Sunday, February 27, 2011
Triple The Fun.....
Each time I'm fortunate enough to meet up with this family, I am so blown away at how much the triplets have changed. As that first birthday nears, it's always a bit sentimental thinking back on those first months, and how as parents they have grown themselves. What a year it's been for all of them.
They all have such vibrant eyes.......just make you melt.
One of Srini's favorite things to do with Kierin. Sad when those things change as they get older and too big. And the boys, Zephan (L) and Kaelon (R) look like they are up to something....now the real fun begins!! Well on their way to becoming toddlers!
Zephan loves a good game of hide and seek, but Kaelon wanted in on the action as well.
I have no doubt in my mind these three will watch over each other in the year's to come.
Kieran is starting to make the first attempts at walking......she was doing so good while I was with them that afternoon, holding on and letting go and holding her own for a good long time.......it's only a matter of time before these three are running around the house.
Lisa and Srini enjoy so much the time they spend with the kids. These babies are so blessed and loved. It's been such a joy to watch this family grow and make memories.
Labels: Little Ones
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Long Lost Friend.....
This is my friend Amy. I met her year's ago when we were both Zoo Aides at The Columbus Zoo, when we were teenagers. We had some of the best times working together and hanging with one another and our friendship quickly grew. I have so many fond memories of times with Amy. After high school, life just happened and we lost touch. Our lives took us both to different parts of the country and just got away from us. It's hard to believe but it's been nearly 20 years since we have seen one another. Amy now lives in Los Angeles. Thanks to the wonder of Facebook, we reconnected. She had contacted me a while back to meet up with her when she was in town to celebrate her mom's birthday, so yesterday I got to spend a little time with all of them.
Beautiful family.......Amy's husband Jeff wasn't able to be in town at this time, but her sister Maggie and her husband Guy and daughter Delaney and Amy's parents all kept each other warm for a brief few photos outside of their Dublin home.
It's funny how so many years can pass, but yet, they still seemed the same to me. Like no time had past at all. I still remember back when Maggie used to drive Amy and I to the movies...seem's like so long ago. And Amy and I would stay up til the wee hours of the morning with sleep overs.....
Maggie, Guy and Delaney live in Kentucky now.....it was great seeing them as well.
Gorgeous isn't she!
It was great fun just watching them all together and having a good laugh. Though the girls now both live away from home, in other states, they still have a close bond with their family. So happy I got to see you again Amy.....wish we had more time together. Can't wait to see you again soon!
P.S. Happy Birthday Sarah!
Labels: Portraits
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Where's Dez?
It's been some time since Dez has made it on the blog, but it was good to catch up with him again and see how big he's gotten. Cute as ever and just full of energy.
Dez, where are you?
Dez and his dogs, Sydney and Kiki just chilling.....I think Kiki knew better than to be on the bed.
Dave and Dez are always goofing around with one another, he takes pride in his little boy.....
It's funny to think, when I first met Kerrie and Dave, it was for her maternity session...an we started at this very wall. Now look at them and their little boy....
Did I mention that Dez is going to be a big brother soon?
Kerrie was feeling the baby moving around.....she was all over the place, amazing considering there isn't much room in there to move.
Sweet kisses from big brother.
Looking radiant Mama!!!
So I made the suggestion of going outside to do some photos.....thinking the weather wasn't too bad, might be nice.......boy was I wrong. It was so windy that it just made it feel that much colder. Next time I do a winter shoot and I suggest going outside....feel free to hit me upside the head.....I think we were out there literally three minutes and then back in the car we went.....it was a nice thought....but no dice.
To look at Dave, you wouldn't know he was cold.......
Had to get one last shot of Dez before we raced back to our car's. It was great catching up with you all and looking forward to meeting the new addition in a few weeks. So excited for you!! Congrats!
Labels: Little Ones
Monday, February 14, 2011
The 2012 Winners Are.........
Well, today is the day... I want to thank each couple for taking part in the contest and to all those that voted. Once again I am blown away at the mass votes that have come in for all three couples. This year took things to new level as the couple's got creative with getting the word out there to get votes. I can vouch for each couple that they have a lot of love and support.
The winning couple had just short of 400 votes alone. They shot off from the start of the contest and kept the pace. Oh how I wish I could be there to see when they get the news.
The lucky couple has won-
AMOUR PACKAGE:
-Engagement Session
-Engagement Sign In Album
-Up to 8 hours coverage from Candid Kama Photography
-DVD of edited images
-Online Gallery of all images
-Hair Services provided by Tracie Holdern
-Make-Up Services provided by Jade Lichtenberger of Bella Bride
Check back next January when Candid Kama Photography will be holding this contest again!
And now the anticipation is over.....
Labels: Contests
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Free Wedding Photography Finalists:
The day has finally arrived and I get to announce the finalists who have been nominated into the Free Wedding Photography, as well as hair and make up services provided by Bella Bride and Tracie Holdren. I want to thank everyone who entered the contest. This is always just a joy for me.
It's always so much fun to read over the stories of how each couple have met an fell in love. Through the good and the bad, they have made it to this day, and look forward to the near future when they get to join their lives together. So below you will find the finalists. All you have to do is read their stories. Tell all your family and friends to enter their nominations, spread the word....and send them here.....
The RULES for picking are as follows....
-One vote per person please.
-Submit your vote to KAMA@CANDIDKAMA.COM
-In the subject line it must say 'Amour'
-Number of the couple you are voting for.
Voting will take place from Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 9a.m. till Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 5p.m.
The winning couple will be announced right here on the blog at 7p.m. on Monday, Feb 14, 2011. So stay tuned to see!
Drum roll please.............
Couple #1- Natalie and Nicholas
Our story isn't the greatest, but its a story!
One summer, Natalie was at a concert with one of her good buddies and girlfriend. After the concert they went out for some drinks at the local bar. Andrew (Natalie's buddy) invited one of his best friends to meet us all out. Before his buddy came out he asked Andrew if there was any "hot" girls out with him and Andrew responded, "one, and shes single." Nick was Andrew's buddy and he came out to the bar to meet us all. Nick and Natalie hit it off well that night and continued to hangout and get to know each other. Ever since that day, Nick and Natalie have been un-seperatable. Now, here we are as best friends, parents, and soon to be husband and wife. We have a precious 4 month old daughter, Hadlie.
We deserve this photography give-away because we love each other deeply, do what we can to help others, we are both hard workers, and everyday is a struggle to make it, especially raising a baby!
Couple #2- Katie and Seth
I was introduced to Seth by my ex-boyfriend. It was just a casual meeting, but since we were both involved in the same organization in college, I knew who he was already. About a year passed and we would have considered each other acquaintances but nothing further than that. Finally, I broke up with my boyfriend and he with his girlfriend, and somehow we ended up "chatting" on Facebook one day. (Ah, the romances of Facebook.) He asked me if I'd like to get coffee and I said "sure," thinking nothing of it. A week later we went out for fast food dinner and talked on a playground until 1am... but our relationship didn't start there. We were inseparable for weeks, claiming we were "just friends." We claimed it but no one believed us. Finally after about two months of our exclusive "friendship," he told me he'd like to pursue me in a dating relationship. Two years later, in that exact spot, he got down on one knee and proposed.
Couple #3- Kate and Jason
Jason and Kate have been dating since the 4th of July, 2005, when they met in Athens, OH. Kate’s parents are now retired and are looking to fulfill their lifelong dream of moving out West. While Kate and Jason are both thrilled for them, Kate can’t help but feel sad that her childhood home will no longer belong to the Kastenholz family. Jason was well aware of Kate’s sentimental feelings toward the town and her parents’ house. The couple was scheduled to visit Oberlin on a particular weekend in January when Kate’s sister and her boyfriend were in town visiting from Oregon, and Jason planned to use that weekend to ask Kate’s father for his blessing. Because there was a good chance that this would be the last time everyone would be together in that house, Jason decided that he would not only ask for her father’s blessing, but also ask Kate to marry him that same day. That night, Jason and Kate took their dog, Scarlet, for an after-dinner walk. They reminisced about memories of the neighborhood and town, and as the walk was coming to an end, Jason turned the conversation to their plans for the future. Jason stopped at the end of the driveway, pulled something from his pocket, got down on one knee (as Scarlet sat down next to him) and asked if Kate would marry “them.” Kate of course said yes, and as Jason was taking the ring out of the box, Scarlet popped-up in a prairie dog-like position to sniff the ring. Luckily she only wanted a good look at it and didn’t help herself to it!
Why choose us? We’re planning to do a somewhat non-traditional reception on 9/10/11 in that we’ll be having a nice dinner in a downtown restaurant, after which the group will head to the Big Bang piano bar for a night out on the town. The pictures Kama would be able capture at our unique event will surely stand out from the standard run of the mill wedding reception. Not only would our pictures help to build her portfolio, but they’ll also be fun and different for you all to look at!
Todd had dated my twin sister Steff for 8 years (9 years the month of their wedding). Todd and Steff were engaged on the 15th hole of The Nationwide Children's Hospital PGA tour.
Here’s the story:
Todd and I conspired a way to work in the proposal after the tournament action. With the help of a few friends, we would be able to get the message on the leader board! This was going to be great! But... just a couple days earlier, while trying to confirm details with me, Todd accidentally texted Steff instead of me! Misspelling the word “proposal”, Steff got a text asking if he could work in the “propodal” at the tournament. Clueless to any type of surprise, she kept asking what a “propodal” was. Our friends, who all knew of the plans, kept blowing her off with lame excuses and blank stares of stupidity. His fat fingers caused a huge fight the night before the tournament!
Still clueless to his plan and oblivious to all the action going on around her (literally our family and friends walking the golf course near her) we began our clean-up and way toward the green. At the 15th hole, Todd impatiently kept waving us over. Steff, still texting people and not paying attention what-so-ever, was annoyed when Todd called her to the green. Even after his LARGE question was displayed on the leader board, she was still clueless (really, I swear she's not a dingbat!). Our friends & family walked over the hillside to congrat everyone as she cried a waterfall. They even made the Sports Channel news, where she was "bleeped" for saying "oh s$#%!" on national tv! I don't think she even answered him until a few hours later!
There you have it......there are the finalists.....now get busy and send in your votes and check back here on Valentines Day to see who won!!! It's up to you, your family and friends to make the decision on who will win!!
Good Luck!
Labels: Contests
Thursday, February 3, 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE Wedding Photography Giveaway 2011
YES!!!! It's that time of year again....time for the second annual FREE wedding photography contest. I had such a great time doing this last year, and couldn't wait to do it all over again. I've been counting down the days and here it is. So if you know someone getting married, be sure and tell them about this great opportunity.
2010's winner's were Brandon and Chelsea. They had a beautiful wedding in Marietta, Ohio in October. They were a great couple and we really enjoyed getting to know them better. Here are a couple photos from both their engagement session and wedding.
AMOUR PACKAGE:
-Engagement Session
-Engagement Sign-In Album
-Up to 8 hours coverage from Candid Kama Photography
-DVD of edited images
-Online Gallery of all images
-Hair Services provided by Tracie Holdern
-Make-Up Services provided by Jade Lichtenberger of Bella Bride
RULES TO ENTER:
-Couples may nominate themselves, or can be nominated by another person.
-Couples cannot be previously booked with another photographer and break contract.
-Couple must have a wedding date set for 2011. Only valid if I'm not previously booked.
-Wedding Must be in the state of Ohio.
-Not valid for couple's previously booked for 2011. (sorry)
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-E-mail me at KAMA@CANDIDKAMA.COM
In subject line, please put Nomination for Free Wedding Photography Give-Away.
-E-mail how couple met, engagement story and why they deserve to win this contest.
-Send a Digital Photo of the happy couple.
-Wedding Date and Location of wedding.
-Couples contact information.
-All Couples must agree to having their story put on the blog if chosen for the final three.
-Be Creative!!
THE NITTY GRITTY:
-The final 3 couples will be chosen and their stories will be posted on the blog on February 11, 2011.
-Voting begins Friday, February 11th at 9a.m.- Sunday,February 13th at 5p.m. (before and after that time will not be counted)
-The winning couple will be announced at 7pm on February 14th
-One vote per person please.
-Voting will be conducted by your family and friends and those that follow the blog, and the
winners will be chosen by those that got the most votes.
-To submit your vote e-mail me at KAMA@CANDIDKAMA.COM in the subject line it must say 'AMOUR'.
-Name of the couple your voting for.
Good Luck!!
Labels: Contests
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Whitney
Ahhhhhh, nothing like a session in the dead of winter to perk me up. Yea, I'm not a fan of the cold air, but it sure felt good to be out in the elements and just have some fun. I met with Whitney in Hilliard for a session.
Whitney is one of those girls that can pose both serious and with a great smile and still make a awesome photo....
I've had the pleasure of working with Whitney before in a couple of weddings she's been in, but this was our first time one on one. It was great getting to spend a little more time getting to know her better.
At the end of the session, I was trying to hurry for the sake of keeping her warm, but I could have gone on longer...I was having such a blast and loving the results.
Thanks so much for the fun session, and playing in the snow.......I hope you didn't catch a chill!! And thanks Erin for your help too.....it's always great seeing you all!!!
Labels: Portraits
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