Fall Mini's part one - Meryl

 Meryl and was one of my first to shoot when I got to Vegas. I held mini sessions and MY FAVORITE PARK. Sunset Park puts any park I have ever been to in Florida to Shame. It was so nice walking around and get amazing photos of them and a few for of modeling port.

 

 

Bella - Baby

Oh so Sweet baby Bella. 1 month new :-)

Sweet little thing tried so hard to do our session but we had to cut it short because she wasn't feeling well. Glad she is feeling better now and although we didn't get the shoots we were looking for, we still got a few memories to cherish for years to come.

 

 

Jill Maternity

I had the pleasure to meet Jill at her home for her Maternity shoot and had so much fun playing with different looks. And how gorgeous was she LOVE. And of course I love that she was totally game to play and we had got some great shoots.

 

 

Sneakies

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone an update.
I am fully moved to the Las Vegas Area, Henderson to be exact. And When I say fully I mean, I have a place to live BUUUUTTTTTTT I'm still out of boxes :-). I will get all unpacked soon. But as I have said before. I HATE MOVING.

I am behind in my blogging of course due to the traveling and moving in to my place and NOT HAVING INTERNET. BLAH but I at least wanted to give you a little sneak peak on here in case you do not follow me on Facebook or Instagram... and if you do not follow me you totally should. I know you all need more pictures on my dogs and what I eat in your life. :-)

What coming up: I have two sessions from Florida still to blog, 2 from Vegas, and of course my road trip photos to show you (I tried to blog form my phone on the trip but that didn't go so well )... so keep your eyes peeled. :-)

I cant wait for my next couple of sessions that I have lined up for the next couple of months and to see what a nice Vegas Winter is like. I hear its pretty darn cold here.

Thanks for stopping by guys, Have a great week..... But on a side note. I cant wait to meet more families to photograph while I am hear and I cant not wait to get some more baby snuggles as I am I LOVE with newborn photography now.. Just throwing that out there to the universe. Hey you never know.

UPDATE - Moving

Hello Hello Everyone!!!

As you know I am in the process of moving. Florida to Las Vegas.
I tried to post a blog while on the road from my cell but it never went through, so I apologize for the delay. I will post a road trip blog with photos as soon as I get settled and caught up on my client blogs

I just have to say, if you have not done a road trip, you are totally missing out. Sure there are allot of boring hours but its those, WHOA did you see that??? It is those moments that make the drive worth it. I mean at least one in your life.

Fall mini special - Gainesville FL

Hey guys,

I cant believe I am just now posting this on my blog. I guess I posted on Facebook and not here.

If you are interested, now is the chance. I only have two spots left. 4:30 and 5pm.

The sessions will be at a park off of tower road in Gainesville Fl :-)

This is perfect for those that want to have a session but can not commit to a full session.

Its great for Families, Couples, Maternity, and HS seniors.

Kala Keene shoots Las Vegas Familiy photography, Las Vegas Weddings and Elopments. Will travel to North florida and Vegas surroundings aswell

The Brooks

I mean... I mean... how am I always so lucky to get people so in love AND Celina and Van you guys can work it (snap)  :-) I couldn't wait for their session. We were going for a more fashion/model feel. A little bit out of my comfort but hey, when you have fun open clients you run for it.!!

I also cant believe that I am starting to have a little love affair with the Southside of Jax. Both times that I have had the Pleasure to shoot a session in Jacksonville has been around the corner from each other. Coincidence or serendipity?

Here are a few of my favorites from our session AND lets all give a little love for their upcoming first anniversary next month!!

Becky - headshots

I don't know how I can be so lucky to always photography such easy going people. One reason why I love what I do.

Becky was so so nice and easy going and funny. I loved hanging out with her and playing while getting some really good headshots and portraits.

Headshots

I hope everyone is having a great Monday!! Sorry for a long worded post to promote a special but its all good info that explains :-) Feel free to scroll till you see the bold letters if you don't want the back story :-)

One thing that not a lot of people know or remember about me is that I use to want to act.
I was serious about it. Even still I find myself practicing lines and critiquing performances I see and say to myself  "I would have done.. (act out) "

In retrospect, as a creative person, I just really didn't know what I wanted to do. Like a lot of people... I would still love to dabble in it, but I have found my passion in photography, which makes since now to me because I have had a camera in my hand since I can remember. I use to use my "allowance" to buy film for my point in shoot instead of using it for food or gas.

So with that being said, I am excited to announce that I will now be offering Headshots packages. I previously have been doing them in my portrait packages with families and engagements.
Not sure what took me so long to ad the line of business. Partly because growing up in Gainesville there is not a need for them all that much. I am so excited to finally combine two or my passions and loves into one and help those that I use to be.

So to kick things off, when I move next month. I am setting up a HEADSOT SHOOT OUT in Los Angeles!!
Basically, A whole bunch of mini sessions all done in one day. About ten of them, so time slots are very limited. I will be having two of these shoot outs. One in October and one in November. Dates may be extended to two days each month with enough interest

Depending on how well received, I am thinking about doing them every quarter. If not I will still be offering them as a service with various package deals.
This is for my Los Angeles and Las Vegas Market

Whether it's you that need headshots or know someone that does, please share the love and let them know.

This is a great opportunity for actors that are on a budget and low on time.

I am doing the shootout for a number of reasons.

1) Mainly, to help my fellow starving artists and build to my headshot line.
2) And of course, meet and connect with people in a new area. I know a lot of people in LA and Vegas have moved there for a dream and trying to find connections and other people that understand their dream and the business. Lets help each other.
 

 

I am not sure if this is considered a minimum or not but, do to the limited space and time slots a $20 deposit is required. That is the cost of one photo. So technically there is a one photo minimum. I know its pretty obvious that if you are getting headshots done that you would at least need one. I would actually say on average four is minimum but I am trying to help people that might not be able to buy them all... I need serious inquires only and if you don't actually need headshots (at least one)  this is a way for me to not fill a spot with someone just looking to cash in on a deal. Sorry to be Blunt but that's the long and short of it.

Please be on the look out for my new web site and Facebook page devoted to just headshots. :-)

sneak peek/update - Paula

I'm long over due for a blog post, so I thought I would at least post one with a sneak peek while I work on a few clients galleries and blog post to come.

I got the pleasure to photograph Paula, her son and hubby over the weekend when I meet up for Paula to take headshots and modeling shoot . But how could I resist those little rolls. how sweet is this picture. I could just eat him up.

Also a little update*** I am working on my end of year holiday special mini sessions and will be releasing that info soon. :-) stay tuned!!

Thank you for stopping by Kala Keene Photography's blog. Servicing Weddings, Engagements, Families, Headshots.
Gainesville FL, Las Vegas, Los Angela's

Emily and Austion - couples shoot

These two, I swear. So sweet.

I got the pleasure to meet up we Emily and Austin for a couples shoot. On a Sunday morning no less. Yes they look that good on weekend morning :-)

High School sweet hearts from IL and now both leaving in Florida for college. One in Jax and one if Orlando. I am so glad they let me into there time together.

One day maybe we can do an engagement session.. (hint hint Austin)

It was hard to narrow it down, but here are a few of my favorites.

Harringtons - mommy and me :-)

"A mothers Loved is like no other, a gentle hand that guides in the dark and sweet voice with life's wisdoms"

I had and idea... I know, that could be good or bad :-) But I really wanted to shoot a mother and daughter. Sometimes moms, are put on the back burner and never showcased. Its always about there babies. Whether the babies are 6 months 16 or 60 :-) And unfortunately they miss out a lot of times in being in the photos since thy are the ones taking them half the time.

SOOO I finally got to shoot and mom and her daughter, these are photos that they will have forever. And to me they is a gift in itself.

I hope to have more soon and hope you enjoy them. I know I had a blast taken then and it was fun getting some of Crystal with her grand fathers flag.

Alex and Zach- couples session

Does anyone else have the urge to sing "Alex and Zach sitting on in a tree..." :-)

These two, what can I say. Adorable, super sweet, and so loving. It was an absolute pleasure to photographer them in their couples session.

We meet at my new favorite place ( I know I know I am starting to have a lot of those :-). With totally trust they let me pick an empty lot next to a strip mall and apartment complex.... YES. Living in a city you have to get creative. AND I LOVE a hidden gem of a location.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Paint party

Marti contacted me about having a fun session with the girls in her family. Her, Rylee her daughter, her mom, her grandma, and her sister.
After much thought.. ( I mean, what can a 2 year old and grandma both like to do right?) I came up with some options for her and we went with a paint party.

It was so much fun to hang out with 4 generations of beautiful ladies. And of course it would not be a typical KKP shoot with out a little rain delay. But the sun came out just in time for us, and stayed all the way to the messy end :-)

*side note-- Lets give a hand to Blaine (Marti's hubby) for making a few of the easels used

Jennifer and Chris - Baby bump

How adorable are these two.

Don't let the little belly fool you, Jennifer is due in a few weeks. :-)

So a few weekends ago Jennifer and Chris meet me at one of my favorite places to shoot in High Springs. For about a month out of the year the field is FULL of flowers. So dreamy. And since it was a few weekends ago we beat the summer heat... now the gnats didn't get the memo about not be invited but it was still a super fun session and cant wait to see the baby soon.

Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

Boggs wedding

update-- PLEASE VISIT MY NEW BLOG at www.sweetamorephotography.blogspot.com 


When Tracy contacted me and gave me the details of her wedding. I know it was meant to be for us to work together. Her vision was something to see and her passion was infectious.

Even in the rain her and David's wedding was filled with old fashioned charm and details to make anyone envious. It might not have gone 100% to plan but when it come to the love they have, the showers will pass and love will stay.

So glad I got to be part of their big day. You can see their engagement session here :-)

Are you ready for summer?

As I was working on sessions and thinking about other ones that I have planned out, I realized that 4 out of the last 6 sessions I had was raining or had to be rescheduled for raining. UGH I hate Florida. :-) 
I Live in North Florida and I think on Average it rains about 3 times a week. AND Its now Hurricane season. I'm crossing my fingers for "slow" season this year and that everyone's sessions are just as fabulous so we hope. I don't know how people can live in the Pacific north west (Seattle, Portland)
Of course all of this rainy weather only makes me more and more ready for my trip across the country, but then again when I'm in Cali/Vegas. I will be trading rain for sand. :-) everywhere has something to deal with I guess. :-)

So tell me, which would you prefer? Rain or Sand?

And since every post is prettier with a picture. Here is a photo from the Boggs wedding that I am working on the blog post for. Enjoy

Have a great week guys.

Galina - Graduation

If it's going to rain during and ENTIRE session. You will want it to be with Galina, Evan and their parents.

Galina wanted photos taken the day of graduation, YAY Congratulations!! Her parents can in from Russia and Evans (Galina's man squeeze) can in from new York. BUT it rained THE WHOLE TIME.

Everyone was so sweet and didn't let it faze them at all, and we got some really cute photos from it.

Here are a few of my favorite and I hope one day that we get to shoot again... but when its sunny :-)

 

 

what to wear maternity

Hey guys and gals. This is my second attempt at giving you some ideas as to what to wear for sessions. I can barely dress myself much less help others so I hope this can help. :-)

This blog post is geared for the mother to be. I'm starting to have more and more inquiries for maternity sessions. I know from past experience with friends and family that it is hard to find cute and nice fitting clothes while pregnant. so I hope this helps.

If you are looking at these and not pregnant the rules are the same.
1) keep it simple
2) no loud patterns
3) when in doubt just coordinate your colors. (don't have you and/or families outfits all one color)
4) nothing to tight or to loose
5) try not wear the same color as your surroundings. example; if you are outside in a grassy area dont wear green, if you are near lot of blue, don't wear blue... you will blend in. :-)

6) STIRPS... if you most, make them small and not to contrasty. example dark blue and white stripes will make you dizzy when looking at photos. Its weird. I don't want my photos to make you sick to your stomach. :-)
Feel free to click on the photos to take you to polyvore where you can see more details about the clothes.

I found Oldnavy/Gap, Mothercare, and Nelly to have some of my faves at a good prices.

Enjoy

Ps. you can see my love for flats. Plus I know your not "suppose" to wear heels. Most of these outfits can be replaced with heels/wedges if you feel the need.

maternity by kala-keene featuring boob maternity

maternity by kala-keene featuring mama-licious

maternity by kala-keene featuring esprit

maternity by kala-keene featuring jules smith

maternity by kala-keene featuring studded gladiator sandals

maternity by kala-keene featuring topshop maternity

maternity by kala-keene featuring cut out shoes

maternity by kala-keene featuring skimmer flats

Emilee and Jerry Gainesville engagement

 Emilee and Jerry are truly one of the best couples I have ever meet and photographed.  So natural with one another and... I mean really. Does Emilee have one bone in her body that people just doesn't want to hug and be friends with for the rest of their life?

We originally had to reschedule for rain and then almost got rained out again during our session, but we got lucky, and it waited till we were done.

And I just have to say, I love it when couples can think of meaningful things to incorporate into a session. Like there love for scrabble, there lunch time walks in the park, and Emilee's love for the theater.

Gah soooo cute together... and guys "get a room already ;-)"

Thanks for stopping by Kala Keene Photography blog, Gainesville, Lake City, Ocala Florida and surrounding area Wedding and Portrait photographer. Also servicing and traveling to Los Angeles, Orange County and Las Vegas.

Contest Winners

Yay!!!! Finally able to share. Congratulations to those that won.:-)



Please Email me and I can send you more info about price.

Emily was the winner of the  Session and the 8x10 :-)