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Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« on: December 17, 2009, 08:59:28 am »




mErRY CHrIsTMas from our family to yours!  Hope all have a safe & wonderful holiday season and a great 2010!

Things have been a bit busy here lately (like they aren't always crazy busy!) as I have thrown something new into the mix!  I feel like I don't get to read everything that is written, but please know that I still care and am here for each & every one of you.  I have jumped off and started seriously pursuing my photography career.  I shot my first wedding on the 5th as the 2nd shooter and actually got some good shots - would love to share if anyone wants to see!  ::)  Now, I am working with a photographer here in town (she took these images) as her assistant and will be her "back up shooter" in 2010.  I will shoot under her name and take pictures for her when she has too much business or something comes up & she can't make the shoot - she has already used some of the pictures that I took last week with her on a shoot!  She says that I have a lot more talent than I thought...I always thought that I kind of had the "eye" - Lori said that at least if God had to leave me with only one eye, it was a REALLY good one!  :D  At he same time, I will be shooting on my own & building up my business and clientele.  Anyone need any pictures??

Love to all my AN family!
K   ;D
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 09:34:56 am »
Beautiful picrutes of a beautiful family, Kay!  I'm so proud of you for following through on a deam you have had for awhile.  You DO have a good eye, and all the epictures you take of your girlies are gorgeous!  I hope you love every minute of your new work.  Have a VERY merry Christmas!

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2009, 09:51:04 am »
Beautiful picture of you and your family hope you will be famous with your photography business in the near future think of a name for it now. 


Happy Holidays,

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2009, 10:24:09 am »
You guys look great as always, Kay. Best to you and Dave and the girls. Merry Christmas.

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2009, 10:29:32 am »
Quote from: Kaybo on December 17, 2009, 08:59:28 am
  I have jumped off and started seriously pursuing my photography career.  I shot my first wedding on the 5th as the 2nd shooter and actually got some good shots - would love to share if anyone wants to see!  ::)  Now, I am working with a photographer here in town (she took these images) as her assistant and will be her "back up shooter" in 2010.  I will shoot under her name and take pictures for her when she has too much business or something comes up & she can't make the shoot - she has already used some of the pictures that I took last week with her on a shoot!  She says that I have a lot more talent than I thought...

Good for you Kay!

One of the most fascinating photography portrait exhibits I have seen was  on doppelgangers by French Canadian photographer Francois Brunelle

Here is an ABC news article on him
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2912199&page=1

CBC news article (my favorite video)
http://www.francoisbrunelle.com/an/tv/tv4.html

Here is his website
http://www.francoisbrunelle.com/

Now that portrait photographers do not have to spend hours in a toxic dark room (as I did in my youth with my students) and there is Internet and digital images… this art-form has taken on such exciting dimensions.

Good for you for going after this…


Merry Christmas and many blessings to your family.

DHM


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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2009, 10:31:36 am »
Kay, you have such a beautiful family!  Congrats on your dreams taking flight and about God leaving your good eye, yeah he is Good like that.   ;D  I've been meaning to tell you Thank You for contacting me right away when I found out about my AN, before I ever even found this place.  It really blessed me and I'll never forget it.  Merry Christmas Kay.
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2009, 10:49:15 am »
Kaybo,Such nice pictures and such fun to see all of you.     The one little gal sitting by dad sure looks like him!         Your new job sounds very nice and I know you will do well.      It will be Kaybo Photography,won't it?       
                    Merry Christmas to all of you!                     Cheryl R
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2009, 10:57:39 am »
Merry Christmas to you too, Kay. Love the middle pic of you and Dave.

That's exciting about the photography too. And to think you have taken my picture! I feel so special.

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2009, 11:08:00 am »
Merry Christmas to you too!

I love the pictures - your girls are beautiful!

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2009, 11:42:28 am »
Merry Christmas, Kaybo!  Beautiful pictures of a beautiful lady and her beautiful family!!

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2009, 12:53:59 pm »
Look at all those blond curls!!!! Beautiful. Like mother like daughters, simply gorgeous.

Merry Christmas Kaybo.
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2009, 01:10:14 pm »
I was thinking the same thing - look at all those gorgeous curls!  Wonderful pictures and a beautiful family.  Have a wonderful holiday and good luck on this new venture - it sounds like everything is falling in place and you were meant to do this!
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2009, 01:20:38 pm »
Oh, Kay .....

What gorgeous pictures of a beautiful family!  ..... and congratulations on embarking on another new career!  What is they say about how many careers the average person has in a lifetime????  You certainly have chosen well for this one and I know you will find rich rewards with the pleasure others have from your excellent work.

Merry Christmas to you, Dave, and the girls!

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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2009, 02:18:25 pm »
Kay,

Lovely pictures of a lovely family -- a very angelic looking group! And you've certainly been an angel to so many on this forum.

Merry Christmas to all!

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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Re: Merry Christmas from Kaybo!
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2009, 04:22:11 pm »
Merry Christmas, Kay!  Great pictures of your beautiful family!  I'm glad this is turning into a career move for you!  Do I need pictures?  Dunno, but do you travel?  ;)  Btw, coming down to Houston anytime soon so that we can have another Houston-area get together with you?

Regards,
Brian
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