Capturing Life...as it Happens

Enlargements for Basantes

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:54:00 +0000

Just click on an image to see a larger version of it. Please disregard quality here...as these are resized for the web.

Hope this helps in your decision making!

Natalie

I made a BOO BOO!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:49:00 +0000

I'm having to take a deep breath....

If you are trying to get to my website and can't - it's my fault! I was trying to upgrade my blog and blew a gasket, lol. Sooooo, bear with my while I try and get it fixed. Everything is still there - it's just my splash page that got booted. No worries - I'm working hard to get everything back in order.

It's feeling like summer!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:17:00 +0000

We got the pool up yesterday and it took FOREVER to get it filled with water. The kiddos were very impatient...but were THRILLED today when it was all ready! Sadly, my son had to go to school - which he wasn't too worried about, since it was field day, ha ha. Got some cute shots of my Squidly in the pool though. It's a bit bigger than the one we used to have. She can barely touch the bottom on her tippy toes. Kinda stressful for me, but she's lovin' it. I think we shall be having swimming lessons at the Y soon (even though she doggy paddles quite well).

Nothing would do but she had to have the shark fin goggles - kinda cute, kinda scary, ROFL!

Photographers Play Date...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:54:00 +0000

This afternoon I met with Kimberly Hill and Angela Crutcher - fellow photographers! Kimberly is from right here in Surfside...and a photographer that I have admired for a VERY long time! Her work is amazing, just take a peek at her work!! Angela, I met through a photography forum that we all frequent. She and her family were here on vacation from Tenn.

It was SO MUCH FUN hanging out with them. Our children had a blast playing together...and we had a blast with our cameras. The wind was blowing like crazy...but that didn't stop our fun!

I hope you guys had as much fun as Syda and I did! Kimberly, I can't wait to get together again...Sydney just loved playing with M :)! Here are a few of my captures from the day (ok, a LOT of them, ha ha...I just couldn't help but post them all). Quick edits...but cute nonetheless!

In Loving Memory....

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:11:00 +0000

It is with a heavy heart that I let you know my daughters leadline pony "Cookie" crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. We were blessed to be a part of her life and miss her terribly! Some of the memories I was able to capture forever (pardon the quality - they are low res. versions)....

Sydney and Cookie...her first day with us in September of 2005. Sydney was not quite 3yo and still in diapers!
One of my all time favorite shots, ha ha. Cookie was a rescue pony before we got her. We know that her 3 years with us were some of her best. I mean, how adorable are these two?Sydney's very first horse show at the age of 3....Showin' a little love...
Scroll down to see another from just this past Tuesday. My heart just aches...we love you Cookie!

Another Wonderful Family

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:11:00 +0000

Yesterday evening I met with the B family! We originally planned to meet on Tuesday but the weather was not cooperating. Glad we did because it was a beautiful day! Here are a few previews from our time together~

Few more from the barn...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:18:00 +0000

We had a moment to capture a few pics of Syda with the ponies. A couple with "Cookie" (her leadline pony) and some of her with "Marty" her 'maybe' show pony. Are they not the cutest!!!??!!

Busy..Busy..Busy!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:52:00 +0000

Yesterday was a BUSY day for me! Up at 4:30am and on the road to Florence, SC to pick up a pony for my daughter. Oh my goodness is he the cutest little thing! 'Gambado' or "Marty" as my daughter calls him is an 11.2hd gray Welsh pony gelding that came to us all the way from Maryland. He's here on trial (to make sure he and my daughter get along). Here's "Marty"....
After spending the day at the barn, I met up with the S family. It was a beautiful afternoon for beach pictures. Their little girl was so sweet and full of grins! Here are just a few previews from our time together! Hope you guys are having a great vacation!

Moms Club Portrait Party

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:08:00 +0000

Today I worked a portrait party for a Mom's club. I arrived at 8:45 and got everything set up. Throughout the day I photographed a total of 19 children - ages 6 weeks to 7 years. I had a total blast, even though I was there for 8 hours straight, lol.

So many cute children. The boys were boycotting most of the day- ha ha, but I was still able to get great captures of them! Here are a few previews from the day~

A few details from the day...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:10:00 +0000

Today I had the honor of shooting a wedding for a lovely couple from California. The bride and I met in the 'Holliday Cottage' where she and the bridesmaids were getting ready. What an absolutely beauitful place.

The lighting situation outside was a bit of a tough one as we were shooting during one of the brightest times of day (1-5pm). Not a cloud in the sky for us - so bright, bright, bright! I have to say, the bride and groom were so calm and collected despite the fact he had poison oak AND was almost an hour late arriving!

Here are just a few "details" from inside the Cottage.

Waiting on an order?

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:43:00 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone that was waiting on an order know - they should be to you shortly. I changed banks and have had to wait until everything was settled and cleared - as well as changing over all of my information for my printers, etc. Rest assured that your orders will arrive shortly!!!

~ Natalie

Four Generations...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Tuesday afternoon I met with a wonderful family of 14 in Garden City Beach. It was still very bright when I arrived (6:30pm) so we decided to do some quick shots up at the beach house. We then headed down to the beach - where it was still quite bright, lol. The ocean was a beautiful shade of blue, as was the sky! We all had a blast trying to get everyone looking my way and finally decided that the interaction shots would work best. What a great family to work with!

A few previews from our time together~

Testing...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:21:00 +0000

Yesterday I met with a couple, that will be getting married this Sunday, for a test shoot. The wedding will be taking place at the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. I'm looking forward to working with them - and wish them the best!

A few previews from our time together ~

Another Graduate...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:25:00 +0000

Saturday I had my last Stork Club session with little J -- another that is growing up way too quickly! We met at the gardens and had fun exploring. I had my work cut out for me as she was on the move and was oh so curious about everything around. It was getting dark quickly, so we had to work fast.

Here are a few captures from our time together~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:16:00 +0000

Ohhhh, today I met up with one of my little Stork Club babies who just celebrated his first birthday! I know I say it all the time...but these little buggers grow up so dern fast!! He was all about exploring. No flowers for him....but the rocks were a big hit, ha ha. My shutter speed was working it's magic as he was fast on his new found feet! Our last session together I got all serious expressions...so I was VERY happy to get some smiles this time.

Very soon, little B will be a big brother -- as his mommy will be expecting in about 3 months!

Congratulations and Happy Birthday little man!!!!!

Beautiful Sisters...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:43:00 +0000

Today, I finally had a chance to photograph my two niece's. They are so beautiful...but growing up way too quickly!! Love you girls :)

A few more of my baby girl...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:02:00 +0000

We took a few more pics for her portfolio....and I just loved these and thought I would share! Little Miss Diva, lol.

A family Affair....

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:38:00 +0000

This afternoon I met with a family of 11 at their beach house in Surfside. What a beautiful group they were!! 6 adults and 5 kiddos. We had a lot of fun, despite the fact that we froze the little ones. Started off with them in short sleeves and quickly put them in matching sweaters that their Grandma made for them (the cutest sweaters might I add). It wouldn't have been so bad - as it was in the 70s today - but the wind was what was chilly!
Anyway, here are a few previews from our time together! Hope you guys enjoy the rest of your vacation!

One foggy morning

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:08:00 +0000

This morning when I woke up, I looked outside to see a field full of fog. I got the kids up, fed, and took my son to school. Since I took Sydney out of school until August, I jumped on the opportunity to get some pictures. Got her dressed, grabbed some props, and rushed outside. By the time we were ready most of the fog had lifted :( and the sun was starting to burst through. I'm still happy with what we captured. I still can't believe how quickly these munchkins grow up!A little vintage finish with texture and border

They DID...and it was beautiful!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:26:00 +0000

Ohhhh, I just love weddings! Today I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding for a wonderful couple. It was originally planned as an outdoor wedding...but the weather has just not been cooperating this entire week. They had to move the ceremony indoors due to the threat of thunderstorms. We did get to shoot the formals outside as the storms held off...and I'm THRILLED that we were able to!

Obviously, I have not had time to go through ALL 700 images...but here are a few that caught my eye. CONGRATULATIONS to the new Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier! I hope you guys have a blast in the Bahama's.

Dark and Gloomy...but no WIND today!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:08:00 +0000

My couple from yesterday and I tried again today. This time we met at Pier 14. It was so gloomy and the fog was rolling in...but, we were happy that the wind was not blowing us over. I really wish the weather had been better for your vacation!!!
Here are some from today!

"I don't think we're in Kasas anymore, Toto"

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:57:00 +0000

Whew, I tell ya...the weather has been giving me fits lately! This whole week has just been icky...and today was just plain confusing!! Started out pretty nice out. Partly cloudy, in the 70s. I talked with my couple this morning and we had planned on meeting around 5:45 as it was supposed to turn overcast. Well, I gave them a call around 3:30 as the clouds rolled in, the temperature plummeted and the wind started blowing.

We decide to move it up and meet at 4:30 to beat the weather. Riiiiiiiight, when I got on location the wind was blowing SO HARD I could barely stand up!!!! They called and asked if we should wait and see what tomorrow held. I was already there, so told them to come on down and we'd just play, lol. It was interesting to say the least...and I felt like I was torturing. I'm glad I did though!! They are the cutest couple and were awesome to work with, even with the elements. Thanks guys for giving it a shot!

We will be shooting more tomorrow, but here are a few from our insane weather mini-shoot, ha ha. (Used some new actions that I felt worked well with the day).

Heading to Atlanta until Tuesday!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:30:00 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone know that my family and I are heading to Atlanta for Easter weekend. We will be returning late Monday night. I will have access to e-mail, but not to my recent sessions. Hope everyone has a BEAUTIFUL Easter!!

Here's an image from todays PROM session - sorry I don't have more time to add more! Hope you guys are having a blast!!!

Life as it happens...

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:15:00 +0000

This afternoon I met with a fellow photog and her family from MI. I wasn't sure what the day was going to hold...as they were calling for thunderstorms. It was overcast and gray ALL DAY -- but when we arrived at the beach for our shoot -- the bright, bright sun popped right out *herumph*! Not only was it super bright, the wind was gusting about 30-40mph.
The kiddos -- 8, 4.5, and 2.5 were very excited to be on vacation to say the least. It was all mom and dad could do to just keep them all in the frame, LOL! Despite the elements, I think we had a good bit of fun!! I really enjoyed meeting and working with you guys. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation!

By this point the fog was rolling in....and the tide was rising, lol

Lovin' the interaction!!

noreply@blogger.com (Natalie Kimball) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:42:00 +0000

This afternoon I met with the D family. They had the cutest little 12mo boy! He wasn't quite sure what to think about all the carrying on, ha ha. All I had to do was suggest what to do and they went with it and made it their own. I could really feel the love between these three! It was a fairly overcast gray day...with just enough brightness to make me not like white all over again, LOL!
I had a great time photographing you guys!! I hope you like these as much as I do~Nothing like holding a 20lb baby and what feels like a 20lb camera at the same time while focusing and holding still enough to get "the shot", HA HA HA!