Luke Farmer

It is always a special experience when you get to see a friend from your past. Erin and I have known each other all the way back to the high school days! We laugh at the similarities of our life and how our paths continue to cross even if just for a brief time (we both swam together, both went to LSU, both were a part of the same sorority, and now we are both in the Charlotte area). I was honored that Erin asked me to photograph their first child, Maddie Grace, a little over two years ago and was so happy for them when I heard they were having a little boy!!

Lucky for Erin, Luke made his grand entrance a few days early!! Yall, he might be one of the prettiest baby boys ever! Which is not surprising, I mean look at his parent, these kids hit the jackpot with the good looking genes!!!

These types of sessions are pretty laid back and we just follow the baby's needs. So while Luke was getting his belly full, Maddie Grace, her dad, Thomas, and I, went outside to get a few photos of them as well as play a little soccer! It was so fun to see Maddie Grace outside just having a good time and bonding with her dad! We were able to get a few candid shots that I think really show her personality! Once Erin and Luke were ready, we captured some moments in the living room as well as the presence of a tickle monster to bring out some genuine smiles.

Erin had asked that we take a few photos outside, which of course I was excited about!! So once we were done inside we captured some of my favorite images of the entire session outside in their amazing backyard!

Erin and Thomas, thank you again for letting me into your home to capture your sweet family and beautiful children! Yall are amazing parents and your home is full of some much love! I hope its not another two years before we see each other again!

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter's can experience all the unique things that make southern Louisiana so special. Please email Katy at kshortphoto@gmail.com for your next photography needs.

Bryce's 9 Month Photo Session

It might be one of the top perks of my job! When a amazing family like the Filer's purchase my First Year package and I get to photograph this little guy 5 times over the course of a year!! It is so neat to be able to see all the changes Bryce has made over the past 9 months and from here it only gets better because you get to see more of his personality is shinning through!

For Bryce's last sessions we have done early morning because it was the easiest for his schedule but this time Gretchen and I decided to give Bryce's dad, Chad, a break from those early mornings and we were blessed with a great evening! I have been wanting to try Blyth Landing for some time but haven't had a chance and the Filers said yes (plus it is very close to their house, I think I might have gotten double brownie points from Chad!). The water on Lake Norman is low right now which made for a great opportunity to hike down the rip-raff! We were able to get on a small area that is usually under water so we were almost level with the lake and the small rocks quickly became Bryce's favorite thing! (as you can tell in this photo, he wasn't after my camera he was trying to figure out how to make his next rock selection)

When we started this session Gretchen told me that Bryce's was on the grumpier side and she was a little skeptical that we would get any of those adorable smiles! Apparently no matter how grumpy he is, daddy is always funny! With Chad behind me making all kids of noises, we were able to capture the Bryce they get to experience everyday! Once we got into a few family photos, it was all up to me to bring out those little smiles and a quick game of peak-a-boo behind the camera did the trick!!

Gretchen and Chad, y'all are great people and I have truly enjoyed getting to know y'all in each of these sessions. It is so neat to be able to see what amazing parents y'all are in raising this happy little guy!! He is very blessed to have y'all as parents! This last photo might be one of my favorites because even though Bryce's is the one in focus, I can't help but notice the happiness and love I see between y'all! I am looking forward to Bryce's 1 year photos and can't wait to see how much he will have changed!

Katy Short is a family photographer but does any and all things from engagements, to weddings, to newborns and family portraits with young and grown kids. She loves God, her Mr. Fix-it husband, three daughters, anything with chocolate. She is grew up in southern Louisiana but loves that she gets to call Mooresville, NC home and she secretly hopes to be able to move back so her daughter’s can experience all the unique things that make Louisiana special.