Kelly Lynn Photography Blog

New Studio Space for the New Year!

2012-01-24T16:27:00.001-05:00


She has such amazing eyes! A little sweetheart.

Cowboy

2011-12-07T21:54:00.000-05:00

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Senior Picture Session

2011-08-28T23:48:00.000-04:00

I'm failing my New Years resolution to keep up on my blog-too busy! These are from the spring back when the grass was still green and the horses were fuzzy. Knew they would be great for the blog- so sweet, Thanks H!

Kelly Lynn Photography www.artimagesbykellylynn.com

From Africa with Love

2011-08-19T22:04:00.001-04:00

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Wishes

2011-06-11T17:52:00.000-04:00

I love this picture. It is my favorite from a series of snapshots of my children playing in the sprinkler in our yard last week . My daughter was delighted when she spied some dandelions and shouted "I FOUND WISHES!"

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Wild One

2011-06-08T23:01:00.000-04:00

Birthday Boy

2011-06-04T21:40:00.000-04:00

Comfort Zone

2011-06-02T11:12:00.000-04:00

It was a little out of my comfort zone, but I love a challenge. So I accepted a job from one of my best client families. I normally take pictures of their adorable daughter, but this time they wanted pictures of their vintage Harley. I'm no expert in bikes, but I really enjoy how they turned out and had fun taking them.

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NAWBO

2011-05-06T09:05:00.000-04:00

This Spring I was officially accepted into the National Association of Women Business Owners, aka NAWBO. The Indianapolis chapter is huge, in the few meetings and events I've attended I have already met some very helpful and inspiring role models. Learning business skills isn't nearly as much fun as photography, but I'm making it my goal for this year. I am looking forward to taping into the resources of this group.

Of course, I'm also hoping to connect with NAWBO members needing some professional headshots. I've tipped my toe into the corporate world and found my love of portraits is in there too.

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Snapshots

2011-04-29T08:47:00.000-04:00

Yep, that's Lake Michigan in MARCH!

I said it wouldn't happen but somewhere along the line it did. In my journey to be a better photographer, I forgot the joy of the snapshot. I forgot the fun of just traveling light with a tiny inexpensive camera, hitting the button on auto for the sake of preserving a memory, not achieving a perfect exposure. So here's my little snapshots, an ode to life a lot more spontaneous and a little less perfect!

The Boys

2011-04-28T22:43:00.007-04:00

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There is a reason this dog is so happy......

2011-04-15T00:48:00.001-04:00

her owner is one of the sweetest kind hearted kids I have ever had the pleasure of both teaching and photographing. There were several beautiful shots of her alone and with her family but the ones I really wanted to share are these cute playful ones of her hat and dog (and hat on dog:)

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12 Months

2011-04-10T23:01:00.000-04:00

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It has been an amazing year documenting the milestones of this little guy, who belongs to one of my favorite families to photograph. Happy Birthday!

Love at First Sight

2011-04-05T09:57:00.000-04:00

Meet the newest member of the Lynn family! Jacob is a two year old miniature horse. Sweet and curious, he is an absolute blessing. Although young, he has taken to the kids like a duck to water. We are having so much fun with him.

I first spotted Jacob at an AMHA (American Miniature Horse Association) show I was photographing last June. His striking silver dapples caught my eye from about a hundred yards away and I immediately stopped what I was doing to go introduce myself and pass on my compliments to his owner Paige Mehlhope of Chance of Gold Farm in Ohio.

These pictures of him are from that weekend. I even came back the next day with my sister nieces and daughter to show him off. I went home to tell my friends how I "Fell in Love." I decided "One Day" I was going to get a mini just like him to show and fulfill my dream of adding driving to my horse resume.

Thankfully, Paige kept my contact information and remembered my strong reaction to him. I will be forever grateful to her that my "One Day" is now and my kids are enjoying such a sweet small horse while they are sweet and small too.

Besides his main job as a full time cutie, both my daughter I and will show him in hand this year and are looking forward to driving with a cart when he is older. It so exciting to be stepping into the show ring this summer after a nearly decade off to focus on my family and business. Huge thanks to Deb Easton and the members of the IMEC club for helping us get started and Jennifer Abel of Four Willows Farm for the driving lessons with her beautiful Saddlebreds!

This is Jacob looking a little furrier last week after getting his hair conditioned and styled by my kids:)

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We call her The Bedazzler

2011-03-15T22:52:00.000-04:00

She's been sparkling up the show arena since our equestrian team days back in college, but now my good friend Ivy has taken her love of western "Bling" to the next level.

Recently, we got together for a fun little commercial photography shoot on my front porch. Check out her new site and line of custom made crystal saddle pads.

www.ShowtimeChampion.com

Winter Cutie

2011-02-08T23:29:00.001-05:00

Isn't he sweet? This is one of my favorite kind of winter sessions, the Studio/Outside Combo!

Snow Day

2011-02-02T20:57:00.001-05:00

These are some pictures from last week of my family enjoying the snow (before it turned to solid ice). My husband helped the kids build a cool tunnel. I'm better with the snowmen, although in this case he's more of a snowboy. It was cold out there!

2010 Horses

2011-01-15T18:08:00.000-05:00

Updating the images on my site has been a back burner project for over a year now. I'm pleased that at least one section is done. Tonight, I added nearly forty horse images to my Equine Photography pages. Here are a few. It's been a fantastic year, I love the variety in breeds and disciplines I encountered this year. I can't have one of each in my barn, so this is my vicarious collection!

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Agapé is a Greek word that means “Unconditional Love”

2011-01-08T22:15:00.000-05:00

One of the most wonderful and moving experiences I had in 2010 was visiting Agapé Therapeutic Riding Center to photograph their amazing students, horses and volunteers in action.

This is a special place and I was honored to capture a little bit of the magic that happens there every day.

If your New Year's resolution includes good deeds and giving back. Please visit www.agaperiding.org

-Kelly

Archive Sale

2011-01-03T15:53:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all for a very wonderful 2010, and to celebrate the New Year, I'm having an Archive sale in the month of January.

25% off all galleries that have made their initial order. Use this Code NEWYEAR%25 (Expires 1-31-11)

*Note that to promote prompt ordering in 2011 without raising my regular prices all galleries in the Archived images will be subject to a price increase after the one month period. Also at the end of this sale the 2009 Archive Folder will be locked.

If you missed getting out cards with the Holiday Rush please check out my New Year's Card designs. Please contact me if you would like to have one created for you.

I am looking forward to some big things in the New Year. The fall and holiday season has been a rush. Thank you to all for keeping me very busy!

I'm also planning some projects for an even better portrait experience for my clients in 2011. Some of these include; updating my website, expanding my products/ packages and doing some fun giveaways in the next couple months. Check back often!

Happy New Year,

Kelly

PS - I am also including a free gift with every order this month!

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Merry Christmas

2010-12-23T11:32:00.001-05:00

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-20T23:33:00.000-05:00

Here are some recent Christmas cuties. Thanks to all this holiday season. It's been a rush and now that I'm officially done with my busy season, I'm looking forward to catching up at home and spending time with my family and friends!

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Gift Certificate Sale- Four More Days!

2010-12-16T08:04:00.000-05:00

Ends December 20th at midnight, more information HERE

Must Share

2010-11-22T19:54:00.000-05:00

I'm too busy to be blogging right now, but I must quickly share this series. Too cute! Back to work now-getting everyone's pictures ready to view before the Holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010 Holiday Card Designs!

2010-11-20T22:18:00.000-05:00

My 2010 Holiday Card Designs are ready to view and order!

Holiday Gift Certificate Sale!

2010-11-18T21:29:00.000-05:00

Back by popular demand! Click HERE for more information.

More Fall Fun

2010-11-15T21:14:00.001-05:00

Yay Fall!

2010-11-06T20:40:00.001-04:00

Jen & Josh

2010-10-20T23:18:00.000-04:00

So happy for you, love you guys!-Kelly

Little Horse, Big Personality.........

2010-10-03T00:05:00.000-04:00

I haven't had much time to blog lately, but I wanted to share one quick recent photo from September's IMEC Futurity. Check out Mr. Personality here!

A HUGE thanks to everyone at the show, especially Deb and Jim Easton of Twilight Dream Miniatures for letting me show your beautiful horse Little Kings Sirs Marquis.

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Senior Pictures with Horses

2010-09-28T23:03:00.000-04:00

I'm looking forward to a little down time this winter to update the "Senior Pictures with Horses" examples on my site. I've had so many great sessions this summer and met some fantastic young horsewomen.

For now, here are some favorites of Tori and Quarter Horse Lou, including some of the pretty layouts from her 8x8 custom designed book.

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Super Happy Cute Baby

2010-08-22T22:48:00.000-04:00

I'm having a tough day, so I'm sharing this little guy's sunshine.-Kelly

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Oh Joi!

2010-07-31T22:33:00.000-04:00

Thanks to family friend Joi for a chanced to take these pictures at the start of your modeling career. You are beautiful in so many ways!

Indy Cakes

2010-07-22T20:29:00.001-04:00

Look at this amazing cake my friend Jill of Indy Cakes created for my daughter's birthday! Check out her site for more of her amazing creations.

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A New Favorite

2010-07-10T16:39:00.000-04:00

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And the Winner is........

2010-07-04T23:27:00.000-04:00

This Is Ashley F. of Valparaiso and her horse Brego. Winners of my Hoosier Horse Fair free session drawing. At first it didn't seem so lucky that I had drawn a name of someone half across the state, however at the end of the day I couldn't have been more pleased.

This freebie session started with a road trip with my best friend Kara. Kara's job was navigator/ear girl for the horse. However the job also evolved to dairy farm museum co-explorer (yep, why not?) and co-conspirator of the consumption of way too much junk food. We had a great time and made many inside jokes and memories to add to our long friendship.

After our eventful road trip we arrived at Ashley's barn with lovely summer weather and evening light. I was also so pleased because Ashley is not only stunningly beautiful but sweet and gracious as well. It was wonderful talking with her and seeing the future in such a bright young woman pursuing her education in hopes of working in the horse industry.

Best of luck Ashley in all your goals with Brego and your college career. Thank you for a truly wonderful evening!

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Four Seasons

2010-05-18T22:25:00.000-04:00

Here is an idea that was a year in the making. Four 10x10 gallery wraps, one of each of my daughter taken in the Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer and hung together in our kitchen.

The background of the orange hat one could have been more Fall like ( it was taken in October, really!) but I just couldn't resist using that one. It makes everyone smile and is so her.

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Congratulations!

2010-04-14T11:08:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the winners of my drawing for a free session/prints from the Hoosier Horse Fair.

Ashley Fifield, Jenifer Hitch & Haley Risser

It was an amazing experience connecting with people from all over the Midwest about equine photography. A huge Thanks to my awesome friends who help me over the weekend. Thanks Kara, Eric, Ivy, Gus, Liz, Rhonda, Kya & Mom! I had such a great time, you guys are the best!!!!

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Hoosier Horse Fair

2010-04-07T22:26:00.000-04:00

I am looking forward to meeting everyone out at the Hoosier Horse Fair this weekend. I will be in booth 118 in the South Pavilion and will have some of my work displayed in the Indiana Miniature Equine Club's booth as well. I'm so excited, be sure to stop in, say "hi" and enter my drawing for a free session!

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Carey Belgian Farm

2010-03-31T12:40:00.000-04:00

More horse images HERE

Playdate & Portraits

2010-03-26T09:49:00.000-04:00

One of the best things about photography is using it as a way to give back to my amazing friends.

I have know my dear friend Liz a long time and her husband J even longer. Since introducing them in college I have watched them grow from a couple to a beautiful family. I always know I can count on them. Our kids are close and the two year olds are planning on getting married. (so cute!)

We had a great time making these portraits. Their boys were over to play with my daughter and everyone jumped in for some pictures to document the fun and a second generation friendship.

Love those cute hats, it might be the only thing I will miss about winter!

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In Mommy's Arms

2010-03-19T21:53:00.000-04:00

Oh newborns, they are so little, so sweet and so sleepy they don't mind me posing them. These are some birth announcements photos I took of this little handsome guy when he was only two days old and still in the hospital. Each one of the portraits was taken with him wrapped in his mom's arms, right where he wanted to be.

After photographing his mom's pregnancy over the last couple months and getting to know his fabulous parents it was so exciting to finally meet baby C. He has the most perfect head of little man hair, born looking already styled. I'm really looking forward to seeing him again for his two week old newborn session.

Switching gears but sticking with my "baby" theme, I'm headed out to Carey's horse farm tomorrow morning to photograph their latest Belgium foals. I'm hoping the sunshine will last just one more morning (Please???) Wish me luck, hopefully will have some very cute baby horse pictures to share soon.

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Addicted to Change

2010-03-14T23:40:00.000-04:00

This is why I can never get a tattoo. I'm messing with my logo AGAIN!

Oh Baby!

2010-03-07T08:31:00.000-05:00

Here is something I've needed to do for a while, a new gallery for viewing my birth announcement designs. What started out as simply organizing quickly turned into an all out design-fest. Each is completely customizable in color, font and all that good stuff. Here are a couple of the new favorites and a link to all of them. Cute babies HERE.

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The Big Fun Wall Print Sale!

2010-02-26T16:05:00.000-05:00

You asked for it and it's here! This weekend only, all prints 10x13 and larger are 50% off. The 2009 Archive Folder is open and organized by month. Be sure to send me a photo of how you are decorating and enjoying your big prints!

Braving the Cold

2010-02-22T15:38:00.000-05:00

I'm not normally much of a fan of snow, but a few brave clients have shown me it's great for one thing- really fun portraits! Here are a couple of my recent favorites, including a slideshow I hope you will enjoy. I am including these musical slideshows with every new portrait session in 2010. Keep Warm!-Kelly

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T13:28:00.000-05:00

I think this cat really hated me for this.

Two Specials

2009-11-13T13:22:00.000-05:00

I have two special sales going on right now.

Until November 16th, 11x14 prints are half off. The Archive folders are open.

I am also doubling the value of gift certificates purchased from now until December 20th. Here is a link with that info and my new fancy PayPal buttons.

http://www.artimagesbykellylynn.com/#/gift-certificates/

-Kelly

(Oh and PS, the Christmas Card Templates are up too.)

Photo Gifts

2009-11-12T13:39:00.000-05:00

With the holidays quickly approaching I want to showcase a gift idea that can be ordered from my site.

These are my antique gold key chains offer. I took some photos of a clients to show how nice they are. They are large and made of solid metal. Unlike plastic photo key chains, these are more like jewelry and meant to last through a lot of daily wear and tear.

By simply running a piece of ribbon through the top, they make lovely ornaments.

I recently added many more photo gift products such as puzzles, coffee mugs, postage stamps and gift certificates. Keep me in mind as you do your holiday shopping. Everyone loves pictures!

Thanks!
Kelly

A Perfect Setting

2009-11-09T09:48:00.000-05:00

The farm was a perfect setting for my session with this beautiful little girl. She was on a serious mission to explore every corner. I thought we would never get her out of the cornfield! I had to stay on my toes just to keep up with her and catch her looking up. It was more than worth it, I was quite charmed by her independent spirit and her brilliant blue eyes.

I really enjoy the ones with her thoughtful glaze but I also caught some with her lighter side. She saved her biggest smiles for the animals. Greeting each of God’s Creatures great and small with delight, from toads to horses!

It is always wonderful when a session’s location matches a subject’s personality so well. It’s part of the beauty and fun of natural light photography.

Little Cowboy

2009-10-30T21:18:00.000-04:00

Since I love taking pictures of kids and I love taking pictures of horses, I really love it when I get my two favorite subjects to together. Warning-these are painfully cute!

No Comment :)

2009-10-26T08:38:00.000-04:00

Frankie's Session

2009-10-22T08:17:00.000-04:00

These are a great example of what to expect during what I call a "Farm Call" Equine Photography Session. I like to get a good mix of classic confirmation poses, and poses with unique angles and lighting. Doesn't he look fun to ride???

Frankie & Louki

2009-10-21T15:04:00.000-04:00

I can’t have one of every type of horse I’d like to own, I barely have time to take care of the two I have. So one of the reasons I love photographing horses so much is because it’s my way of collecting horses. While I certainly can't fill a barn, I’m filing my website with as many breeds and disciplines as I can. It feels very much the same as the way my sister and I used to add toy Breyer models to our shelves in our bedroom growing up.

It’s a wide and wonderful world when it comes to horses and when I’m holding my camera I enjoy the challenge of the getting those little breed/discipline details right. It’s what separates great from good in the horse world.

That is why I was so excited last month to have the opportunity to photograph some very different horses within one week.

On Wednesday I met Frankie, a 19 hand+ Belgian Gelding. Wow what a star! He completely charmed me. More than just a gentle giant, Frankie has a playful personally and I was impressed with his grace and movement under saddle. I did something I have never done before; I handed my camera to my client and asked to be photographed with him!

Three days later I was privileged to photograph the Indiana Miniature Equine Club's Futurity show in Greenfield. http://indianaminiatureequinecl.homestead.com/index.html Talk about a 360! Not only did the minis look extra tiny compared to Frankie, but because it was a futurity there were plenty of babies! They were super cute! I once again asked a client to photograph me with her horse. One of the tiniest guys there named Louki. He stole my heart too. He is named after the Norse god of mischief and he looks like a very little version of my mare Callie.

:) Kelly

Triplets!!!

2009-10-09T16:35:00.000-04:00

Check out this fun group of little guys! Back in August I had the pleasure of photographing my friends, the very sweet and wonderful H. Family with their 18mos triplet boys. Just the kind of challenge I love. And believe me those little boys were on the move! My favorite picture is this family shot. I love the look between Mom and Dad as the boys start to dart off. It says so much about the patience and fun they have with their kids.

SALE!

2009-08-21T21:17:00.000-04:00

Wallet Sale $1
August 21st-24th
All the Archive Folders are open!

2009-08-18T23:01:00.001-04:00

The Fair

2009-08-18T22:45:00.000-04:00

I have a fantastic memories of competing in 4-H so it was amazing to come back to photograph the Marion Co Fair Horse & Pony show this year. I loved every minute! I know it sounds silly but I really love the smell of the fair! Sawdust, mud, horses mixed with fair food wafting through the air. Oh how that smell brings it all back!

So much was still the same. Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are still sweating in the stands having no clue why their equestrian is winning or losing her class yet cheering their hearts out regardless. High School boyfriends are still wiping down their girlfriend's boots. Most parents still looked nervous tired and ragged. The kids were still going through it all, pride, fear, joy, nervousness, excitement and exhaustion- everything that the competition is that makes it so wonderful and challenging.

Coming back as an adult has made me appreciate my mom more. What a gift to have been involved in this sort of program. I see now how it has shaped my adult work ethic and character.

It was also eye opening to be behind the scenes to see all that the 4-H leaders are doing to run the show. I must admit at 18 I didn’t think much about them as I was competing in my classes or wondering where my boyfriend (now my husband) was to wipe down my boots! Running a show is hard work!

I saw some familiar faces both human and horse! Kids I helped out when I was a teenager had grown up and where teaching the next generation. Warm and fuzzies were plenty! I definitely said "When I was in 4-H......." too many times and my heart was out there with every kid through all their frustrations and victories.

I took way too many photos, but kids and horses are my favorite subject, so can you blame me for going a little overboard?

Here are a few of the images I took that week if you would like to see more of these fantastic young horseman and women, there is an open gallery on my proofing page www.artimages.zenfolio.com

Hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them

-Kelly

Ta-Da!

2009-08-08T20:39:00.000-04:00

Many thanks to the people who have suggested I begin a blog. I really appreciate those of you who have become fans of my photography, checking my site often and sharing my work with your family and friends.

I love the blogs of other photographers were you go and look,read and very quickly get a great feel for their personality and style. I can imagine that as a perspective client it would make a new session feel more comfortable and as if you are not really meeting a stranger for the first time. You really get to know them before.

Well that's what I'm going for, showcasing my photo life. I'm more of a visual person than a writer.........so forgive my spelling and wish me luck!
Kelly