Juxtapose This! by Kate Mefford » Kids

Will + Libby

Kate — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:48:57 +0000

Meet the adorable cousins of Miss Conley (to be featured later today). These kids were sooo stinkin’ cute and easy to work with…love them!

What a pretty little girl!!!

I think the 2 Ls in Will stand for “Long Lashes”.

Ahhh…nuthin’ like a little sibling man-handling to start the day.

Stay tuned for their baby cousin, Conley!

George is 11!

Kate — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:14:48 +0000

Gorgeous George is no stranger to this blog. He has only been highlighted once or twice or 47 times. Aren’t you glad? I know I am!

George is a guy who has many layers. He is so very polite and adult-like in his mannerisms upon meeting that it is almost unsettling. However, then he flashes a grin that says, “I know that you know that not even I know what I am going to do next and that scares you and delights you all at the same time,” and I know he is still a boy who just wants to have fun and get his hands a little dirty.

Just look at these and you’ll see what I’m talking about!

Drew is a Newborn!

Kate — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:53:04 +0000

He’s a Drewborn…a very cute and cuddly one at that! His big brother Matthew is a sweet pea of a 3 year old who loves the camera. Take a peek at a few of my faves from our session last week!

Definitely one of my favorite photographs I’ve ever taken…such a kid moment!
Where is the marker going to land???

This Drewborn can sleep ANYWHERE.

Matthew is the epitome of a 3 year old. He is so playful and engaged in everything all at once!

And definitely the image that makes me giggle with glee is this last one. Oh so cute!

Coronation Coordination

Kate — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:54:37 +0000

Say THAT five times fast. This was THE SINGLE MOST CHOREOGRAPHED and COORDINATED event I have EVER photographed (thanks to countless hours put in by Betsy Newman, Lois Kohlkorst, Lela Kelley, and their troops).

Shooting it was a bit like taking an 8 hour wedding allotment and cramming it into a 2 1/2 hour period. The pace? Imagine photographing a basketball game…WHILE ON THE COURT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME! (Dodge the ball, don’t trip the ref, watch out for that player!) Needless to say, I was so sore the next morning from sprinting and squatting and my hair was crunchy and my skin was parched…but oh, was it worth it! What a gig!

Presenting Queen Lois Kate and King George!

One of my favorite teens…Bess!

Corrie leads her pack.

If only Millie could have been there to see the Hannah Montana act that Lois Kate and her friends did. To. Die. For.

These little fairy princesses wished they were just a bit older to play Hannah Montana with the big girls.

Bess & Corrie are super brave to climb to the top of the “shoe”. Yikes.

Here are Queen Lois Kate and King George and their fabulous siblings watching the end-of-the-show fireworks. Love it! Such innocence wrapped up in a little package, huh?

Don’t Rain on My Parade

Kate — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:15:15 +0000

Now, normally, I am not a parade person. My lovely mother was a parade pusher when I was a child and it turned me off of them, much like her fruit pushing turned me off of fruit and her restrictive ways regarding television turned me into a TV junkie. If you think I am dissin’ Mom, please read the next post.

Anywho, sitting and watching is not really my bag. I am far too hyper for that. HOWEVER…SHOOTING A PARADE IS WAAAAAAAY DIFFERENT. I was in love with capturing the feeling of it all! The participants and spectators, to me, were all entertaining in their own right. The bands were playing some funky beats that had my booty shakin’ and the kids and costumes were too cute to boot. If I could photograph nothing but parades, I doubt I would ever get bored. They rock!

Sit back, and enjoy a parade on your computer. The Brenham Maifest’s Junior Parade is about to begin!

Our King, George Newman, gets “fixed up” by his beautiful toy soldier sister, Corrie.

In the heart of Blue Bell country is where Maifest lies.

Darling little Beckett and Fletcher are Millie’s Brenham buddies.

Everybody’s gotta check each other out. The costumes are just to die for!

I love love love these women! Don’t know ‘em, but I love ‘em!

Shake your tail feather!

Favorite!

Another Favorite!

And the last float of the day is the royalty. Put your hands together for Queen Lois Kate and King George!

Tiny Royal Details

Kate — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:58:04 +0000

I can’t say too much about these images, as these costumes are under lock and key until the beginning of May. However, feast your eyes on these sparkly treats, for now! I will be sure to update you as I can on this fun little project.

Gorgeous George

Kate — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:45:44 +0000

Oh, how I love his freckles. And his manners. And is affinity for reading and all things sports, making a little statement of juxtaposition for himself. Following in the footsteps of his brother and sister, George is one cool cat. A bit more reserved than Bess, and a touch more mysterious than Tom, George is still very “Newman” in his own right. He’s still a bit young for me to make grand predictions, but I can say I know he will be a fantastic young man, given his parents’ track record! (Plus, I have an inkling that Millie might have a crush on him in a few years, especially since that is what my mom is campaigning for!)

An easy favorite!

Love these in the fallen leaves!

Thanks, George, for a fun afternoon. You are such a good sport and a fun friend to have!