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Jeff + Kim // Surprise Engagement // k.H.a. lifestyle photography // Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

March 3, 2017 By // by kate

Jeff reached out to me early this year to orchestrate the perfect proposal for his now bride-to-be. I was so incredibly honored to be the one to plan and to capture the memory for them.

As the day arrived, the Ohio weather completely cooperated (like for REAL cooperated. It was 65*. In the middle of February. In Ohio) and my team and I descended on Creekside, and we got to work.

All of the details were seen to, from the candles to the flowers, to champagne, to the music, to the cheesecake. We were ready.

As they came around the curve, Christina Perri’s song a Thousand Years piped out and all the details clicked.

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These two are so much fun, and have been an absolute joy to work with.

A New Year, So Many New Adventures | k.H.a lifestyle photography | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

January 19, 2017 By // by kate

There have been so many crazy, wonderful, amazing things happening in our world right now.

I’ve taken a little bit of time away from blogging, but I’M BACK.

We were in Portland over the holidays, which was AMAZING, but super busy at the same time. Got back to Columbus and have hit the ground running, and haven’t stopped since.

Stay tuned for fantastic updates, new styled shoots, new offerings, and a whole lot of fun.

Holiday Hoopla | k.H.a. Lifestyle Photography | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

December 2, 2016 By // by kate

A couple of weeks ago, through the Columbus chapter of The Rising Tide Society, I was presented with the opportunity to spend a day volunteering at Legacy Candle Co.. For me, the gal who ALWAYS has candles burning, it was pretty much one of the coolest opportunities I’ve been presented with.

I had so much fun, that I’ve kept going back, and plan on doing so until they toss me out. If you like candles, (and even if you don’t) you need to check them out. Amber, their founder has an amazing energy and light about her, and she is doing amazing things. And the candles… best smells ever.

That first day there, I met Brandy, who is one of the leaders of the Columbus Chapter of Out of Darkness.

Both Out of Darkness and Legacy Candle Co. are non profits who’s focus is getting women and children out of sex trafficking, which is a MUCH bigger problem than most realize. I’m partnering with Out of Darkness, for their Holiday Hoopla this year, what’s that you ask?

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Out of Darkness is hosting the Holiday Hoopla, on Saturday December 10th, from 11am-2pm, at the Westerville Nazarene Church, where for $5 per child, there will be cookies to decorate, ornaments to be made, goodies to be picked up fro office or teacher gifts, and most importantly, the opportunity to have photos taken with Santa.

I’ve heard rumors that Elsa may be there as well.

Bring your littles out for an afternoon of fun, help this amazing cause raise money, and just stop by and say hi, after all, who doesn’t like Christmas cookies?

Weekend In Review | k.H.a. Lifestyle Photography | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

November 28, 2016 By // by kate

So this year, Thanksgiving looked a bit different than it has in the past.

Rather than spending the holiday at the Oregon Coast with my family, we stuck around Ohio, spending Thanksgiving itself at the home of our friend Vanessa and Bryan, with their families, and then the weekend with Jeff’s family in Mercer County, where I volunteered to cook for everyone. (Our immediate family on the Heitkamp side numbers at just over 30.) It was a blast.

Both Eddie & Otis (our chihuahua’s) spent the weekend with us getting snuggled all over, sneaking bites of turkey, and enjoying the chaos that comes with 15 small children running around and playing. Thursday night, when it came time to leave Vanessa & Bryan’s, Eddie staged a protest, running into their bed room, rather than agreeing that we should go home.

I didn’t spend as much time behind my camera as I would have perhaps liked, but the time spent with family & friends in the kitchen(s), playing games, and watching football, was so perfect, and so needed.

Happy belated Thanksgiving, from our family to yours.

Small Business Saturday Specials | k.H.a. lifestyle photography | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

November 25, 2016 By // by kate

Book* any of our three wedding packages by Monday, November 28th and receive 25% off.

Book* our Engagement package by Monday, November 28th and receive a complimentary framed 8×10.

Book* a Lifestyle Session by Monday, November 28th and receive a complimentary 8×10 album.

Book* a family session by Monday, November 28th and receive 25% off of your entire print order.

Contact me to take advantage of any of our Small Business Saturday specials! Deals are good through midnight, Monday, November 28th.

*Booking requires 50% non-refundable booking deposit to hold your date, as well as returning our signed contract.

Connor | First Birthday Party | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

November 21, 2016 By // by kate

Connor’s First Birthday

Connor’s First Birthday

Connor’s First Birthday

Connor’s First Birthday

Our youngest nephew Connor turned ONE yesterday! ONE! I can’t believe it’s been an entire year since he came into this world.

He’s a vivacious, lively little dude, who has mastered the art of crawling, loves putting EVERYTHING in his mouth, playing with his big brother Tyler, and snuggling with their chocolate lab Dakota. He’s independent, hates to sleep, and loves to explore.

Watching him explore and discover the world is one of the biggest blessings in my life, and I can’t wait to see what this world has in store for him.

Weekend In Review | k.H.a.lifestyle photography | Columbus Lifestyle Photographer

November 21, 2016 By // by kate

Friday night took us downtown to Nationwide Arena to watch the BlueJackets take on The Rangers, (we won, btw) Jeff and two of his brothers were off to schmooze in AEP’s corporate box, so Mariah and I took our tickets for a gals night… great game, bookend-ed by drinks at Gordon Beirsch made for a great Friday evening.

Every year the female contingent of our family here in Ohio spends the Saturday before Thanksgiving kicking off (and in some cases completely finishing) their Christmas shopping. Due the fact that until a few months ago I lived in Oregon I’ve never been able to partake in the Heitkamp Ladies Shopping Day.

This year, I was all in. We started the morning with everyone converging on my sister in law’s to game plan our day, then as all mornings start, we hit Starbucks for our liquid energy and we were off… Target, Toys R’ Us, Hobby Lobby (LOVEEEE Hobby Lobby), fast stop for lunch, then back at it, Kohls & ended at the Polaris Fashion Place Mall.

Largely, I was along for the ride, as Jeff and I plan on utilizing the fine folks of Amazon for the bulk of our Christmas shopping so we don’t have to schlepp gifts back to Portland with us, or mess around with shipping. Christmas decorations & household decor on the other hand… We’re finally to to the point that we’re ready to start decorating here, so the timing of a girls day at Hobby Lobby was just about perfect. I can’t wait to start decorating for Christmas, which will take place much to Jeff’s chagrin next Sunday, when we get back from our Thanksgiving celebration at his parents.

Sunday our littlest nephew and God son Connor turned one, so we all converged on Greg and Meredith’s to celebrate the little dude, whom when presented with his little cake to smash was just not quite sure what we wanted him to do with it.

We wrapped up the weekend again in front of the fireplace, winding down from a busy weekend with family, and gearing up for the week ahead, which, according to all the notes I have, is going to include a bazillion pounds of potatoes, as I gear up for side dishes for Thanksgiving at our friends home, and then the family Thanksgiving in Fort Recovery this coming weekend.

BlueJackets Game

Ladies Shopping Day

First Birthday Outfit

We did some great shopping.

Connor’s First Birthday

BlueJackets Game

Expertise.com | Best Maternity Photographer in Columbus

November 18, 2016 By // by kate

Expertise.com released their list of the top 19 maternity photographers in Columbus yesterday, and we’re on it!

The fine folks behind Expertise.com started with a group of 179 photographers and narrowed it down to the top 19, by rating us all across 25 metrics.

“Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored maternity photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analysed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best maternity photographers in Columbus, OH.”

There are not words to express how thrilled I am by this, and unbelievably flattered I am to be included in a group of such amazing talent.

If you, or anyone you know is engaged, about to become engaged, or expecting, I’d love to sit down over a cup of coffee (or wine) and get to know you, and talk further about what you’re looking for!

So many, many thank’s to all of my clients, friends, & family for all of the love and support!!! There is no way I could have done this without you.

The entire article can be viewed here.