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Week 1 of 2015 {Lake County IL, Photographer}

With the start of the new year comes the start of new traditions and resolutions.  A chance for you to have a fresh start or try again to tackle something you’ve been trying so hard to accomplish.  I’m a fan of resolutions, although I’ll admit I’m a pro at starting things and then letting them fall by the side after a few weeks…just ask my husband.  But I will admit that I love the thought of trying something new and pushing yourself to grow.  So with that, I’m starting a Project 365.  I tried to start one last year but made it two days before I forgot about it…I told you I’m a pro a letting things fall by the side…but this year I am really going to try my best to complete it for the entire year.

What is a Project 365?  It’s a challenge for me to take a photo every day in 2015 with my camera. I will be posting my photos on my Instagram page with a weekly wrap up on Friday of my past week’s photos.  Want to join in or follow along? Be sure to follow me on Instagram.

What are you planning on doing this year?

Week 1 of 2015:

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Landon Turns 6 Months {Racine WI, Newborn Photographer}

I have some of the best friends in the world.  This lady has been with me for about 10 years now…crazy how fast time flies! During that time we’ve seen each other get married and she has had two adorable little babies. The littlest one is already six months old.  I feel like it was just yesterday when he was born and we were doing his newborn photos! This past fall we were so blessed with a crazy beautiful sunset and gorgeous orange leaves all around to capture some family photos and little six month photos. I love the six month mark in little babies…they have the best facial expressions around and Landon did not disappoint!

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Fall Time with the B Family {Lake County IL, Family Photographer}

This little family is so great to hang out with…I love how the girls promise me they will share their Halloween candy with me and they tell me all about their toys and adventures. I also love how during our two hours together C can chat away the entire time with me. I’ve gotten to photograph this little family quite a few times and each time it seems like we have more fun!

I hope these girls continue to bring their parents the joy and adventures I know are hidden deep inside of them!

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Beach Fun {Racine Wi, Photographer}

This summer has been just beautiful for photos (minus the last week of rain and humidity) but trust me when you watch the next sunset…I bet it will be amazing! I love taking photos when the sun is screaming through the trees before it goes down at night giving everything it touches a beautiful golden glow.  This family’s session happened to be on the perfect night. I mean…there isn’t anything I would have changed, the sun, weather, location…it was magic. It’s the night I pray every client of mine gets to experience for their backdrop…the perfect backdrop.

I knew this family loved the outdoors.  They go to a cabin up north every summer, they enjoy cookouts with family / friends, and making trips to the local pool or Brewer’s games all summer long. This spot by the beach in Racine was perfect for them! I could envision the boys sitting in the tall grass watching the boats in the lake and the family sitting together on the pier with the sun just glowing behind them. Our night together was great…there were bubbles, playing in the sand, rock climbing and even taking an adventure walk to the big red lighthouse near by.  It was a time for the family to have fun, enjoy themselves and have some memories captured.

Here’s to the end of summer but not to forgetting how much fun it was!

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Six Months {Lake County IL, Newborn Photographer}

It’s crazy to think that this little guy is already 6 months old!  It feels like just the other day when I first met his Mom and Dad at Panera and he was just a few months away from even being born.  It’s so amazing to watch a little family grow and be able to capture moments along the way with them from their bump session to their newborn session.  This session was quite a treat because his little personality was shinning though…it was also the first time he got to see and touch grass. How were you when you first touched grass? Did you like it or hate it? My mom tells me stories of how I hated the grass as a little girl and how I would cry the second I was put down in it.  Go figure…this explain why I’m not a wilderness girl.  🙂  This little guy was the complete opposite of me and was so curious about the green stuff.  He could not get enough of it!  He would constantly crawl to the side of the blanket to reach for the green strings.  It was such a great moment to watch and capture.  I think they will have a hard time keeping this little one inside as he continues to grow up!

I can’t wait to see this little guy continue to grow!

Kate Fredrick Photography