Project 12: A Year in Review

December 23, 2013 2 comments

It it coming up on a year since I joined 8 fabulous ladies in the Project 12 Blog Circle. Using Chris Orwig’s book, People Pictures, for inspiration, we have photographed our families every month. It has been so fun to include my kids on thinking of ideas to shoot, they love being included and not just bribed by me to be photographed (I don’t do that to often, I promise!).  Some topics definitely took me out of my comfort zone, and those were my favorite – and a tried and true way to get out of a rut!

More than anything, I am grateful for the friendships of these ladies. It has been such a privilege to get to know them over the last year.  I’m looking forward to what is in store for next year!

Follow the blog circle  to read the year recap and see Jessica Holden’s Year in Review. I love the stunning portraits she takes of her daughter!
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Allison Jacobs - December 23, 2013 - 10:57 am

It was so fun to work through so many of these months of themes together this year! I have loved getting to know you & your boys (who are just so sweet & adorable!!!).

Jessica - December 26, 2013 - 8:10 pm

I loved looking at your images again this month–they are filled with such joy! I’m glad we are doing another year together–this group has been such a wonderful source of encouragement and inspiration!

Through the Doorway | Project 12

October 17, 2013 3 comments

This month’s Project 12 blog circle topic is Through the Doorway. The open front door has been a go-to spot for portraits of my boys, since it has nice soft light. I decided to do something a little different this time. My oldest son has just started riding with friends to school and back a few days a week. It is such a reminder of how big he is getting, to let him walk out the door without me. He absolutely loves it, he has been wanting to be more independent so badly. I must admit, I am glad my little one still wants me to watch him go into his classroom everyday!
Visit the beautiful blog of Jessica Holden, SF Bay Area Photographer, to see how she photographed our Through the Doorway challenge!

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Project 12 Portraits: {through the doorway} | Allison Jacobs Photography - October 17, 2013 - 6:21 am

[…] Please follow the circle all the way around, starting with my friend, local Laguna Niguel, California Photographer, Kimberly Skeen. […]

Allison Jacobs - October 17, 2013 - 6:23 am

Love the drama of your image Kim, perfect for black & white! Isn’t it crazy how fast they seem to grow up?

Jessica - November 14, 2013 - 5:45 pm

Lovely image–perfectly captures the essence of growing up!

Tina & Family | Magic Hour Foundation Photographer| Orange County, CA

October 11, 2013 No comments

I met Tina and her family when we were matched through a wonderful organization called the Magic Hour Foundation.  Magic Hour photographers donate their services to families that have been affected by cancer. I joined this organization a few months ago and this was my first session. Tina was diagnosed with lung cancer shortly after her retirement this year. She moved out to California to undergo treatment with her family. This is truly an amazing family, I could see how much they love their mom, grandma, and sister. Let’s all please send her our thoughts and prayers♥.

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Holiday Minisessions | Orange County Family Photographer

September 25, 2013 No comments

It’s that time of the year already, Holiday Minisessions are here! I will be doing two days of minis, one day at a local park, and one day at the beach. All sessions are 20 minutes long for up to six people. You will receive a gallery of images to choose 8 full resolution images from. Additional images and products may also be ordered. You will receive your digital images within 10 days via digital download. Please contact me to book or if you have any questions at all!

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Project 12: Faceless Portraits | Laguna Niguel Family Photographer

September 19, 2013 6 comments

It’s time again for our Project 12 Blog Circle, and it certainly came quickly this month! It must be the start of school and sports that have made me lose track of time completely. This month’s theme was Faceless Portraits, which is pretty self explanatory, right? I had been wanting to document the end of summer with my boys and this seemed like the perfect theme for that. Sandy fingers and toes have been pretty common around here this summer!

Visit the gorgeous blog of Christine Blaylock to view her faceless portraits.

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Allison Jacobs - September 19, 2013 - 8:19 am

Oh my Kim, I am dying here looking at how you ended up at the beach just like I did & we didn’t even coordinate shooting together this month!!! That is too funny. Anyway, love your images from the little fingers on the beach ball to the gorgeous sunset!

Suzanne - September 19, 2013 - 8:23 am

Like I told Allison, so jealous of your beach pics! I love the use of the beach ball. Also the silhouette of them and the sunset and gorgeous!!!

Amber - September 19, 2013 - 8:53 am

oh my gosh those feet in the sand!! Too cute. Love the sunset shot too. I would hang that one on my wall for sure.

Laura Veno - September 19, 2013 - 9:03 am

So great! This would make such a great wall gallery! I love the interest that the images being faceless provide.

Jessica - September 19, 2013 - 6:03 pm

These are just so joyous and wonderful! Perfect captures of a childhood summer. I love them!

cblayloc - September 20, 2013 - 8:45 am

awww! love these, I know I say it every time I see your boys but they are so dang cute. Even without faces ; ) The silhouette shot is perfect and that little flared beach ball shot too!