KDaly Photography

Pregnant in Stapleton

Kathy Daly — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:18:38 +0000

When my daughter told my husband and me that we were going to be grandparents, I was beyond thrilled. And not only because I would have a grandchild to love, but because I could pretty much use my daughter as a model to try out some ideas I’ve been thinking about. So on Sunday we shot the first of twelve weeks of environmental portraits to track the last trimester of her pregnancy. The photo below shows her finishing up the quilt she sewed for Nolan. (We’ve been shooting another series of photos, but they will be posted after Nolan’s birth.) I had planned to take one shot of Karlyn at home each week and one that I would combine with a message from her and Chris to their son. Now, after her latest doctor’s visit, it looks as if we are going to have to condense those twelve weeks down to eight. So stay posted as we follow the last few weeks before Nolan arrives!

Once Nolan is born, I’ll put the entire series and his first week into a photo book. For now, I posted two different poses of the message shot because I’m not sure which one I like more. Opinions?

Emma & Kaylee in Denver

Kathy Daly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:02:04 +0000

One of the best aspects of multiple photo sessions with families that include young children is watching them grow into their distinct, amazing personalities. I began shooting Emma as a newborn and did the same for Kaylee when she was born just eleven months later, and I so enjoy just studying and following and capturing their moods. And watching Tonya and Josh parent these two darling girls with such love just warms my heart. Emma had a cold during this shoot, but that didn’t even begin to slow her down, and Kaylee was content just to be held (especially when she was wrapped in her bug blanket!). I can’t wait for the next photo shoot! (If any of you have been following their story, the yellow truck has appeared in almost every shoot; as a newborn Emma fit in the truck’s bed.)

And I just HAD to try out my new fish eye lens on a couple of shots!!

Our Australian Family

Kathy Daly — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:36:38 +0000

One of the highlights of our trip to Australia was reconnecting with our nephew Andrew and finally meeting Maddy and Sam and Max. We spent a perfect day at their home nestled in a Sydney suburb high on a hill and surrounded by trees and birds and huge insects. Andrew cooked up “snags on the barby” (I have no idea how to spell that one!) and we spent the day visiting and laughing and getting to know each other. (Maddy, not only are you a wonderful addition to the family, but you have raised two incredible, delightful sons.) I can’t wait to see you all again.

Smiling in Aurora

Kathy Daly — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:29:42 +0000

When Pam called to ask me to shoot an extended family portrait for J’s big birthday celebration, I was thrilled. And having known Kristine and Alison since they were toddlers, I had to keep checking my camera viewfinder as it captured not the girls I know so well, but two stunning young women. I know that Don and Char are extremely proud of their family; I think you will see why when you look at the pictures below. (Note: I promise to post some of my favorite photos from our New Zealand/Australia trip in the next few days; there are simply too many gorgeous ones to choose from!)

Nicholas in Centennial

Kathy Daly — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:21:13 +0000

I first met Nicholas when I shot newborn photos of him and his parents Chip and Melissa seven months ago. And after this last photo shoot, I am so grateful they did not wait until he was a year old before letting me photograph him again. He is absolutely adorable, not only photographically but in his personality. After being around his parents and grandparents, I could clearly understand where he gets both traits. We shot for over an hour and he was wonderful every minute, although he wasn’t so sure he liked the snowstorm! Thanks, Chip and Melissa, for the chance to spend time with your son. And Happy Holidays to you and everyone as I leave tomorrow morning for three weeks in New Zealand and Australia. I’ll post my favorite shots in January.

Cooper Turns One in Stapleton

Kathy Daly — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:06:15 +0000

Every time I look at these pictures of Cooper I start to smile. And I can’t quit. He kept that infectious grin going for over an hour solid as we shot pictures of him in the freezing cold, playing with his aunt and uncle’s cat, and crawling all over the house. I also had a great time with his parents, Missy and Danny, while we captured Cooper at one. And, continuing my tradition of photographing landmark birthdays with something special that belongs to a parent, I managed to get a shot of Cooper with his dad’s baseball cap (before he tore it off his head!). Happy Birthday, Cooper!

Lauren and Megan in Stapleton

Kathy Daly — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:38:36 +0000

When we recently moved to the Stapleton area in Denver, we bought our house from a wonderful, gracious couple who were also expecting their second daughter soon after closing. Perfect timing for some shots of two adorable girls and their parents; I had so much fun playing with Lauren, who would put a real princess to shame, and Megan, who provided all sorts of entertainment. Thank you, Leah and Josh, for the opportunity to record your beautiful family.

Kendall, Joey and Grant in Stapleton

Kathy Daly — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:06:03 +0000

I learned a great deal on this photo shoot with one of my favorite families; the first is that you can’t take pictures at Park Meadows Mall without getting permission first. (Luckily we had already taken as many as we needed before the security guard arrived and explained this rule!) It was actually a blessing to have to move outdoors as we returned to Stapleton and explored some great locations right in our own backyard. And that leads to the second lesson: stay away from boys with snowballs. And lesson #3: two year old adorable girls have personalities to match. Thanks, Tony and Tonette, for letting me share part of your day!

One of the things I love to do when shooting landmark birthdays is to photograph the child with something important to the parents (a baseball cap, dad’s shirt, or, in this case, grandmother’s pink beads). Kendall had a blast trying to hide the necklace from me, but I managed to capture this one with it on; I can’t wait to see how she wears it at three!

Elsie & Duane & Family in Douglas County

Kathy Daly — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:27:21 +0000

Several years ago I was blessed to photograph Kathy and Ryan’s wedding, and when Elsie and Duane gave me the opportunity to capture the entire clan (now that Tyson has joined his beautiful cousins), I was thrilled. Not only are Elsie and Duane incredible people who have raised three children and are now enjoying four grandkids, but they are a delight to work (and play) with as well. We recently met at a park in Douglas County to capture all three generations of the family. I had too many favorites to choose from, so I decided to showcase the grandchildren and grandparents in my blog so you can all see just how beautiful their family is. Of course, I also had to add one picture of Kathy, Ryan and Tyson!

Triple Treat in Castle Rock

Kathy Daly — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:57:06 +0000

When I first met 10 month old triplets Abby, Katie & Will, I knew I was in for a real treat. Not only are parents Jo and Bill amazingly calm and gracious and fun, but each of their darling kids showed his/her distinct personality throughout the photo shoot. Despite missing their morning nap, they proved to be amazingly cooperative models. I left the shoot smitten by the kids and in awe of the parents. Following are just a few images that I loved.

And I loved this shot of Will, flanked by his sisters!