New Blog address

I am switching over to Wordpress for my blog, so please note that my blog will now be updated at www.kiralisa.wordpress.com
I hope that you will continue to enjoy reading and seeing my most recent work there! I have a added a few pictures to old posts, so be sure to check it out again when you get the chance!

The Fantastic Brantleys

Yesterday I spent a fun afternoon at the home of Camille and Joel and their two little ones. They are such a fun family to be around and you can tell they really enjoy being with each other! Here are some of my favorites...

You're invited...

to the Mid-South Baby Expo on March 24th from 10:00-3:00 at the Agricenter! This is where expectant and new parents can find "pertinent educational resources" within our community. There will be seminars, contests, a fashion show and vendors. For more information, you can go to the Mid-South Baby Expo website.
I will have a booth there and would love to meet you and show you more of my work. I will have a slide show and album from a recent birth session! Stop by and say hello!

ACPCG Approval!!!

I am thrilled to announce that as of today, I have been approved to be included as a photographer for the American Child Photographers Charity Guild.
This is quite a privilege in my opinion, as it is such an honor to be allowed to serve families in need. For those of you who have never heard of this incredible organization, it "is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization of child photographers from all over the nation who have come together to form a guild dedicated to children in need and their families." Please visit their site to find out more about this wonderful organization.

A few weddings

For the last two Saturdays I have gone and worked as an assistant to my friend and fantastic photographer Jake Morrow (thestudioj.com) at his first two weddings of the year. I have had a total blast doing it. I have no interest in giving up all of my Saturdays and being under that kind of pressure, so it's always fun to go and help out when I can. Both couples let us play with them, meaning, they gave us total creative license to try some untraditional. You can check out some of the favorite images from their weddings at www.studiojblog.com. Thanks to Jake for letting me tag along!

Caroline

This little 4-month old sweetheart came by today to make some pretty pictures for her Daddy's birthday! I think she did a great job! I look forward to working with her more in the future! What a cutie!

More of Jaxon...

Today I went to see how Jaxon was doing and take some more pictures of him. He is such a sweetheart! He is doing so well and everyone seems to be adjusting to family life with a baby!
Here are a few from today...

Welcome Jaxon!

On Friday I had the privilege of documenting the birth of little Jaxon. What a dear, sweet time and a precious baby! We are thrilled for his parents, Heather and Rick, and know that their family will be forever blessed with his presence in their lives. I am posting a few pictures here, but am keeping most of them private for the family. Tomorrow I will be shooting Jaxon's first portraits in his home and will post more of those later in the week! Congratulations to the whole family!

Grand Opening Special

Get a jump on Spring portraits with a custom session in your home. Now through February 28th, receive 20% off regular session fees (portrait only, this does not include birth sessions or First Year sessions).

Baby Plan added

This week, as I realized that it is quite likely for me to have many clients with babies, I decided to offer a baby plan, which is called the First Year program. As a mom of a baby myself, I was reminded how frequently we like to document that first year. So, I am offering 2 options for new parents to choose from that will allow me to have 4 sessions with their little one during that first year. Please be sure to take a look at my pricing page for further details.

Working, working, working...

If you've ever started a business of your own, you know how much work it is to get it going! It seems that there is always something to be done. This month I have started up my website, had my logo done, designed business cards and worked on promotional pieces. I'm currently working to offer a "Baby's First Year" and will have those prices up within the next few days.
I am really looking forward to my first child birthing session coming up here in the next few weeks and will post a few very tasteful shots from that once it's done. So, back to work I go, as I still have plenty to do! :)

Welcome!

Welcome to my first official blog for Kiralisa Photography! For those of you who are wondering, my name is Lisa Thomas and I am the owner/photographer. Who is Kira? Well, that's me as well. When my husband and I lived in Russia (yes, you read that right, we lived in Russia) I went by the name Kira, as Lisa spelled in Russian is the word for fox. And, since I didn't want to go around being called a fox all day, I chose another name. I love the name Kira and will answer by it as easily as Lisa. When it came time to name my business, it was an easy jump to Kiralisa Photography to give me a little something different. So please feel free to browse around at the galleries on my main website, www.kiralisa.com. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have and look forward to photographing your family soon!