Little Baby J ~ A newborn session from Carisa Keeling Photography

Posted on January 4, 2012

Here is another fantastic newborn session! This little guy was so sweet to work with, but we were starting to think that he would never fall asleep for us! But once he did, we were able to get a lot of great images. This is why it is so important to get these tiny ones in before they are 2 weeks old. In fact that sooner the better. Once they are alert enough to know what is going on it is much more difficult to get them to go all nice and sleepy for the session. Of course, sometimes the newborn session is a bit longer than a typical session…everything revolves around the baby and what they are comfortable with. Great chance for me to get a few baby snuggles in too, that might be my favorite part!

Little Baby C ~ Ames, IA photographer Carisa Keeling

Posted on January 4, 2012

Oh how I love my newborn sessions! There is just something amazing about having a tiny baby in the studio. They change oh so fast, and I love that I am able to capture these sweet precious moments. Little C was a fantastic baby to work with, and she has some pretty amazing parents too. If you have been considering newborn portraits the best time to do them is before the baby is 2 weeks old. My schedule has been filling quickly, so I really recommend that you contact me before your due date to tentatively arrange for a time. If you would like more pricing information on newborn sessions please drop me a line through the contact form.

A Maternity session~Ames photographer

Posted on May 31, 2011

I just had to share a few images from a recent maternity session.  I have had a lot of requests to see some maternity images…so here ya go folks!

In a few weeks I will be sharing the images from the newborn session too.  In fact, these clients will become regulars on the blog as they are the newest members of my Little Ones program.  If you are pregnant I invite you contact me for more details on this program.  It is a fantastic value, but more importantly, it is a wonderful way to document all of the changes that occur so quickly in that first year.

 

Rebeka and Scott~an engagement session by Carisa Keeling Photography

Posted on May 31, 2011

Recently I had the opportunity to meet up with Rebeka and Scott for their engagement session.  Fabulous weather, an easy going and fun couple and plenty of time made for a fantastic session.   We photographed the session on the beautiful Iowa State University campus.  I know I am a bit biased, but the ISU campus is really hard to beat in beauty this time of year…well, almost any time of year really.  :-)  I am really looking forward to Rebeka and Scott’s wedding which will be this coming fall.  Oh, and afterwards, we are going to do an post wedding day session.  I hesitate to call it a “trash the dress” session, as I am not sure yet how much trashing Rebeka will be up for…but either way, it will be a fantastic opportunity for more fabulous images in her gown.  Day after or trash the dress sessions are great additions to your wedding package, if you are interested drop me a line through the contact page above and I can give you more details.  You do not have to be a current wedding client to do one of these sessions with me, though current clients do get fantastic deals

May’s 6 month session~Baby Photographer Carisa Keeling

Posted on April 17, 2011

May is such a cutie pie and she was just absolutely sweet during her session.  I was extra excited for her session as her mommy and daddy are former wedding clients of mine.  There is something extra special about that type of continued relationship. I was amazed at how quickly May could flip herself over…wow, she was FAST.  She was very good natured about it when we kept putting her back though.  I have to admit, it has been nice to have some little girls in the studio!  I love getting out the tutus and bows and pillowcase dresses…so does my daughter Ava!

Anyway, enough chatterboxing from me…on to the images right?!?

Olivia is 1! ~ A portrait session

Posted on April 5, 2011

I cannot believe that Olivia is already one year old!  The time just seems to fly by.  Olivia’s parents brought some of her favorite things into the studio and we did a session to commemorate her first birthday.  She was such a sweet little thing, and just loved the attention.  I have included a few of my favorite images from her session below.

I just love the expression on her little face in this last one!  So cute, and so full of spirit!

Elliott~7 months old~Carisa Keeling Photography, Ames, IA

Posted on January 16, 2011

I can’t believe how big little Elliott is getting!  He has the most beautiful eyes and he is always so easy to work with.  He is a member of my Little Ones program and this is his third session.  I typically refer to this session as the “Sittin’ Pretty” session because I like capture the session when the little ones are just getting to the point where they can sit on their own.  My Little Ones program is a fabulous value.  If you are expecting soon please fill out the inquiry form here on the website and I can send you additional information.  These images were just a few that I had to share.

Precious Little Ones ~ Carisa Keeling, Iowa Children’s photographer

Posted on September 19, 2010

I have had some absolutely amazing sessions with little ones lately!  I have been trying hard to keep up with the wedding blog posts, but these little ones deserve a little blog love too.  Rather than do separate posts, I am going to put my faves from several sessions all in one spot.  In a strange twist, all of these little guys are about the same age.  They are at what I call the “smiley” stage.  When I set up my baby plan I have it for stages more so than ages.  The smiley stage is about 3-4 months old.  These little ones can hold themselves up on their arms, have good head control and smile…but that is about it!  ;-)  We do lots of propping them up on things, in things, next to things.  The other sessions are sitting, crawling and cruising which typically loosely equally 6, 9 and 12 months.

Isn’t that hat just adorable!

Embrace the drool, it happens!  ;-)

It is not often that the older ones will fall asleep for the session, but this little guy was just plumb wore out!  His mom and I were even able to move him several times before he decided to wake up.

This is one of my favorite baby shots of late.  I just love the expression on his little face.

This little one has the most amazing blue eyes!  And he is always so alert and attentive.

He looks so grown up in the chair, and so serious too.

Another absolute favorite.  He is just such a cutie pie!

I am working on a post that will explain the differences in crop ratios.  I have had several clients with questions about how the cropping is done, when it is needed and what to expect.  I thought it would be easiest to just put up a blog post about it.  So be watching for that, should be finished this week sometime.  Also, BIG announcement coming up about some fall mini sessions!  Get your calendars out and be ready to mark off some dates.  I will have very limited availability, but I really want to do some fall family sessions.  Have a great week everyone!

Mary and Ryan ~ engaged!

Posted on April 14, 2010

Mary and Ryan chose to do an engagement session in two locations.  We started at Brookside Park in Ames and then headed to the Main Street District.  The great part about this is that they get such an amazing variety of looks and images and it doesn’t take a whole lot of extra time.  It was a bit chilly when we did these, but they were very cooperative.  I will be doing their wedding photography coming up soon too.  The wedding is in June and will be held at St. Patrick’s in Imogene, Iowa with a reception to follow at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha.  After an engagement session like this I can’t wait to do the wedding shoot!  Hope you enjoy the pics.

A maternity session ~

Posted on April 14, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to capture some images of Genya.  Maternity shoots are such a fabulous thing to do.  So many pregnant women feel bloated and huge and just plain uncomfortable when they get to those last few weeks of a pregnancy.  What better way to document how beautiful, precious and amazing this time is than with a special photo session.  Genya and her husband Dan live here in Ames and are expecting their new arrival any time now.  I am especially excited as they are the newest members of my Little Ones program, so they will be back 5 times over the next year to document all of the changes that their little one goes through.  My Little Ones program is a great way to freeze so many details…and at a great price point too.  Be sure to inquire if you are interested and I can send you some additional information.  And now for some images!

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