Kelly Ridgell » Fresh Photography

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  • I am a natural light photographer. I do all of my sessions on location. I specialize in children, families and seniors. I am typically booked 2-4 weeks in advance. I love taking photos of real everyday life. I want to catch you and your family in your natural surroundings that you're comfortable being in. I want you to look at the photos I take and recognize your loved ones in the picture and not see some posed little child with a fake smile. I love to make memories that you can look back on and remember for years to come. I want to catch your husband or wife looking at you with that certain gleam in their eye and record that moment so you can see what the world sees. I want to stop the hustle and bustle for just a little while so I can capture some sweet moments and record them for you to cherish.

Nick + Rebekah = Love

A couple weeks ago I got together with Rebekah and Nick and took some engagement photos.  Boy did we have a lot of fun.  You can clearly see they are in love with each other.  I can’t wait to shoot their wedding next month!

Leslie - January 26, 2012 - 11:28 pm

Beautiful couple!

sally - January 27, 2012 - 11:08 am

love the light and airy feel and the pretty light!

Lisa Kryschuk - January 27, 2012 - 11:35 am

Kelly those are gorgeous! What a beautiful couple!

Brandy inkelaar - January 27, 2012 - 2:03 pm

Kelly these are just gorgeous!

Shannon Stroubakis - January 27, 2012 - 3:42 pm

These are beautiful! I love the processing and the love between them you captured.

Lou - January 27, 2012 - 4:00 pm

Beautiful Session… love the light in the last couple.

April - January 27, 2012 - 6:09 pm

Awww, that 4th shot is so sweet! Love the one of them lying on the blanket too!

Allison Hilyer - January 27, 2012 - 6:48 pm

Great job on these Kelly!! The 3rd one is SO cute!

Win a free annual membership to Clickin Moms forum!!

There are so many great websites, blogs, and forums dedicating to photography but have you had the chance to check out ClickinMoms yet?  Clickin Moms is a forum containing both professional photographers, aspiring professionals, and women who are simply passionate about capturing the lives of their children.  The goal of ‘CM’ is to provide women with a safe and supportive community in which they can share images, form friendships, network as businesswomen, find their passion, and grow as artists.  The forum is filled with tutorials, business advice, critique areas, inspiration threads, creativity challenges, product reviews, and much more.  There is also theCMblog where you will find photographer interviews, tutorials, and inspirational posts.  CM also offers mentoring and workshops throughCMU and there’s also the  CMstore if you’re up for a little shopping.

 

CM is going to give one lucky winner a one year membership to Clickin Moms (must be a new membership).  This is a value of $50!  Can’t wait for the winner to be announced to sign up?  Head on over and sign up for a new membership and receive 20% off.  Use the code KELLY20 at checkout to redeem this awesome savings (winner will be reimbursed if they sign up using the KELLY20 code).  Hurry up because this offer expires January 31, 2012!   To enter for the give away leave a comment on this blog post stating why you would like to win the membership.  Winner will be picked using Random.org. on Monday, January 23 @ 10pm.  All entries before that time will be included in the drawing.

 

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Holly - January 19, 2012 - 12:32 pm

Thank you for sharing about Clicking Mom’s! I have resolved to better my photography skills this year. I have one class under my belt and hours worth of Photoshop tutorials logg this far. I am pushing myself to get fully Manual on the camera, but still to scared on “must get a pic of this moments”.

I am going to head over to CM to check it out. I have been all over The Cofee Shop blog this week. I am trying to explore and practice something new each week!

Love ya, girl! I don’t need to be in the drawing, lol.

Kristina - January 19, 2012 - 12:41 pm

I love photography. But I am poor. And photography is kind of a challenge for poor people. So until hubby gets out of school, we pay off some ridiculous student loans, my kids leave the nest and I can get a high-paying executive job, or I win the lottery, I’m pretty much resigned to being the world’s biggest mooch.
Pick me Pick me! I love photography! And I’m a mom!
-Kristina

Jen - January 20, 2012 - 2:54 pm

I would love to win this so I can get into a community that I can go over things with… get ideas, inspiration, tools ect.
Nothing pushes you to becombe better, than having talent of all levels around you!

Ashley - January 22, 2012 - 6:01 pm

I would love to win this subscription so that I can improve my photography, and learn from other people. I love the inspiration others provide when learning this art!

Stephanie Hanes - January 23, 2012 - 5:49 pm

I’ve been drooling over this website and would LOVE to win a subscription! Photography is just a fun hobby of mine, but I would love to learn more about using my DSLR and taking fabulous photos.

Extended Family Shoot / Cumming Georgia Family Photographer

I recently had the opportunity to shoot the extended Wu family.  Most had traveled from far away to spend the holidays together.  They won’t all be together again until next Christmas.  I was very flattered they chose me to capture a small portion of their time together.  As you can see, they are a beautiful family.  The children were all delightful and oh so sweet.  This is just a small taste of what I captured while witnessing their love for one another.

Kristi - January 9, 2012 - 3:53 pm

You did a great job…that big family shot is perfect!:)

Joan - January 12, 2012 - 12:41 pm

What a good looking family! You have really captured a connection between them!

Leanne - January 12, 2012 - 5:36 pm

What a gorgeous Family. I love the natural posing here. I bet they are thrilled with these memories.

Jeni - January 12, 2012 - 11:47 pm

How wonderful for them to have such memories captured. What a great session.

Amanda - January 15, 2012 - 9:03 am

What an awesome family session! They will appreciate these always, I am sure!

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