August Kute Photo of the Month - Woodlands TX Child Photographer

The heat was on this month, but this little one didn't show it a bit! She was all smiles the whole session. Whether it was her tummy shot, tutu dance or slowing down for one last smile in her hat. She was a champ. We always have a great time with Miss C. Now choosing which shot for the actual Kute photo was the hard part. So I went for a classic, which I NEVER do. The full on smile shot. But it was simple and classic. And something that this mom will want to remember for years to come, so I thought I would select it for the shot of the month. Simple is good sometimes.

Just a reminder that her mommy will receive a FREE 11x14 of this print and a $50 credit to the studio to use as she pleases. Do you want to be entered in the Kute photo of the month? All you have to do is have your portrait taken with our studio and you are entered each month! It is that easy.

July Kute Photo of the Month - Child Photographer Houston TX

August is here, so that means it is time to choose the Kute Photo of July. It seems like it was only yesterday that this month was starting out, and now it is over. During this month I shot the M family twice. Once for this mama's maternity shoot and then for Mr. L's newborn session. I just knew that they were going to be my Kute Photo of the month, because they had so many fantastic photos! Who could choose? A great family, loving home and relaxed atmosphere that Mr. L is just going to love. So after looking through all of the photos from both sessions, I had to pick just one. Oh this is going to be hard. After spending many hours with Ms. M and Mr. L my clients do become family. Some shots take a little longer to "get" than others. And then some just fall into place.

I personally LOVE taking newborns outside. Houston heat and newborns mix in my opinion and this little guy was no different. He loved it. So I chose this shot for my Kute Photo of the month. His little smile, the beautiful foliage. Perfection. You guys enjoy the wall print of this image and the gift certificate! Congrats!

June Kute Photo of the Month - Woodlands TX Photographer

As June is coming to a close, it is time to choose a winner of the Kute Photo of the month. What is this? Click here to find more about this.

The winner of June's session was easy. Even though this momma had to work really hard during this session to get these effortless smiles, she made it look and seem so easy! She was so relaxed. We had such a good time talking and hanging out while she walked Miss M into slumber. Eventually, she was out and I had the photos I was looking for. And even along the way, we got some keepers! Great job mom!

Now the hard part! Choosing just 1. It was a hard choice, but I think this one is just too telling of the relationship of Miss M and her momma. They were having too much fun. There is just something about a mom and her daughter. And one day, she will look back on this photo (maybe when she has a daughter of her own) and she was reminisce of the days she spent with her mom. How fantastic. I love capturing something special like this, that people will look back on in the future. It makes my day worth while!

So congrats and your print and photo credits are on their way!

May Kute Photo of the Month - Woodlands TX Photographer

I love looking back each month and to see the beautiful families I have met and what has taken place. Usually I think back and think these sessions have taken place months ago. But they were only a week or two ago.

May brought a lot of babies! Looking back through the blog I had 3 newborns, 1 3 month old, a almost 4 year old, 1 family and a one year old, plus a few older shoots. So, as you can tell it is going to be hard to choose the Kute photo of the month.

So I always go back to my stand by method. What session was the complete package?

You probably remember this newborn shoot. The whole shoot went great. Even though she didn't want to sleep, we still managed to go some really great portraits done of the family and of her. And choosing my favorite of the session, let alone of the month was going to be hard. But I just kept coming back to the ones of father and daughter. I think we all know that there is something about a father/daughter bond. I know that my dad and I have one. He gives me anything I want! But in all seriousness, these two already had it. Pretty amazing at such a young age. And since Father's Day is right around the corner... Thought it was appropriate.

So I choose this portrait for the Kute Photo of the Month of May. She is now almost a month older, and one day will look back at this portrait and will be mortified. But for now, we can all just admire how Kute and little she was.

Congrats guys! And a reminder for all of the new blog stalkers. Winners of the Kute Photo of the month contest will receive a free 16x20 wall portrait of this image and a $50 gift certificate to use at their next session.

April Kute Photo of the Month - Woodlands TX Child Photographer

Another hard month to choose. Every month I think that I have hit the max of photographing all of the cutest kids, but then the next month, here come some more! You momma's really out do yourselves.

I couldn't decide between several this month, but then thinking back on this session, it sold it. It was an easy shoot. Easy kids. Easy everything and then the portraits turned out fantastic. And the best part was that the momma loved them! Actually she really loved them. Even the artsy ones that usually no one ever likes but me. She is even doing a big wall of canvas prints of these in her home! Now all you have to do is tell all your friends about me. :)

So, because I loved the shoot, the kids, the dogs, and the photos. I choose you guys! I choose this photo, as the photo of the month, because of Mr. A's expression. After some coaxing, I got him to loosen up. Somehow talking about his girlfriend did that. And the setting was just beautiful. I took several just breath-taking photos of Mr. A that day. And since he is so close to becoming a teenager, I have to think this may be one of the last kid shoots we might get to do. So I thought his mom might enjoy a big print of him having fun, in the flowers on a sunny morning! Enjoy!


A reminder that this family will receive a free 11x14 print of this image and a gift certificate to use on their next session. Congrats you guys, can't wait to see you guys again!

Kute Photo (KP) of the Month - February

Ok, this is quite frighten to me. February is over. Where did it go?

When I was going through the photos over this past month, we didn't take a ton (quantity) but we took a lot of great ones. So it was hard to choose.

But looking back, I wanted to select a photograph from a very special session. I went to the A family's home and shot family photos for them. We were supposed to do them outside, but it was one of those weekends where the cold spell came through, so we moved things inside, which actually worked better I think. They were so warm and inviting. I felt like family. Even though it was a large family, I wasn't a bit nervous. They were so great. We took a ton of photos and even shot some in the kid's rooms, which was really fun. It was really great to see the kids come alive and show their personalities.

I chose this photo because of the interaction and realness it shows. Most family photos are so stiff and stuffy. But you guys allowed me to get you laughing and be playful. I hope that this is more of what your family is like. Goofy is good in my book. Enjoy your print and I can't wait to see you guys again.

Kute Photo (KP) of the Month - January

A lot of photographers do this and I think it is such a great idea and fabulous way to showcase our clients. A little detail on how I choose these photos. It can be a lot of different reasons.

• Maybe it was an amazingly hard shot to get
• Maybe it was a really surprising reaction or look.
• Maybe the family, child or baby is just too cute I just can't stand it!
• Maybe the whole session was just picture perfect.

For whatever reason, I will choose one image per month and showcase them on the blog as the Artist's choice. As part of this honor, they will receive a 11x14 print of this image, as well as a $50 gift certificate towards their next session. And the best part is that they will be entered into the 2010 Picture of the Year contest. In the early weeks of January you will help us vote on what you consider the best photo of Kara Powell Photography 2010. The winner of the 2010 contest will receive a free session with me, and a 11x14 print from the winning session.

So for January, I have chosen the session of Miss C. You have seen her often, as she is part of our Tippy Toes plan. This session was one of those picture perfect sessions I mentioned above. We had so many good shots from it, it was hard to choose one the sneak peak. 6 months is a good age, but man was she in a good mood! I chose this photo because I love the interaction between you two. There is something about the relationship between a mom and her daughter, I just love it. Enjoy your 11x14 you guys. And congrats on being the first KP winners!