Capaccio Family | Arizona Family Photographer

{Capaccio Girls | Agua Caliente, Tucson, AZ | December 2011} Oh my stars I am drooling over all this color. :) When I tell families, 'pop the make-up, bring a wardrobe that offers texture and options, possibly toss in a few props to play with'...I sometimes get a nervous chuckle in return. However--when Christine called to talk shop about a family session, she took up the challenge and even brought one of those HUGE colorful parachutes to play with! I died. Capaccios brought their A-game, I brought my giddy little self, God delivered His sunset---awesomeness on a platter. | lkm

oh to have a sister... I was SHOCKED I snagged this one shot. both of them could NOT keep from bustin' up. tender little mercies getting mom and dad to give me a 'bit o' romance' was one of my highlights from the shoot. we had to warm up a bit, set the girls up right behind me to 'oo and awww' on cue. Soon enough they got through their giggles (cough) (i mean manly laughter) and... signed...

sealed...

...and delivered. :D - Capaccios, you rock. Fiercly like. :) Happy New Year! | lkm

College Roommies | Tucson Senior Portrait Photographer

{College Roomies from L to R: Lauren, Susie, Tori & Erin | Agua Caliente  Tucson, AZ | Deceber 2011} I'm blessed. I really am. I get to call these ladies my friends. Not trying to be sappy. Really. I just didn't expect, AT ALL, to have cool friends in Tucson. But even bigger than me, I watch these ladies trudge through the end of college, reach winter break with such adamant relief and describe the oncoming transitions facing each one individually. I remember those years of change--of ripe independence colliding with oncoming new responsibilities. These pictures snatch a bit of those fleeting moments of carefree celebration; of friendships; of memories that (i hope for these ladies) will be so sweet for years to come. | lkm

cheers to college girls :) ...and all that is thereafter :)

LKM Give-Away Contest | and the winner is...

This is how giddy i feel.... {Joelle Angulo | Riverside, CA } The past 2ish weeks I've had a give-away contest going on. See HERE for the skinny. There were 5 ways to enter. 35 people got in on the fun and 55 entries were picked from! So without much more ado...

Congratulations KAITIE BOYKO, from southern California. I am excited to give you a LKM Mini-Session Gift Certificate redeemable any time in 2012! :)

One other prize I wanna dish out is a 'thank you' to the most active and zealous participant BECCA BRINKLEY who not only entered the contest in all 5 ways possible, but she got her husband and a few friends in on it, AND actually wrote a spiffy poem to boot.  You can read it HERE. You're sweet becs :)

Thank you for taking part and keepin' up with all this craziness! Merry Christmas!

5 years ago today... | personal

{My Hubby & I | Kimberly Crest Park, Redlands, CA | July 14, 2007} 5 years ago today Lawson Moore proposed to me on the shores of Puerto Galera, a small island an hour's boat ride off of Manila Bay, Philippines. It was pretty picture perfect. We even had a double rainbow show up minutes before he got down on one-knee and everything. It was the first time we kissed. It was the most awkward ALL-TEETH kinda kiss because I was smiling so big. I'd tell the whole story, but it really is way better if I act it out for you. So I guess we'll just have to meet. And then  I'll give you the blow-by-blow with all antics, hand-motions and sound effects included. :) ...p.s. Dear Husband, you rock my face off.  | lkm

mmmm. love sure does ripen over the years. i look at this picture moments before he popped the question and think to myself, 'oh the things you will learn and grow to love evermore..."

Okongo Girls | Tucson Family Photographer

{Okongo Girls | Agua Caliente, Tucson, AZ | December 2011} Mmmm. A mother's love--ripe, ready and intensely real. I've only had a couple months to get to know Shauna, hear her story and watch her be a mom. She's probably one of the most honest, "take-it-or-leave-it" ladies I've ever met. While carpooling to her birthday party/girl's-night-out the other night, I don't think I've laughed that hard in weeks...(pause to think about it) yup, my side still hurts. I can't quite describe how bummed (but stoked) I am about her upcoming move to Texas. She's  starting a new stage of life. We're happy for her....but there will be a gaping hole left in our 2M community group after tonight. I love you new friend. And your girls. Your family has blessed my own in the short time we've gotten to laugh, listen and learn with you. Forward Ho sister. I'm glad I could send you off with this collection of memories :) | lkm

LKM Session Give-Away!

I LOVE Christmas!!! And I've been itching to do this GIVE-AWAY to celebrate!

There are 5 ways you can enter the GIVE-AWAY!

(1) 'SHARE' the 'LKM Gift Certificate AD' on my FB wall with a personal endorsement for LKM. (Note: Don't re-post the image. Don't copy and paste. "SHARE." That way I can track everybody who 'shares.') Your 'share' will be (1) amazing entry into the Give-Away.

(2) "ATTEND" the LKM Mini-Session Give-Away Event on Facebook! = (1) entry

(3) If you have ever had pictures taken by LKM, POST your favorite image on the Give-Away EVENT wall. = (1) entry

(4) LEAVE A COMMENT under the image posted on facebook with a link to your own personal blog about LKM Christmas Gift Certificates about being the best stocking stuffer ever. Your blog post will count as (1) entry.

(5) WRITE a rap/rhyme/limerick/haiku/novel that hails the awesomeness of LKM Photography and why you are personally a HUGE fan. POST THIS on your blog/website/facebook wall and then POST the LINK to your WORK on the Give-Away EVENT wall and/or directly below! :) :) Your written accolades will count as (1) entry.

WHAT DO I WIN EXACTLY?

(1) LKM Gift Certificate for a 2012 LKM Signature Mini Portrait Session!

LKM Signature Mini Session Value: $150

Christmas Gift Certificate Cost: $50

Winner Announced December 23rd, 2011

Gift Certificate Valid January 2012 | Expires: 2013

You're Giving Away WHAT?!

 You only wish you knew... 

Tornadoes Flag-Football | Tucson Sports Photography

{TORNADOES Flag-Football | Tucson, AZ | November 2011} If it weren't for an insane amount of realism, i would spawn an entire football team of little munchkins. Wouldn't that be cool? Yup, that's what i said. 'I'm tired just thinkin' about it.' Nate Edwards from Second Mile coaches this little flag-football team. I got a call a few days prior to one of there last practices to see if i could snag a few shots for the team. It was a blast. I mean--you really have to be on your toes with these kinda things. And good thing i have ten of them. Toes i mean. | lkmthat is one intimidating, focused face

Papa Family & Co | Tucson Family Photography | Agua Caliente

{Papa Family & Co | Holiday Portrait Session | Agua Caliente Tucson, AZ | November 2011} I met Andrea (Papa) Malinowski over the summer at Tucson Refugee Ministry's Kids Camp 2011. Her servants heart and incredible patience with her kids were the things that most struck me about this woman. It almost bothered me. I repeatedly wondered, 'how is it POSSIBLE to be so cheerful, giving, endlessly energetic and willing to serve with FIVE KIDS IN TOW??!' But her kids are great, her family is incredible, and her husband Chris leads with a joy and gentleness that warmed my heart so much. With her extended family visiting from out of town,  we nailed a large family session over the Thanksgiving weekend to capture the bonding and captivating spirit of these sweet new friends. | lkm

I love how the girls are thrilled and the 2 little boy look....confused. :) Little Isaiah is probably one of the cutest kids I've ever laid eyes on. Matthew had enough energy for all of us...and then some! Elizabeth was a more quiet subject...but when we got her up in a tree and playing with cousins, she lit up! Like Father like son Grandma & Grandpa seemed delighted to snag a few sweet memories with the kids.When i stole them away for a few sweetheart pics, they jumped right in--no hesitations, no whining, no complaining that they were too old to be romantic. They just smooched away. And i giggled (very professionally mind you) the whole time.There were 3 generations of Joe's. You can only imagine how hard--and hilarious--that makes directing when doing a family photo session.Medium Joe's family was stinkin' cute.  Our attempt to take pictures with the dog (his name escapes me. probably 'joe') despite the fact that there was a flock of ducks waddling directly behind me. I tried to explain that they were not conducive to a photo shoot, but they just quacked at me. the nerve.Andrea, you may never really understand how, even in our short time as friends, you have taught me -- modeled for me -- much about grace. I hope we are friends for a very long time.

Hay Day Reprieve | personal...and a public exortation

{Hay Day with Kids | Dunnellon, FL | October 2011} I'll be scattering a few highlights of my Florida visit sporadically throughout the next month. It'll be a good breather from the myriad of family portraits that i hope to spotlight otherwise! Frankly, i can't get enough of these munchkins anyways. It sure pays to be a mommy photographer. No--that is NOT meant to rub anything into any mommy's face. It is surely a push and shove for you mommy's to get the nerve up and start snapping away. Start with remembering your camera when you go on a walk to the park of reading time at the library. stuff the camera in your baby bag and promise yourself you'll take at least 10 pictures that will document the day's activity well enough. It'll rock your world when you realize you remember the little moments so much better when there are images to remind you. I love it! I would remember only a fraction of my kids early childhood if it weren't for the pictures I've obsessively taken of different excursions and milestones. (I confess it was largely a coping/survival mechanism, but nevertheless...) Praise the Lord for the blessing of photography!...and I'm overjoyed to be able to share some of the fun and memories with you! | lkm it's stinkin cute when you ask Judah & Jordyn to 'hug' or 'show some love'--they really get into it--shamelessly; unabashed :) oh innocence how i love thee. thank you aunt beth for taking one of the few mommy&me pics i snagged while in florida :)