Inside...no windows...cramped space....

This afternoon I met with one of my son's teachers (Mrs. F) and her daughter M. I arrived during her lunch break so we had the computer room all to ourselves, ha ha ha (it was too cold and bright outside)! They are in need of a mother daughter image for - I believe - a ballet recital program. Having to make do with what we had....we shoved some of the computer desks aside and gave ourselves a tiny spot in front of the wall. I had a time, even trying to bounce my flash, with harsh shadows. There were fluorescent stip lights above our heads on low ceilings. NOT the ideal place for a portrait!!! Much too tiny to drag in my backdrop and lights too.

Anyway, I sat down to look at what we got -- and was not at all impressed. However, I ran across this image that kinda tugged at my heart. I sat and sat trying to figure out how to make it a beautiful piece of art for them. After much thinking...I decided to paint it. I removed them completely from their surroundings and painted them on an elegant background. I'm VERY happy with how the final piece turned out...and hope that they will be too!

Original image
Final Piece
My favorite...before and after

Brrrrrr....a cold Urban session

This afternoon I met with Miss V, who is quite the eye catcher!! She let me drag her around down town -- scoping out cool urban-ish locations, lol. Not only that she dealt with coooooold temp's and onlookers, he he. She was SUCH a great sport and a knockout to boot!

We found many different buildings that I found interesting. I had her climbing around everywhere, ha ha ha -- and all in her heels. After we were done with the urban scene, we drove down to Anderson Park and got a few down at the beach.

V, thanks for putting up with me and all you had to endure! I do hope you love what we captured!!I know the pipe is coming out of the top of her head here....but I just so loved this shot anywho!

March TWIN Special!!!

Announcing TWO March Specials!

Special #1

TWINS

I am offering half off sessions along with four (4) free 5x7 prints of your choice - to any and all TWINS!! From newborns on up to adults. Inquire for details!!

Special #2

EASTER

Easter picture package. You will receive your session, (1) 8x10, (4) 5x7's and (16) wallets of your choice - all for just - $145

Plus receive 10% off of regular print prices with either of these packages!!

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Ohhhh, today I met with little Miss "J" and her Mommy at Huntington Beach State Park. Holy Cow, she is running at 9mo!!! I just knew I was only gonna get pics of her back, ha ha. "J" is a leg hugger too...and Mommy better stay within about 2 feet of her, lol.

We started inside the castle and then moved down to the beach (little "J's" first time to see that great big 'ole bathtub! I have to say that I think she loved it! That is until a little wave came up and got her. Actually, that didn't bother her too much...it's when she tried to stand up but flopped back down that she got mad, ha ha.

I just love watching the little ones grow up (however, they do it much too quickly)!

"Can I see that?"

Friday I met up with little Miss "R", her Mom and little sister at the Riverwalk in Conway. We had planned on meeting at 4pm....but traffic left us meeting at just after 5pm! It was pretty overcast and by that point the sun was well below the tree line. We still managed to capture some great shots of "R"...chasing her most of the time, lol.

Every time I would snap a picture, "R" would say "Can I see that"....sometimes, she would say it BEFORE I took the picture, ha ha ha. She was probably one of the fastest children I've photographed in a looooong time! She had amazing hair that came down well past her waist....and boy, when I was able to get her to look my way -- well, you'll see!

Fun at the Riverwalk....

This afternoon I met with Mr. R and his Mom, little brother and grandma (gah, can't remember what they call her...sorry). R has to be one of the cutest little boys I've photographed in a long time. At the ripe 'ole age of 5 he already has an agent and has been in commercials! He was so full of spunk...I promptly gave him the nickname "Monkey boy", ha ha.

I have only begun to flip through the images taken...but let me tell you, I have already found SO MANY that I adore. I am posting a LOT of previews...I just can't pick a favorite, ha ha.

Thank you guys for choosing Natalie Kimball Photography!
A shot of R in his late grandpa's hat...(he was named after him!)R's little brother spotting an airplane up in the sky....how could I resist?!A beautiful moment captured...with texture added....It was cold the entire session...but by this time, the sun had set and R was freezing, lol....but that didn't stop him from wanting to go back to the playground!

Birthdays and Memories...

Today we celebrated my son's 11th birthday. His actual birthday is on Valentines day but his grandparents are flying out tomorrow to India for 3 weeks -- so we all got together today.

Before anyone brings it up....I only got ONE picture of him today. He's at that age of running and hiding whenever I point the camera at him...sighs. No matter how much I beg, plead, scream, cry and bribe...he won't have anything to do with it, lol.

The shaggy boy himself...I threaten daily to cut that mop off in his sleep, lol. His lips aren't that orange -- he'd just downed a bottle of orange fanta, ROFL!
and his sister on the carousel (hubby to her left and uncle "chooch" to her right...So since I had my camera with me...I snapped a few shots at the Pavilion Nostalgia Park. My favorite ride as a child was the old carousel. I'm SO HAPPY that they kept it here in Myrtle Beach.

Here are a few pictures of the beautiful horses (they couldn't run away from me, lol)~