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Sarah

2007-11-08T10:57:00.001-08:00

I don't do senior session very often, but Sarah was awesome to work with. The location was amazing, her aunt's house, I could have shot there all day!

We ended the session with the sun setting. It was freezing, but we got a few great shots before we packed it in.

Thanks for the fun session, Sarah!

Taylor and Landon

2007-10-30T19:01:00.001-07:00

Whenever a client has a session, usually one of the first questions they ask is "Where should we take the pictures?". I have many places in the area that are my favorites, and usually we will go to one of those, because I know the light will be right and the scenery will be great.

I'm always excited, though, when a client wants to do a session at their own house or yard, because it can really help little ones open up and be more comfortable. They're used to playing in their yard/house, so I can just come hang out with them and have a good time!

This session was one of those times where I just get to hang out and have a good time with some great kids. Taylor (who reminded me quite a bit of my own 4 year old, Lilly) was full of energy and couldn't wait to show me what she was going to be for Halloween.

Her brother, Landon, was a little sweetheart, full of smiles!

And this has to be one of my new favorite pictures ever.. Does it get any cuter???

Dad raked us a pile of leaves, and they had a great time!

I loved this one, Taylor telling Landon to look at the camera!

There were so many great shots, I hard time picking which ones to show and which to save for the ordering session! Thanks for the great time Taylor and Landon, I can't wait to come hang out with you guys again!

Anthony, Rochelle & Avery

2007-10-22T07:40:00.001-07:00

In the middle of the busy season, it's always nice to slow down and be able to have a shoot with family members. And when they're as cute as Avery, that's just a bonus!

We had to change locations because of how many photographers there were, but I think the depot was a great backdrop, not to mention it gave Avery the chance to run!

She was a typical 2 year old, didn't want to hold still for more than a few seconds, but we were able to get some great shots anyway.

Think she was tired of posing?

And a few of Mom and Dad....

Thanks for the great time guys!

Jeremiah, Samantha, and Emma

2007-10-10T14:49:00.001-07:00

My goal as a photographer is not only to help my clients capture special memories and create heirlooms, but to give back to the community whenever I am able. I am a member of a few different charitable organizations designed to help photographers give back, but the one that is probably closest to my heart is Operation Love Reunited.

Founded by fellow photographers and military wives, Op Love connects photographers with troops and their families who are facing deployment. As a military wife myself I know the emotions that you go through during a deployment and when I found this organization I was thrilled to be a part of what they're doing. If you know of any military members who are going to be deployed and/or are returning from a deployment, search on the Op Love site to find a photographer that may be able to capture these special moments for you.

So, my point being, I had the opportunity to photograph an Op Love session this last weekend for Jeremiah, Samantha, and their adorable little girl, Emma. Jeremiah will be deploying this month to Iraq.

Emma was a total sweetheart, the first thing she did when she met me was give me a big hug! Like most 18 months old she was FULL of energy, but we had a good time taking a walk in the park. She did stop to give Mommy and Daddy some love though.

Thank you all 3 of you for your sacrifice for our country and ensuring that we can enjoy the freedoms we all too often take for granted. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face this time apart.

And I had to include this one on the blog, it cracked me up. She was DONE being held for pictures!

Amber and Daniel

2007-09-21T19:40:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to shoot Amber and Daniel's wedding on the 2nd. The entire wedding was simple and relaxed, and Amber was one of the most calm and peaceful brides I've ever seen.

Here's a few of my favorite images from the wedding

Hey look.. there's me!

Hope you two are settling easily into married life, Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!!

End of Summer Post

2007-09-03T21:27:00.001-07:00

Yes, I've been slow posting the last month. We started off going to Montana the beginning of August for my little brother's wedding, and have been meaning to post ever since, but couldn't seem to find the time!

My new Fall resolution is to post at least once a week to the blog to share session images or just updates on what's going on. The Fall/Christmas season is almost here, and sessions are booking up fast, so if you've been thinking of getting a family portrait done for Christmas cards give me a call or shoot me an email. I will be posting some more details regarding Fall/Christmas sessions, so check back to see available times/options, and be sure to contact me to schedule your session.

More to add, but I'll keep this short and post some sweet pictures of a cutie I had the chance to photograph last week, Miss Karlie.

She was so sweet and agreeable with such beautiful dark eyes!

She was so close to walking that she didn't sit still very long and wasn't quite sure about having to keep still on the chair for pictures.

This one reminded me of my own little Katie, She was on the go and ready to get the camera!!

I had a great time with Karlie and her mom, I'll bet by her birthday in a few months she'll be running around!

Sneak Peek for Isabelle and Morgan

2007-07-24T08:31:00.001-07:00

You may recognize these 2 cuties from the wedding pictures I posted a few weeks ago. They're the nephew/neice of the groom, and we had a fun session on Sunday at Kathryn Albertson park.

They both had fun picking flowers...

And walking through the park...

And lucky mom and dad get to head off for a trip to Hawaii this week!!

Have a great time on your trip guys, hopefully these pics will tide you over till you get back!

Miss Brooklynn

2007-07-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

This little cutie was already 4 weeks old when I got to photograph her. I don't think I've had a more cooperative subject, she let me do anything I wanted.. even put her in a teacup!!

Okay, it was her mom's idea.. and it turned out pretty darn cute if I say so myself.

A few more sneak peeks for her mom.. I can't wait to show you the rest of the images, she's such a beautiful baby!

She had so much hair!

Sneak Peek for Heidi & Jeremiah

2007-06-29T23:51:00.001-07:00

This wedding was a week ago, and I have to say that the colors, decorations, location and ceremony was just gorgeous! I was worried about the sun, but the weather cooperated and the clouds came out and gave us some great diffused light right in time for the ceremony.

Thank you to Heidi and Jeremiah for letting me capture your beautiful wedding, I had a great time!

Here's a sneak peek of a few images, the rest will be ready in about a week!

Not only were the table decorations gorgeous, but edible too! Yum!

Bouquets...

Speaking of gorgeous.. here's the bride and bridesmaids, Don't you love the colors of their dresses?

First Kiss as Husband and Wife.....

Flower Girls and Ring Bearer.. Don't they look Thrilled?

And last but not least, Caleb, lounging on the steps.

Our Winner!

2007-06-19T17:16:00.001-07:00

I had a great time at the Kids Fair on Saturday. It was so fun to meet tons of different families and get to see all the kids. I did a session give away, and our winner is:

Buffy Bennett!!

Congrats Buffy! I'll be contacting you to schedule your session! For those of you who did not win, watch your email, I'll be sending out a special coupon just for you.

Summer is in full swing now, and I just love the long evenings and warm sunsets. This picture was taken in my mom's yard, where she has a patch of wildflowers growing. Enjoy these summer months with your kids, they go way too fast!

Click picture to see it larger

Also, Don't forget, if you are a highschool senior (or know one), I still have a few spots left for my Senior Rep program (see HERE for more deatils).. Don't pass up this chance to get great senior photos at a fraction of the cost, and earn great rewards!

oops

2007-06-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

Okay, I realize it's been a few (hah!) months since I updated the blog. Things have been very busy around here, and time just slipped away! However, I've determined to really update this more often, at least once a week.

So, what has been going on in my life lately? Lilly turned 4 in May.. I can't believe how much my little girl has grown!

Katie is now 9 months old, and crawling all over the place, I can't keep her in one spot more than a few seconds!

A few things to Announce:

Know a highschool student graduating in 2008? For a limited time, I am taking Senior Reps for the Senior 2008 season. This is limited to a FEW seniors from each highschool.

What does a Senior Rep do? Well, it's simple! Senior Reps pay NO session fee (normally $50 for senior photos) and get to have unlimited clothing changes. All other aspects of the session are identical to regular senior sessions.

In addition to the free session, senior reps get to hand pick a selection of images to go in a special "brag book" that they get FOR FREE to show off their images to friends (a $150 value!)

Not only do the reps get discounts AND the brag book, they can earn print credits for each friend that they refer for photos. For every senior friend that you refer to me, you get a FREE sheet of wallets!

What do reps have to do to get this great deal? Nothing, except show off your senior pics to all your friends, and tell them where you got them done!

It doesn't get any better than that; free stuff, and rewards for showing off your senior pics!!

All senior rep portrait sessions will be taking place before the end of September, and spots are limited, so contact me asap at info@kyliebanks.com

Come and See me!!
I will be doing a display at the Kids Fair on June 16th at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. Portraits and session information will be available, and there will be a drawing for a free session given away! Come by and see me, there will be fun things for the kids!

Up until now I have been doing a limited number of sessions per month, because of time restraints. This summer and fall I am going to be opening up more session slots and taking more clients. Contact me for availability information!

Blog Bonus and new Referral Program

2007-02-06T22:58:00.000-08:00

As a photographer I LOVE referrals. It's great to work with friends and family of previous clients. Beginning this month (Feb), my new referral program is as follows:

Refer a friend/family to me and you receive a $25 towards your next session. Refer 4 people and get a Free Session WITH an 8x10!

Not only do you get the referral bonus, but the person you refer also gets a free 5x7 with their session. Make sure they let me know who referred them so that you get the credit.

I know I mentioned some contests, and there's one in the works for next month, until then I'm offering a Blog bonus..Mention that you saw the blog and get $25 off your session fee!

If you want to be updated by email when the contest starts, send an email to info@kyliebanks.com with UPDATE ME as the subject line.

Why I do this

2007-02-03T23:25:00.000-08:00

When Lilly was a baby I didn't know much about photography, but like every parent I snapped pictures every chance I got. Sometimes I browse through my albums full of images, and it's amazing to see her grow from a newborn into the 3 (almost 4) year old she is now.

Here she is at her first ballet recital a few weeks ago....

As a parent I am blessed every day to have two beautiful girls, and I thank God that I can capture these moments with them. I know when I look back on the pictures we have of our family we will be able to go back to that moment in time and relive the emotions. Photography is truly a wonderful medium, it gives us the ability to travel back in time.

Elijah

2007-02-02T08:14:00.000-08:00

Eli was a joy to photograph. 10 months old and one of the happiest babies I've ever seen. With his gorgeous eyes and adorable baby chub, how could you not smile right back at him?

Kicking off the New Year

2007-01-26T22:44:00.000-08:00

This little guy was my first newborn session of the year. Just a week old, he put up quite a fight, trying to stay awake and check out what was going on. He finally gave in though and rewarded us with some great sleepy shots.

New Year, New Blog

2007-01-05T22:32:00.000-08:00

As 2007 begins, I've decided to add a blog as part of my webpage. I would like to use this space to update everyone on products, specials, promotions, as well as a place to showcase some of my favorite images from sessions.

I also would like to be able to let everyone know a little bit more about me as a person and what motivates my photography and the way I do things. I'm going to be posting personal images as well as my favorite images from sessions.

I will be doing some contests that offer free goodies, so be sure to check back and refer your friends/family, you may win something fun! Here's to a a New Year and new memories!