AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Below is a list of the winners from yesterday's grand opening drawings.

16x20-Lynde Lowery
11x14-Jamey Hargrove
11x14-Grace Moore
11x14-Tonya Burnette
Mini Session Album-Jennifer Deason
Free session-Jessica Jones
Free Engagement Session-Amanda Peeler

Congrats to all the winners!!! I will be in contact with each of you for all the details.

Just a quick note...

Thank you so much to everyone who came out today to help me celebrate my grand opening. I was so excited to see everyone and show you my new space. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I will. Also, thanks to my hubby, parents, London, Danielle and Jody for all their help and hard work. I could not have done it without them. I am worn out from today, but I will post pictures for everyone that was unable to make it out, as well as announce the winners of the drawings at the beginning of the week! Thanks again to all who have supported me during this journey!

It is OFFICIAL...the studio is open!

YES, I am now open! I was trying to hold out until I hosted my grand opening before I actually start shooting in my new space, but I could not wait! In case you are wondering, I am having grand opening Sunday, February 8th...so make plans to stop by. Many drawings will be held for free prizes and 1/2 off any session booked that day. I am so excited to show off my new place, it is amazing. You may just see your little on or even you on my walls. Be on the lookout for an e-mail later this week with all the details of the grand opening. Ok, so back to the shoot. I just could not wait any longer to start shooting, so I didn't. Last Saturday, I held my first two photo sessions in the studio and it was WONDERFUL!!! As many of you know, natural light is what I love, so I did not even set up the lights or a backdrop. I just used what light I had available and worked with that. I love the results. I am really not a big backdrop and prop fan, so having all this wonderful light is amazing. My first session was with Emmie and Brenton. I have been photographing them since Emmie was born and she just gets more precious every time I see her. Brenton is a little sport model himself. We had the best time dancing, running and singing. Next came Evie. What can I say about this little one. She melts my heart and always has. She has gorgeous blue eyes and cheeks that I just want to squeeze. The same went for her shoot, no studio lights, just the natural light from windows. After my sessions were over, I felt such a sense of joy being able to share my new space with my wonderful clients. Thanks to all of you who helped make this dream possible. I hope you all will be able to stop by next weekend and take a peek at my new studio.

It's time to start thinking about the beach...

Ahh, yes, the beach. How nice would it be to be there right now? With the weather being so messy this week, I could not help but wish I were there. I know it may seem a little ways off, but I have had several request for beach shoots again this year. If you would be interested in a session, please send an e-mail for more information to kprior@kellypriorphotography.com and I will be more than happy to get all the info to you. I am looking forward to another great couple of trips to the beach this summer, I hope you will join me.

My new favorite spot

So, over the weekend, I did a little baby sitting for my friend Danielle while she ran to an appointment. As you know, I think Kinley is really mine, so of course I did not mind keeping her for a while. Well, I decided to play with her a little at my house and I found a new spot in myliving room I just love. It has the perfect light that allows me to use only the natural light and not my flash. I just love the results of these. After Kinley left, I could not help but to play with Rhen as well. Here are a couple from the day. I have always said and still say, natural light is what I love to shoot with!

VROOM...VROOM

Yes, that is right, Kelly Prior went to the Monster Jam this past Saturday. Michael and I took Keaton to see the show and we all loved it. I was not sure what to expect as I have never been to one before, but it was awesome. I am not sure how they get their trucks to be so loud, but boy are they, it will make your heart skip a beat the first time your hear them. Several drives lost tires but still tried to race. They even had a lady driver, which was pretty cool to see that she could hang with the men. It was a great time if I do say so myself!

My Wilson fix...

Saturday morning I was so glad the rain held off until the afternoon. I sure did not want to miss my session with Wilson. Since Wilson first started coming to me, I have always said he is about the cutest little thing I have ever seen. I just love photographing him, he is always in the best mood and this time he talked up a storm. It was so much fun to have a conversation with him. He always has the best outfits on and I have to say, this is one of my favorites. He looked liked he could be in a magazine. Here is a little sneak peak from our session yesterday. I am sure you will agree at how precious this little guy is.