I am an Oklahoma City based photographer, specializing in natural light portraits of families, children, newborns, high school seniors, and engagement sessions. I recently decided to take on a select number of weddings per year, which I am really excited about! Here at my blog you will find my most recent sessions, any noteworthy news about KHP and random posts about my own little family. Sit back, take a look around and come back often!
This little guy was SO cooperative! Hardly cried….didn’t need to be fed…wasn’t cranky, slept awhile and then decided to wake up a bit for us. Now, this was all because his mother was SO prepared! We’re talking space heater, noise machine, blankets, sweaters….loved her. Thank you, Alyssa. =)
She looks so pretty here:
Dad’s turn:
One of my favorites:
a yawn, two cute faces and more of mama:
- Love these! What a beautiful baby. My favorite is the little butt picture. seriously precious. Great job AGAIN!
- Yay! They turned out so fabulous! Alyssa & I went to highschool together & I am so glad you were able to take pics for her. Fabulous job girl!
- You are gifted Kim.
I totally enjoyed this session. These two have been married all of 6 months and are completely in love. It just oozes from them. 
I’m not even close to being finished with this session, but couldn’t wait to share it here. These few just kept jumping out at me!
If you are thinking of having a couples session with me, here are a few pointers:
Bring it in tight:
Laugh at one another:
Act like I’m not there:
Don’t be afraid to be a little silly:
And last but not least, tell your wife how beautiful she is while I’m taking her picture. Makes for wonderful smiles:
Melissa & Garland, thank you so much! I’ll have the rest for you soon!
- Absolutely and completely beautiful Kim. What a beautiful couple.
- Hey there! Love these pics of this cute couple! Great job as always. I know it's been a while, but I have been a bad blogger as well lately. Having some oral surgeries done and all. Sets you back some. Loving all the posts too, Valentines, Carrie and Brad, great to see them in some new pics, adorable couple as always! I cannot believe your kidos, I don't know who told them they could continue to grow, but they need to stop! Precious they are! Daddy's gonna need a big ole' shotgun for Julie, she is growing more beautiful every day! Back off boys! Great to see you blogging again and I hope to be back soon as well. Working on new things, blog, webpage, etc., wanting a new, fresh look! Hopefully, I get it done!
- BEAUTIFUL!!! What fun memories for that cute couple!!
- Thank you so very much, Kim, for taking the time to capture a few moments for Mel and I. Yes, Melissa really is the most beautiful person in all this universe....from the very heart. It's the greatest privilege of all, to spend this life in her midst. I cannot wait to see the rest!
- Absolutely beautiful pictures of one of my very best friends. She truly is beautiful inside and out. She deserved Garland. They make a beautiful couple.
- What a beautiful woman! You can tell what a loving couple they are.
I promised her mama I wouldn’t make her wait a whole two weeks without seeing anything, so here’s a sneak-peek just for you! Thanks so much and I’ll have the rest for you soon!
Seriously, could she be any cuter??
and a little family shot:
- OMG - so cute!! The one of her in the little blue tutu is adorable. I can't help but smile when I look at these. :)
- Just gorgeous Kim!
- OMG what a cutie!! I love the tutu!
- what a doll! she is super adorable!
- How cute is she? So good -- love the family shot too.
- These photos are fabulous! I can't wait to have you capture our family next month :)
- Precious photos, can't wait to get some!
Let me just say, I hope Barry and I are this happy after being together as long as they have.
Their place was a dream location. Around every corner there was a cool vingette.
These four are my favorites:
a little wine on the front porch:
Sandy and Owen, thanks so much for having me down!! See you next time! =)
- 40 years together this year! Beautiful pictures, Kim... You captured some gorgeous photos of them in their element.
- Just stunning!
- Kim...Thanks again for creating wonderful memories for us. We love the photographs and enjoyed our time with you at "our place".
- Thank you Kim for capturing 'us' as only you could have done. We truly cherish your talent, and appreciate your friendship!
…for having the cutest little chubster, EVER. I dare you not to smile while you look through these pics. I just love this kid! And his mama is just the sweetest little thing. We started out our session in a nice little spot, got about 10 frames in before it started raining cats and dogs! I ended up heading to their house the next morning and got some really great shots! The rain turned out to be a blessing. =)
I told you….cute, right?
I’m telling ya….this age at home in their element makes for GREAT photos. =)
- What a cutie!!! I love his adorable smile. Happy guy:) Beautiful shots as always. That's what I love about your work--you capture reality in the most perfect way.
- You hit the nail on the head...the cutest chubster EVER and the sweetest girl in the universe. Carrie is one of my dearest friends and Will is my adopted nephew. :>) You're an amazing photographer! I would love for you to take pics of my kids!!!!!
- No matter how grey and cold the day is, when I see these amazing pictures of this little guy, I am bathing in sunshine! I am the grandmother who lives hours from this wonderful family and miss them dearly. Your pictures are a delight and help close that distance gap.
- Sweet Kim... YOU ARE AMAZING and we are blessed to have met you! We cannot WAIT to have you take more pictures in April!!!! Thank you so much for capturing who Will really is! Love you!
- Absolutely!! - WILL (and his parents)are GOLD MEDAL winners in every way. Auntie Sharon
- Such an adorable family!! :)
- Kim, thank you for sharing your amazing skill and talent with the world! You have captured the most adorable expressions, the most precious interactions-- and the vibrant spirit of this family. Absolutely beautiful!
Way back last fall I met these two and instantly loved them to death. They are just so sweet and you can just feel how much they care for one another when you’re around them.
Love how the wind caught her hair here:
total favorite of mine:
Then they changed into outfit no. 2….and I have to admit I was shocked/excited… I mean look at those shoes! Made for awesome pics though, huh?
dude…the one on the right?? LOVE.
They were so much fun!! Wait until you see their weddings pics! Coming soon….. =)
- Thanks Kim for making that day so easy and fun. The pictures turned out awesome. As always you are simply the best! Can't wait to get to do the "trash the dress" session!!!!
Thanks so much to all who entered! I had no idea that many of you were out there! Congratulations to Laurie Norman, our March Client of the Month! She will get a full session, a disc full of pictures and a box full of 5×7 prints. All for FREE!
Make sure to enter next month for your chance to win! Oh, and don’t forget to become a fan of KHP on facebook!
- Yahooooo! I'm so excited I never win! Kim's work is so awesome .... How lucky am I. Thanks Kim!
- Kim, Where did you get the Camera digital art? I love it!! I would love to use it for digital scrapbooking!
I always love it when a DIY post pops up into my Google Reader. Although, this one isn’t really in depth, hopefully it will get your gears turning. =)
About 2 weeks ago, Josh came home with a note stating his class was having a contest for the best decorated valentine box. I was excited! Josh, not so much. So, I checked around on the net for ideas finding nothing that really tickled my fancy. After that, it kind of sat on the back burner until the weekend before. Of course it did! I’m a huge procrastinator. (it’s my mother’s fault…)
I finally decided on a monster with a big mouth. Not too original I’m sure, but I knew it could be cute. We sprayed the box black, hit up Michaels for pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly- eyes and the like. We came home and stuck everything on. (okay so maybe it was me and Julie moreso than Josh….he really hates crafts of any kind) Josh did help me glitter the heart antennas though. =)
Behold:
Cute, right?? And……he won first place. =) Yay! Go, me! (I mean Josh.)
So, onto the next project. Last night, again…the night before her party, I scanned an old vintage Valentine and ironed it on a shirt for Julie.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well…..If you don’t count the hour it took trying to get it printed out. Or time time wasted ironing it onto a BLACK shirt. FYI, you need special transfer paper made for dark shirts if you actually want the image to show up. HA! Anyway, second time was a charm. =) Happy Valentines Day, everyone!
By the way, thanks SO much to those of you who have entered the March Client of the Month contest on the post below! =)
- The monster box? FANTASTIC. The tshirt? BRILLIANT. I want them both for myself:) Great job Mama.
- Love it! Very creative on the box & I love the shirt! May have to try that myself!
- Very cute..LOVE that shirt..great idea! I did a box similar for my son... http://heathercrawford.typepad.com/lean_in/2010/02/the-love-monster-becomes-a-reality.html
- Look at you crafty girl! Remember when you used to do stuff like that all the time? Now none of us have time for that! : ) Love Julie's shirt...did you just buy the iron on paper stuff? The possibilities are endless! I'm thinking I *heart* KH shirts are in order for everyone! : )
- So cute, Kim! Love the pics! You are so crafty!
- #5,633 why you're a great mom :).
- Ahhhhhhh, how sweet is bhay? <3
We here at KHP *heart* our clients! Starting today, we have a new way to show you just how much we *heart* you.
Introducting the KHP Client of the Month program!
On the first of each month, there will be a KHP Client of the Month post here on the blog and on our Facebook fan page. To enter, simply leave a comment at either place. You will have two weeks to post your comment. Super simple right?
Then, a winner will be randomly selected…..
The winner will receive a free session, a disc of digital negatives, AND all the 5×7 prints. That’s a $495 value!
In addition, each and every friend of the winner who books a session that month will get the session fee waived AND get a free 8×10 print from their session. That’s a $135 value!
If you have ever thought about booking a KHP session, now is your chance to do it for free AND get a discount for your friends! What could be better?
Obviously, we’re a little late posting this month…But better late than never, right? So, this post serves as the March KHP Client of the Month post. So, go, go, go!! You have until February 21st to enter.
(please note that all entrants must be willing to hold their session during the winning month and live in the OKC area. The winning session may be used for engagements, children, seniors, professionals (headshots) and families up to 5 people)
- Hi Kim!! Awesome contest!! Fingers crossed!!!
- What a great giveaway Kim! Hope you're doing well!
- Awww....too bad I don't live in the OKC area!! :o(
- Kim, you are talented beyond talented.. I see such life in all your pictures!!! I would be BLESSED to win a photo shoot with you! :o)
- I love looking at your blog for recent sessions. You are amazing at what you do.
- Hi Kim! I really need a session, so I hope I win! Love you and your amazing photography skills. You are the best - have a wonderful day! :)
- Are you kidding me?? This is THE best idea ever! Can I enter multiple times? ;) What a great surprise this would be for when Tom comes home in April...either way we need to book you for July for baby #2's arrival. Can't wait.
- Kim, we *heart* you too! You are the most talented photographer I know! We still need photos of our complete family, so count me in! :0)
- Love the collage you included here, Kimmy. :) Let this serve as my entry... (Am I allowed to enter?? LOL) Either I will travel to Oklahoma OR (better idea) I have a cute sis who is turning 16 next month. :)
- Hi Kim. I love your photography. I have never been an official customer, but back in 2006 you took a few pics of my boys to get your portfolio started. I've always wanted you to take pics of all of us (and am willing to drive there to do it). Maybe we can work something out.
- Pick me, pick me!!!! ;). Seriously though, you're awesome at what you do! You're great with my kiddos & you make my skin look oh so pretty when you proof!!!
- Kim you did such a great job on our pictures! I know that even if you don't pick us we'll be calling anyway :) You're very talented!
- Kim, you used my precious girls to start your website and look where you are now! And Madison made it to the cover of Better Homes and Gardens, Scrapbook Edition because of you submitting it and because of your great photography. I show my kids pictures that you took 2 1/2 years ago because they are such great pics. You are awesome! Just look at how far you have come in 3 years! Just wanted you to know we think you are great!
- I had high expectations to say the least, I booked with KH through an old friend from high school. Completely random right!?! Well Kim was freaking amazing, I couldn't have hoped for better pics. Even my husband(who was a bit skeptical) was SOLD. Winner or not we will book with KHP again and again.
- Hey Mindee - Your ringing endorsement made me smile! Yes, totally random. :)
- Kim, are you kidding? What an awesome offer! You are such an amazing photographer, along with being such a sweet person. Can't wait to book another photo shoot with you. :)
- This is anamazing offer. Thank you for your generosity! :-)
- @ Carrie.. So did not mean in any way that YOU are old.. lol
- Mindee - Haha, didn't take it that way. :)
- You do such an amazing job taking pics. I can not wait for you to take Phelicitie's. The newborn pictures you posted are to die for!!!
- thanks, Holly! I'm doing great! It's been awhile, how are YOU? (I totally love your house, btw....I stalk your photo album on FB. ha!)
- HollyC- totally too bad. Then I'd have an awesome scrapbooking friend here!!! ;)
- Maura, I love you. =) When will I see you again??
- Thank you, Amanda! Long time no see!! How are you?
- Hi, Shannon! You're too, sweet. Thank you! YOU have a wonderful day. =)
- I've got you down for July, Melissa!! so excited! Is it time for him to come home already?? (don't kill me....lol)
- Laurie, are you serious?? Still? Oh, my! Totally need to do a session, chica! I bet your kiddos are so big!
- Whether you win or not, Care, you and Kelli need to come up so we can do a session with all the sisters in OK. Father's day present for Daddy Dan? Awesome idea imo.
- Was that 2006, Paige? Oh my gosh! We can totally work something out! Thank you!
- Thank you, Liz! I appreciate that. =)
- Aww, thanks Ron!
- Kara, you're too sweet. Really, thank you!
- What a great comment, Mindee. Thank you so much! (wait a minute...I see what you and Ron are doing... little double team on the entry, huh?? ha!)
- I can't wait for you to book either, Melinda! I love shooting ya'll. Seems like every image we get is awesome!! Love your little family. =)
- You are welcome!! Thank you, Heather.
- She's older than me... so I'd say she's old. ;)
- Just tell me when, Teresa!! I can't wait to meet her!
- Kim, You do great work. We got our newborn portraits in the mail and I love by 11x14 of the little guy. You are so talented. Thanks, Lori
- I'd love a chance to enter for the session. I have a kiddo who I can't get enough pictures of!
- We would drive to OKC if we won!
- Hi my fav wedding photographer! I love all the new blog updates. I love looking at your fantasic photo work. You are honestly the best. Thanks again for making my wedding pictures so special. The feelings of the day will always be remembered through the most amazing job you did!
- Wow Kim! what an awesome and fun treat! I was just admiring the awesome pics you took of us last year! It would be great to win a free session with everything! ~Natalie
- Love following your blog and enjoying all the photos!
- Oh Kim! I just saw you wrote back on your comments. You are too sweet. Tom comes home APRIL 12th!!! 7 more weeks. 45 weeks have passed and the next few need to go by fast.
Have you ever had a friend that was the complete opposite of you? So much so, you often wonder how you’re friends in the first place? Meet Carrie. One of my love-her-to-death-closest-friends. She and I are SO different. Ya see, Care is “high-heel wearing, corporate world working, intelligent, goal oriented, tall, athletic, and beautiful. I, on the other hand, stay in my pajamas all day, work from home, am simple minded, not so goal oriented, go with the flow, short, totally not athletic and I’m much more on the cute side than the beautiful one. See….we’re opposites.
But, back in 2002 we were both into scrapbooking and shared our pages online at http://www.twopeasinabucket.com
That is what started 8 years of friendship. Scrapbooking. Who knew? Ever since then we have daily emails, cried and laughed more times than I can count. We’ve both had multiple trips back and forth from OK to TX, trips to San Francisco and Mexico, I even see her family more than I see some of my own! I just love this girl and am so thankful for her friendship. (and if you know me at all….I must really mean that, because I don’t get all mushy-lovey-dovey that often) Ha!
So anyway, on to the pictures. A few months ago while doing sessions down in Houston I cut out some time for Carrie & Brad. I was excited and knew it would be a good time….Brad is a fun loving guy who has a way of making any situation enjoyable. (he also gives me a “noogie” every time I see him, but that’s beside the point)
Loved this wall:
Love how happy they look in these next two:
awwwww:
a little dancing in the park:
Now, these next few were so much fun.
Brad: ah, come on honey, let’s take some in the water fountains.
Care: Okay, but let me take my shoes off, I don’t want to get them wet.
Me, to myself: OMG, he’s totally going to put her in the water!!!
By this point, I kind of had it figured out….she was going in the water, but I really didn’t think he had the “you know whats” to do it. I mean, she was all dolled up and had a nice pretty dress on….. would he??? really?
Yes, he did. And that’s the only shot I got of it…..because I was laughing SO hard!!
I did get some of the apology and name calling though. Ha!
I told you he was a fun lovin’ guy. =)
- I love it!!! You really have your calling in this!!! The best! When I win the lottery I am buying a week of your time!!! :o)
- Kim, absolutely perfect!! Love, love the shot of them on the couch with her head in his lap.
- You're not kidding! She is gorgeous and they make a stunning couple. LOVE all the photos. So fun and carefree. My favorite is #4. You are ridiculously talented, Kim.
- What a fun set of pictures! I just adore the one on the bench with Carrie lying in Brad's lap! And you're right, Brad must have some BIG you-know-whats to put such a pretty wife in such a pretty dress in the water. Thank goodness she saved her shoes! LOL...
- Kimmie... I have never given you a noogie, but I will give you a gigantic one next time I see you ... since you posted it on your blog it must be true! And I *told* you that I was going to put her in the fountain before she got there -- I just think that you didn't believe me! And the rest of the story is... that after I put Carrie in the fountain as we were coming out Kim said "Secret High Five" to me, trying to high five me without Carrie seeing because she thought it was hilarious but didn't want her friend to know that! LOL
- Really Great shots Kim, as usual!! --- Imagine Bradley tossing Carrie in a fountain; Who would of thought? (Everybody except Carrie...)
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