NEW BLOG!!!!

"changes"

Hi everyone!!! Sorry I've been a lil' M.I.A. but I had some personal stuff to take care of and busy prepping for things to come! The bad news is that this will me last post at this blog address (*shedding tear*), but the good news is one of the things I've been prepping for is (drum roll please!!!): my fabulous new blog!!! Here's the superfly new address for you to bookmark:

www.kimlephotography.com/blog

All you have to do is click on the above link to go there now! And there's already a new exciting post! =) I will add a redirect from this blog to the new one just so you don't miss a beat!!! See you there! =)

lil' mindy

"bubbly"

Hi everyone and Happy New Year!!! Ok so I am back from Vegas and unfortunately I am now poor and sick...lol. But, I am very excited for 2008 - I have this feeling it is going to be a great year for me, my loved ones and Kim Le Photography.

Before I left for Vegas, I captured lil' Mindy in her element at the park. It was her 8th birthday and I've seen Mindy grown into quite the lil' lady, not to mention a budding young model.

Introducing the birthday girl and future America's Next Top Model:

Mindy excited to be turning 8! Go Mindy go!

And excited to be at the park!

She certainly knows how to ham it up for the camera...

...and how to take charge!

She is also a master at the monkey bars...

...and quite the cutie pie!

Last jumping pic for the day - it's time for cake says Mindy!

If you would like portraits of your lil' ones, just drop me an email at kimlephotography@gmail.com.

gone fishin'

"leaving (for) las vegas"

Hi ya'll!!! I'm leaving town for a few days to celebrate the new year in sin city! Wish me luck!!! I will be checking my emails periodically and will return on January 2, 2008. Take care and be safe everyone!

HAPPY 2008!!!

happy holidays!!!

"it's the most wonderful time of the year"

Just wanted to take the time in the midst of all the festivities to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! More holiday news to follow! Back to the celebrating!!!

wedding rehearsals

"making memories of us"

We all know how important the day of the wedding is, but we cannot forget about all those fun and crazy events leading up to the momentous occasion. It has become increasingly common for couples to have photography coverage at wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to document the wedding frenzy you endure with family, friends & loved ones. After all, we know the “big day” isn’t really just about that day. If you are married, I think you will agree that you spend way more time planning a wedding than actually participating in it! With family in town and excitement built up, I believe there are some amazing moments waiting to be captured at these events. So for all you couples, this might be something you want to keep in mind when doing your wedding planning. Who knows – you might get that shot of Mom crying because she finally saw Aunt Sue after 5 years. Or you might get that shot of Uncle Ted getting a lil’ too tipsy thanks to the open bar. Whatever the case, these are moments worth looking back on and worth the extra planning for.

Here are examples of a wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner I shot in August 2007. Thanks to Dustin & Wendi and their families for such a great time! As you can tell from the pics, they had a blast as well! Click here to see photographs from their beachfront August wedding!

downtown LA

"bright lights, big city"

Last week, I attended the Efficient Lighting Company Holiday Party which was held at the skydeck of the luxurious 1100 Wilshire in downtown LA. I was amazed by the breathtaking views of downtown. I have lived in LA for 9 years now (wow that's a long time) and have yet to take in the LA skyline from this vantage point. I know the City has been trying to revitalize downtown LA and turn it into a thriving urban hub. I must say I am impressed by the new developments, but also still turned off by the traffic and smog that surrounds the area. I drove by the newly constructed Nokia Theatre across from the Staples Center, which to me has the feel of the incredible Times Square in NYC. They are also building Ritz Carlton residences in the same block. I think I'll pass and stick to my modest apartment in West LA =).

Anyway, I just wanted to say congrats to Efficient Lighting Company on a successful year - thanks for a fun night! And I would recommend checking out the new downtown if you can - just don't drive from 7-10am or 4-8pm - there's just waaaay too much traffic. You gotta love LA! =)

I couldn't help but take some shots of the amazing views. It's so much prettier at night isn't it?