Kelly Chandler

You may recall a blog post of this little girl when she was a newborn in a pink tutu.  It is a favorite photo of mine and hangs in my new studio.  We’ll she has turned 1 year old and was back in a bigger blue tutu and this time came with her wand.  She loved flinging it around…..until she poked herself in the forehead…..

Not to worry, it was nothing a soft favorite pink “lovey” wouldn’t cure.

Her eyes are amazing.  I’ve said it before, I feel like I can see through to peoples souls when I look in their eyes through my camera.  This little one has the soul of an angel.

One of my favorites from a session last week…..love the pouty little face.  But don’t be fooled, this little princess is a total doll.  You could eat her up with a spoon she’s so sweet.   

This photo is a little more telling about her personality.  Can you guess how old she is?

Had some fun in the studio last week with this little one.  Mom and Dad are fitness crazy and workout with CrossFit.  I told them to bring in anything that they’d like and we’d figure out a way to incorporate fitness items in the photos.  Here are a few of the fun shots we got using weights and lifting belts.  I was shocked baby didn’t mind being tucked into this weight belt.  We padded the inside and gave her a head rest…but still it wasn’t that comfy.  What a good baby!

By the way, this little weight is deceiving….28KG is almost 62 pounds…  I found out exactly how heavy that was when I tried to lift the weight an move it across my floor.  Hello backache!

And of course, we had to get big sister in some more “girlie” shots. 

I am loving the dark hardwoods in the new studio.  They offer a rich look in both color and black and white photos.  Here are two of my favorite shots from a session last week. 

If he could talk, I think he’d be saying…..”I’m done…get me out of this sweater!” 

I photographed an adorable little sleeping angel in the studio last week.  I’m up to my eyeballs processing photos from people taking advantage of the new studio special…..but I had to stop and post these snugly little shots of Baby Kinsey.

I loved this shot of the girls.  There is no mistaking this pink princess for a boy!  This beauty is 100% girl!

I am so excited about launching a new studio March 1st.  Construction is in the final stages and I am thrilled to be offering a state of the art studio for photography on the Eastside. 

During the months of March through June, 2011, I’m celebrating my new studio with a Studio Only Special.   It is the same great package that includes your studio sitting fee, an 8×10 proof book of the top 70 images, online hosting of your photos in a password protected website, and your high-resolution DVD of all 70 images in color and BW.  During this special One Time Studio Grand Opening, pay just $350, that is $150 off .   Space is limited, so call 425-836-0575 or email my office info@kellychandler.com  to book your appointment now.  Take advantage of the one and only time this offer will be available. 

On location photography is always available but the special pricing applies to studio appointments only.

Aimee and Jeff picked the perfect fall day for a wedding..sunny, warm, lovely.  Both of these love birds couldn’t wait to see the other and start taking photos.  It was easy to see that they were both confident in their love and that they just simply enjoyed being together.  That makes my job easy and being around these two couldn’t have been more fun. 

They laugh and are playful and yet had a romantic side that was electric.

There was no swaying side to side to the  music for these two.  They had an AMAZING dance choreographed including swings, dips and lots of twirls.

Lord Hill Farms is a beautiful spot for a wedding.  It offers a rustic yet classy environment.  The views in the daytime and the lights in the evening are hard to rival.

I wish Aimee and Jeff a beautiful life together.  You two are sure starting it out right.

Elizabeth was one of the most relaxed and comfortable-infront-of-the-camera brides that I’ve ever photographed.  Not to mention, she is drop dead gorgeous.  I knew she’d be stunning and glowing when pregnant.  I was super excited to see Mike and Elizabeth in my studio for pregnancy photos.  They are adorable together and are truly a match made in heaven. 

Some women just look like they were made to be pregnant….Elizabeth is clearly one of those women.  She looks unbelievable.

Mike and Elizabeth, I can’t wait to meet your son in a few weeks!

This week was an amazing week.  I had the extreme honor of photographing the delivery at Evergreen Hospital of  this sweet little bundle of  joy.  Being invited to be present in such an intimate moment was truly so special.  Erin and Chris (mom & dad) were relaxed and down right funny during the pre-labor.   Once the time arrived to actually get to work on getting the baby out, the mood became a calm focus by Erin and total support and adoration by Chris.  Within moments, the baby was laying on Erin’s chest as both parents were clearly elated to see their perfect baby.   

Later in the week, baby Austin came to visit me in my studio.  Look as his eyelashes….are you kidding me?  Why to boys always get the long eye lashes?

 Doesn’t he look like a peanut in the shell?

 Welcome little man Austin and congratulations to Erin and Chris.

First and foremost, I am sorry…..Kelli and Sean’s blog photos are WAY overdue!  Kelli and Sean have had their photos for months, but I still wanted to share some of my favorites.  They were married this fall at Semiahmoo on a beautiful fall day.  Shortly after their wedding the wheels went in motion for building my studio.  So for the most part, blogs have been on the back burner behind finalizing floor plans, getting permits, picking my contractor, and every other little decision to pick items down to the knobs on cabinets and hardwood floor stain color.  Whew, I’m happy to report that my part in the decision making part of this project is pretty much over (except for decorating the lobby).  So now I can catch up on a few blogs.

Semiahmoo has gorgeous rustic waterfront scenery.  I love the old weathered wood. 

During the ceremony I noticed the reflection of the service taking place in the window.  Thought this was a fun shot.

Many congratulations to Sean and Kelli….here is to a lifetime of beautiful days like your wedding day.