Northeast Florida Wedding Photographer

September 7, 2011

Sep

I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet little boy's first birthday party. I think having a sock monkey 1st birthday party is super cute! McClane was such a good boy and he just loved his party. He had an adorable sock monkey outfit and personalized bib. The Clarksville Country Club has a really bright and airy room that was just perfect for a daytime party. The decorations for this party were well thought out and could not have been better. The sock monkey cake and cake pops were really cute. They also had banana pudding, sock monkey cookies and a candy bar with little take out containers. My favorite was the milk in glass bottles with red and white striped straws. Adorable! This was a perfect party!

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shea says:

aww yay... love little mcclane! so glad you were able to shoot his party! :) GREAT job friend!

(09.29.11 @ 09:28 AM)

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Katie + Sean < Clarksville Engagement Photographer >

| Clarksville | Engagement

August 16, 2011

Aug

Meet Katie and Sean. I am super excited to be shooting their wedding next month in Kentucky. The little church they are getting married in reminds me so much of the church Josh and I got married in. It is a little old white Historical Chapel and it is just perfect. Katie and Sean are so cute and we had so much fun hanging out in the country for their engagement session. I love it when couples are so in love and are up for having fun!

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lisa says:

beautiful pictures! beautiful couple!

(08.27.11 @ 09:27 AM)

kate says:

love those corn field shots!

(09.28.11 @ 10:29 PM)

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Laurel + Chris < Clarksville Wedding >

| Clarksville | Wedding

May 17, 2011

May

This was my first wedding here in Clarksville. I met Chris at the Clarksville Bridal Show in January. Laurel is stationed in DC and Chris had to go to the bridal show alone. What a Good Man! I think that says something about his dedication to his sweet wife. I got to meet Laurel twice before the wedding and once was for their Engagement session. On April 23rd they got married. It was a perfectly small and intimate wedding. Chris and Laurel got married at the Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast on Madison. The weather was perfect for a garden wedding. I love outdoor Ceremonies. I love easy going couples. I love extra time and going places for Bride and Groom Portraits. The get away car was Chris's Hot Rod. With the car being red and Artillery Red in Chris's Army uniform, Laurel decided red was going to have to be the wedding color. Also coincidence that Chris loves Coke in bottles? I love how Chris and Laurel mesh so well. I loved this wedding. Hello Clarksville, I think I love you!

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lisa says:

beautiful wedding! i love the red!

(05.18.11 @ 03:12 PM)

Bethany Ann says:

How did I miss seeing this post!? I love these Laura! Such a fun, loving couple and you captured their love wonderfully. :)

(05.24.11 @ 07:41 PM)

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Jessica + Bryan < Clarksville Photographer >

| Clarksville | Engagement

April 22, 2011

Apr

When Jessica and Bryan told me they wanted to take their canoe out for their engagement session, I was beyond happy. I love when couples want to do something different and fun. I loved shooting their session and I loved going down the Red River in their canoe just chatting. They are getting married here in Clarksville this fall. I can't wait!

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Beth says:

These are great! What an awesome idea from the couple - you guys must have had so much fun!

(04.22.11 @ 11:23 AM)

Nicki says:

love them laura... the location, the light, everything!

(04.22.11 @ 01:13 PM)

Paige says:

What fun! Great Job as always Laura! Can't wait to do mine!!!!

(04.22.11 @ 02:34 PM)

Jessica says:

Laura, the pictures are amazing! I absolutely love them. I had a blast with you and can't wait for the wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

(04.22.11 @ 05:34 PM)

Lara Lane says:

These photographs capture the beauty and essence of this couple beautifully!! I can't wait for the wedding!!!

(04.22.11 @ 05:43 PM)

Jeannie Bryant says:

Great pics. Ms. Laura you did a great job. Can't wait to see more pics of Bryan & Jessica.

(04.22.11 @ 06:16 PM)

suzie Burks says:

love the canoe pics, so cool!

(04.22.11 @ 07:23 PM)

Jennifer says:

Love the pictures guys!

(04.22.11 @ 08:28 PM)

Billy says:

The first one is my favorite. Great pics!

(04.22.11 @ 08:31 PM)

jeff bryant says:

pic was awesome she done a great job it look like fun i think now i want to go canoeing

(04.22.11 @ 10:16 PM)

Beth D says:

WOW! This are amazing!!

(04.22.11 @ 11:12 PM)

Courtney says:

Great Pictures!!

(04.22.11 @ 11:44 PM)

Amy Lamb says:

Very unique and wonderful photos! Love them!

(04.23.11 @ 06:31 AM)

Diane Heisinger says:

What great pictures. You have really captured their love for one another!!

(04.23.11 @ 08:23 AM)

Rachel Phillips says:

Love them, Love them! Awesome pictures! Laura Kay is a client of mine at Clarksville Family and she always takes such unique professional pics--they turned out perfect!!

(04.23.11 @ 08:41 AM)

Sharon & Joel Minner says:

I love it. Does she do Senior Pictures?

(04.23.11 @ 10:32 AM)

Sisci O'Neill says:

These pictures are fabulous, creative, and romantic. I love them.

(04.23.11 @ 11:19 AM)

Kristy says:

I love these pictures!! Adorable :)

(04.23.11 @ 12:34 PM)

Kristy says:

I love these pictures!! Adorable :)

(04.23.11 @ 12:34 PM)

Marianna says:

Wonderful Pics!!! Your wedding ones shouldbe unbelieveable!!!!!

(04.23.11 @ 01:40 PM)

Lisa says:

Loved the pictures!! They are very special

(04.23.11 @ 06:04 PM)

Misty says:

WOW!!!! They are so good!!! What a neat way to incorporate who you are in such great pictures!!!

(04.23.11 @ 07:48 PM)

Bob Heisinger says:

Great pictures. Laura has certainly got an eye for capturing the moment. You guys look great. Good pictures.

(04.24.11 @ 03:51 PM)

Patti Perz says:

Brain & Jessica - those are really great pictures ! I plan on being there for your wedding in September !

(04.24.11 @ 07:04 PM)

Lindsay cunningham says:

Amazing! Nothing better than nature as a backdrop!

(04.24.11 @ 09:49 PM)

lisa says:

beautiful pictures!

(04.26.11 @ 03:37 PM)

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Clarksville Brides Gown Shoot + Giveaway

| Clarksville | Featured

April 1, 2011

Apr

I am so excited to finally show you guys what I have been working on. Clarksville Brides asked me to do a gown shoot with the Bride's Boutique and Elements Design. I was of course excited to get to work with all of them and have models and dresses for me to play with. My brain started working on ideas. The week before the location I was hoping to use fell thru so I decided to do it in my back yard with my Airstream. Crazy last minute decision but super fun. Edith, Terri, Mary Beth and myself had a design pow wow and started planning. I wanted it to feel a laid back, happy back yard wedding. Elements set up a Lemonade table, and we hung their big paper lanterns from the magnolia tree. They also brought their old Schwinn bike. I had a little fun with arts and crafts. I made a ribbon backdrop with colored satin ribbon, I cut an entire roll of crate paper into little rectangles for our exit scene, and I made a just married sign on a piece of old wood. We used my fun orange retro office chairs and our Airstream camper. I asked Edith if she could find a few guy models because I thought that would be fun. When Edith told me one of the guys had a black Great Dane that could come I was super happy. Edith made Aiden the dog cute bow ties to wear. We had hair and makeup in my kitchen and we had a house full of 16 people. 6 models, Aiden the dog, Edith, Michelle and Khandi, one of the models girlfriends, Danielle doing video, Terri and Mary Beth, my 2 kids and myself. It was a fun day. Thanks to the models and Michelle for giving your time, we had fun and we couldn't have done it with out you.

Clarksville Brides
Gowns and Tuxes: Brides Boutique
Elements Event Planning and Design
Photography: Laura Kay Photography
Video: Turning Point Productions
Makeup: Khandi Khandi

I am teaming up with Clarksville Brides to do a giveaway for their feature of this shoot. I am giving away 2 Photo Sessions in Clarksville (engagement, bridal, newborn, maternity, family, kids, or pets) and an Organic Bloom frame to go with it!

To be entered to win you must:
1. Leave a blog comment here telling me what kind of session you would do and which frame you like best. Make sure to leave your name and email address. One entry per person.

2. Then go on ClarksvilleBrides.com and vote for your favorite dress.

Blog comment entries will be accepted until Sunday April 10th at 11:59pm. Of the qualifying entries 2 winners will be selected at random. I will announce the 2 winners on Monday April 11th.

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Nicki says:

great job, these are so fun!!

(04.01.11 @ 07:42 AM)

Stacy says:

I would love to do a bridal shoot!! And I'm loving the lucy frame!

(04.01.11 @ 11:07 AM)

Lisette Price says:

Love these Laura! The confetti and ribbon shots are my favorites. Your ideas turned out beautifully! :)

(04.01.11 @ 11:08 AM)

Holly says:

I would love to win a session! I would do a session for my 2 kids and I think the charcoal gilligan frame would look perfect in my living room!

(04.01.11 @ 11:33 AM)

Suzie Burks says:

love the different ways you incorporated color into these! we had a great time at our session today...if we won your contest we would save it for an engagement session! i like the "june" frame in baby blue

(04.02.11 @ 12:57 PM)

April says:

Love the photos! Especially with the colorful ribbon! And the great dane!
I voted for my fave dress! I really like the charcoal gilligan! The buttercup eva is lovely too and goes with my yellow, white, & grey May wedding colors! Some unique bridal portraits would be amazing! Thanks for the opportunity! =)

(04.03.11 @ 09:31 AM)

Emily says:

I would love an engagement shoot and I love the gilligan frame!

(04.03.11 @ 01:19 PM)

rebecca villarreal says:

newborn/infant session....june frame is prettiful!

(04.04.11 @ 02:20 PM)

rebecca villarreal says:

gown 4 is beautiful! simplicity at its BEST!

(04.04.11 @ 02:34 PM)

Valerie Ogle says:

My husband and I got married almost 2 years ago and we still haven't had family pictures made with us and his daughter. I would LOVE to do a family shoot!! If I absolutely had to choose a frame (I like so many of them) I would have to go with either lucy or mary anne.

(04.04.11 @ 03:02 PM)

Caitlyn Wilcox says:

I loveee these photos! They're amazing! I voted for dress number 8.
I would love to win an engagement photo session! I like the Gilligan frame!

(04.05.11 @ 10:18 AM)

carmen hunter says:

My favorite part is how you captured the dog! Sorry but you know I would say that!
:) Gorgeous pics all he way around!

(04.05.11 @ 09:15 PM)

Tonia Rhodes says:

I would LOVE to have a family session. It would be so lovely to have images with all of us involved!

(04.06.11 @ 12:56 PM)

Amanda Sorgenfrei says:

Well, surprise! surprise! I would like to do either a maternity or newborn shoot and I love the lewis and johnny frames not sure what color though too many great choices! Your latest pics are too fun, love them!!

(04.07.11 @ 11:27 AM)

Christina Clark says:

Love all your photographs Laura. They are each so unique!!

(04.07.11 @ 06:16 PM)

Mary says:

I love the pics of Suzie n Cameron. You captured their personality. If Suzie wins the Contest I would like you to take pictures of Suzie and Cameron again. Love the Charcoal gilligan.

(04.08.11 @ 08:25 PM)

Adam says:

I like the pictures of Suzie and Cam you should do their wedding photos

(04.09.11 @ 12:47 PM)

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