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Hello and welcome to the K. Holly Photography Blog! I'm so glad you're here! ((hugs!)) I'm Kristen Holly Carlson, a Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is my photo blog, continuously updated with my most recent weddings and sessions, along with a few personal stories and a behind the scenes look at what I do. Check back often!

For more information on booking and availability, head on over to the Official K. Holly Website. I have just a couple wedding dates open in November and December 2010, and am now booking 2011. For family lifestyle sessions, available dates begin in September.

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{ Alexis :: baby + lifestyle session }

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Heather has been a blog reader of mine since way before Alexis was born, so I’ve been looking forward to her session for a long time! We talked about doing a newborn session, but she really wanted to involve their first “baby”, Wendel, a German Shepherd. So we waited until Alexis was a little older and more alert, and for Wendel to be more comfortable with her! To be honest, I wasn’t sure about this… all the German Shepherds I’ve ever known were a little on the aggressive side! But Wendel is one of THE sweetest dogs I’ve ever met. Ever. He padded around the room quietly waiting to be told where to sit, well, after enthusiastically greeting me at the door! ;) I could tell he was an only child before lovely little Alexis came along, but you can also tell that he’s a GREAT big brother :)
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Of course, this isn’t all about Wendel, even though he thought it was! ;) Little Alexis is such a doll, she’s beautiful! I fell in love with her sweet expressions and beautiful blue eyes – her face just makes me melt!

And her perfect little toes…
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And tiny little hands…

Heather and Randy are smitten with her too :)

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She loves Grandma’s yellow blanket!

And she loved the pink too!

I think this one is my favorite! Perfect expression! So cute!!
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Alright, Wendel…. come on back in…everybody smile! ;)

Thanks again Heather & Randy for having me over! Alexis is absolutely beautiful, congratulations again on your first baby girl. She is precious. Give her and Wendel both big hugs for me! :)

Posted in Babies & Bellies

by Kristen

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christina - My heart is melting!!! And on a side note – love that red and white paper. Is that wrapping paper??? I’ve been meaning to try something like that but certain somebodies don’t like to sit still.

Purvi - Love the first one. All the pictures look amazing.

Rhonda - Those pics are fantastic! Spoken like a proud auntie, and Grams too!

Jaclyn Marie - Oh Kristen these are so good!! That first one melts my heart! :)

Heather - Kristen that first picture is amazing, something I was looking for. I love them all, I don’t know how I will pick. You are incredible. Thanks again:)

Violeta - My favorites are the first and last pic…babies and dogs are my weakness!!! xoxo :)

Heather - the first picture is adorable!!!

Keri - I agree, that first picture is awesome! And what a beautiful baby! I love how Wendel is included in this photo shoot.

Danielle Storey - That first picture is one of the sweetest pictures EVER. Adorable :)

Leilani - Wow! The first image with Alexis and Wendel is breathtaking! Great Job.

Kerri - Those are some awesome shots! My favs are the first one of the baby and the dog, awww! The baby on her stomach on the white rug and the second photo with the red background. You did a great job!