My Beautiful Bestie ;)

Cara and I met when I shot her wedding in October 2008.  I thought she was the cutest !!  Her and I completely hit it off at our first consultation meeting and frequently met for coffee dates leading up to her wedding.   It is not so often that you find someone who is as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.  And let me tell you that Cara is that person.  Cara is so incredibly sweet, sincere, compassionate, funny, thoughtful and beautiful inside and out.  I love that we have become such close friends!  I love her and so does my camera!

So when I did my one-on-one learning session with the fantastic Amy and Richard of Red Leaf Studios, I knew who would be the perfect model !! Cara used to model and you will see why in a few moments … she is a STUNNER !!  I have never met such a photogenic person.  For this session I wanted to challenge myself with a difficult lighting situation.  We headed to the water right when the sun was super bright and played around with the light.  I am quite proud of these images.  Being a photographic artist requires one to continue to push themselves.  To grow.  To challenge what’s comfortable.  And this session did just that for me.  I hope you like them as much as I do 🙂

PS – Cara has a FANTASTIC business, Top Dog Daycare and Spa, with her business partner Trish.  They do an AMAZING job there.  So if you are looking for a fabulous doggy daycare, or your pup needs a new ‘do’ these are the ladies to call !!  (250) 920-3647


PaolaFebruary 18, 2010 - 6:00 pm

Beautiful bestie & great font on her tattoo!

lizetFebruary 10, 2010 - 9:51 am

ahh i love that tattoo!! 😀 such beautifull letters!
andd ofcourse beautifull colors, still loving your processing!

Mark LedinghamNovember 29, 2009 - 3:28 pm

I’ve seldom felt so stunned by one and the same photographer as I have with your images, Kim. These are just out-of-this-world beautiful! 😉 PS: I came across your site while looking for more info on the Red Leaf workshops. Do you use their actions on your photos?

Nancy EbertNovember 23, 2009 - 9:03 am

Hi Kim, I just stumbled across your blog. Your pictures are truly fantastic! I think this is my favorite series. Great shots and a gorgeous model. All the best from Germany… Nancy 🙂

MariaNovember 17, 2009 - 9:08 pm

Wow Kim…you have blown me away…truly amazing images!

JasonNovember 17, 2009 - 10:59 am

Love the 2nd to last photo. The deep blue makes everything else seem to just pop.

courtneyNovember 12, 2009 - 7:51 pm

Wow, your pictures are absolutely beautiful!! I’m so glad to have come across your work. 🙂 I always enjoy seeing talent like yours.

DeniseNovember 5, 2009 - 11:52 pm

Kim – these are beautiful… makes me want to put my wedding dress back on and get some more pics! Can’t wait to have another photo session 🙂

SherryNovember 3, 2009 - 9:06 pm

Aw, these are BEAUTIFUL!! <3 (Despite the harsh light, these are fantastic).

PaulNovember 3, 2009 - 4:48 am

They are all Gorgeous but the 6th one is extra Gorgeous

SeanNovember 3, 2009 - 3:03 am

Last three are absolutely remarkable, Kim. Gorgeous job with the light too, these just look great! I love your watermark too!

Jonda SpurbeckNovember 2, 2009 - 11:10 pm

yummy… not sure there is another word:) your an inspiration woman! hugs!