The period between having your photo taken and waiting to see them can be excruciating. Doubt sets in as you begin to question if there is even a single shot of the kids not being fussy? Did the kids even look at the camera once? Is there is a good enough shot of the whole family together to display and share with others? Man-oh-man do I ever know what this feels like when the boys and I have our photos taken, too.

While photographing the Wolk family, Caleb and Chloe kept me on my toes. We played & laughed a lot. Then I just kind of hung back and let them lead for a while. Let them play and explore, and HEY…look! They did look at the camera! We did get good family shots! What a spirited season of life for the Wolks, and I thoroughly enjoyed capturing it.

Let me tell you, Chloe is such a darling momma’s girl. She stayed tucked into Leigh’s skirt almost the entire time; it was an accomplishment to get a couple shots of her alone. =)

Caleb was so cute picking dandelions the entire time.

Oh. My. Gorgeous Eyes. 

I love it. Here’s a good example of Chloe sticking close to her mom. Even when we’re getting “couples” shots you can see the top of Chloe’s head below them.

We worked together to make two different Christmas card designs: one for family and one for business. These photos really don’t do it justice. The card in the middle was printed on pearlescent paper which is quickly becoming a favorite of mine, and the letterpress card to the left & right was printed on 100% cotton paper.

A big THANK YOU goes out to Cindy of Plantation Farms for letting me finish up my holiday sessions at her venue. It is such a gorgeous setting for family portraits and weddings alike!

Browse Kerry’s photo galleries at www.KerryMills.com.

When the house beside of us became vacant last summer, I prayed that the Lord would bring us neighbors with kids. My poor boys didn’t have any neighborhood kids to play with, and lo & behold the Friday family moved in. With TWO boys the same ages as mine. What a blessing! I enjoyed having them in front of my camera for a warm & sunny afternoon.

I started running about 6 years ago, and have always been a loner at it. Drowning into my iPod playlists and thinking through issues of life in the quiet of my mind. A couple of months ago I started running with Tanna, and it has been a unique journey running consistently with a partner. If you see us running at the Museum of Aviation Runway Run this weekend, why don’t you give us a shout!

I enjoyed working with Tanna to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas card for her family. The best part – it’s printed on 100% cotton paper…fitting for the cotton field background in the photo. =)

Browse Kerry’s photo galleries at www.KerryMills.com.

2011 was a growing year in photography, but now that I think of it every year is. It was my first full year in Georgia, and I opened the doors into the world of wedding photography. Looking back through each of my portrait sessions and weddings, I wanted to share my favorites. They are in no particular order. Enjoy!

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#45 ginelovebongarcon.theworldrace.org

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#37 This was really unique…it is Nigerian custom to bestow monetary gifts on the couple while they dance.

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#15 The next 3 images are from an after session shot with my good friend, Haley Sheffield (she also took my portrait at the top of the page =).

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#10 I LOVE shooting receptions. Who doesn’t love to be in the middle of huge party?! “Sweeeet Car-o-line…bum. bum. bummmm….”

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#7 jefferyjeffords.com

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#1

1. Update wedding portion of website
2. Contract out card design
3. Refine rates
4. Print all new client brochures
5. Work less (than in 2011 =)
6. Shoot a minimum of 10 weddings
7. Create a Facebook business page
8. Get a 2-column layout for blog
9. Update ordering system software
10. Purchase off camera lighting set up and practice, practice, practice!

Now. On to a personal new years resolution. I have only one.

1. Become minimalist.

Having only one thing on my list is getting off to a good start. Up next is my 50 favorite images from 2011! Happy New Year everyone!