Keep your hat on! {Southern Maine Photographer}

First things first, I gotta mention this to my local readers.... go to Norton Lights (in Southern Maine) website for all the info. The Norton's are clients of mine who are not only creative, they are generous and giving. I am honored to give them a shout out about their efforts and their partnership with the Make A Wish Foundation!

Every year Stan outdoes the year before with his amazing decorations that dance to music. They ask passerbys to tune their radios to the music and enjoy the dance from the comfort of their vehicles. Stan is out there, representing the spirit of the holiday dressed as Santa and handing out small treats to the kiddos. If you go, tell them I sent you!!!

Thanks Stan and Melissa for your service to the less fortunate this holiday season...its an honor to be your friend!

*I bought some new hats/props for the sweet babies that come my way. I took photos to send my supplier, Amy, knitter of these lovely pieces.

Sweet Maggie came to see me yesterday for her four month photos and was very willing to model them for me! This was my favorite! Not sure why they look so strange when I upload them to blogger....I may have to break up with blogger if it keeps making my work look so strange.
Isn't she totally edible!?!
I'll see you in a few months, Maggie, when you come to show me how much you can grow in such a short time!



Here's my hockey player....always ready to go and usually eating on the run. It was crazy during the football season when we were merging into hockey, seemed we were always eating out. I'm not fond of dinner time planning but I was really missing the time with my family to discuss the day. It seems Cam was too - he comments often how much he likes dinner time when we all sit together talking and laughing. He's my sentimental guy.
I'm off to get the kidlets on the bus.....then Marleigh and I are off to do Gram's hair.

Enjoy!
~kel~

Tip-toe, tip-toe.....{Southern Maine Photographer}

I'm tip-toeing along because I don't want my workload to see that I'm taking a break to update the blog. I typed that sentence, then left to bring Marleigh to school...on the way, my car decided it didn't want to run anymore so it hopped a bit and then it stopped completely, right there at the stop sign. I put it in park and started her up again...but I made a quick call to Jean and he advised me to call AAA. I'm not sour about it one bit, yet. (the car is still at the shop) I am thankful that I have a hubs who comes running to my rescue!

Since my last post.......I enjoyed an awesome Thanksgiving holiday with Jean's family the Sunday before the actual holiday and then with my family on the day! Its always relaxing and great catching up with my sibs. I tell Jean all the time how lucky we are that our families all get along so well and there are no ill feelings.

I saw New Moon the first weekend it was out.....loved it! But I'm the type who enjoys most movies for purely entertainment purposes. I think its more about the company and state of mind as I'm usually very relaxed when I get the time to sit that long and it's not in front of my pc.

Today I sent my girl off to school in a sweet little dress she picked out herself! She's off to see the Nutcracker with her class and last week came home excited and screeching how she needed a fancy new dress. I curled her hair for the occasion...she's over the moon about it all! I see that smile and it makes my mommy heart think "I did okay" (which isn't always easy to do with a girl of her elevated maintenance level...KWIM?) LOVE HER!

I must admit....I took the photos this morning and then when I went to edit them for the blog, I saw how grown up she looks and it made me tear up a bit. I can't think about it too much....I want them to stay little forever.

I've been creating Christmas cards for my peeps! I've had some last minute family sessions and I have to admit that the weather has been amazing for the end of November! I'll post a few so you can see what I mean. We may not have super green grass or even leaves left on the trees but its still a beautiful place this State of Maine!

Look at this adorable family........
and their beautiful dog, Brady.....who I had to make center stage for this photo....

Lorri, thank you for sending Lisa and her guys to me!! Lisa, thank you for making the call....I truly enjoyed my time with you guys!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Kelly Roy {Southern Maine Photographer}

Here are a few snapshots as I was leaving the studio last night. We are making progress on bringing all the pieces together and having lots of fun rearranging and finding new pieces along the way. I thought it would be fun to share where we are in the process.....


I'll keep you posted on the changes as they occur! :)


A few weeks ago I mentioned showing off Mrs. Potter's family....look at her handsome guys and that beautiful back yard!! All the leaves have fallen and the trees are completely naked now....winter is sad..to me. Now lets talk about what an awesome teacher she is!! The kids LOVE her and she LOVES them back..its obvious!! She got Makenna so excited for school and I often hear her telling Marleigh how she wishes Mrs. Potter was still her teacher! Thank you, Tasha, for your warmth...you make the transition for this mom a little easier!
Lastly, I had to share this......proud mommy moment.....I was watching TV (actually watching it, not just listening while I work) and I saw this very quick clip at the beginning of the new Toyota (Thanksgiving sales event going on until Nov 30) and I thought I saw Cameron at the very beginning of it. I tried for a week to DVR programs when I thought the commercial would play and today I saw them playing it repeatedly during the morning news. With only six minutes left in the program, I took the chance I might catch the commercial running again...LUCK was on my side this time, I got it, stopped it and photographed it to prove to Jean that I was not imaginging that I was seeing a sweet little face that belonged to me!
So watch your TV for my boy's photo! This was done a few years ago on a stock photography shoot when I was in charge of his hairstyles and we kept it very short. Its fun to watch and I thought it would be fun for those who are in areas running this commercial to look for him too!

Enjoy!!!
~kel~

Kelly Roy {Southern Maine Photographer}

I have a mix today!! Not one of Mrs. Potters famous snack mixes (pretzels, goldfish & popcorn) that she gives to the kiddos and has made popular in my house, but a mix of sessions!

Lets start with Edie. She won me at an auction! So fun to give back to the community and I'm always so flattered when someone bids on my work! Photographing families is why I do this. You can probably guess that there are a few of her kids in the same grades or classes as a few of mine...that's how we got to know each other...her four, my four, and our mutual friend Kendra who has almost seven....it was inevitable! Thank you for choosing me, Edie....I always enjoy chatting with you!

The last two weekends, I have held my annual Christmas special at the studio and here is a shot from one of the sessions. It used to be one day during this season but when the first date booked and I had so many still calling in for a spot, I decided to add a day. I think I will share some of these in the coming days too as I am still proofing them and each session is unique. It was so fun....I always look forward to this time of the year as I get to catch up with some of my favorite clients!

So..Ms. Marleigh is growing in every way. She's four now you know and that means she speaks a little more clearly, she's "big" now and when the man at Lowes stops her to mention what a beautiful "barrette" she has in her hair, she's mature enough to correct him that: its not a barrette, it's a headband...that Makenna wore to school yesterday but today is her turn today and she really likes it because its shiny...but its not a circle one....a circle ones go all the way around her head, this wide headband is curved like a "c"....she removes the headband and is demonstrating this to the poor man who only stopped to pay a compliment....she continues....."and sometimes it hurts my head where it ends, it digs into my skin behind my ears BUT that's okay because I really, really like it." The sweet man looked at me with wide eyes and laughed. I think she made his day!

When we returned home, she was writing on her Tinkerbell dry erase board. She gave poor Tinkerbell a new look and then came to me holding it up and pressing it towards me...."look mom, a turkey!" Sure enough.......I was shocked....sometimes her drawings are not easy to identify...but gosh, this one for sure is! I had to share it on the blog....(nope, that's not the headband she had on at Lowes)

As I type my blog this morning, she is laying under my desk patting the leg of my fluffy flannel jammies repeating, "mom, I really love your jammies". I know Christmas is coming but 'll never buy her a pair.....I much prefer she pat mine!

For school, Cameron had to write a 50 word description of a character in a book he's reading. I love how he writes so I asked him to do a 50 word description of me. He smiled a HUGE smile and walked away. A bit later, he came to me reciting this.......

Person: MOM!!!

Very nice, blonde hair, green eyes, cozy, 41 years old, totally awesome, shopper, loves to watch us play sports, very funny. Loves to go to the beach and loves to go on photo shoots. Loves to go to Disney and a lot of other trips too. Hates to pay bills.

50 words....exactly!!

I'm blessed.

Enjoy!
~kel~

Don't hate them....{Southern Maine Photographer}

because they ARE beautiful!!!!!

Okay, so I have scads of sessions that I've missed sharing here so I'll go back to them when things settle down. I have started to write my blog at least five times this week, I get overwhelmed with the time it takes to pull it together (writing, re-reading and editing the photos for uploading purposes) and something always pulls me away! But I have a few minutes this afternoon.

So, let me share this little sweetie with you. He was born 11 days ago today! He's got wonderful parents who truly adore each other.....this I can attest to because while I was snapping close-ups of those amazingly luscious lips of his, his parents danced slowly behind me to a song on the radio that is meaningful to them! Ian, I was impressed with how much you showered your wife, a brand new mother, with affection and love in my presence. Sara, keep him....forever....and if you guys ever, ever have a moment when you doubt that love, come back here and read about how sweet that moment was! Its important! When your ten or fifteen years into your marriage you may need to go back to days like that in your memories.....and its okay to do that! If only everyone could remember the reasons why they married their spouse, I'm confident they'd fall in love all over again. I feel its the one reason my life is so blessed....the foundation of our marriage is one of the most important things to both Jean and me. We try each day to build on it...not just for us, but as an example to our children. If it is to be, its up to me!

I love how his cheeks pushed his bottom lip in.........


Next, you might think I'm editing a session from weeks ago with all that green grass around this beauty but nope, shot this senior session yesterday, November 12, on a 50 degree day here in Maine! I was so happy she got a beautiful day with filtered sunshine, a photographers best friend! Lovely, huh?

Katy, thanks so much for contacting me....your daughter is beautiful!!

The weekend is here....I'm "off" tomorrow with a full day of special sessions on Sunday! I'm trying to balance it all out and so far I find that slow and steady is winning this race. The first of the week I saw the doc for a cough that just wouldn't go away. When I counted the days, I'd been sick two full weeks and doc said I'd suffered enough so prescribed some meds and an inhaler to help me along. I'm feeling so much better and hope that I haven't passed it on to Branden who spent the day at home on my couch.

Enjoy!!

~kel~

Playing Catch-up: {Southern Maine Photographer}

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job? I feel so blessed for the people that come into my life through this little business of mine. I sit here days after a session editing and reliving the time I spend with each person and think Im one lucky girl that they trust me with their memories! It's an honor, thank you!

Shelly's husband, Shawn, was one of my younger brother's friends growing up. I was thrilled to see him after so many years and that he's doing so well...with a beautiful wife and two of the most adorable boys! I must admit that editing Shelly's session I felt pride in the photos I captured...simple background so that the focus is on my subjects and how they feel about being together.


This one makes my heart smile every time I look at it....shot while mom got the baby situated, to me this is priceless and needs no words.

I'll admit, I did set up this shot (the pose) but the way they interacted naturally....its all them!

And if you can stand one more bit of cuteness.....

Shelly & Shawn, thanks for trusting me with your memories!! I hope you like your photos!

As for me, I'm sick. I have a chest cold that took my voice away on Halloween, then I got it back only to be blessed with an irritating cough. I took some cold medicines and now I feel them kicking in. Its time to kiss my babies, water the dog (that's what we call taking him out to pee) and turn down the house lights. I love bedtime.....

Before I go, I wanted to update on how its going with Marleigh being off to preschool a few mornings a week. It didn't take me long at all to adjust to having a few hours to myself!! You all assured me...I knew it myself (having done it three times before) but I can honestly say that I know she's happy and it makes me so happy! I know she's in good hands with Mrs. Potter (whose session Im going to BLOG for you in the next few days)! The first day, I cried, not for her absence, for the absence of babies in my house. I called my loving husband to express how much I'd like...no needed another baby so I didn't have to go through this hurt. He was right, I'd get over it without another pregnancy. I love him.

Goodnight friends,

~kel~

Halloween Open House: {Southern Maine Photographer}

So Saturday, Halloween, I hung out at the studio and welcomed the trick-or-treaters! I had a great flow of people and enjoyed visiting with everyone who came by! Thank you! Look at how cute!! I'm sorry if you missed it....watch for the special again next year!!!

The time change has me exhausted tonight and I think I'll turn in early. I've been designing books and getting a jump start on those Christmas card templates. If you had a session with me this summer and would like to use one of your photos to send holiday cheer, please just let me know!

More tomorrow!!!
~kel~