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Happy 3rd Birthday, Winston!

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Animals, Baby, Clientele, Events, Family, Her Side Project, Kids, Pet Photography, Really Random, tagged animals, annual, Baby, backyard, balloons, Birthday, boy, brother, cake, cupcakes, dad, Goats, guests, mom, parents, party, petting zoo, presents, sister, three on April 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

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I first met him when he was three months old, so it’s hard to believe Winston is now an energetic three year old! Last month, I documented his birthday party for the third year in a row.

W’s parents are extremely cool and always have a fun theme or special element to add some pizzaz to the party. Whether a bucket of cake, silly string, petting zoo or temporary tattoos for each guest, you know these events are sure to be a fun time!

Here is a small sample of fun from our afternoon.

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Happy birthday, Winston! Stay cool, kid.

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A New Addition

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Clientele, Colleagues, Family, Her Side Project, Maternity, Portraits, tagged Austin, Baby, boy, Downtown, first child, happiness, Her Side Project, love, maternity, parents, pregnancy, son, Sunset, Texas on April 10, 2013 | 1 Comment »

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The moment I heard the news I thought, “Oh, how perfect.”

You see, my colleague Laura and her husband Michael are going to be the best parents. These two exude happiness and joy! They’re expecting their first child and this baby is already so loved!

I had the best time with L&M in downtown Austin as the sun was setting on the city. We got to photograph some areas I’d eagerly scouted out, and each place helped capture part of their personalities and relationship.

So looking forward to meeting Michael Jr. this summer. Until then, we will all have fun anticipating his arrival.

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Texas Springtime

Posted in 2013, Family, Her Side Project, Katie Was Here, Personal, tagged Austin, bluebonnets, Family, Field, Flowers, fun, Her Side Project, love, photographs, Photography, photos, portraits, Spring, springtime, Texas on April 8, 2013 | 5 Comments »

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There are few things more beautiful to me than Texas in the springtime.

Maybe it’s the comfort and familiarity of wildflowers and bluebonnets as patches pop up on the side of the road. Maybe it’s the glorious change in the weather. Hey – maybe it’s the fact that allergies don’t bother me as much when the rain finally sweeps through. Whatever the reason(s), it’s a gorgeous time of year that deserves to be documented.

That’s why my family (+ two amazing guests ) recently got together for a quick photo shoot! Extra fun part? I got to be in the pictures, too!

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Thanks to my Dad and Matthew for “second shooting!”

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Birthday Bliss

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Documented Events, Events, Family, Her Side Project, Kids, tagged backyard, balloons, Birthday, boy, kid, mom, party, tattoos, three on March 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Fake tattoos, balloons and CAKE! What more could a 3-year-old boy possibly need?

More to come soon from this fun birthday bash!

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My Best Friend Had A Baby

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Clientele, Current Work, Family, Personal, Portraits, tagged Austin, Baby, Best Friend, family photos, grandbaby, grandparents, great grandmother, son, Texas on January 29, 2013 | 3 Comments »

Today’s post is about my best friend Christine, her awesome husband Ryan and their precious baby boy, Robbie! I miss this trio something fierce because we live states away from each other. While we always keep in touch via phone, text and email, it was so refreshing to spend time together in person over the New Year in Texas!

As I said on Facebook, I’ve loved watching my best friend become a mother. Not only is she setting a wonderful example for myself and others, she (and her wonderful hubby!) brought this overwhelming cuteness into the world!

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Four generations!

And then, we documented another “baby.”

I had so much fun taking your family portraits, Christine. I know Robbie will be so different the next time we see each other. I will forever treasure these pictures!

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Audrey

Posted in 2013, Clientele, Family, Headshots, Personal, Portraits, Senior, tagged Austin, beautiful, Blue Eyes, college graduate, girl, graduate, Her Side Project, Masters, nature, nurse, nursing, Photography, Portrait, University of Texas, UT, UT Tower, young on January 8, 2013 | 10 Comments »

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Audrey: My cousin, my friend, my “frousin.”

I never knew how lucky I was to grow up with cousins so close to my age (out of 16 total, more than half of them are in my age group). I also never anticipated how much luckier I’d be when we were in the same city as adults. When Audrey was accepted to the University of Texas to pursue her Masters in Nursing, she moved to Austin and we started spending more time together. Instant life upgrade.

Audrey is one of those people who you can always count on. This is RARE. I consider her one of my most genuine friends, someone who always has my back and best intentions in mind. I do not take this for granted, and try to be as good a friend to her as she is to me.

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Now that she’s a UT grad (hook ‘em!!), she’s moved away to begin her career. I miss her terribly, but know we will still make every effort to see each other as often as possible!

Onward, Audrey! You’re meant for great things.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: perfect, flawless skin.

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Hello 2013

Posted in 2012, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Bride, Businesses You Should Know About, Clientele, Documented Events, Events, Family, Headshots, Her Side Project, Holiday, iPhone Photography, Katie Was Here, Kids, Personal, Professional, Scenery, Vacation, Wedding, tagged 2012, 2013, anecdotal, Austin, AWC Austin, Baby, beaver creek, Boot Whisperer, Bride, canon 5D mark III, Charleston, christmas, CO, couples, DC, Facebook, Family, friends, half marathon, Her Side Project, holiday, home, Instagram, Jamaica, kids, LIVESTRONG, nature, Negril, outdoors, Photography, photos, portraits, recap, relationship, running, SC, Texas, travel, Vacation, Washington, Wedding on January 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

2012 was a year of change and growth. As with every New Year, there’s something reassuring about starting anew. I’m entering 2013 feeling optimistic, calm, and forward-thinking. I can’t wait to see what this year holds! Who knows what kind of recap post I will be writing one year from now!

As always, I am thankful for your readership, your business, and your friendship. Her Side Project would not be what it is today without you.

This year:
I made new friendships (both inside and outside the office), finally set the Her Side Project Facebook Page live, started wearing new specs more often, upgraded my camera equipment to the Canon 5D Mark III (big personal/professional achievement!), celebrated the marriage of five different wonderful couples!, started running and training for my first half marathon on behalf of an extremely important person, celebrated one year with that certain special someone, attended several live music shows (noteworthy: Florence & The Machine and Joe Pug), joined and became quite active with an amazing organization (AWC Austin), cheered on the Texas Longhorns (Hook ‘Em!), attended another fab year of SXSW, met the famed Boot Whisperer!, supported my best friend as she became a mother, traveled extensively… and so much more.

Wishing you a bright year full of new beginnings.

All my love,
Katie

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Here are the highlights:

A sweet redheaded baby boy:

Met one of my favorite bloggers at SXSW ’12: cupcakes and cashmere.

Visited beautiful Washington, DC, Beaver Creek, CO, Charleston, SC, and NYC.

A windy Spring day.

Met a little girl with a flower in her hair.

Old family & friends in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Birthday twins.

“Got Smart.”

Hung out with some super fierce crime fighters.

Photographed my dear cousin’s picture-perfect family.

Celebrated some rockin’ birthday parties.

Pretty in pink portraits.

Nuptials in Jamaica, mon.

Posed with the sister: graduate edition.

Brotherly love.

Christmas: A family affair

2011 recap.

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Bask in the Glow

Posted in 2012, Clientele, Current Events, Documented Events, Events, Family, Food Photography, Kids, tagged Birthday, bowling, cupcakes, fun, glow in the dark, kids, party, Union Underground, University of Texas at Austin, UT on December 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Happy, happy 5th birthday to one of the coolest kids around: Liam!

Liam and his parents threw an unforgettable glow bowl part-ay at the Union Underground. From bowling ball cupcakes, to glow stick necklaces, to mini bowling alley decorations on the table — Jennifer had every detail down to a T. The kids seemed to enjoy every minute – and so did the parents!

The room was evenly divided between bowlers and air hockey fanatics. A good time was had by all!

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Again – happy birthday, Liam. Hope it was the best one yet and there are many more wonderful ones to come!

Now, go forth and be as pumped about today as this kid is about bowling:

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Christmas: A Family Affair

Posted in 2012, Absurdly Adorable, Baby, Clientele, Current Work, Family, Holiday, Kids, tagged Baby, boxes, cheer, christmas, cousins, Family, holiday, kids, lights, newborn, photos, wrapping on December 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

What makes a successful family photo shoot?

Perfect weather
An overcast day, with occasional sunshine rays peeking through
Happy family members
A newborn baby girl
A butterfly landing on someone’s shoulder (that’s good luck!)
Christmas lights and decor

Oh how I love the holidays. It is such a bright time of year, and a chance for loved ones to come together from near and far. You may recognize members from this sweet family as I’ve photographed them before. However, you should also spot a new face in the crowd! This family was blessed with a precious baby girl last month. What a wonderful early Christmas present!

With two sets of parents, three cousins, holiday cheer decor and candy canes galore – I’d say we had a pretty successful session!

Wishing you a Merry little Christmas,
Katie

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The Importance of Tradition

Posted in 2012, Absurdly Adorable, Family, Kids, tagged brothers, cards, christmas, Family, holiday, photos, University of Texas, UT on December 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

There are many things I positively love about the holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, there are so many fun things to do and people to see. I did some thinking, and I managed to narrow it down to one thing that makes this time of year so very special to me: Tradition.

From setting out Christmas decorations, to making/decorating cookies, sipping on seasonal beverages, shopping for loved ones, carefully wrapping gifts, parties, cold(er) weather and holiday tunes – there is so much to look forward to and occupy our time! What are your favorite traditions? I’d love to hear!

Another favorite for many families is taking photos, ordering holiday cards and distributing them to family and friends. I’m so pleased to be part of this process, helping create memories for others (and myself)!

When I met Laura, I quickly discovered she likes tradition too! She and her husband are Texas Longhorn fans who bleed orange, and so – for the second holiday season in a row – we’ve met on UT campus to document her two sweet sons.

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