekend in Farmington.

As many of you know I grew up riding and competing in Rodeos. I married my amazing husband when I was 19 years old and I honestly did not believe that my marriage was the demise to my rodeo career. HOWEVER, over the past 11 years of marriage I have only competed 1 time back in 1998. (WOW, I am old!)! So, I convinced my mom and dad to let me make a run for it! They have this great 5 year old horse that they have both been competing on who is still young but coming along really well. So, last Tuesday Ryen and I jumped in the car and ran up to my parents place in Idaho and did some practice runs and ran in a jackpot. It was a great time. Here are some pictures. More weekend info after the pics...

It was SOOO COLD!

Ryen Kitty Napped one of moms kittens because she did not want to leave them at the house while we were gone riding.

This is the 5 year old BJ

Some slow run patterning before the jackpot.

Ryen riding my mom's horse.

Ry's and my mom cooling down BJ

So, all went well at the Jackpot and I headed to Famington on Saturday to the big race. There were about 250 barrel racers. I did great my first day and knocked a barrel my second day, but ended up with this...

My husband videoed me on my mom's camera and when I head home for Thanksgiving I will post that on my blog. I am not all that sure I want you all to see it, so I will have to do some previewing!

So, after the race on Sunday we ran down to see Dan's family. We were not there 30 min when Ryen's little cousins tried to lift her over a stair gate and they all went tumbling down! I knew right away there was a broken bone. So she has a couple of cracked bones in her leg... For the next 3 weeks this is our little Ryen!

So there is the story! I hope I didn't talk too much. Amazing sessions to come!

Later!

Lynnsey and Nick

2008-11-17T19:24:00.000-08:00

FIRST OF ALL LET ME TELL YOU that I promise to be a good blogger again... My life has been a bit hectic and I have not been as good as I typically am at blogging. So, starting NOW I will post every day again. I have an engagement on Wednesday, a bridal on Thursday, and this weekend I am jetting off to do a destination bridal with one of my favorite brides in the whole world, and I can not wait to show you what we are up to.

WOW, what a crazy week I have had. I was out of the state mid week playing, did a wedding for Rachelle and Cameron down in Salt Lake all day on Friday and then I had a crazy couple of days that ended with a broken bone on my little Ryen. I will try to post some details and pictures of my weekend festivities tomorrow. For now I have to get back to work (after all I spent most of today at the hospital.)

This is the incredibly beautiful Lynnsey and Nick.

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I think b&w pictures are the bomb. Check out a few of these candid shots that Megan took...

I will have to shoot over some more tomorrow because there were just too many that I liked!!!

Let me know what you think!

Courage and Dreams...

2008-11-10T18:33:00.000-08:00

Today has been a typical Monday, but I have had some experiences that led to some interesting thoughts... (hopefully it will not be too boring)

Do you ever have those days that are full of so many life lessons, but while they are happening you don't recognize them because you are too busy thinking about all that must be done tomorrow...

I started my day out with my family which is always, always fun. My kids are in such good moods in the mornings. They crawl into bed with me and it is so fun to hear about their dreams and all of their anticipations for the day. We always have a good breakfast together (this morning was yummy warm rice pudding). Then, Hunter was off to school and Ryen was off to her sitters and the day was well underway...

I met a friend and went over some business with her. We had a cup of hot chocolate and it was absolutly great company.

That was followed by a consultation with a beautiful girl and her mom and fiance. It was so fun to hear about their wedding plans and to talk to them about this magical time in their life.

I met a past bride for lunch and had a wonderful time with her. I realized that friends come into your life in so many different ways, and every day I am able to do what I love I am more and more blessed in life...

But this story has nothing to do about today. It is really about tomorrow...

Dale Carnegie said, "Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed."

Today has come to an end, but tomorrow I am off to an adventure. One that I am sure will need a little bit of courage... I will be far too busy having fun to take too many cool pictures, but I will try to snap a couple so that I can share with you one of the TRUE LOVES OF MY LIFE. I may be out for a few days, but I will be back to share my life experiences...

Melissa and Aric's Wedding

2008-11-08T10:16:00.000-08:00

What an amazing couple and such a fun wedding. They had a BEAUTIFUL bridal party and we had a great time with all of them...

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Let me know what you think...

Shelley and Trevor

2008-11-04T15:00:00.000-08:00

Are these two cute or what? Oh I had a great time, and thanks so much Karen for shooting with me...

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Claudia and Burkes Wedding

2008-11-03T17:55:00.000-08:00

Check out these two. If anyone knows how to throw an event it is Claudia for sure. Oh I had such a great day with them. I know these two will honestly have a happily ever after...

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Claudia has such a full beautiful smile and such big pretty eyes... Oh I think she is just gorgeous!

Sorry Burk, but I love all of these beautiful shots of your wife...

let me know what you think...

Rachelle and Cameron's Formal Session

2008-10-31T08:50:00.000-07:00

What an absolute beauty Rachelle is... Oh my goodness we had such a great great time yesterday together at their formal session. These two are so meant for each other and so happy in love.

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I love her dress - the skirt was so so so beautiful!

Let me know what you think!

HOME AGAIN!

2008-10-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness... I made it home and I am just getting back on my feet. So much to do, so little time! Sometimes don't you feel like you need a vacation after the vacation? I am all about that!!!!

I returned home to do a FANTASTIC wedding for Jaimie and Rustin. Oh I am so excited to get some of those pictures to you. Those two had an amazing day! Wednesday I have 2 shoots, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Busy, busy, busy.

For now, let me leave you with a couple of shots that my sister Shellee took of me while we were back east. I am typically always the one behind the camera, and it was so fun to have here there to snap shots as well! I have so many amazing shots to share with you! That will have to come another day...

Caught Red Handed.

2008-10-19T17:38:00.001-07:00

So, those of you who know me know that I go a million miles an hour with EVERYTHING that I do. I talk fast, work fast, eat fast, and drive fast. It all caught up with me a while ago while Jesika and I went up to Wyoming for her bridal session!

I was talking on the phone to my friend Candis at Urban Floral, and driving through Smithfield, when I failed to notice a school zone. Yes, I said school zone! The cop pulled me over, and I thought, oh Jesika is setting here in the passenger seat in her wedding dress, there is no way he will write me a ticket. OH AND LET ME ADD THAT I HAVE NEVER HAD A TICKET BEFORE IN MY LIFE! So, after the cop told me I was going 21 over I knew I was sunk! He only sighted me for 9 over (Thank you Mr. Officer) and I did a Plea in Abeyance through the Smithfield Attorney and so now I must go 6 months without a moving violation! So, pedal OFF the metal. I have to be a model citizen and good driver. Wish me luck...

Premier Productions.

2008-10-19T17:37:00.001-07:00

I got to work with Bruce and Sherri Daniels with Premier Productions. They are such great people, and I really love to just "hang out" at the receptions with them... They are always so professional and easy to be around. I forgot to mention them when I did Sarah and Garrett's post, so I wanted to make a quick mention!

And of course it was at this wedding!

Thanks for the good time!

It takes a diagram.

2008-10-19T17:35:00.001-07:00

My Posting order was mixed up a bit, but here is the answer to the pop quiz. This is how these three are linked...

Taiya is the best hair dresser. She did the up-do's for Ali and Jesika. She is so fantastic and does incredible up-do's! If anyone is interested you can schedule with Taiya at Phiva Salon and Spa.

Phiva Salon and Spa
1635 North 200 East
North Logan, Utah
435-787-9477

Nashua New Hampshire

2008-10-16T16:38:00.000-07:00

Today was a travel day and I made it to Nashua New Hampshire. I flew today with my mom and dad and we had a great time. When we arrived my little sister Janna and my older sister Shellee met us at the air port and we had a fantastic dinner made by Janna and her roommate and friend Sue. We have a really fun and full day planned tomorrow, and I will do my best to post some pictures tomorrow.

Culinary Concepts

2008-10-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

I love to work with so many of the amazing Cache Valley Vendors, INCLUDING Culinary Concepts. We absolutly do not always appreciate some of the insane talent that we have here in Cache Valley. John Simpson is an award winning fantastic chef. I wish I had a list of all of his awards and accomplishments to rattle off, but you will have to do with "he is fantastic"! And, if anyone knows the list, leave them in the comments!

I did a wedding recently with Culinary Concepts for Claudia and Burk at the Riter Mansion. The detail shots were SOOOO fun because the details were absolutly PERFECT! If you don't believe me, judge for yourself!

POP QUIZ...

2008-10-14T18:36:00.000-07:00

What links these three brides together (besides the fact that I wish I looked like any of them...)? Write your guesses in the "comments" section, and check back tomorrow for the answer...

Candis and Lance's Wedding...

2008-10-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

Candis was one of my favorite brides to work with. I love her style, and I think she is so beautiful! Here are a few of my favorites from her wedding...

Let me know what you think...

A Comment about COMMENTS!

2008-10-14T16:38:00.000-07:00

I LOVE TO BLOG! I love everything about it! I love to share my ideas, and my pictures and a little of my life. I also love to look at other peoples blogs and comment on their pictures and their lives! It is a lot of what consumes my time at "work"

So, let me tell you the reason why I am writing this blog entry. While I was at the wedding showcase last weekend I ran into the CUTEST girl Leslie. (Hi Leslie, and thanks for your comment!). She said she works in an office with a few girls who follow my blog! I honestly don't remember how we started talking about comments, but she wasn't sure if it was appropriate to comment on my blog.

SO, I wanted to let everyone out there know that I LOVE COMMENTS. It is like Christmas morning each day when I get to open and read what other people have to say about my work and my entries. Even my brides will say "did you see I got 17 comments?"

LET'S DO SOMETHING FUN! If you are reading this blog, then you are officially invited to comment on it! I would love to see who is out there reading this and how many comments we can get. If you don't have a user name and password, then comment anonymously! The more comments the better!!! I have an average of 3000 hits per week, and like 7 comments. So, if you are out there - let me hear your voice! It would make me SOOOOO happy!

I mean like Disneyland happy... (hee hee this is from our 2008 trip to Disneyland this summer)!

Amber and Jason's Wedding.

2008-10-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

This was a beautiful wedding over in Pleasant View. Amber's mom Shelly was amazing and mastered every little detail.

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Let me know what you think.

Wedding Showcase Recap...

2008-10-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

This morning I spoke with Megan and she gave me an EAR FULL about not posting since last Saturday! Needless to say I have had my hands full!

It was SOOOOOO fun to see all of the vendors, some of whom are my good friends, and talk to all of the brides on Saturday. I absolutly LOVE bridal shows and it is one of the highlights of the year for me. I forget how insane things get after a bridal show, but the past 24 hours have been a whirl wind. I have another busy day today and then I am OFF TO BOSTON TO TAKE A BREAK!!! (And I must admit that right now I really need one!)

I don't want to leave you high and dry while I am gone, so I am taking my laptop and camera with me. I will hopefully have internet and time to show you a bit of my trip along the way.

Also, Megan is going to hold down the fort for me while I am gone and I am preparing a few posts that I have been wanting to post for a while and she will send them out to you every day along the way. So, just because I am gone, does not mean that there will not be good things coming over the next 10 days!!!

For now here is a picture of the Wedding Showcase. It was a challenge to only have a 4X4 space to work with, but it was fun! I was also awarded the People's Choice Award. So thanks to all of you cute brides for the vote!

Thank you Ben Zurcher for the snapshot!

WEDDING SHOWCASE TODAY...

2008-10-11T08:52:00.000-07:00

It is a stormy, snowy, cold, windy day! What better to do then come to the WEDDING SHOWCASE.

Seasons at the Riter Mansion
168 North 100 East
Logan, Utah
2 o'clock pm until 7 o'clock pm

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

YEA!!!!! Dinner Date Pictures...

2008-10-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh, I have so much to tell you...

Last night and today I did my first DINNER DATE and like I just said OH MY GOSH!!!! We had so much fun and we had an amazing time! I will tell you all about it and there are so many things to come, but for tonight here is a sneak peak of "NOT MINE" but Vanessa with Pic Me Photos pictures from the two photo shoots I did today!

Did I say OH MY GOSH?

Oh and if you are interested here are some of the highlights in a cute SLIDE SHOW. ENJOY

Let me know what you think of Vanessa's AMAZING pictures...

First Dinner Date...

2008-10-08T10:13:00.000-07:00

I am soooooo excited to meet my first two dinner date photographers this evening. I have two sets of models coming out tomorrow for a full day of shooting! We are going to have a blast, and I can not wait to report back on how everything went!

This morning I looked over my calender and have a couple of really fun weeks ahead of me. I have my dinner date tonight and tomorrow night and then I have the wedding showcase this weekend, and then next week I head off to Boston with my mom and dad and my older sister Shellee for a week long visit with my baby sister out there. It has been over 15 years since I have traveled with my parents and sisters and it will be so much fun. I love the east coast and I hope we have not missed all of the fall colors. I am so excited to be traveling light (without every piece of camera equipment I own, or with my children...) and can not wait to snap shots of all of the highlights of our trip!

I have spent the past couple of days in my office (finally a few days home) and have been working so hard on albums and announcements. It will be fun to get back out and shoot again tomorrow!

Until then, I wanted to share with you a couple of fun pages from the album that I just finished. There is so much variety in their pictures, and it was so fun to go back and look at these pictures again! Enjoy - until next time...

Stephanie made this picture - She totally pulled the best face!!! Oh I love it!

KaraLee's Bridals

2008-10-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

Ahhh the beautiful KaraLee!!!

SLIDESHOW

Let me know what you think...

Sarah and Garrett Wedding...

2008-10-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

Oh! I am finally back after a long but very fun weekend. Lyndsey's and Nicks wedding was absolutly beautiful and magical. Lisa, Lyndsey's mother did an amazing job and Megan and I had a really great day.

I enjoyed a fun weekend home with my family and I am geared up for a busy but productive week. I am so excited for my first "dinner date" starting Wednesday night! I am also preparing for the Wedding Showcase coming up this Saturday at the Riter Mansion. If you are planning a wedding don't miss it! It is going to be an intimate bridal fair and all of the best vendors in the valley will be there. I will be doing on sight consultations and I look forward to seeing everyone there!

HERE is Sarah and Garrett's wedding. Sarah and her mom Paige had every detail to the T! It was just amazing... Enjoying!

Cake: Lynette Huchison
Flowers: Andy Saxton
Dress: Bridal Expressions
Reception: USU Alumni House

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Let me know what you think!

Engagement Modeling Session!

2008-10-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

I am looking for an couple who would like to be part of a modeling session for the evening of October 9th. If you are interested e-mail a snapshot of yourselves to kellee@momentsbykellee.com no later than Monday at 12:00 noon. The session will take between 45 min to an hour and a half and you will receive all first edited high resolution negatives of session for participating.

I am off to Lindsey and Nick's wedding today. I am so excited for all of their festivities! I will be back in the office on Monday. Have a wonderful Fall weekend!

SHHHH - It's a secret!

2008-09-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

I did an awesome engagement session this week for an amazing couple who will be getting hitched very soon! I wish I could share more about the couple and show you more pictures, but this is all TOP SECRET!!! I will give everyone the details very shortly!

****If you by chance know who this is keep it quiet and e-mail me!!! No spoilers in the comment section! I am serious!!!!!

KaraLee and Dixon

2008-09-30T20:01:00.000-07:00

Can I say Blond Bomb Shell? Oh my gosh - she is so beautiful!!! I had a great time with KaraLee and Dixon and Bell (their dog)! Again, we went up Logan Canyon and it was so fun to shoot these two!

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OK all you Photog's out there. POP QUIZ! What is different about this lens flare picture? Leave me a comment if you know...

This is cute cute cute Bell. She was so sweet!!!

FAVORITE SHOT!

Let me know what you think!

Nicole and Chris - Wedding Day

2008-09-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Megan and I went up to Idaho Falls to shoot Nicole and Chris' wedding. They were such a cool laid back couple. Nicole looked amazing, and we had such a fun time with them. We went up to the wind mills and oh I love the whimsical feel of those beautiful blue sky pictures.

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this is Nicole's adorable cat. He posed so pretty for me!

mmmm - love these two shots!

Let me know what you think...

Ester and Scott

2008-09-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

Tonight I headed up Logan Canyon again to do another engagement. Don't get sick of it just yet! I am heading up there first thing tomorrow morning as well! The colors up Logan Canyon are just beautiful now. Since it feels like we have about 2 weeks of this total each year, I have to take advantage of it!

These two are so cute! I really had a great time with them both!

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mmmmmmm. I love this one...

They are so cute with each other...

Swept away...

Let me know what you think!

Brian and Caitlyn's Wedding

2008-09-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

Yes, finally!!! Oh it is so hard for my family members to have me do their pictures. Free does not always mean the best service!!! This is my cute Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law who were married this spring. Yes, their pictures are just now done!!! MBK has had such a crazy summer and fall.

Enjoy!

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Let me know what you think...

Rachelle and Cameron

2008-09-26T19:59:00.001-07:00

What an adventure. We headed up Logan Canyon to do some fun fall leave pictures. We had a great time, and a small mishap. When we were almost done Cam locked the keys in the car...

The engaged couple handled things very well! Thank you to the Tremonton folks for your kind help! You were life savers!!! I am so excited to be working with these two. Enjoy your pictures!

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Let me know what you think!

Best Friends

2008-09-26T13:08:00.001-07:00

As I announced a few weeks ago I am no longer doing any family photography. That has proven to be a great choice for me this fall! I am so busy and working what feels like night and day to make sure all of my brides are taken care of. It has been a good thing so far for me and for my business!

HOWEVER, you have to make an exception once and a while. This is my best friend in the whole world. We live next door to each other and Dan and I have been good friends with BJ and Stacee for about 9 years now. I had to take their cute families pictures last night. We had a great time (when I say "we" I am not referring to BJ - he did not love it!) and their kids were SOOOOOO good.

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Enjoy the pictures and let me know what you think!

CA Family

2008-09-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

While I was out in CA this summer I did pictures for the grooms cute family

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Enjoy

are these two cute or WHAT!!!!

Ben Zurcher

2008-09-24T15:19:00.000-07:00

Check out the cool style of this guy. If you brides out there don't know him you should. He is an awesome videographer here in Cache Valley. He is helping me with a video project for my upcoming site and so I wanted to do a few head shots of him. I love his cool style, and think they turned out so good. Here are a couple - enjoy!

www.benzurcher.com
(435) 764-0313
info@benzurcher.com

I think he will be at the upcoming Wedding Showcase on October 11th at the Riter Mansion. You need to check out his stuff...

Let me know what you think!

Tiffany and Dustin

2008-09-23T21:26:00.001-07:00

I had a blast tonight with Tiffany and Dustin. They are so spontaneous! They would out of the blue do the cutest things. Anyway, enjoy!!!

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Jesika's Bridals

2008-09-23T10:07:00.001-07:00

GUESS WHAT!!! My baby I-Mac came home today! It is all better and I am so excited to get off this laptop and back in my office! It has been a crazy week trying to run everything without it.

Jesika and I went up to Wyoming for her bridal session! Oh we had a great time. This is the beautiful valley I grew up in! It was so fun to be there on a fall evening and while I sat and looked at those amazing mountains the memories of the time I spent there came flooding back. It seems like yesterday, but like a lifetime ago.

These are amazing pictures! Oh I love the way they turned out! Enjoy...

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mmmmmm. Oh, I love the Mountains in Star Valley!

See Candis - call me...

Does this say run away bride to anyone???

Main Street in Afton! So fun!!!

HI TAMMY!!!

Maberly and Bill

2008-09-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

First of all let me share my happy news today. I called the computer store that is working on my i-mac and it has a bad fan in it and the part has been ordered and hopefully it will be repaired and ready to go tomorrow! Cross your fingers that the fan is the only problem!!!

This was one of the coolest (is that a word?) weddings I did this year. It was so chill and laid back! Maberly did an insane job of her wedding. Every little detail was perfect. The setting was a quaint beautiful farm house (her grandparents estate) in Idaho. They had beautiful ceremony on the front porch and did a backyard dinner! It was amazing! I love it when brides step out of the box and do something different! Enjoy these pictures...

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This is a picture that we were duplicating that was exactly like when her grandparents were married. They stood in that very spot, with the exact fireplace and even the same painting was behind them. So much history surrounded this wedding!

Wyoming Chick - Sneak Peak!

2008-09-11T09:58:00.003-07:00

Here is a quick sneak peak of Jesika! I am off to the second day of Claudia's wedding. I have so much to post next week!

Have a good weekend!

Tiffany's Bridal Session

2008-09-11T09:58:00.001-07:00

Look at this cute Tiffany!!!!! She is just a doll!

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS...

2008-09-11T09:57:00.006-07:00

Hello everyone. I am having some computer problems with my i-mac. I had to take it into Dr. Apple today to get it repaired. I should have it back in 3-5 days and until then I will be running off of my laptop! I am a bit slower so I will do my best to keep up on my blog.

Last night I shot a beautiful bridal. Tiffany, I had so much fun with you and your parents. I will have your pictures posted on Friday.

Today I am so excited to be off with Jesika (SEE JESIKA'S Engagement Pictures) to Star Valley, Wyoming to do her bridal session. We are both from Star Valley and I have never shot a bridal there so I am so excited for this adventure!

Watch for a post tomorrow!

Kellee

MENTORSHIP FILLED!

2008-09-11T09:57:00.005-07:00

The two available positions for the "Dinner Date" have been filled. For more information on the next available mentoring opportunity feel free to e-mail me at kellee@momentsbykellee.com. To see a review of the "Dinner Date" stay posted for a wrap-up after October 9th!

Thanks,
Kellee

I am so excited to present...

2008-09-11T09:57:00.003-07:00

THE TIME HAS COME...

I have been considering doing a mentoring session for quite some time now. I have had so many inquiries lately that I decided to go ahead and just do it! I have worked really hard on a really fun couple of days together where I believe you will learn everything you need to start and run a successful photography business. I am opening this up to the FIRST TWO people who are interested.

It will start with Dinner on October 8th and be a full day clinic on the 9th. I absolutly love to teach people and am so excited at the opportunity to help other photographers succeed.

***As denoted below, only photographers at least 2 hours away from Cache Valley area are invited to participate!

To sign up, or for any questions please e-mail me at kellee@momentsbykellee.com

Let's go on a "date"!

Michelle and Kevin's Wedding

2008-09-11T09:57:00.001-07:00

Here is the exquisite Michelle and her husband Kevin. They know how to throw a party. So much fun!

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Michelle and her sister Leslie started their day out at Serendipity Salon to get hair and makeup done!

This is the oh so cute Ursula who does an AMAZING job on make-up!

oh I love these green wall pictures...

I had fun with the rings...

let me know what you think...

A little about Kellee

2008-09-11T09:56:00.002-07:00

I set here at 1 in the morning thinking about all that has to be done this weekend. I have traveling, and photography, and fun waiting for me... Everything else will just have to wait until Monday!

I have been dreading this post a bit. Posting Megan's and Celeste's pictures first was good for me. I even snuck a bridal in there. But I guess there is no more waiting...

I always thought I loved to get my picture taken. Something has changed though... I think it is mostly the camera's. The better technology gets and the older I get the less I like to look at all of my imperfections.

Megan and Celeste and I did a really fun photo shoot last week. We all met at Serendipity for hair and makeup and then we took our fun outfits and got busy! I was so much more comfortable shooting the two of them rather than posing myself. It gave me a whole new perspective on what my clients go through...

Here are a couple of fun shots. Megan and Celeste you guys did a great great job. It is so fun to see everything come together.

this one is my favorite!

we had to crouch down because I am like a one giant among these two. It looks so unnatural!!!

and this is what Megan and I do the best!!!

Jaimi's Bridal

2008-09-11T09:56:00.001-07:00

Oh my GOSH! Are you ready for this... Seriously! I love these pictures, and I need you to be ready...

Jaimi - you are such a beauty and I had so much fun with you and your family!

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*be light heated about the song... It fits and it is cute!

It is hard not to think that Mobs doesn't care all that much for me here!

This was her Grandmother's 100 year old Rosary. Amazing!

So this is the SHUT UP part...

Why don't I look like THAT?

let me know what you think

By The Way... HEE HEE!

2008-09-11T09:44:00.000-07:00

So Megan got one up on me when I was in California doing a wedding and she posted those funny pictures of my in the Hotel Room. Well here is a funny one I just ran upon.

Megan is a Tumbling Coach and this is how she strikes a pose!!! HEE HEE HEE!!!

And this was right after...

Oh funny funny Meg. Enjoy the laughs everyone!

Megan...

2008-09-08T23:33:00.001-07:00

You must know who this is. My every faithful Megan. She is my favorite photog side kick. She has been working for me for a little over 2 years now. We are great friends and have such a good time together. We are constantly laughing. Sometimes I feel like she is my little sister - when I pull out the granola bar snack when she get's tired and hungry... She is the best employee and an amazing photographer.

Thanks for EVERYTHING Megan... Enjoy the pics!

Celeste!!!

2008-09-08T23:30:00.000-07:00

These are some fun pictures I took of Celeste. Let me know which one is your favorite!

and one for fun...

AAAHHHHH!

2008-09-08T23:26:00.000-07:00

Can anyone relate?

I will be out of the office today and back tomorrow. Later -

AAAAAHHHHHHHH!

Lynnsey's Bridals

2008-09-08T20:47:00.001-07:00

Ok, such a beauty! HOLY SMOKES! Can I say LOVE THESE?

Slide Show

mmmmmmmmmmmmm. LOVE IT!

Let me know what you think...

Claudia's Bridals

2008-09-08T13:39:00.000-07:00

Miss Claudia came up from Arizona this weekend for this fun bridal shoot!

Slide Show

Let me know what you think...

Off to the races...

2008-09-05T21:58:00.000-07:00

BOOKING NOTE!!! I have been getting a lot of calls for late October and November weddings, so I wanted to let everyone know my current availability. I am accepting one more contract in December and am open for bookings in February 2009. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at kellee@momentsbykellee.com.

I am so thrilled about the the progress I have been making on so many business fronts, and just had to give you all a quick update. I completed some big projects this week for my upcoming website. It makes me so excited as I see things falling into place!

I have literally been working non stop for what seems like forever (but really only this week!). I have 9 sessions this week by the time the weekend is complete! So fun! I did an amazing wedding tonight for Sarah and Garrett. Their wedding announcement is below. I had a great time and worked with the fabulous Bruce Daniels and his beautiful wife from Premier Productions. Oh we had so much fun together! I am so excited to share some of the photos, but that will come a little later. For now I am off to bed!!!

Tomorrow I am off to Pleasant View to a wedding. I have been looking forward to both of my weddings this weekend for some time and I can not believe that one is already over and then next is only hours away. You would think I was the one getting married...

For now, let me share Sarah and Garrett's wedding announcement. This is one of the announcements in my signature line. This is the 5X5 trifold and one of my favorite announcements. I am also posting Michelle and Kevin's announcement. Theirs was one of my favorite as well! This is one of those things that I NEVER POST, but I think you might enjoy seeing! Announcements are such an important part of the wedding and really one of the first glimpses that your guests have of what to expect at your wedding!

Have a great weekend!
Outside - folded 3 ways!

Inside spread

Registration card

Front

Back

SOOOOO CUTE!

Let me know what you think!

Jesika and Lane

2008-09-03T22:22:00.001-07:00

I am so excited for a "special" shoot I am doing tomorrow. It has been in the plans for a while now and I have been doing some "extra work" to make it happen. I can't wait to shoot it and to show you all very soon!

I have been so busy lately both with photography and otherwise. To stay on top of things I ma posting same day engagements and bridals!

Tonight I had the best time with Jesika and Lane. Jesika grew up in the same small town as I did (just a few years later - sniff sniff). She and I had such a great time tonight talking about home and about mutual friends! Lane sat in the back seat and endured the whole thing! What a good guy!

I love the feel of their session. I can not wait to do Jesika's bridals in a few weeks.

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Let me know what you think!

Ashley and Evan

2008-09-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

These two were married a short time ago in DC but wanted some classic Utah pictures. We had a great time together. They were a wonderful couple and so easy to be around!

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let me know what you think.

Krystal and Scott's Wedding

2008-09-02T11:12:00.000-07:00

Megan and I went to Sacramento to shoot this KILLER wedding for Scott and Krystal. There were so many pictures I did some collages! I had to share everything!

WARNING - THERE ARE SOOO MANY PICTURES SO IT MAY BE SLOW LOADING!!!

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Back me up here... Does the groom look like Owen Wilson or what?

One of my new favorite shots!

Before the reception the bride and groom had to make a stop!

Their reception was outstanding. Robbin (Krystal's mom) did an amazing job! It honestly looked like a designer took over - but no, it was the MOTB! Robbin, I am completely impressed with you!

Scott plays the piano like no one I have ever heard. He wrote this insane song for the bride and played it for her at the reception!

If you are wondering it was every bit as fun as it looked! Thank you so much to Scott and Krystal and their families. The were so much fun to work with.

Let me know what you think...

Prego Pics of Aimee

2008-09-02T10:05:00.000-07:00

So, I am adventuring into new territory here... I have NEVER done anything MATERNITY before! As I announced last week I am specializing in Wedding Photography only. However, I will always do pictures of my family!

So, here is the cute pregnant Aimee. I did the wedding pictures for her and Scott a little over a year ago and now, I can not wait to meet their little baby boy! I was able to visit with Aimee a bit this past Sunday in Rexburg, and she is so pregnant cute. She does not look like she is due in 3 weeks. She is getting to that point in the pregnancy that is challenging and uncomfortable for anyone who goes through it.

Good luck Aimee, and I can't wait to get my hands on little baby SMITH!

Oh my favorite of her. Who has beautiful eyes, and skin like that? Especially when you are pregnant? Not me!

I really think this one is cool too...

Let me know what you think!

Formals

2008-08-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

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.

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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!

Random Stuff...

2008-08-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

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!

Sarah and Garrett Formals

2008-08-25T20:03:00.000-07:00

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...

New Blog Header

2008-08-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

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.

Krystal's Bridals

2008-08-21T10:57:00.001-07:00

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.