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Calling ALL Moms! Our Mommy & Me mini sessions are back!
{Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Child Photographer}

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”

Moms – you are always behind the camera capturing sweet moments of your kids. Now it’s your turn to be front and center with a session designed just for you! For Mother’s Day, tell them you want a Mommy & Me portrait session with Kimberly Ann Photography. 

Great for a Father’s Day gift too!

You and your child(ren) are only young once, commemorate the unbreakable parent-child bond.

Mother’s Day is May 8th – call 262-492-3893 TODAY to schedule a session.

Here are the details:

~mini-sessions will be booked for 20 minute early evening time slots on May 6th and May 7th.
~there will be 5-10 final images presented in a secure on-line proofing gallery.
~If you have more than 2 children, please let me know so we can schedule you 2 time slots.

Please click here Mini Session Pricing for session fee pricing and special packages.

Outdoor session location TBA.  If weather does not cooperate the day of the session, sessions will be moved to Kimberly Ann’s in-home studio in East Troy. Mini-sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis and are on a limited base.

Contact Kimberly Ann at 262-492-3893 or use the contact page up in the navigation links here on the blog if you have any questions or would like to schedule a time slot for a Mommy and Me limited edition mini session.

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Another Beautiful Snow Session… Class of 2012!
{Milwaukee Wisconsin High School Senior Photographer}

Just a little over a week before this session we had a blizzard and had over two feet of snow on the ground.  It was a lot of snow, but I thought it was gorgeous and perfect for the high school senior snow session I had coming up.  No way would 2 feet of snow melt within 2 weeks!  Well, I was wrong.  🙁  The entire week of this young ladies photo session, oh and the session was at the very end of the week by the way… but, the entire week was in the 50’s.  🙁  Yes, warm and beautiful.. made me itch for spring… but it melted all my beautiful snow!  LOL But, even though most of it melted, we found little piles of snow here and there that were left behind and we made it work.  🙂  But hey, at least it wasn’t 20 below zero so I guess I shouldn’t complain.  LOL Anyway, I had a fantastic time and it was awesome meeting you Ms. B.  🙂  I hope you had an awesome time too.  🙂 

While you are visiting my blog, please feel free to click on the “add a comment” link below this post to leave me a comment and/or click on one of the “sharing is sexy” buttons below this post to share with family and friends.  Thank-you, Kimberly

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5 Day Old Champ!
{Franklin Wisconsin Newborn Photographer}

I did Mrs. M’s maternity photos a couple months back and was so excited when she finally (and yes, I mean finally as she was 4 days late LOL) called to tell me her little munchkin was here.  M and J did not want to know ahead of time if they were having a boy or a girl.  I don’t know how they did it.  You ever hear of curiosity killed the cat?  Well, I’m the cat.  LOL  I just HAD to know with both of my kiddos.  They are abviously a lot stronger than I am.  haha!Anyway, a new beautiful 9 pound 2 ounce bouncing baby boy entered our world 5 days ago and I am SO happy for the new momma and papa.  Congratulations and I am looking forward to watching this little guy grow with you.  So, with that said, I know you are anxious to see your images. So to hold you over until the rest of them are ready, here is a little sneak peek for you.  While you are visiting my blog, feel fee to click on the “add a comment” link below this post and leave me a comment.  I’d love to know what you think so far. Thank-you, Kimberly

First, here is a little preview of momma’s maternity session…..

And now, beautiful baby boy….

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My Grandma….

This photo is very special to me.  This is my Grandma and her 6 Great Grandchildren.  My Grandma passed away suddenly on July 2nd.  We were all in shock, and I think we still are.  My Grandma was with us, her friends and her family, on Sunday July 1st for our annual 4th of July celebration and she was gone on Monday July 2nd.  She would have been 80 years old this September and we were in the process of planning her birthday party.  We all still can’t believe she is gone.

So, this message is for ALL of you.  Take those pictures NOW.  Don’t wait.  This message goes for myself as well.  "What?"  You ask.  "You’re a photographer."  Well, yes, I am a photographer.  But even I "don’t" take pictures.  I take portraits.  Yes, portraits have a LOT of meaning and look great hanging on your wall to make your house into a home.  But, what I am talking about is pictures.  Not portraits.  Just plain ole’ snap shots.  Forget about lighting and perfect hair or outfits and take those snap shots to remember those "everyday" occasions.  See, I was "waiting" to take that "perfect" portrait of my Grandma at her 80th birthday party.  I was planning on putting together a gorgeous family coffee table book for her.  However, I waited too long.  So, please, don’t be like me with regrets.  Take those pictures.  Carry your point n’ shoot in your purse and remember the moment.

I did however get this photo of my Grandma this past 2006 Christmas Eve with her 6 loving Great Grandchildren.  And, I am very thankful for this.

Dedicated to my Grandma "Joyce Smit"

Click on the photo if you are interested in seeing a larger view.

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Local cousins donate to charity

This is my daughter “C” (8yrs old) and my niece “H” (9yrs old).  On June 16th, together they gave a total of 22” to the Locks of Love charity.  I am so proud of them.  They have both worked so hard to grow out their long locks and now some little girl that can’t grow long locks like them is going to be forever grateful.  Way to go girls….. You did a WONDERFUL thing.  Click on images to view a larger image.

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"After"

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The woods come alive in WI

So, many of you have heard of, heard literally, or even seen the 17 year cicada. Well, my kids love collecting the "annual" cicada (the locust). We knew we had them in the area so we decided to take a drive and find them. And all I can say is "oh my, the woods are alive" and the noise was phenomenal. Anyway, I thought I would share just to gross ya out. LOL Hopefully no one is looking at this while eating their lunch. Although, I have heard these little critters are packed with protein…… LOL

Click on the photos to enlarge them….. if you dare.  LOL

This is what the entire ground looks like. They emerge from the ground and they say that there are around 1.5 million bugs per acre…..

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And these are the shells that they leave behind

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and this is what every bush, brush and tree looks like…

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And then we have this

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