BIL and Sydney shots

Just posting a few shots from the past two days. My BIL wanted a few promo shots done with his base. So we went out yesterday to try and get a couple. I felt like I needed to work on getting better exposure so took Sydney out and played some more today. I feel today's images came out much better! I think by having the past few weeks off I just needed to get in some practice to get back into the swing of things.
With Spring just around the corner the sessions will start back up and I'll be busy, busy.

Here are a few of the shots captured...

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day! I also want to wish my son Matthew a VERY happy tenth birthday today. We are waiting for 8:58 so we can sing happy birthday to him (exact time he arrived).

Up Coming Specials~
I've decided to go ahead and post all of my mini-session specials for the entire year! If you know that you'd like to take advantage of these let me know ahead of time and I'll go ahead and get you on the books! *Mini-sessions give you up to 15 proofs to choose from.*

March - A Hippity Hoppity good time $100
This mini- session package is "Easter" themed and will include (1) 8x10 print, (2) 5x7 prints and (16) wallet prints of your choice. Great option instead of the boring mall Easter bunny pictures!
April - April Showers bring May flowers $75
This mini-session will be "rain" themed and will include (2) 5x7 prints and (8) wallet prints. Wear your rain boots and bring an umbrella (if it doesn't rain...we'll pretend, lol).
May - My Mommy and Me $130
This mini-session will be "Mothers Day" themed and will include (1) black onyx choker tile necklace. Just bring your Mommy!
June - Hangin' with Daddy $90
This mini-session will be "Fathers Day" themed and will include (3) tile mini-magnets (1) 5x7 print and (8) wallets. Just bring Daddy!
July - Red, White and Blue $75
This mini-session will be "Fourth of July" themed and will include (2) 5x7 prints and (8) wallet prints. Dress to show your pride!
August - Grandparents are Special $100
This mini-session will be "Grandparent" themed and will include (1) 8x10 print, (2) 5x7 prints and (16) wallet prints. Just bring Grandma and/or Grandpa!
September - Ready for Fall $75
This mini-session will be "Autumn" themed and will include (2) 5x7 prints and (8) wallet prints. Wear colorful clothes and accessories!
October - Spooktacular $75
This mini-session will be "Halloween" themed and will include (2) 5x7 prints and (16) wallet prints. Can anyone say costume time??!
November - Here come the Holidays! $100
This mini-session will be "Holiday" themed and will include (24) custom 4x5 folded Greeting Cards and (1) 3x3 tile ornament. Whoo hooo, the greeting cards will go out early this year!

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder that sessions scheduled in February will recieve $30 off my normal session fee price!
Now is the time to schedule your Valentine's Sweetheart sessions. Who cares if it's cold out...bundle up and cuddle up. Hey, we could be up north where it's -26 degrees out!! Think about it that way and it's not quite so bad out there, lol.
Syda striking a pose for the camera. If my 4 year old can handle it...surely you can too, he he.

Organization...

I've decided to separate my "jobs" into three blogs. This will now be strictly my Photography blog. I also now have a Painting blog and a Challenge blog. I am going to do my best to keep up with each of them!

Short and sweet post ~ Until next time!

Today's Painting...

I had a lot of fun with this one! I adore the original image and just knew it would make a beautiful painting.

Until next time...

Oh HAPPY day!!!

My Peyton puppy has arrived!! Got the call last night that the puppies were born sometime Wednesday night. I couldn't contain myself so we drove over this morning to see them. Mom had a litter of NINE!! OMG they are so adorable...look like little hampsters, lol. I knew from the beginning that I wanted a red and white (or sable and white) male. Without disturbing them too much I think I counted 7 females and 2 males. One tricolor male and one sable male. So I'm pretty sure the one I took pics of is my little Peyton!

For those that don't know the story...In September I purchased a beautiful little 9 week old Corgi puppy that I named Devon. He quickly became one of my children and I adored him. He never left my side and was just a delight to have around. At his first vet visit (for his second set of puppy shots) the vet detected a fairly concerning heart murmur. So I took him to have xrays done. What they found was devastating. He had what is known as PDA or Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Basically when he was born two vessels in his heart did not close like they should have. Causing his heart to work overtime to supply his lungs and body with oxygen. In turn his heart grew so large that it was pressing his esophogus so that he couldn't breath. We prepared ourselves for the enevitable and within 2 days it was so bad I had to make the dreaded decision to have him put to sleep. I feel I helped him cross the Rainbow Bridge with dignity.From the moment that I lost my little Devon there has been an empty space in my heart. I knew that I couldn't replace him but also knew that I needed to fill that empty spot. I contacted his breeder and she graciously offered me a puppy from their next litter. Just the thought of having a small PART of my little man back gave me the chills. So after patiently waiting I was informed that the breeder had bred Devons sire to a different female. This actually made me feel better as PDA can be genetic. This brings us up to date...and why today is such a HAPPY day!

Below are a few snap shots I took during our little visit today. Aren't they TINY and ADORABLE!?!?

Little Lucy

Today I had a good friend visit and she had two of her four daughters with her. Lucy is 10 months old and Grace is almost three! Of course I had to snatch out my camera and play a little bit. I grabbed my daughters tutu and slipped it on little Lucy. How cute is she? We had a lot of fun between Lucy trying to leave, Grace and Sydney running between her and the camera, etc. I got several cute shots considering...but really love the feel of this one. I feel it really whispers innocence.

So for todays 365 challenge image, I choose little Lucy! Thanks for being such an adorable little model for me today!!

Until next time...

*NEW* Jewelry being offered

I'm excited to announce that Natalie Kimball Photography is now offering these new products! Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Tile Bracelets

*one or two images*

"Daquiri Ice Bracelet"

Beautiful necklace with the semi-precious stone, amozonite, sterling silver beads and components.
$150

"Mommy and Me"

Made with pink freshwater pearls, sterling silver beads and sterling components. Mom's bracelet has the photo tile or sterling silver frame (both double sided). For saftey reasons, the child's bracelet does not come with a tile. It comes with a cats eye oval bead, engraved with your child's name on the front, birthdate on the back. Max of 12 letters for each side.
$225

Tile Necklaces
*one or two images*

"Charming Necklace"

Beautiful, simple two sided tile necklace. You can choose 18" a sterling silver snake chain or a simple black rubber necklace with sterling silver components.
$140

"Black Onyx Choker"

This 16" choker is made of black onyx semi-precious stones, two strands with a box clasp. All components are sterling silver. Your choice of double sided sterling silver frame or double sided clay photo tile.
$170

"Slender Turquoise Necklace"

This beautiful 18" necklace is made up of 3mm turquoise and sterling silver beads. Extra silver components set this apart.
$150

"Freshwater Pearl Twist"

18" necklace made with beautiful fresh water pearls, sterling silver beads and sterling wire. It is completed with a sterling heart toggle.
$140

"Large Tile Pendant"

Do you need more space on your tile? Then this is the solution for you! This tile is 2"x 1", on a double string 16" choker. Your choice of black onyx or ivory pearls. High quality swarovski crystals "pink, emerald, sapphire, peridot or ruby".
$190

Superbowl baby! GO COLTS!!!!!!

I have to give a shout out to my man Peyton Manning and all his teamates! What a nail biting game!! I have to say that I have never screamed at a tv like I did last night. My DH and I went to watch the game with some friends. It was a lot of fun because 'they' [our friends] are huge Patriot fans. Ooohhhhh, it felt so good to leave there with our heads held high! I never gave up on them even when it wasn't looking good (like the whole first half!). I can only image what Tony Dungy had to say to them during half time in the locker room, lol. Whatever he told them, it worked wonders! My boys are off to the SUPERBOWL!

Here's a quick little snap shot of Sydney wearing my Manning jersey. She likes to 'strike a pose' for all her pictures now, ha.

Until next time...

From Photographer to Judge...

That's right...no camera in tow for this excursion :( . That's ok, I'll have some fun anywho. I'll be getting up early tomorrow to hit the road as I've been asked to judge a horse show in Camden, SC. On the road for 2.5 hours starting at 6am will require a glorious French Vanilla capachino (or two - is that even how you spell capachino?). It's gonna be cooooooold so I'm planning to layer, layer, layer, lol. Wish I could return with some great horsie pics *sniff*! Unfortunately, there will be NO time. I'm looking forward to it, I just LOVE kids and ponies, he he. Ok, so I just love the whole horse show atmosphere. Won't be too long and I'll be the one doing the showing. I just want it to be a tad warmer when I do, ha ha.

Until next time...

Baby, It's Coooold Outside!

Well, winter is finally here! Not sure for how long...but it's currently 35 degrees outside and rainy. If only it would drop a few more degrees so we could see some snow flurries!!

As usual, with rainy days, my creative mind has been hard at work. A photographer friend sent me an image to paint. She wants to offer my paintings to her clients in Michigan! How cool is that?!?! So after 3.5 hours of work, here is the final product - Image courtesy of Diane Rudisill.

* Announcing my February Specials *

$30 off of all sessions scheduled during the month of February!

Valentine mini-sessions Special

Now booking Valentine mini-sessions,
your home, the park or the beach!

Great for babies, children or couples

You will receive 15-20 proofs from your session.

Packages to choose from
prices include your session fee and online gallery

I Love You 1 - $80
(choose 1 image)
(1) 8x10 bevel mount print
(8) wallet prints
(a $125 value)

I Love You 2 - $125
(choose 2 images)
(1) 10x20 storyboard
(2) 5x7 prints
(16) wallet prints
(a $230 value)

I Love You 3 - $185
(coose 3 images)
(1) 10x20 storyboard
(1) 8x10 bevel print
(3) 5x7 prints
(24) wallet prints
(a $325 value)

Until next time....

Change is in the air!

For those who are unaware, my website is getting a 'face lift'! It's been so much fun watching it's growth...and SOON it will be complete. Thank you to my wonderful web designer Jerry! The new format will be more client friendly, will offer direct ordering and allow for slideshows with music. My new logo along with my color scheme has also been added. I can't wait to show off the finished product!

This past Saturday I had my final Winter Hats mini-sessions. What a wonderful group and a beautiful day! I'll leave you with some previews...

Until next time~

T.G.I.F.!!!!!

What a week! I'm poooooped, he he. I'm looking forward to my second set of "Winter Hat" mini-sessions that are scheduled for tomorrow. Going to luck out again with temps in the 70s. Of course, it still makes it tough to get in the winter mood (not that I'm complaining - LOVE the warm weather).

I'm feeling guilty because I haven't had the time to work my horse consistantly since early fall. He's kinda been put on the back burner. I don't think he's minds one bit...nothing like not working, eating and sleeping all day, ha ha. Our show season starts in March so I need to put him back to work. I've also had a hard time finding the time to get my daughter on her pony. It just seems the days go so fast and before I know another week has flown by.

Until next time...

Sadly, no $ for me... lol

Well, so much for winning the lottery. Not even close with either of my tickets. Maybe next time!

I finally finished editing the images from my Winter Hat mini-sessions on Saturday. What cute girls! I couldn't resist, I just had to paint one of beautiful little Ms. B!! So although this post is short and sweet, at least I'm keeping up with it!

Until next time....

Fingers & Toes crossed!

So I purchased TWO of the Carolina Millionaire Raffle tickets the other day...and they draw TONIGHT! I figure someone's gotta win, right?! Why shouldn't it be ME?!

They will have (4) million dollar winners, (2) $100,000 winners, (60) $10,000 winners and (700) $1000 winners. At this point I'm crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, legs and anything else I can possibly think of, ha ha ha.

I can only imagine what I could do with a million dollars - besides pay off my cc bills, lol. So everyone keep your fingers (and everything else) crossed!

Here's another capture from my Winter Hat mini-sessions on Saturday - Until next time....