LOCAL REALITY STAR: JULIE SMITH HEADS TO HOLLYWOOD

You may know her as one of the “Southern Belles” a reality show that aired a couple of years ago, or from the (Bob Guiney) season of "The Bachelor". You may have seen her co-hosting on The CW’s Louisville Live morning show in the past year, or on her current show “View from the ‘Ville” which btw, airs Saturdays at 4:30pm On WKYI-TV channel 38 on insight. Whew! **Hello** no doubt Julie is a very busy girl with lots of talent and ability! She sets her sights high and after what she wants and is determined to do what she loves for a living. Holla ~ Love it! I think though what I love most about Julie is that she really is so down to earth and sweet. I mean you would think that with all the opportunity that is coming her way, she may be tempted to get a little “highfalutin acting” ha ha “highfalutin” I think I got that term from my mother…anyway. She is not that at all! She is not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well! I was THRILLED to have to opportunity to shoot a portrait session at one of our favorite places to eat Proof on Main before she sets her sights on the big move to L.A... to pursue a full time career in news and entertainment.

   This girl knows what she is doing n front of the camera ~ That's FO SHO!

                                                                                                         

HA HA! For you Louisville natives, you probably know all about the little Red Penguins at Proof on Main...the resaurant located inside 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Louisville and well we just thought we would have a little fun with one. .') hee

 So I thought since God didn't make me to be tall and skinny, I would just take pics of those that are :)

Wishing you the very best Julie!   We will anxiously be awaiting to see what happens next!  .')


**Thank you** 21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Louisville for allowing us to have fun at Proof and all around the Museum!  You made this photoshoot fun and stress free for us! :)

FAMILY: Summertime Session

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his clan of four=gorgeous! When they stepped out of the car, I immediately could foresee fun summertime images with a great pop, not only because they are some seriously beautiful people, but I loved how they thought out their outfits...so colorful and happy!









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It was a perfect summer day for a family shoot!  Thanks guys...I had a total blast capturing these images for you! 

ROBBIE & MORGAN : THE RECEPTION - KENTUCKY CENTER

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he reception was held in the lobby of the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the setting could not have been more perfect. A beautiful display of suspended sculptures featuring retired opera costumes created an ideal backdrop.

This group was not afraid of a little celebrating :) ... I wonder if anybody saw me dancing a little while I was taking pictures..I hope not. hee

After being in high heels and dress shoes all day the two slipped into something far more comfortable so they could really celebrate!!


Congrat's again you two  :)

ROBBIE & MORGAN :

 It was the first wedding ceremony ever at the the Bomhard Theatre at the Kentucky Center for the Arts and it was Robbie and Morgan’s to have..

She said she knew from the first time she saw him play guitar that she loved him.

He admits that the first time he saw her, he never thought he'd have a chance.

I love the way he is making sure his hair is in place  for her :)

The attendees all seemed so happy for them...I think they all knew this was the real deal!



HA HA!!  I thought this was pretty cute .')

The theme was Phantom of the Opra represents thier love for the arts. 

They couldn't use real candles in the Theatre so they opted for sand..it was pretty cool!

First Kiss

Congratulations Robbie & Morgan!  Thank you for choosing me to capture the memories of this special day.

Rebecca



She is a dear friend that I have known since….well I actually don’t remember not knowing her.   One of my first memories of her was my 6^th b-day when we partied hard in  Mcdonald’s party room that my parents had for me.  Years of sleepovers and hours in the basement writing theatrical plays to perform for our parents followed…ha ha, Hey “Becky” remember the Fan we used for effect…LOL!!!!   

    

After school we basically moved to different  states and wasn’t able to see each other too often and even lost touch a little but every time we got together we were back to being those 2 little girls who laughed and talked for hours about everything you can imagine. 

After both of us living away for several years we are both back home and it has been awesome to simply hang out  and catch up whenever we want!
   One evening we went out to eat to this fabulous little place down on Market (Photo above of the yummy gourmet tater tots, and take home boxes)  and then we had a (impromptu) portrait session.  I did have to  twist her arm a bit and so glad I did…uuhhh, Hello gorgeous! 



Love you like a sis "Becky"  :)



Mothers Day

I hope that all you momma's out there had a wonderful Mothers Day!!  :-)

My mother, Lydia and I Mothers Day 2011

             My heart forever changed the moment I became a mother.

Hannah

  It was a fabulous senior sessions with Hannah. 

The day of the shoot was the first time I met her so as we were walking to our destination I started to ask her about her plans for the future..with light in her eyes and a smile on her face she told me of her plans to go to college out of state, I could tell she was already imaging herself there and I recognized that look J

I couldn’t help but to reminisce a little and think back to when I was getting

ready for the big move to an out of state college .. what an absolutely exciting time!  

I wish you the very best Hannah!  Thank you for choosing me to capture this special time of your life!  J