We're Moving!

In case you haven't seen, Kaptured by Kat is getting a facelift!
I've moved sites- my new site will still be at kapturedbykat.com but if you are subscribed to my feed here you will no longer get updates on new posts! Join me at my new site and follow me there :)

And forgive the 'mess' while things are fixed/changed/re-organized.

Thanks! See you over there :)
Kat

Boyertown | Montgomery County Photographer

Inspired by (ie. 'talked into this') by my dear friend Christina (see her post HERE), I packed the kids in the car this morning hoping just to do something different and fun and explore where we live. Being that we live so close to Boyertown (it's our school district as well) and as long as we've lived here I'd driven through on occasion, but never taken the time to stop and look around, we headed up 73 to see what we might discover.

First we decided to stop at one of our favorite places, not in Boyertown but right down the road-

It was a little too early for ice cream, but Luke wanted to feed the ducks (who were too busy sunbathing to cooperate)

So off we went...
(we did detour again on our way though since I think this church is so cute, we pass it on our way to one of my favorite photo locations)

While I know we are the 'Boyertown Bears' I'm a little unsure about this thing where there are painted bears all over the town, next to banks, houses, etc. If anyone can fill me in, I'd much appreciate it! lol

Now this is the part where I actually get excited that we ventured out to uncharted territory- of course I would manage to find this  quaint little coffee shop I never knew existed! It's adorable and so tasty! The kids, of course, knowing a coffee shop by scent (yes, even if it's not starbucks) were just thrilled for a snack and freshly made chocolate milk.

If you live nearby and haven't been, check it out!


And thanks to the nice woman who made our drinks at the Hard Bean, I found out about this little farmers market right around the corner (and down the road a mile or two...) with fresh local fruits and vegetables (many home grown) as well as many other goodies inside the store (including their own hard cider I need to go back and try!)

Yum! My first time trying yellow melons!

And for you, Christina!

My Loves

Meet Baby Shea | Montgomery County Newborn Photographer

Little Shea at 10 days old. So sweet!
Thank you for having me out to photograph your little princess :) Enjoy your sneak peek!

Baby Jackson 7 days old | Chester County Newborn Photographer

I love the little baby toes peeping out! <3<3

Just love this photo!

(A little behind on blogging it- but I adore it!)

Holiday Mini Sessions!

Location TBA- but is typically around the KOP area
Email if interested- spots are limited!  katfeight@gmail.com

Frogs and snails and puppy dog tails...

... and princess crowns, and high heel shoes, and a whirlwind of giggle :)

I got to visit a mom-friend today and photograph the newest addition to her family, Luke, and his two proud big sisters! He is very lucky, as he is very loved by these two sweet girls, and will never be bored as I forsee many tea-parties and games of dress up in his future :)

The Beautiful Miss M | Villanove Children's Photographer

Thank you for being the happiest little (barefoot) girl ever! :)

A Wedding

Last weekend I was lucky enough to be able to second shoot my very first wedding for Christina of Christina Vance Photography.  It was definitely a different experience for me and a learned a ton from the hours spent with her.  I was thrilled to be part of this lovely couple's big day and am glad I was able to help capture some memories for them.

Oh, Baby! More of little mister 'H'

And the winner is.....

Congratulations!!!! :)
I will send you an email shortly!

2011 Photo Contest!

This year's contest is going to be a little different than last-
Parents- its your turn to get in front of the camera. :)

How many times do we avoid getting into photos with our kids because our hair is a mess, or we don't like the outfit we have on, or we think we don't look good, or say 'next year when I lose those last 5 pounds...' (Sound familiar, anyone?) ;)

Then one day you sit down to put your photos into albums, and realize you aren't in a single one...
When your kids are looking through them one day and ask why they don't see you, what will you say?
Remember, your kids don't care if a hair is out of place, or you didn't put on makeup today, or you think you are always making a silly face in your pictures- what means something to them is having the memories- remembering when dad showed them how to hit a baseball, or how much fun it was when mom taught them how to bake brownies. It's the stories the pictures will tell one day in the future.

So- your assignment :)
Send me a photo of you with your children! No professional photos please! Take it yourself, have your husband or wife take it, ask a neighbor to snap a family photo while you are playing in the yard.

The photo can be no older than 2 weeks (we are creating recent memories here, people!) If you take it just for the purpose of this contest, even better!

The winner will take home a family photo session, by me :)
I have something fun in mind!

**For an extra entry**  leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite thing is to do with your family when you are all together.


Contest Details!

TO ENTER

- one photo entry and one comment entry per family

- no professional photos!

-photos must be no older than 2 weeks, and preferably taken just for entry into the contest.

- in your email, please include a sentence that allows me to blog your entry into the contest.

- photos will be accepted beginning Sunday, May 22, 2011 through Monday May 30, 2011 at midnight

- send entries to: katfeight@gmail.com

- please place "Making Memories Contest Entry" in the subject line

- contest open to everyone, however the session must take place within 20 miles of zip codes 19464


HOW WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN

- one of my 'wee' assistants at home will assist me to randomly choose a name out of a bowl :)

- the winner will be announced Tuesday May 31 at 8pm


WHAT YOU WILL WIN

- the winning family will receive a free photo session, an 11x14 mounted print (catch- this MUST be a family shot!) and 3 digital files from your session with printing rights.

- photo session must take place before September 30, 2011

- a runner-up will receive a $50 print credit toward a future session order (must be used by 9.30.2011)

- prize value not redeemable for cash

- additional prints and products will be available for purchase

- session for immediate family only

- session must take place within 20 miles of 19464

- no other promotions or discounts can be applied to prizes

- prizes are not transferable

- not eligible for newborn sessions


Good luck, and HAVE FUN!

12 day old baby 'H'

One quick one for you!

Baby B- Blogged

Back by popular demand, more of E&E :) | Philadelphia Newborn Photographer

Ten fingers, Ten toes...

So small and brand new...

Congrats B Family on your adorable new addition!

The Dynamic Duo - sneak peek :)

<3 This one wins as my favorite, hands down!

For My Children, On Mother's Day

To the one who made me a mother...
To my first baby-
Thank you helping me to learn what unconditional love is.
Thank you for teaching me patience.
I have learned so much from being your mom, on every journey we take together.
Sometimes it's bittersweet, wondering what could have been, trying to see you differently- but in the
   end I can't picture you as anyone else than who you are.  I am lucky I was chosen to be your mom.
Thank you for loving me.

And to the one who made me a mom for the second time-
The one who has shown me over and over how different two children can be!
The one responsible for showing me just how much love my heart could hold.
I love your spirit.
I love how nothing gets you down.
I am enjoying seeing things in a whole new way through your eyes.
You so badly want to be one of the big kids, like your big brother and your daddy- but you still melt
  my heart when you just want your momma- running over with open arms and a smile on your face.
I will never tire of hearing "momma, momma!"  when you have something you want to tell me.
I love your sweet innocence that shows me you aren't quite ready to stop being my baby just yet...
I love you, with all my heart.

I am truly blessed. You both are the best gift a mother could ask for.

I am way behind...

On keeping up with this blog! The warm weather has made me neglectful of indoor things that can be put off. I will be adding photos soon and playing catch up, for now, enjoy a taste of spring!

How is it...

That I have one child who is such a ham, but this one I have to work so hard for!!!

Beautiful Baby Samantha

Light It Up Blue

http://www.lightitupblue.org/


“Autism is not a puzzle, nor a disease. Autism is a challange, but certainly not a devistating one.

Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive… It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world… It is about developing differently, in a different pace and with different leaps..." -Trisha Van Berkel


"Autism to me, says that I accept my child wholly. I celebrate his differences and his quirky-ness. I advocate diversity. I try to empower him. I am proud of his successes, no matter how small they seem. I hope he holds onto the compassion he has in his heart into adulthood. I do not think he needs “fixing”. I am proud that he is my son, and sometimes I am humbled by that very same thought."


"I may have been born different and misunderstood from birth, but I know there is a place for me, somewhere in this universe." - Alyson Bradley

Just glowing!

More of this gorgeous mama to be and big sister to come... :) Just a peek...
Thank you for meeting me and braving the cold for some beautiful photos!

Soon to be mom to TWINS!

What a great surprise - not only to be having TWO babies, but one boy and one girl! The gorgeous Felicia and her husband Eric met me down in Villanova today to commemorate the weeks before their little bundles of joy come into the world. They were so much fun, and are constantly making each other laugh, so I know their little ones will be just as happy and easy going, and loved!
Enjoy your sneak peek! Can't wait to meet the wee ones :)

Getting married.

I met up this weekend with this lovely couple to do their engagement photos. They are getting married next April, and I think I will let this photo speak for how they feel about each other :)

I feel spring coming!

The Robins are out, the ducks are back, and I spied this little guy in my garden this morning bravely poking out of the ground - sign of good things to come?? Oh yes, I think spring is almost here!

Reminder- Spring Mini Sessions!