Posted on July 6, 2011
It’s been a whirlwind month here. We had a trip to Texas, tons of beautiful sessions and a wonderful wedding (lots of blog posts coming soon), we had Teagan’s injury, and we had a scary health scare with my grandmother that we care for. She is mostly better now, but adjusting to our new normal has slowed me down a bit. We had planned to start homeschool this week, but with everything we are holding off until August 1st. I cannot WAIT to share our adventures in homeschooling. We are so excited and nervous and and and. I’m seeing all the school supplies popping up at Target and I am getting giddy. I get to make our own school supply list. Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets as excited about school supplies as I do about Christmas gifts…. Anyone?
I am so thrilled that I got to spend the evening with these beautiful kiddos last month. They are so fun. Little 18-24 month olds are a blast to capture because there is lots of chasing and making goofy noises and shooting fast. They are anxious to explore the world around them. No posing or pressure, just fun. Sweet little girls are fun for a whole other reason. They pose, they smile, they want to help- I love it. It’s a great combo.
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Posted on June 15, 2011
I know I have said it many times before, but it is an honor to be part of a family’s birth story. It’s a bonding experience, and one that very very few people in their life get to take part in. That said, my birth families have a extremely special place in my heart. Do you remember just after Thanksgiving when this little guy made his way into the world? They are one of the most wonderful families I have ever been blessed to know. They love each other desperately. Every moment they are teaching their kids. Heck, Daddy willingly took several mosquito bites just to show how they went about getting blood from the body.
They have grown so much- time just goes way too fast for my liking. I giggled the entire time I edited these- how fun is it that they all made funny faces? Even baby brother got in on the funny face action!
I love them all. And they are moving. I am so sad- but hopeful that we will be able to still see each other now and then.
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Posted on June 14, 2011
Or at least a buckle fracture. Tibia and Fibula.
Our sweet little Teagan broke her leg this week. No major or dramatic story, just landing wrong stepping off a toy. It’s crazy how that can happen, isn’t it? They can tumble and fall in ways that you are just certain they are broken- and they dust themselves off and keep running. But sometimes just the tiniest thing and a bone breaks. She has been such a trooper this whole adventure- and didn’t even cry when they were poking on her. She just glared at them until I scooped her up. Then the tears came. She is amazing. We just keep laughing when the medical staff says she’s tough. She has to be! She’s number 3 with an older sister who loves to dress her up and a brother who LOVE to wrestle with her.
She’s LOVING all the attention, even though the fact that she can’t run is making her crazy. She’s crawling around like a mad woman though, and they gave her a walking shoe so that she can get back to walking soon. That also meant she got her very first sneakers yesterday (to balance the height of the cast) and she got to pick which ones she wanted- so she picked the brightest, most glittery, busiest ones they had. AND they match her cast. Teagan, you’re a hoot. Best part about the cast though? We can get it wet! They have an option for water-friendly casts now. Talk about making mommy’s life easier. Do you remember wrapping casts in garbage bags and putting bands around the top super tight so that water wouldn’t get in? And forget water fun in the summer with a cast. I’m so thankful for this option! Keeping a toddler dry in the summer is nearly impossible. And baths? Oh am I glad we can give her baths!
I’m challenging myself to take a photo a day during this month of her in a cast. just for fun- and because *hopefully* this is a once in a lifetime kind of thing.
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Posted on June 4, 2011
I LOVE my little baby planners! It’s so amazing to see these little guys their first year, when they are first born, when they are holding their head up and smiling lots, sitting up, and then standing. Do you remember this stunning little guy? He’s so much fun- and he has grown like crazy! I absolutely love spending time with his family. I love the way he made so many fun faces. So much personality. I adore him.
I just want to squeeze him. I squealed when I saw him- can you blame me?
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Posted on May 31, 2011
These little boys have the prettiest hair color EVER. It’s so pretty it doesn’t look real. I’m totally jealous.
I absolutely love putting little boys in their element. They find the coolest things when we do sessions out in places they can explore naturally. We spend a lot more time seeing what we can find than we do shooting- and I love it. We saw a baby bunny, ducks swimming, played with rolley poley bugs, avoided ants and just had a grand old time. Just don’t try to make me hold a worm. I freak out.
Despite oncoming colds, they were such awesome little guys- and I am so glad that we got to play together!
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Posted on May 11, 2011
Mr.T was a blast to shoot! I love boys when they are 6-10 years old. They are filled with tons of ideas, they move fast, and they are ready and willing to show off a bit for you. It makes our sessions REALLY fun and fast moving!
Isn’t he handsome? I love his love for being outside, that he loves bright colors, and most of all, he and I have the same birthday!!!
He gave me a very nice compliment too- he said “I was upset when my mom said that she signed me up for this, but it was actually fun!”
Thanks for hanging out with me bud!
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Posted on May 5, 2011
I know I say it a lot, but I love my job. I love that I am chosen, from so many talented photographers, to share people’s lives. There is no higher honor than that. I love that the people I shoot let me be a part of their family for a few hours of their life.
Remember the gorgeous maternity’s from March? Well the little guy decided he didn’t want to turn over! That’s right- he decided to be breech. The difficult decision was made to schedule a c-section for his arrival, since he had zero intention of flipping over. The hospital has a strict 1-person-only policy for c-sections, so both of us were worried that the birth wouldn’t be captured the way we had hoped. So Nicole asked her doctor and the hospital if I could be in the room. What’s the worst they could say? We didn’t even know for certain what the answer was until just minutes before the surgery- I think that the anesthesiologist was worried that I wouldn’t be considerate of a medical procedure. (Note to photographers- make sure you let medical staff know that you will stay out of the way and only in the spaces they designate as appropriate. It goes a REALLY long way to be respectful)
With C-Sections, everything moves pretty quickly. It’s really amazing to watch. And then…. They arrive. I have a mask on to hide my tears. Babies coming in to the world… I can’t help but be overjoyed. Especially for families whom I have grown to know and love. Daddy’s first glimpse, Mommy’s. Together those first moments- I wish I had adequate words.
When everything settled down, big brother got to meet baby brother. When they are so little- like mine, these two kiddos are a little less than 2 years apart- the older kids don’t know what to think of Mommy being strapped in to a bed. I’m sure all of those cords are scary.
Oh- and you were SERIOUS about a baby in your tummy? WHAAAAT do you mean we get to keep him?
Then love.
The slideshow contains images from a real medical procedure. Please use discretion when viewing.
Redmond Birth 2011 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
Welcome to the world little one. We are all so glad you are here. Congratulations Redmond family! Nicole, you are so brave and strong.
I am so honored to have been part of your day. Thank you again and again.
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Posted on April 14, 2011
Close to 5 years ago, because of an accident at a daycare, I got the chance to meet, get to know, and love this family. My goodness how they have grown. We had our second babies around the same time, and since then we don’t see each other nearly enough. Our oldest girls love each other. They were just babies when they saw each other every day, yet even when there are months between visits they still are thick as thieves when they are together. Our 3 year olds are both sassy and adorable- it’s so fun to watch all of them together (Even when they are all freezing!)
Thank you Beth for allowing me to be part of your wonderful lives. I love you all and I am so excited for this new baby boy to become part of your family.
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Posted on April 5, 2011
Spring Mini Sessions are here again! Can you believe that spring is here already? The trees are starting to blossom, the grass is turning green… It’s one of my favorite times of year. I’m so guilty of not having enough photos with me and my kids. I am always behind the camera, and I know a lot of parents who feel the same way. I also know how deeply I cherish pictures of my with my mom and my daddy, and I need to be better about getting pictures with my babies so they have special pictures when they become adults.
Mini sessions are a fantastic way to try out custom photography for the first time, and the session makes a great Mother’s Day gift (hint, hint, hint, Daddies!) These sessions book up pretty quickly, and we are only offering 10 this year- so please contact me ASAP to reserve your spot. These sessions will be held in the greater Denver area, exact details of our location will be sent in an email upon booking.
Mini Sessions( $185) Include:
30 Minute session (up to 6 people)
10-15 images in an online Gallery
2 mounted 11×14’s
2 mounted 5×7’s
All other prints & Products sold separately
So here’s the surprise: One booking will win the whole thing for free. In celebration of my birthday, one booking will win their mini session on me. How do you enter? Just book a session! Your $50 deposit will be fully refunded if you win!
Email me at kim@brinkstreetphotography.com to get additional details, book, or if you have any questions at all.
And for those who have just had a session, or are waiting for fall, or if you live in the greater Denver area and LOVE cupcakes and say, maybe want to meet me (I promise I’m fun and I smile a lot!) you can enter for these:
Well, not specifically these cupcakes, they were eaten*YUMMY*… But half a dozen delicious, oh so addicting cupcakes from C’est Chic Cupcakes, hand delivered by yours truly! All you need to do is go to the Brink Street Photography Fan Page and “like” it, then come back here and let me know that you did! If you already like the page, just let me know you already like the page. Pretty easy huh? Oh, and anyone who buys a mini session automatically gets 2 entries!
Don’t forget to share with your friends- if I get more than 15 entries I will be giving away a second set of cupcakes!
Good luck! Contest runs from today until 11:59PM on April 9th (MY BIRTHDAY!)
I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Posted on March 30, 2011
Another amazing year has FLOWN by for us (I just realized last week that it was our second birthday- holy smokes that went fast!) and we are celebrating by giving away some fun goodies for my fellow photographers and my amazing clients!
I am so very blessed to have had so much support and love, and the least I can do is give away a few things to help someone else grow their business. The people growing into this industry are some of the most giving, wonderful people I know.
So here’s how you can enter to win this little goody bundle (there are 3 ways, so 3 separate comments)
1. Go “like” the Brink Street Photography fan page. Come back here and leave a comment letting us know you liked the page. (You don’t have to be a new fan. If you already like Brink Street, just leave a comment that you already like us!)
2. Share about the giveaway with your friends! Leave a separate comment so we can count it! (You don’t have to have a website either- FB will do!)
3. Tweet about the give away “I just entered to win a newborn goody bag @brinkstreet on www.brinkstreetphotography.com/blog” (You can follow us too @brinkstreet) and leave another comment!
YAY! Are you excited? I am! And my dearest clients or to be clients, there are some great things coming your way too (Including a chance to win A mini session or some of the yummiest cupcakes in the WORLD)
You have until Saturday, April 2nd 11:59pm MST to enter, winner will be announced Sunday April 3rd. Good luck everyone- thank you for helping me celebrate!
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