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August 23, 2010

home ec | kim learns to sew

Home Ec

One regret I have is not learning how to sew from my mom. Being so far away makes it less ideal for this learning, and when I found this online course I jumped at it (thankfully my mom gifted me her old sewing machine in 2008). The blog, instructions, details, and help will be available for an entire year which allows you to go at your own pace. Thank goodness because I’m already behind completely! It started on the day I flew back to Oklahoma. It’s been hectic with the travels and getting back into the swing of things at work, photography business stuff, laundry, cleaning, etc. I guess I could always find something else to do. I finally had a chance this weekend it sit down, organize and wash my fabric, figure out what else I may need, and print off all the instructions. I will try to blog about my experiences in this other adventure of mine. You will see curtains, a duvet covering, and lots more!!

Here is my small fabric stash for the time being (and note that about half the fabric is from my mom – she makes baby blankets/quilts and had lots of scraps!). Baby steps!!

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Shannon - August 23, 2010 - 5:53 pm

I almost signed up for that as well! Did you know Rachel, one of the teachers, lives in Springfield, MO (where we used to live!). And she’s from Oklahoma originally. We have several mutual friends but I don’t actually her myself. Small world… I hope you enjoy the class and can’t wait to see all you create!

kelly g - August 24, 2010 - 9:28 am

Wow! I am impressed! I don’t sew and think it’s awesome that you are learning. I can’t wait to see what you do!!!

August 23, 2010

randon + rylan | oklahoma kid photographer

As promised here are some photos of the mini session I had with my nephews. I literally had 20 minutes to do these photos. I had just gotten home from my training to teach ZumbAtomic (if you are in the Princeton area, I will be teaching very soon. Details to come!!), hopped in the shower and we were about to grab dinner! Thankfully I have Randon (3.5 years old) wrapped around my finger and he was willing to dress in whatever I wanted, put on these fabulous non-character shoes, and allowed me to spike his hair! He is no longer that little kid from last June or even from April of this year. He was a very willing participate. Now Rylan is a different story. He is your typically 1.5 toddler and into everything and anything.

He was very proud of his shoes! He normally wears Toy Story or Spider-Man character shoes, but I did some sweet talking and he was totally willing to put these snazzy slip-ons with no socks on!

He brings a smile to my face every single day!

My mom and I got this outfit for Randon when he was around the same age and I knew I wanted to reuse the outfit for these (since it was the only thing that went with what Randon was wearing).

This happens a lot with this dude. He’s been walking for awhile now, but going down the hill in my parents backyard proves to be a challenge!

A close up of the shoes! He was standing on one of the many tables w/umbrellas in my parents backyard and he was “hidden” in the umbrella.

This was pretty much Rylan the entire time when trying to get a photo of the two of them together! Love the tongue and determination!!!

Thanks for looking at my sweet and adorable nephews!!

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Lauren - August 23, 2010 - 7:52 am

Your nephews are gorgeous, Kim!

Libby - August 23, 2010 - 10:49 pm

These are gorgeous, Kim! I love them all so much 🙂 What sweet little guys!

kelly g - August 24, 2010 - 9:27 am

What cuties!! These are great!

Jaidean - August 24, 2010 - 11:07 am

They are sooo cute!!!

August 22, 2010

meet courtney | princeton commercial photographer

She is an aspiring actress. A beautiful aspiring actress who spent 2.5 years in the military. She smiles with her eyes and is a natural in front of the camera. Headshots can be awkward but Courtney rocked this session. Best of luck to you on school and auditions! I’m routin’ for ya!

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Jenni - August 22, 2010 - 4:15 pm

Beautiful headshots! I love the first one especially!

kelly g - August 24, 2010 - 9:26 am

Gorgeous! Great job, Kim!

August 20, 2010

slideshow of oklahoma

A slideshow of some of the photos from my trip back to Oklahoma. I have another post coming of a mini session I had with the boys!

Take notice of Conner the dog when out at the pool. He goes crazy when we are in the water! The boys are little fishes in the pool (and tan as can be!)
Randon fell in love with the iPad. He’s obsessed with Toy Story anything and I downloaded an app just for him. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. And boy kids are smart these days. He knew exactly how to get out of it and get back.
And there is proof I was around too!

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Angela Compton - August 20, 2010 - 9:38 am

Those boys look so happy and so does the puppy 🙂 You look fab!

Thanks for sharing.

Rebecca - August 20, 2010 - 12:19 pm

My goodness, those boys are CUTE! Everyone looks like the trip was a blast!

becky - August 21, 2010 - 2:33 pm

so much fun – they are adorable!

robin w - August 22, 2010 - 11:42 am

The boys are getting big! They look like the loved having you around. Thanks for sharing. Fun to see them playing and growing and laughing and just being boys.

August 19, 2010

giveaway time | uprinting rolled canvas print

The fabulous folks at uprinting.com are graciously giving away TWO 16×20 Rolled Canvas Prints to my blog readers*.

To enter, leave a comment why you want to win a rolled canvas print!

For an extra entry, “like” Kim Schmidt Photography on Facebook. Come back and comment here saying you did so with your FB name (if you are already like the page, leave a comment too!)

You can also share the link on Facebook or twitter for another entry. Come back and leave the link.

Good luck!!!

*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above

Contest ends Monday August 23rd at twelve noon EST.

Lauren K. and Angela C. are winners!! Thanks to all who entered!

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Tara - August 19, 2010 - 9:54 am

Would love to win to be able to display a picture of our son who will be 1 just 2 weeks from today.

Jaidean - August 19, 2010 - 9:58 am

b/c we just had our family pictures done and they would look awesome on canvas! 🙂

Tara - August 19, 2010 - 9:59 am

Like you on FB.

Jac L - August 19, 2010 - 10:53 am

Because I’m working on FINALLY getting a photo wall together!

Jac L - August 19, 2010 - 10:54 am

oh, and I already “like” you on FB. 😉

JulieAnn - August 19, 2010 - 11:38 am

I have an 8 month old daughter and we’re going to do family pictures soon (you’re too far away – boo). I feel bad that I don’t already have big pictures of her all over the house!

Baby Wolfe - August 19, 2010 - 11:47 am

I already “LIKE” you on facebook. I want to win a 16×20 Rolled Canvas Print because I would like to print this wonderful landscape photo. I want to display this photo in the hallway of an Adult Assisted Living where I work. I want to give the elderlies a chance to escape reality every time they look at the photo.

Diane - August 19, 2010 - 11:48 am

A big, rollaway canvas print would look terrific on my grandson’s playroom wall. Kim took terrific pictures of him recently and if I had the rollaway print to show off…I could recommend her services even more effectively!

Lauren - August 19, 2010 - 12:51 pm

I need to win this so that I can liven up the bare walls in my new home. 🙂

Lauren - August 19, 2010 - 12:53 pm

I’m already a FB fan! 😉

(I apologize if the FB comment went through twice – I don’t think it went through the first time.)

becky - August 19, 2010 - 1:05 pm

because I would love to print a photo from spain BIG.

becky - August 19, 2010 - 1:06 pm

already a fan

Bridget Golden - August 19, 2010 - 9:39 pm

Already a devoted facebook fan.
And I love new art for my walls! Especially of my 3 boys!

Bridget Golden - August 19, 2010 - 9:42 pm

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Jackie - August 19, 2010 - 10:55 pm

I would love a canvas because I’m finally getting around to hanging pictures on our walls(after being in our new house for over a year!) I have one canvas of my daughter already for our bedroom, but with another baby on the way I will need another just to be fair!:)

Jackie - August 19, 2010 - 10:56 pm

Oh, and I already like you on facebook!:) You rock!

robin w - August 20, 2010 - 12:25 am

I have a fantastic image of my three kids that would be perfect in that size! Would be thrilled to see the quality so I can decide if I want more.

Angela Compton - August 20, 2010 - 9:35 am

The possibility is becoming greater that we will be moving before the year ends and I will need some new artwork to add to those new blank walls 🙂

Angela Compton - August 20, 2010 - 9:35 am

I am already a fan!

Megan - August 20, 2010 - 9:37 am

I would love to hang some beautiful pictures of my girls on my wall.

Megan - August 20, 2010 - 9:37 am

I am a fan already 🙂

Emily - August 21, 2010 - 3:18 pm

I’ve been wanting a canvas print for a long time. I think it is a great way to showcase your photos. I was wanting a fun picture of my son playing and I thinking it would look so cute on a canvas in his room.

Steve Capell - August 22, 2010 - 12:47 pm

We would print a picture of our grandson. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway.

Tara - August 22, 2010 - 8:48 pm

Shared the giveaway on FB.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000514928045

Tracy - August 22, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Already a fan 😉

Would love to blow up a picture of my newborn daughter’s hospital pic

August 18, 2010

anthony | oklahoma newborn photographer

One of the reasons for my visit to Oklahoma last week was to cuddle and photograph Anthony with his adorable parents Megan and Jay. My husband Anthony and Jay have known each other since junior year of high school, then roomed together practically all 4 years of college (give or take a few months). They both have a mad passion for college football and have spent many Saturdays attending and watching OU football together (now it’s mad texting throughout the games!). Not long after Megan and Jay found out they were expecting a little boy, Anthony got word that they were going to be naming their son after him. It’s a huge honor and I’m so glad I was able to get some photos of him at two weeks.

Congratulations M & J on a beautiful little guy!

Megan loves turtles and has now passed along her turtle collection to their son.

Can’t forget about the first child, Zeke.

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Becky Anderson - August 18, 2010 - 9:06 am

what a cutie…love the sock monkey one.

Libby - August 18, 2010 - 9:33 am

I love the monkey hat one, Kim! So cute, and great eye contact, especially for being so little! Great work 🙂

Shannon - August 18, 2010 - 10:30 am

When you said there were going to be baby pictures of Anthony, I thought you meant YOUR Anthony. 🙂 I was excited to see baby pictures of him. 🙂 But this little Anthony is pretty cute as well!

kelly g - August 19, 2010 - 9:50 am

He is SO cute! I love the one w the hat. Adorable!!!

Jaidean - August 19, 2010 - 9:58 am

He is so cute! Love his little yawn!

jennifermauren - August 24, 2010 - 12:41 pm

LOOOVE the sock monkey hat one!! Love love!

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