Gage- 6 months
Gage just keeps getting bigger and those blue eyes kill me! Love this little guy! I can’t wait for his one year session in the fall… I have so many plans for this little one! 
AUGUST SPECIAL*
Hey there McDowell County! I just wanted to thank you for voting Katy Cook Photography the “best photographer” in McDowell Co. for the third straight year. I know we are a little town and some may poke fun at it, but, I truly love our community and it means the world to me! In appreciation, I’m offering an exclusive special for the month of August to McDowell County residents only.
I will be offering FREE (yes – free…) Mini-Sessions on Friday, August 6th and August 13th. 5 sessions per day. This will be a first come/first serve… so sign up fast! Also, all print purchases receive a 50% discount. You will be sent information on your time slot and the location (it will be a local destination downtown).
Hope to see you soon! Thanks again! – Katy
UPDATE! Wow- what a response. Both dates booked within 4 hours…. If there are enough inquiries, I will gladly hold another date. Stay tuned and thanks again!
Pretty Ana
Some kiddos just shine! Ana is one of those that can just engage you for hours… I loved our short session at my house. *sigh* i just adore girls!
My Dirty Boys :)
I haven’t shared any of my kiddos in a while… Owen turns 7 next week and it was time for a mini-mommy session. After 10 minutes, they were done. I will take what I get with these two!
Sweet Austin
I recently took photos of one of the sweetest boys, Austin. His mother, Jennifer, contacted me a few months back about photographing her little man. Austin is a 3 year old with a condition known as Fragile X Syndrome. We both agreed that an outdoor setting was exactly what Austin needed and I felt we could get some awesome shots… He did amazing! Here are a few from our session at the Botanical Gardens in Asheville.
WORKSHOP!
UPDATE: ONLY 1 SEAT LEFT FOR THE SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP…
I am starting a waiting list and will be posting other dates soon!
This has been a month in the making… I’ve been so excited to share! Some of you might remember, I posted a possible mentoring venture out there on facebook? Well, I was overwhelmed with inquiries and quickly realized I needed to take a step back and re-think things. I couldn’t possibly mentor so many individually, however, I could offer an exclusive workshop.
So… after a lot of planning, etc…. It is HERE! I’ve included information below, however, I invite you to visit the website: www.katycookworkshop.com as well!
Full-Day Photography Workshop ($300)
Learn more about photography and editing in a relaxed, interactive environment!
Perhaps you are a mom who simply loves to photograph your children or you are a working photographer who is looking to expand your skill set…
This workshop will provide the perfect opportunity to work alongside your peers and enhance your knowledge of the following:
* The environment as it relates to photography: Focus on optimal lighting.
* Photographing your subject: Practice shooting pictures with your camera. (Models will be provided.)
* Editing: Observe and discuss editing techniques using the photos you have taken!
*Familiarity with Photoshop will be helpful, however, not necessary.
An outline and summary will be provided for taking notes during a 2-hour Q&A open discussion. Please remember that there are no stupid questions!
What you will need:
* Your own equipment (camera, lenses, etc.)
* A basic working knowledge of your camera.
Special Notes:
*Class size is limited to 10 participants.
*Professional photographers receive a “pro-discount.” Please inquire for specifics.
When: Saturday,
September 25th, 2010
Where: Morganton, North Carolina
Time: 9am – 5pm
Optional Dinner
There is a special hotel rate available for those traveling…
Please inquire for more details.
More dates to be announced soon!
Send an e-mail if you would like a workshop held near you!
Contact: katy_cook@charter.net or 828-442-0337
The Furr Family
All the way from France…. The Furr family came back to the states to visit family and I was thrilled to hear from them! A few years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing their little girl, Marren. :) I can’t believe how much she’s grown!
I’m so happy the rain decided to leave us alone… what a fun session!
The Nolan Family ~ my family
I think it’s safe to say I sorta, kinda LOVE this family! My nephew, Bennett, keeps growing by the day. I’ve loved every moment and feel honored to document him and his beautiful mommy and daddy. My sister and brother-in-law are “natural” parents and I am in complete awe of how easy the role comes to them. Of course, Bennett makes the job pretty easy. He is such a happy little guy! I wanted to share a slideshow of some of my favorites from our latest “Aunt Katy” session. Love to the Nolans.
PLEASE PRESS PLAY AND THEN PRESS PAUSE. ALLOW THE VIDEO TO LOAD FOR 3 MINUTES AND THEN PRESS PLAY AGAIN. THIS WILL HELP THE SLIDESHOW RUN SMOOTHLY. Also, be sure to click the fullscreen option in the lower right hand corner. Enjoy.
Sweet Ella and a sea of flowers…
I wanted to post a few of Ella and my follow-up session with the Wright kids. We chose one of my favorite locations for a mini-shoot in the flowers. I just adore this little girl. Such a personality. Thanks to Becky for making the drive to little Ol’ Marion.
I’m flying to Savannah today for a session and will return on Monday. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Lucy and Riley – sweet sisters…
These two girls take beauty to a whole new level! I met up with the family at the botanical gardens in Asheville and we had a great time. I was especially thrilled to use my newest “find”- an antique stroller from 1930. I knew this session would be perfect. Amita, it was great to see you again! This first image is lovely! I couldn’t decide which to show…so, I’m going with both! I just adore Riley’s expression.
I wasn’t getting alot of smiles at first…
They warmed up to me though…. just look at those eyes!
of course… I love a naked baby.