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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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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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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Holiday, Kids, Personal, tagged babies, cute, happy, holiday, kids, love, relationships, Valentine's Day, Video on February 14, 2013 | 1 Comment »

This video is absolute perfection. I hope you’re enjoying today with those you love most!

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It’s A Dog’s World

Posted in 2013, Absurdly Adorable, Animals, Clientele, Current Work, Kids, Pet Photography, Portraits, tagged Austin, Photography, Pet Photography, Puppies, Her Side Project, Texas, home, dogs, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, pups, animals, "kids", pets, pet outfits, animal lovers on February 6, 2013 | 3 Comments »

hsp_dogs_9 On a beautiful winter afternoon, I met up with four precious dogs (three from one family, and a tiny one from another). The weather was perfect, the outfits were superb, and with some wrangling, these models were the ultimate posers (in a good way). After reviewing the results from our session, the pups expressions and eyes almost look human to me!

This session took place at the owners’ home, and I just love how intimate each shot feels. It’s truly a “day in the life” shoot! The owners will soon receive a photo album from their friend who hired me. I am so excited to hear about their reaction. (As many of you well know, surprise photo shoots are some of my very favorite things to work on!)

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Hello 2013

Posted in Clientele, Documented Events, Baby, Personal, Family, Holiday, Absurdly Adorable, Katie Was Here, iPhone Photography, Her Side Project, Businesses You Should Know About, Kids, Wedding, Bride, Scenery, Events, Vacation, 2012, Headshots, Professional, tagged Baby, Austin, Photography, Family, Bride, Her Side Project, Texas, Vacation, Wedding, 2012, portraits, holiday, Instagram, DC, Washington, kids, Jamaica, Negril, Charleston, Boot Whisperer, beaver creek, photos, anecdotal, travel, AWC Austin, friends, LIVESTRONG, half marathon, running, christmas, Facebook, couples, 2013, CO, SC, relationship, canon 5D mark III, recap, nature, outdoors, home 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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At the end of the session, little man decided he was going to drive the gang home. Too cute! (no worries folks, the car wasn’t on)

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I hope everyone is having a very merry holiday season!

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Facebook Official (FBO)

Posted in Baby, Maternity, Personal, Family, Food Photography, Engagement, Her Side Project, Businesses You Should Know About, Kids, Wedding, Events, Vacation, 2012, Professional, tagged Baby, Austin, Family, engagement, Her Side Project, Texas, Portrait, holiday, kids, photos, memories, event, Facebook, lifestyle, babies, couples, engaged, cards, maternity on December 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

They say nothing is official unless it’s on Facebook. Well, believe what you’d like, but please consider liking the brand spankin’ new page for Her Side Project!

Yours in photos, memories and perfect light,
Katie

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Grey Rock Holiday Photos

Posted in 2012, Clientele, Current Work, Family, Holiday, Kids, Scenery, tagged Austin, Family, Grey Rock Country Club, holidays, photo, shoot, Texas on November 16, 2012 | 4 Comments »

I can’t believe it, but it’s true: I just celebrated a third annual family photo shoot with the beautiful Jennifer and her men (wonderful husband, Rand and amazing kid, Liam). These folks have become loyal clients, friends, and some of my biggest advocates. In a word, they are awesome.

The first time I met Liam he was just 2 years old! Now he’s FIVE. Looking back on photos, he’s so itty bitty! Now he’s a big kid. I’m getting a little emotional thinking about fast time flies!

Jennifer has great taste in clothes and location. We’ve shot at the most fabulous places in the past, and this year Grey Rock Country Club was no exception. The trees were incredible and the golf course was so beautiful. We had a lot of fun together!

More photos coming soon of Liam’s awesome 5th glow bowl birthday party at the Union Underground. For now, please take a peek at some of the results from our holiday photo shoot.