Frozen Moments Photography

What I am editing...

2010-12-01T22:38:00.002-06:00

I apologize for lack of blog posts and only mini sneak peeks. This time of year is a very busy time of year for photographers (and every one else!). I wanted to post a few images from sessions I am currently proofing. I promise to have your full galleries available soon!

Another day, another family {Columbus, NE family photographer}

2010-11-21T14:47:00.003-06:00

'Tis the season for holiday family portraits. This morning I had another family session with an awesome client. I photographed Miss Clara when she was 3, and baby sister Molly when she was a newborn. Today I had the pleasure of working with them all together, and let me tell you, they are such a sweet family! Check out these adorable blonde cuties!

Sneak peek for Sarah {Columbus, NE family photographer}

2010-11-21T13:01:00.002-06:00

I met up with this gorgeous family yesterday afternoon. When we first booked the session the forecast was calling for temps in the mid 40s and partly sunny. Of course with this being Nebraska, we ended up with 20's, clouds, wind and a light drizzle. The girls were troopers though and let us get a few family pictures before we headed indoors. Thank you, Sarah, for choosing me to photograph your wonderful family. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Super Sweet Family {Columbus, NE family photographer}

2010-11-18T05:37:00.002-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this gorgeous family last weekend. I had a great time and the kids were so goofy and fun! Well, except for the little guy. I don't think he was too fond of me, but he still did a great job of cooperating and looking into the camera. He has perfected the Mr. Serious face. Thank you guys for giving me the opportunity to spend the day photographing you!

What I am working on...

2010-11-11T09:21:00.002-06:00

The past few weeks have been nothing short of insane, but here is a quick peek to a few of the sessions I am currently editing.

An engagement session with a super-sweet couple:

Two adorable little sisters:

I am also working on images from my kids' Halloween and daycare picture day. I hope to share more soon!

Mr. Serious {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-09-06T23:27:00.002-05:00

The birthday boy from Sunday's session brought along a friend for me to photograph. Brook was so adorable and patient, but very serious in front of the camera. His mom brought along a very cool trike that made a fabulous prop. {Jill, if you ever want to sell it let me know!} Mr. Brook, thank you for being so patient with us and I hope to see you again!

Birthday Boy {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-09-06T22:56:00.004-05:00

Sunday morning I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite little guys for his 1st birthday. Mr. Fulton has come to me for his 3, 6 and 9 month pictures as well. It is so neat to be able to watch him grow up into such a happy little guy with a great personality. His fabulous mom came with a cake and balloons and adorable outfits. Happy birthday little guy!

Baby Kole {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

2010-08-02T23:20:00.003-05:00

Tonight I met up with a good friend of mine so that I could photograph her son. Baby Kole is one of the sweetest, most laid-back babies I have ever met. He also shares my birthday, which makes him extra cool in my book. :) Kole was adorable as always. Hope you like your preview!

For Kristin {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

2010-07-27T00:25:00.003-05:00

I love my relatives, and I love photography. When you put the two together, you get one fabulous time! I last photographed these girls when baby Elizabeth was a month old. Tonight we met up for a family/generation session and individuals of the girls. The girls are growing up way too fast! I had a great time and I hope you guys enjoy the sneak peek!

Sneak Peek for Sarah {Columbus, NE Infant & Child Photographer}

2010-07-25T22:52:00.002-05:00

This morning I had the pleasure of photographing baby Zoe and big sister Lola. Miss Zoe needed lots of snuggle breaks with Mom to handle the stress of being a model, but Lola was a rock star. I hope you enjoy your peek and I will have your full gallery up soon!

My Girl

2010-07-24T13:55:00.002-05:00

I love that my oldest child and only daughter is getting into the whole modeling and posing for Mom thing. It makes it so much easier for me to explore new styles and locations. Below are a few of our most recent session.

For Emilie {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

2010-07-18T01:52:00.005-05:00

Last year I photographed older brother Blake. This year it was Emilie's turn. We had made the decision to start early in the morning in an attempt to beat the heat. Unfortunately it was still hot and humid, and wet and muddy on top of that. Emilie was a trooper though and so much fun to work with! A special thanks to Cheryl for lending a hand when needed. I hope you guys enj0y the sneak peek!

Miss Lennon {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-07-08T23:03:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it's already been 3 months since the last time I photographed this little sweetheart. Little Lennon came to see me for her 6-month pictures and really made her mommy and I work hard. As it turns out, I am not nearly as exciting to an infant as nature is. :) She did a fabulous job though, and is the sweetest, most laid-back baby ever. It was great seeing you again, but I think you Mom will agree when I say that you need to stop growing so fast!

Time flies {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-05-31T21:42:00.002-05:00

It seems like I just had Mr. F's 6-month session not too long ago. Today I found myself meeting up with the little guy for his 9-month pictures already. We took advantage of the gorgeous morning and did today's session outside. The best part of being an on-location photographer is that the scenery always changes. The landscaping was beautiful and made a perfect background for us.

For Katie {Columbus, NE Engagement Photographer}

2010-05-29T14:18:00.002-05:00

My usual clients are generally under the age of 18, so shooting engagement pictures is not something I normally do. However when my best friend of 15 years asked me to do hers there was no way I could turn it down. I had a fabulous assistant come along who was a huge help to me. We all had a blast together and I am very pleased with the results. Hope you guys enjoy them!

Monkeys and tigers and gorillas, Oh My!

2010-05-09T09:59:00.002-05:00

We went to the Henry Doorly Zoo a few weeks ago. The weather was perfect and all of the kids behaved amazingly. It was a great opportunity for me to snap a few pictures which the kids now love looking at. It was incredible the amount of eye contact that I was able to get from the animals. The gorilla that was outside was so much fun and behaved much like my kids do when they see the camera come out. He looked at me and cooperated for a little bit, and then stood up and turned his back to me. :-)

For the love of nature

2010-05-08T09:30:00.007-05:00

Bleeding Hearts have always been one of my favorite flowers. My grandma use to have rows of them planted next to her house and I remember sitting there studying each and every tiny pink heart and being simply amazed. Grandma passed away a few years ago, but seeing these plants in bloom always bring back special memories of her.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

2010-05-03T21:30:00.003-05:00

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

I have turned into a total food junkie lately, and felt the need to share the recipe for these delicious cookies. I stumbled across the recipe awhile back, and had jotted it down but of course forgot where I found it. That recipe didn't call for frosting, but seriously, everything is better with cream cheese frosting.

Cookies
*12 ounces strawberries diced into 1/4" pieces
*2 teaspoons lemon juice
*1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
*2 cups flour
*2 teaspoons baking powder
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*6 Tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
*2/3 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 375. Spray baking sheets with non-stick spray.

Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour until course crumbs are formed. Stir in heavy cream until the dough starts to come together, then gently fold in strawberries.

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop 1-1/2" piles of dough onto the cookie sheets. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Let cool, and then frost. Cookies are best eaten the same day, which trust me, isn't that hard to do.

Cream Cheese Frosting
*1 package cream cheese (straight from fridge)
*5 Tablespoons softened unsalted butter
*2 teaspoons vanilla extract
*2 cups powdered sugar

Mix together cream cheese, vanilla and butter until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until combined. {At this point I recommend you grab a spoon and take a taste to make sure it is sweet enough. Then you better take another spoonful just to make sure you are positive it is right ;) }

My other love...

2010-04-21T21:15:00.010-05:00

While photography is definitely my favorite hobby, I have another love. Cooking! I love cooking almost as much as I love eating, so it's a good hobby to have. I decided the other night while trying out a new recipe that I might as well photograph the steps and share the results. Besides, I needed another reason for my kids to think I am crazy and taking pictures of raw meat seems to have done the trick.

Creamy Sausage & Bowties

1 lb bow tie pasta
2 T. olive oil
1lb sweet Italian sausage
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic-minced
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (28oz) can Italian-Style tomatoes, drained & chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
1/2 tsp. salt

Optional: I toasted some cheese bread to go with this.

Heat oil in large pan. Preheat your oven to 400. Also start boiling a pan of water for the noodles. Remove casings from sausage and crumble into the oil along with the red pepper flakes and cook until sausage is brown. I sliced the bread into thick pieces and coated both sides with butter.While the sausage is browning, dice the onion and garlic. I used a whole small onion and chopped it into fairly small pieces.I'll let you in on a little secret: To peel the cloves of garlic, I crush them with the handle of my knife and then just pop out the insides and run the knife through them quick. May not be pretty, but it works.By this time, your sausage should be nice and brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan, but save the drippings in your pan. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft. While that's cooking, drain can of tomatoes and dice. I saved a little of the liquid from the bottom of the can and added it to the pan.Once your onions and garlic are done, add the diced tomatoes, the half & half, and the salt to the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes. I added my bread to the oven at the time as well (It took about 8 minutes to get nice and toasted) and tossed the noodles in the boiling water.
Once the noodles are done, drain and add to the sauce and add in the sausage as well. Heat for a few minutes and then serve.
My thoughts: This is really quite good and simple. My picky kids actually ate it, so I consider it a success. Next time I will probably top the finished product with a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese and maybe some basil.

For Jill & Drew {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-04-03T15:22:00.003-05:00

Sweet little Lennon made the trip from Omaha with her dad to come see me this morning. She wasn't very thrilled with the change in her routine, but with a little persistence, a bottle, and a dancing monkey we were able to coaxed some cooperation and a smile or two out of her before she fell asleep. Thank you Drew for your patience, and Jill, I'm sorry you couldn't make the trip. You did a great job picking out some adorable outfits for her though. :) Enjoy your sneak peek, and I will email you when the full gallery is up.

Just Us

2010-03-31T13:07:00.003-05:00

I had the day off and all the kids home last Friday and decided I was feeling rather brave. The time had come for our standard holiday family portrait and for some reason I picked the day that no one napped as the perfect time to attempt. I will say though, that I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. It's amazing what a few jelly beans will do for cooperation levels. :) Happy Easter from my family to you.

Good Golly Miss Molly {Columbus, NE newborn photographer}

2010-03-25T18:55:00.003-05:00

I first met this family last August when I photographed Miss Clara. This morning I had the pleasure of photographing her brand new baby sister. This little girl is just as beautiful as her big sister and was a dream to work with. She was awake and content and allowed me to try out various props. Then after a dinner break and quick car ride to calm her down, she was out cold and ready for me to position her as needed. I love when the parents and the children are willing to let me follow out my visions. Thank you April!

For my cousins {Columbus, NE Children Photographer}

2010-03-21T00:28:00.004-05:00

Today I loaded up the van with equipment and my kids and headed out to meet up with some of my cousins and their families. We ended up with 7 adults, 8 kids and a lamb all under one roof. What could have been total madness was a nice organized chaos instead. The kids all did a great job, and I have tons of images to sort through now. I had a great time and you guys sure do make things easy on me. Nothing better than showing up to fun props, smiling children, and perfectly coordinated outfits. :) Thanks again!

This is just a quick peek. I will probably add a few more images to this post tomorrow. I hope you like what you see!

Sneak Peek for Chris {Columbus Child Photographer}

2010-03-19T22:41:00.003-05:00

Aside from my own children, it's been quite awhile since I have had a full session with someone older than 1. As much as I love the babies, it was so much fun to shoot this pretty little princess. I love that her personality shines and that she was so comfortable in front of my camera. Thank you Miss Elly for doing such a fabulous job!

Sneak Peek for Jasmyn {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-03-08T22:58:00.002-06:00

I know I have said this before, but I am convinced that I have the cutest clients in the world! I have had a sudden spurt of babies coming to me lately and every single one has been too adorable for words. The little sweetie I photographer tonight was no exception. She wasn't so sure about me at first, but once she warmed up we got some great shots. Look at her gorgeous eyes and lashes!

Return of the Cuteness {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-03-06T14:01:00.003-06:00

I first met this little guy when in November when I did his 3-month pictures. We met up again this morning for his 6-month pictures, and boy has he grown! He has quite the little personality and kept us all laughing with his little growls. This age is so much fun to photograph! Enjoy your sneak peek, and tell that little guy to stop growing so fast! :)

Great-grandpa's college football gear

For my Cousin {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

2010-03-05T23:10:00.003-06:00

After a few weeks of waiting due to illness and crazy busy schedules, I was finally able to meet up with my cousin and her gorgeous girls. I will be honest, I was a little nervous that the baby wasn't really a newborn anymore. Turns out though that all the worrying was for nothing. Sweet baby Elizabeth was an angel the whole time, and even slept a bit for us. Of course the little stinker didn't smile until after the camera was put away! Thank you guys for coming to see me! I hope you enjoy your preview.

Photographer's Child Syndrome

2010-02-18T14:47:00.003-06:00

Most photographers will joke that their children are most often their most difficult subjects. You will hear them refer to their kids having PCS, or photographer's child syndrome. I always laughed and thought to myself, oh not my kids...my kids will always cooperate when I ask. Leave it to my kids though to set me straight. Cooperation? Yeah, not so much. The boys have getting me to throw in the towel down to a science.

First, you need to do something silly in hopes of distracting the lady with the camera:

If that doesn't work, you can agree to sit still and look at the camera. But you must avoid smiling at all costs!!

When all else fails, HIDE!

Luckily their sister is still willing to sit for me most of the time.

For My Sister {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

2010-01-24T23:40:00.005-06:00

I had the pleasure of spending Saturday evening with my sister and her fabulous family. We don't live very far from each other, but matching up schedules is usually a challenge. The stars finally aligned, and we were able to get some great pictures of some of my favorite people. I hope you guys likes your pictures. Love you lots! {Huge sneak peek because I just couldn't pick favorites}

Sneak Peek for Rylan {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

2010-01-15T22:17:00.002-06:00

I spent Wednesday trudging though snow with this fun senior who drove quite the distance to come see me. We were lucky enough to get a break from the frigid temps and were blessed with a sunny 30-degree morning. Rylan was a great sport and we were able to get a lot of great pictures in. I hope you enjoy your pictures, and I will have your full gallery up in a few days.

Sneak Peek for Holly & Amber {Platte Center, NE Child Photographer}

2009-12-23T23:01:00.004-06:00

I spent Sunday morning with 2 fun sisters and their adorable kids. I knew it was going to be a great session when they started bringing out their own hats, headbands and a tutu. Talk about a photographer's dream session. Add to that the 2 sweet, outgoing boys and one very laid back baby girl and you have the makings of a great day. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and I hope to have the rest of your images up very soon!

Sneak Peek for Jessica {Columbus, NE Toddler Photographer}

2009-12-19T15:46:00.002-06:00

Toddlers can be one of the tougher age groups to work with, but I am always up for the challenge. Miss K came in for pictures today, and made it clear that she was in charge. I love the way she tried to hide her cute little smile from me. Patience and cheerios won her over though, and we ended up with some adorable shots.

Sneak Peek for Cecily {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

2009-11-27T15:30:00.005-06:00

I spent the morning with an adorable almost 3-month old. He wasn't too sure about the crazy people trying to get him to smile, but he put up with us long enough to get some cute shots before passing out in the present box. Thank you for picking me to do his pictures. I hope you enjoy them!

A slight hint of a smile here

We were able to get outside for a bit thanks the unseasonably warm morning.

And done.

Sneak Peek for Fran {Columbus, NE Newborn & family photographer}

2009-11-12T23:12:00.003-06:00

Ahh, brand new baby smell...nothing beats it. Ok, well maybe the sweet little squeaks and wrinkly toes rank right up there too. Add in 3 adorable older siblings, and you have how I spent my evening. Sweet baby K was very content and calm in between feedings, and overall made my job quite easy. Fran, you have a beautiful family, and any time you need a break, you are more than welcome to bring me the baby. :) I hope you enjoy your pictures!

Proud siblings:

See...told you I love baby feet

Sneak Peek for Angie {Columbus, NE children's photographer}

2009-11-08T21:12:00.003-06:00

This morning I packed up my studio equipment and headed over to meet up with my cousin and her family. Aren't her boys the cutest things ever? Those baby blues melt my heart! Here you go Ang, I hope you like them! I will have rest of your session done soon I'm sure. I can't help but keep going through them.

Mr. E-This boy is going to break some hearts. Not only is he handsome, he is very smart too.

Mr. L-With his sparkling baby blues and adorable grin, I don't think he will have any problems getting himself out of trouble.

Look how sweet they are together...

Did I mention how cute they are? Oh, I did? Well, they are. Just look:

Thank you again for allowing me to photograph your sweet kids. Special thanks to Karen as well for allowing us to take over your house again. :)

Card Templates

2009-10-27T16:38:00.002-05:00

I have had a bit of a break in between sessions lately. I used the opportunity to start working on my 2009 Holiday card designs. This first set is for a 5x7 double-sided card. If you are interested in purchasing the template, I will sell it for $5. If you are wanting to purchase a box of cards, email me for prices. I am able to change the colors if needed. You can contact me at: info@frozenmomentsbykelly.com

The first set is more elegant/traditional.

The next two are more on the fun/funky side.

Furry Friends {Columbus, NE Pet Photographer}

2009-10-13T22:11:00.002-05:00

I spent Saturday afternoon at Paws & Claws Adoption Center voluteering my services for an upcoming fundraising campaign that they are doing. They were in need of some pictures for adoption flyers that they will be putting up, which means I was able to try my hand at pet photography. This was a new challenge for me, but something that I found very rewarding. If I had the space, more than one of these animals would be coming home with me. If you see someone you would like to provide a home for, or would like to make a donation to the shelter, visit http://www.pawsandclawsne.org/

They have dogs of all sizes,

Cats of all ages,

And even a ferret.

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

2009-10-12T22:03:00.003-05:00

I was lucky enough to have this sweet baby girl come to me for a newborn session. She is 3 weeks old, and very strong and alert for such a tiny little girl. In between milk breaks, Miss Diva allowed me to try out some new props, and I am quite happy with the results. I think I am starting to get spoiled though, because I have the best clients in the world.

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

2009-10-11T20:05:00.003-05:00

This adorable family in for a quick family session today. They were so easy to work with, and made my job a breeze. Thanks guys!

The Adventure

2009-09-30T21:23:00.002-05:00

Life has been busy at my house these days. School days, soccer games, birthday parties, work, homework, photography sessions, editing....Before I know it another day, week, month has passed. My baby is turning into a toddler, my toddler into a big kid, and my little girl into a school kid. It's so easy to get caught up in the every day routine of it all, and miss out on the beautiful little moments that I used to be so good at seeing.

Having kids has taught me a whole new way of seeing the world. Even the simplest objects can be full of wonder and mystery. A small grove of trees can provide a grand adventure. Rocks, sticks and bugs become the greatest treasures.

Becoming a photographer has also changed my views. The world is certainly more beautiful when looked upon through the viewfinder. You learn to find the beauty in everything. The lone barn in the middle of the pasture, the abandoned building you drive past daily. You notice the way the fading fall sunset lights up the tall grass.

It was this way of seeing that I had been missing, and so we set out on an adventure. With my camera slung around my neck, kids in tow, and my mom along for assistance, we started to explore.

There were fields to walk through,

gates to climb,

and places to stop and rest along the way.

We found lots of bugs,

and logs for climbing.

We were all a little sad for the day to end,

but overall, it was a grand adventure.

Sneak Peek {Silver Creek, NE Senior Photographer}

2009-09-28T11:50:00.006-05:00

I am a day late on my sneak peek this time. My computer revolted after the busy weekend I had, so I apologize. I took the short drive to Silver Creek yesterday to meet up with this senior at his family's acreage. There were all sorts of neat places to discover, and Jason did a great job helping me find the perfect locations. I hope you enjoy your pictures, and I should have your gallery completed by the end of the week.

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

2009-09-26T23:06:00.003-05:00

I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with tiny Miss A and her parents today. This little sweetie was 3 weeks old already and had her own agenda. She didn't like most of my plans so we just went with the flow. I am pleased with the way things turned out, and hope you are too!

Wide awake...

Slowly fallling asleep...

And out!

...True Love...{Columbus, NE Children Photographer}

2009-09-23T12:16:00.003-05:00

While I was prepping for a session last week, my daughter asked if I could take a few pictures of her. Since this happens so rarely, I jumped at the chance. Imagine my surprise when the boys wanted in on the action too. Not only that, but I got full cooperation, eye contact, and even a few smiles. I will admit though, that the silly face shots are my favorites. They are just so...them. Man I love these kids.

Sneak Peek...pt. 2 {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

2009-09-19T22:40:00.003-05:00

This is the second half of last night's session. We hit the studio for a cake smash with the absolutely adorable Miss D, and her big sisters hopped in front of the camera for a few as well.

These girls are so sweet with each other. They seem more like best friends than siblings.

Did someone say cake?

{...Sigh...}Can I keep her?

Sneak Peek for Amber {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

2009-09-18T22:59:00.004-05:00

The summer has come to a close, and with summer also goes the long summer evenings. Luckily the sun held out just long enough for us to squeeze in a session with these fabulous girls. They are all so stinkin' cute, and were very cooperative. This was actually a two-part shoot, but you will have to wait until tomorrow to see the second half. Hope you like them!

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

2009-08-28T23:45:00.004-05:00

You know those children that seem to light up the faces of everyone around them? The kids with the infectious grins? Tonight I had the opportunity to photograph on of them. Three year old Miss C was such a little angel, and so much fun! We had to do a little coaxing at times, and her dad bribed her with some treats, but she did a fabulous job.

Baby Love {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

2009-08-19T23:15:00.003-05:00

I had my first participant of the baby casting call come in today, and had lots of fun. Baby T may be tiny, but man can he wiggle. He has the perfect little pouty lips, and the way he wrinkles his forehead when he cries is too cute for words. A special thanks goes to his mommy for allowing me the opportunity to work with your sweet little guy. I hope you enjoy your pictures!

Sneak Peek for Nathan {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

2009-08-15T15:23:00.007-05:00

I had another great senior session this morning. I love when clients show up to a shoot with some ideas of their own, and no reservations. It had rained overnight and right up to half an hour before our shoot. There was mud...lots and lots of mud. But we had a great time, no one fell (though I think my assistant was hoping I would ;) and in the end there are lots of great shots to choose from. Thank you for great morning!

Need new faces! {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

2009-08-13T17:01:00.000-05:00

Sneak Peek {Wedding}

2009-08-07T15:13:00.006-05:00

I had the pleasure of accompanying a friend and fellow photographer to a wedding last Saturday. I truly admire anyone with the stamina to shoot weddings as it was a lot of work! I had a blast though, and it was my pleasure to share in your special day with you. Best of luck to the happy couple!

Sneak Peek for Ben {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

2009-08-02T22:11:00.004-05:00

I had a quick senior session this morning with Ben. Thank you for letting me try out a few new locations! I had fun and I think you will be happy with the results.

Sneak Peek for Blake & Miranda {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

2009-07-25T17:53:00.004-05:00

I had the pleasure of shooting my first 2 seniors today, and I couldn't have asked for better models. You guys both made my job very easy, and as a result I now have over 200 images to sort through. Thank you both, and huge thanks to the parents as well who traveled to town to give me this opportunity and were a huge help with my gear. Here are a few images that I edited quickly.

Sneak Peak For Cassie {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

2009-07-12T13:25:00.003-05:00

A few of my super cute niece and nephews. Thanks for a great morning!

Just My Monkeys

2009-07-10T09:00:00.004-05:00

I haven't been taking pictures of my own children nearly as often I would like, so I hauled out the studio equipment the other day in an attempt to make up for that. In the time since our last shoot, I had somehow forgotten how uncooperative my boys can be. Even bribing with pretzels doesn't guarantee eye contact. Oh well, they certainly capture their personalities.

Happy 4th of July!!

2009-07-04T13:06:00.002-05:00

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Family Photography}

2009-07-04T01:08:00.002-05:00

I had a fabulous session tonight with a great extended family. It was the type of session where I couldn't wait to get home to start editing, because I knew that there were lots of treasures to be found. Here are a few that I couldn't wait until morning to post. Thanks for a great time!

The kids all have the most amazing eyes!

Purple+Yellow=LOVE

2009-07-02T22:16:00.004-05:00

My macro lens and I had a field day in a friend's yard last week. She has all sorts of beautiful flowers blooming, but the purple and yellow lilies were my absolute favorites. Pretty sure they will be getting printed...BIG.

A few more...

2009-06-23T16:59:00.003-05:00

I couldn't resist posting a few more from last night's session.

The front view of this adorable family. ;)

Sitting for a second before running off again.

Z Family Sneak Peek - {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

2009-06-23T12:32:00.002-05:00

I met up with this family for a session last night on their property in Genoa. I think I could have spent all day at this awesome location. They were great sports to put up with the heat, humidity and mosquitos. Thank you guys for a great session, and be on the lookout for plenty more pictures (I have about 40 more to go through yet).

A family picture

Mr. K

Miss T who made me work for my shots ;)

And one of the watchdog

New Prop Fun

2009-06-20T17:01:00.004-05:00

My mom and I went treasure shopping last week, and had much success. I can see this becoming a new addiction very quickly. I took the kids out last night to try out a few of them to see how they would photograph. I think I am in love with my new "ugly" chair.

WOOHOO!!

2009-06-15T16:48:00.001-05:00

The brand new Frozen Moments website has officially gone live!! Check it out here and let me know what you think!

Exciting News!

2009-06-12T21:48:00.005-05:00

*The official Frozen Moments Photography website will be going live very soon! Keep your eyes out for more updates.

*I am still offering free sessions in exchange for use of your images on my website. Contact me at kjbonk@hotmail.com for more details.

*My website is especially lacking in seniors and newborns. If you know someone that fits either category, contact me. I will throw in a few free prints along with the free session.

It doesn't feel right posting without a picture, so here is one I dug up from last summer of my dad and my middle son.

A few in color

2009-06-06T12:23:00.001-05:00

Evening Light

2009-06-06T09:18:00.003-05:00

As spring slowly turns to summer and the sun stays out long into the evening, I am finding more and more time to take advantage of the gorgeous light. I lured the kids to my mom's backyard with promises of jumping on the trampoline. It worked, they cooperated briefly, and in the end everyone was happy.

Flowers & Art Prints

2009-06-02T10:51:00.004-05:00

I have been stuck at home with sick children for some time now, so I have been itching to use the camera again. When my mom brought over some flowers from her garden, I saw the perfect naptime project for myself. I am quite pleased with the results, and am thinking these would be gorgeous as framed prints. I might consider selling prints if there is any interest. (email is kjbonk@hotmail.com)

Water Macros in Color

2009-05-28T17:35:00.002-05:00

I really like the way the black and white versions of these turned out, but the color pictures are pretty fun too.

Water macro fun

2009-05-27T12:52:00.001-05:00

3, 2, 1...

2009-05-21T16:15:00.003-05:00

3 small children, 2 pictures merged together, 1 final picture in a grassy field.

New location, continued

2009-05-17T10:50:00.002-05:00

New location

2009-05-15T15:07:00.002-05:00

I took the kids out last night to try out a spot I have been eyeing for some time now. I was pretty shocked by their cooperation, and very pleased with the results. Here are a few for now, but I will put up more as I get them edited.

Nature shots from April

2009-05-13T16:38:00.003-05:00

These are more of the pictures from shooting in my friend's yard last month.

At The Park

2009-05-12T16:45:00.004-05:00

We went to the park yesterday and I was able to snap a few pictures of the kids while they were feeding the ducks. The evening light was gorgeous, and even the ducks were willing to pose for me.

Recent Studio Work

2009-05-12T14:18:00.004-05:00

The months of April and May have kept me pretty busy, and as a result I haven't had much time to pick up my camera. Here is the one studio session I managed to squeeze in in April. Clearly my male models are a little overworked as well, as they were refusing to offer much cooperation.

At least I can still count on my little diva to offer up some poses and smiles.

And how can you not love this? The kids already are starting to define their own funky style.

New Layout

2009-05-12T13:00:00.002-05:00

I am currently in the process of updating the layout of my blog. It may go through some changes until I come up with something that I feel fits my style the best. My logo is also getting a new look, and will eventually be used on my website as well. The new layout will also allow for larger pictures to be posted. Please let me know what you think of the new look!

Signs of life...

2009-04-23T11:48:00.003-05:00

Searching for spring

2009-04-23T10:47:00.003-05:00

Goofing around

2009-04-22T10:30:00.000-05:00

A few recents

2009-04-22T10:26:00.004-05:00

And even more macros

2009-04-14T11:34:00.002-05:00

At the farm

2009-04-13T10:59:00.003-05:00

Country Mouse...
Country Mouse...

City Mouse...

Their personalities were really very evident yesterday.

More fun with macros

2009-04-12T21:04:00.002-05:00

Macro fun

2009-04-03T14:19:00.006-05:00

Logo Ideas

2009-04-02T16:12:00.002-05:00

New faces needed!

2009-04-01T12:39:00.005-05:00

I am currently working on putting together my website and am in need of a few new faces. I am currently offering free sessions to anyone willing to let me use them for my site. Email me at kjbonk@hotmail.com for more information.

I am looking for kids of all ages, but babies in particular. As you can see, my babies are getting a bit too big.

Tu-Tu much fun...

2009-04-01T12:33:00.005-05:00

This is what happens when everyone wants to get in on the new prop action. Hopefully the boys won't require too much therapy later...

Another Preview-This one's for my sister

2009-03-22T16:37:00.002-05:00

Sneak Preview

2009-03-15T22:35:00.003-05:00

New backdrops

2009-02-27T16:22:00.007-06:00

My little Valentines

2009-02-17T21:24:00.002-06:00

Other recents

2009-02-03T09:48:00.005-06:00

1 year and cake pictures

2009-02-03T09:38:00.002-06:00

Mr. Serious

2009-01-03T22:24:00.003-06:00

A few from today

Old favorites

2008-12-31T21:36:00.003-06:00

While dreaming of warmer days and organizing my hard drive I came across some images from over the summer the summer that I love.

Natural light

2008-12-31T15:15:00.003-06:00

Self-portraits and family shot

2008-12-16T15:51:00.004-06:00

The first two shots were taken using the timer, and the last was hand-held. The family shot was for our Christmas cards. The self-portrait was for an assignment.

Part 3-a few nature shots

2008-12-04T11:18:00.002-06:00

Last outdoor-pt 2. B&W

2008-12-04T11:13:00.003-06:00

These were all edited using my own actions.

Different conversion on this one.

Sneaking in one more outdoor session-color

2008-12-04T11:05:00.004-06:00

I took the kids to one of our favorite locations. I actually had a bit of cooperation from them, but the sun was kind of harsh. It was late afternoon and we lost light quickly.

Even more natural light

2008-12-01T15:37:00.002-06:00

Finally some shots of the little guy

2008-11-25T13:15:00.005-06:00

Frozen Moments Photography

What I am editing...

Another day, another family {Columbus, NE family photographer}

Sneak peek for Sarah {Columbus, NE family photographer}

Super Sweet Family {Columbus, NE family photographer}

What I am working on...

Mr. Serious {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

Birthday Boy {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

Baby Kole {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

For Kristin {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Sarah {Columbus, NE Infant & Child Photographer}

My Girl

For Emilie {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

Miss Lennon {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

Time flies {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

For Katie {Columbus, NE Engagement Photographer}

Monkeys and tigers and gorillas, Oh My!

For the love of nature

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

My other love...

For Jill & Drew {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

Just Us

Good Golly Miss Molly {Columbus, NE newborn photographer}

For my cousins {Columbus, NE Children Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Chris {Columbus Child Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Jasmyn {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

Return of the Cuteness {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

For my Cousin {Columbus, NE infant photographer}

**Photographer's Child Syndrome**

For My Sister {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Rylan {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Holly & Amber {Platte Center, NE Child Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Jessica {Columbus, NE Toddler Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Cecily {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Fran {Columbus, NE Newborn & family photographer}

Sneak Peek for Angie {Columbus, NE children's photographer}

Card Templates

Furry Friends {Columbus, NE Pet Photographer}

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

The Adventure

Sneak Peek {Silver Creek, NE Senior Photographer}

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

...True Love...{Columbus, NE Children Photographer}

Sneak Peek...pt. 2 {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Amber {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Child Photographer}

Baby Love {Columbus, NE Newborn Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Nathan {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

Need new faces! {Columbus, NE Infant Photographer}

Sneak Peek {Wedding}

Sneak Peek for Ben {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

Sneak Peek for Blake & Miranda {Columbus, NE Senior Photographer}

Sneak Peak For Cassie {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

Just My Monkeys

Happy 4th of July!!

Sneak Peek {Columbus, NE Family Photography}

Purple+Yellow=LOVE

A few more...

Z Family Sneak Peek - {Columbus, NE Family Photographer}

New Prop Fun

WOOHOO!!

Exciting News!

A few in color

Evening Light

Flowers & Art Prints

Water Macros in Color

Water macro fun

3, 2, 1...

New location, continued

New location

Nature shots from April

At The Park

Recent Studio Work

New Layout

Signs of life...

Searching for spring

Goofing around

A few recents

And even more macros

Photographer's Child Syndrome