Thursday, January 29, 2009

Miss Katie

Katie Schulte is one of my favorite seniors. I've known her since she was...well, since before she was even born!! (I like to think she was named after me, but I'm pretty sure that she wasn't. :-)) She hails from Keokuk, Iowa. She's full of sass, laughs, and is truly beautiful - inside and out! I loved hanging out with you, Katie!!! Thanks!




Monday, January 26, 2009

Mia Riley

As a photographer, I have the opportunity of taking photos of some really, really cute kids. I do, however, have a hard time not being somewhat biased when I get to take pictures of my family. Ben and Jes are technically not family, but they might as well be. Ben Ellefritz is my (and my brother's!) best friend from high school. Jes is his wonderful wife...Guy and are still amazed that Ben found someone as amazing as Jes. She's perfect for Ben...and she even puts up with craziness. ;-) (Love you, Ben!!)

In September, Ben and Jes got to adopt a miracle. Her name is Mia Riley Ellefritz, and she is an angel. I fell in love with her the weekend that I got to spend with them. I can't wait to get to see her again!!

Enjoy Mia's first photo shoot!!

New mother's joy:

The happy family:

Sweet baby Mia:

Perfection:

Tiny fingers:


Tiny toes:

Baby grin:


Just chillin:

Holding hands:


Sweet dreams:

Friday, January 23, 2009

Contest

I entered my first photo contest. I asked some friends of mine to help me choose which photos...below are the photos that I finally picked. I'm not necessarily holding my breath, but I'll let you know if anything comes of it!! ;-)
pretty little princess:

it's all in the details:


THE shoes:

family of feet:

looking down on the world:

ethereal beauty:

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Technical Difficulties

I've been trying to update my blog with some more photos, but blogger is not cooperating with me right now. Let's make a deal: I'll keep trying to get more pictures uploaded, and you keep checking back in with katiejames photography!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Zern-Willett Wedding

Jamie and I shot our last wedding together in September in East Dundee, IL. It was an outdoor wedding, and the weather worked perfectly to our advantage. Jamie and David were so laid-back and their families were great. We had a blast...I don't remember the last time I laughed so much at a wedding shoot!

dress detail:

father of the bride speech:


father-daughter dance:

wonderland:

love, sweet love:

tenderness:


wedding party:


congratulations:

daddy's little girl:

groom:


first glance? :


Cindrella's wonderland:

garter time:

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Just Maybe...

...my new favorite photo...