Sweet Family

She asked me to go to the store with her. "No big deal", I thought to myself, "she said we only have to pick up milk..." . As her mom dropped us by the door, she asked if I thought we needed a basket. "It's only milk right? We can totally handle that". We giggle over to the milk (What? It's what fifth graders do!) and she opens the cooler and starts handing me gallons like we're in an assembly line and have 100 gallons of ice cream to make. "What are you doing??", I asked. "Getting milk!!!", she said in her adorable high pitched little voice. In amazement, we walk out of the grocery store with six gallons of milk (if I remember correctly), and that was just a weeks worth.

You see, the Kellum's are a big family. There's David, Denise, Desley and his beautiful family Jennifer Corban and Si, and then there Derek, Dean and Brooke, D'Anna and D'Nae and Ed. And there is always someone else around that the sweet family has taken under their wing to love and care for. I have never met a larger family. And not just because they have 5 kids, but because they never close their arms. They are always willing to allow God to work through them by loving on anyone that needs it. They have been more than a blessing in my life and I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to capture their beauty as a family and as individuals.

We'll start with these two ADORABLE "chillins"

Sweet, sweet Uncle Ed.

The whole Gang...

Again in their gorgeous back yard.

Sweet David and Denise with a grandson...

The boys jumping on a trampoline, so stinkin' cute.

The brothers and sisters (and sister-in-laws!) I love this series...

The boys in the back are devising a plan as the girls fall down...

And off you go!

I hope you enjoyed looking at these as much as I enjoyed taking them. Thanks for being so amazing Kellum's, can't wait to do it again :)

Grace.Peace.Beauty

Cait

Sneak Peak of my favorite family...

Here's a quick preview of the Kellum family! They are so precious and I can't wait to share more! I am going to take my first break for the day! Have a blessed week and check back for more soon!

Grace.Peace.Beauty.
Caitlin

Inspiration and Updates

Everyone is inspired-inspired by someone, somewhere and by something. I knew a woman once. She was everything to me. But more than anything, she inspired me. She inspired me to be a better person, to love, to be graceful, to appreciate good music and so many more things. She was my Aunt Zaphy. Not related by blood-just by spirits. I could talk to her about anything, and no matter what the circumstance, she turned it into a teachable moment, or a blessing. I could go on forever about what she was to me and why she meant to be what she did-but I won’t. A year ago, on October 15, 2008, I lost my Zaphy. And my life was turned upside down and has pretty much stayed that way. Not because I am still mourning, but because her death even inspired me. It inspired me to grow, to learn often, to love harder and to take risks. To start this very business-as a matter of fact. So here I am-growing, learning, loving and taking risks. I miss and love her with all my heart, but I choose this day to be grateful for a life that taught me so much, and for that I am so grateful.

On a photography note-I am still here! My lack of posts makes my little heart sad-but this semester has been nuts! If I’m not working, I am at school, if I am not there I’m doing homework, and if I’m not doing homework I’m trying to see Ryan and my friends and family in the short time that I have off. I am trying to be better, just bare with me for a bit! To prove it, I am going to post a few pics from one of my latest shoots.

This is Brandi and Brett. They got married a few months ago and Brandi needed some Bridals and wanted to give the Day-After Session a shot. I was so excited!! This really was so much fun and I can’t wait for you to see them. Thanks Brandi and Brett for being so understanding with my crazy busy schedule!


Dear Brandi-you're adorble. Love, Caitlin

I couldn't decide which of the next two I liked better...

Coming soon-my favorite Kellum family! My best friend has a huge and wonderful family that I got to shoot this last Saturday and they turned out so great! Can’t wait for you to see them!

Grace.Peace.Beauty. INSPIRATION
Cait