Juxtapose This! by Kate Mefford » Families

Ethan :: Spring 2009

Kate — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:00:30 +0000

I can’t believe I am about to do this. I am literally going to post 26 images from, NO, not a wedding…a baby session. Well, he’s not quite a baby, but not yet a kid, but still. Whatever. 26 images is a freakin’ LOT. I’m just in love with this work, and think it is very representative of my style with babies and kids. I suppose it has something to do with his mommy. She and I lived together at TCU for a bit. We ruled. Kate and Kelly are IN, let the fun BEGIN, and all that. So, naturally, I love little Ethan like he is part of the fam. Plus, he is Millie’s future husband. Let’s hope she has a thing for younger guys.

Anywho, Kel came down from Connecticut for Holly’s wedding, and she wanted me to photograph the E-man. We had a blast chasing him all over and watching him explore the surroundings. He is a sweet, darling child with a bright spirit (read: energetic as hell) and killer eyes. I think Kelly and Marshall are in for it. DUNZO. Cooked. Good luck, guys!

Superman!

Kelly’s gorgeous sister, Lauren, came along for some fun!

The E-man loves his Aunt Lauren.

Hot potato!

Oh really? Starting early, huh?

Mommy is from here, E.

Hilarious. His expressions do me in.

Boo!

Are you kidding me with that cuteness???

Mommy snuggles! The best!

Hope to see you two for your August visit. Miss you already! Double muah!

2008 Was My Favorite!

Kate — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:23:33 +0000

The 2nd year of Juxtapose Photography was phenomenal. I got to meet and learn about so many wonderful people through the lens and face to face. I am the luckiest girl in the world, and here’s the proof! Here is the slideshow of all of my favorite images (both personal and professional) from this past year.

To see the show, please click on the image below or this link! Then, hold your horses for a minute or so and let it load. Then, turn up your speakers and rock and roll!

Sterling Maye is a Newborn!

Kate — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:54:37 +0000

The Sweet Cheeks. That’s what I call ‘em. The Cheeks family couldn’t be any nicer. They are warm, welcoming, and make ya feel like one of the fam. I have loved getting to know aspiring photographer Tomi through email, and a couple of weeks ago, we finally met “in real life”. As soon as she was preggers, she knew she wanted to do a Juxtapose baby plan, and I was ecstatic. As with all of my clients, it is just so wonderful to work with people who find meaning and so much significance in what I do. That truly inspires me on an artistic level, and allows me to crank out some fun stuff. So thanks, Sweet Cheeks.

Just at the beginning of the holiday season, little Sterling Maye was born. What a precious angel she is! She hardly made a peep and was just so snugglicious. I could photograph her till kingdom come. Plus, her nursery is TO. DIE. FOR. Tomi really outdid herself…no bed-in-a-bag there, folks. She is such a whiz on the sewing machine and it shows!

Here’s the latest Juxtapose newborn, Miss Sterling Maye!

Favorite!

Since Sterling was recently born, she gets to have the Cheeks family birthday sombrero on display in her room.

Oh, the toes! And notice the feet are together…what a little lady!

They already have that fabulous mother-daughter dynamic.

The whole fam is just enamored with Sterling.

Favorite!

Doesn’t this make you want to be held?

Another favorite!

Oh, just gorgeous. Love it love it love it.

Thanks for such a fun session, Sweet Cheeks, and I can’t wait to see you at Sterling’s 6 month mark!

The Hilarious Heilers

Kate — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:10:09 +0000

Since I have already shown you Millie’s BFF, Sammy, once or twice, it would only be fair to show you the rest of her fabulous family. It has been such a pleasure becoming friends with them. It’s pretty cool when people are brought together and new friendships are started because of a couple of 3 year old girls.

One thing I love most about the Heilers clan is that they all have the same bone-dry sense of humor.
Gee, I wonder if you can pick up on that in these photographs?

Work it on out, people!

Ok…I really think we need to all head over to the Heilers’ house to clean off a wall so that they can display this next series, and BIG.
Whaddya think? Who’s in?

This image says so much about them. Love it!

Kisses with cookie crumbs…what a delicious combo!

A definite contender for the Christmas card.

How gorgeous are these children??

Finley is the King of the World. Yeah. I’m old, so I’m sure he doesn’t get that reference.
(Titanic for those of you who are still in the womb.)

Such a fun family!

Don’t you love it when kids just break out into song randomly? I know I do.

What a cutie. I’m definitely putting him on Millie’s potential suitors list.

I LOVE this one of Mandy and Eric. It is so them.
If they were any drier, we would see tumbleweeds and dust. And maybe a canyon and a cactus.

Thanks for the fun time, Heilers fam! It was an honor!

Misty, Madison, and Kennedy

Kate — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:29:29 +0000

Misty is THE BEST at what she does. She is a stylist at Salon at Eaton Court in Allen, and can I say it again? SHE IS THE BEST. Her haircuts last forever, and she is literally a cutting genius. My mom goes to her, as does my good friend Melanie, so if you want to join the posse of Misty hair followers, email me at kate@juxtaposephotography.com and I will give you her info!

Not only is she a great stylist, but she is a super mom to Madison and Kennedy, the cutest girls with the cutest curls ever! We had such a fun time playing around Downtown McKinney last week!

That Madison cracks me up!

LOVE LOVE LOVE these three!!!

Kennedy is officially a toddler, so she was movin’ and shakin’ all over the place!

Darling, Madison…I think she loves the camera. It’s a mutual thing, girlfriend. =)

The VW Family

Kate — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:42:36 +0000

While in Austin a couple of weekends ago, I squeeeeeeeeezed in this family so their darling (and gorgeous) mother, Jeannette, could have a photo for their Christmas card. We were a bit rushed since I was booked back to back and DARN that DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME, so I will finish their session after their rockin’ son Billy graduates from TCU (holla!) and is back home in January. Can’t wait to hang with these peeps again…they are soooo very cool.

Here are some of my faves!

Americana!

I am so loving this for their Christmas card.
It shows everyone together, but also in their own little worlds. Luke has his football, Jackie is chillin’ like a fashionable villain, Jeannette and Steven are lovey-dovey, and so is Billy with his girlfriend (and fellow Horned Frog), Megan.

Rock it out, Horned Frogs!

Laura + John :: Engaged

Kate — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:35:49 +0000

Laura and John have been together for ages. They have many memories, and have even raised two beautiful boys. This October, they will announce their love by joining their hands in marriage at a most whimsical and bohemian event. I am so honored to get be their photographer!

Here are just some of my faves from our little morning adventure.

The Shepherds

Kate — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:01:48 +0000

It was such an honor to do this session, knowing that these guys hadn’t had a family photo done in well, almost a decade. Lloyd, Ana, Nikki, and Alan are such delightful people, and their loving interactions are such a joy to watch. I had a wonderful afternoon with them, exploring our surroundings and joking around! Too much fun in the sun!

One favorite!

Absolute favorite! Lloyd and Ana so deserve this, as they have virtually no pictures capturing them as a couple…so in love!

We stopped off at the Snow Cone Lady’s stand at the end of the session for a treat. I think I need to go back there!

Thanks, Shepherds, for a fabulous time!

The McKinney Meffords

Kate — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:36:59 +0000

Over the course of the past year and a half during which Juxtapose Photography has been in existence, it has been a rare thing to come across photographs including me. Not that I want to stare at myself all day, but it would be nice to capture the essence of our little terrific trio: Bobby, Mills, & me. We have tons of photos of Mills alone and with Bobby, some uber cool ones of Bobby and me, but none of all of us together. We have so much love goin’ on in our fam, and I really DO want to stare at THAT.

Who’s the perfect photographer for the job? Well, the person who knows us best and knows what the heart of Juxtapose stands for would be great. Just so happens that person is my mom! She’s not just my associate photographer, but my best friend and I cannot thank her enough for taking the time to photograph us on our vacation. We love you, Mom! Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU!

And of course, I just HAD to hop behind the camera to snap these of Mom and her favorite toddler.
They are so bonded and I just couldn’t be happier about it.

Ava is 6 Months!

Kate — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:53:35 +0000

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of hanging out with my little baby homegirl, Ava. She is now 6 months old and can do lots of new tricks like crawling and sitting up all by herself. I am so proud of her…she is quite advanced for her age. Holla!

Ava is smiling more than ever. She is SUCH a happy baby!

She is also quite curious and loves to really check out her surroundings. Good thing Christine & Mark are there to watch her every move!

Favorite!

Love her face in this one…she’s like, “Awwww, Dad!”

Ava reached for my lens time and time again. I think she wants to be a Juxtapose intern!

Juxtapose Babies rock…Holla!

Look at that strength. Homegirl is ripped!

This is the first time her bum felt grass. I think she was highly perplexed!

Another fave!

What a gorgeous family, right?!

I love these last three…motherhood at its best!

Hugs to you three, and I’ll see you when Ava is 9 months!