{Carter} | Denver Child Photographer

I'm still here!  Brink Street Photography is still alive and kicking (and still booking!)

Oye.  Time flies when you're having fun, right?  I can't believe how I've neglected my poor blog.  We've had a very very busy beginning of the year.  We are expecting #4 any day now. I'm 38 weeks today. That's me and out little one up there!

Our family (the whole big family) made the decision after several difficult months and a lot of praying that it was time to move my grandmother (the one who lived with us) to a nursing home.  Her needs were becoming greater than we could offer on our own, and we want her safety to be the first priority.  She moved last month and is settling in beautifully.  We miss having her in the day to day, but we get to go see her a few times a week.  Talk about a lot of change, right?  We also bought a van to fit the new size of our crew, and will be moving before the end of the summer.  Don't worry though!  We will still be in the Denver area.

I have a TON of sessions to share with you- and then before we know it I will be gushing over our new arrival.  I can't wait to dive into sharing images.  Posts will be coming up every few days.

Years go too fast.  I really feel like I just did Mister Carter's newborn photos just a few days ago, and here he is One year old!  Aren't his little eyes stunning??

The S Family | Cherry Hills Village Family Photographer

I'll just say... we laughed a lot at this session.  We always have a great time with these guys- they have 5 kids, we want 4 or 5 kids, they homeschool, we homeschool, they like wine, we like wine....  Like I said, we have a great time together.   Plus I just adore them.  And they are one of the most gorgeous families ever.

^ That's my favorite one^

Heeheehee... They are so much fun.

Utterly adorable | Aurora Family Photographer

I love my baby plan babies.  They grow too fast though.  And I want to keep them all- especially when they think I'm their buddy! (And when they dress like a way cute monkey)

Danielle | Denver Maternity Photographer

Helllllllooooo Gorgeous!  Danielle- You're stunning!  I can't wait to meet that little Bronco's fan (And can I just say again you are amazing for waiting to be surprised if we need to get you a pink or blue jersey?)

I love me some beautiful soon to be parents.

Thank you guys for allowing me to be part of such a special time in your lives.

Carter, 6 months

Again with the growing too fast!  Best part about this session?  He sat up all on his own for the very first time!  And I got to capture it.  Yep- best job ever.

{Noah, 2 weeks} | Fort Collins Newborn Photographer

You know how people say that babies don't smile when they are brand new?  I think they are crazy.  While they may not look at their mommy and daddy and smile with intention, I think they certainly smile when they feel safe, comforted, and have dreams of those things.  I mean- does that look like GAS to you?  I think he's thinking about his amazing mommy who loves him to bits and pieces.  And that daddy who adores him and would do anything for him.

Congratulations Chloe and Ryan.  He is a beautiful, wonderful blessing!

{Silas, 5 days new} | Cherry Hills Village Newborn Photography

Man oh man have I neglected my poor blog.  I have scads of sessions to share with you though- so we may as well get started!  We have had a busy, wild, fun, and HOT summer.  I've spent a lot more time outside with the kids lately than I have at the computer, so blog posts were neglected.  Fall is on it's way though- and I couldn't be more excited.  If I could eliminate allergies and just live in the Spring and Fall all the time I would be one happy Kimmie.  Great colors, even better temperatures... ah, it sounds so nice!  I am so excited for all the Fall sessions coming up.  Be on the lookout for mini sessions being posted soon.   We are just waiting on our newest goodies to arrive and then we will be announcing them!

Sometimes, babies are just little angels.  I typically plan to have a session last 3+ hours, because we work on baby time- not grown up time.  With space for breaks and nursing, it usually takes a while.  I love every minute of it though.  This little man?  Less than an hour.  He just slept so hard- even when we ventured outside.

I can't wait to get to know him as he grows.  He's beautiful, precious, and happy.

A little something for your Monday | Cherry Hills Village Newborn Photographer

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{Sarene, 4 months} | Parker Baby Photographer

I love my little baby planners!!  Can you believe it's been almost 5 months since this little sweet pea was born??  We had grand plans to go outside this time, but alas, the rain decided otherwise.  So inside we played!  I love that we got to use her little tutu again- it's so cool to see how much she has grown.  She's such a character- so happy! I can't wait to see her again!

Catching up | Parker Child Photography

It's been a whirlwind month here.  We had a trip to Texas, tons of beautiful sessions and a wonderful wedding (lots of blog posts coming soon), we had Teagan's injury, and we had a scary health scare with my grandmother that we care for.  She is mostly better now, but adjusting to our new normal has slowed me down a bit.  We had planned to start homeschool this week, but with everything we are holding off until August 1st.  I cannot WAIT to share our adventures in homeschooling.  We are so excited and nervous and and and.  I'm seeing all the school supplies popping up at Target and I am getting giddy.  I get to make our own school supply list.  Please tell me I'm not the only one who gets as excited about school supplies as I do about Christmas gifts.... Anyone?

I am so thrilled that I got to spend the evening with these beautiful kiddos last month.  They are so fun.  Little 18-24 month olds are a blast to capture because there is lots of chasing and making goofy noises and shooting fast.  They are anxious to explore the world around them.  No posing or pressure, just fun.  Sweet little girls are fun for a whole other reason.  They pose, they smile, they want to help- I love it.  It's a great combo.

{Good Family} | Stapleton Family Photographer

I know I have said it many times before, but it is an honor to be part of a family's birth story.  It's a bonding experience, and one that very very few people in their life get to take part in.  That said, my birth families have a extremely special place in my heart.   Do you remember just after Thanksgiving when this little guy made his way into the world?  They are one of the most wonderful families I have ever been blessed to know.  They love each other desperately.  Every moment they are teaching their kids. Heck, Daddy willingly took several mosquito bites just to show how they went about getting blood from the body.

They have grown so much- time just goes way too fast for my liking.  I giggled the entire time I edited these- how fun is it that they all made funny faces?  Even baby brother got in on the funny face action!

I love them all.  And they are moving.  I am so sad- but hopeful that we will be able to still see each other now and then.

Starting summer with a bang.

Or at least a buckle fracture.  Tibia and Fibula.

Our sweet little Teagan broke her leg this week.  No major or dramatic story, just landing wrong stepping off a toy.  It's crazy how that can happen, isn't it?  They can tumble and fall in ways that you are just certain they are broken- and they dust themselves off and keep running.  But sometimes just the tiniest thing and a bone breaks. She has been such a trooper this whole adventure- and didn't even cry when they were poking on her.  She just glared at them until I scooped her up.  Then the tears came.  She is amazing.  We just keep laughing when the medical staff says she's tough.  She has to be!  She's number 3 with an older sister who loves to dress her up and a brother who LOVE to wrestle with her.

She's LOVING all the attention, even though the fact that she can't run is making her crazy.  She's crawling around like a mad woman though, and they gave her a walking shoe so that she can get back to walking soon.  That also meant she got her very first sneakers yesterday (to balance the height of the cast) and she got to pick which ones she wanted- so she picked the brightest, most glittery, busiest ones they had.  AND they match her cast.  Teagan, you're a hoot.  Best part about the cast though?  We can get it wet!  They have an option for water-friendly casts now.  Talk about making mommy's life easier.  Do you remember wrapping casts in garbage bags and putting bands around the top super tight so that water wouldn't get in?  And forget water fun in the summer with a cast.  I'm so thankful for this option!  Keeping a toddler dry in the summer is nearly impossible.  And baths?  Oh am I glad we can give her baths!

I'm challenging myself to take a photo a day during this month of her in a cast.  just for fun- and because *hopefully* this is a once in a lifetime kind of thing.

{Ilias-4 months} | Stapleton Denver Baby Photographer

I LOVE my little baby planners!  It's so amazing to see these little guys their first year, when they are first born, when they are holding their head up and smiling lots, sitting up, and then standing.  Do you remember this stunning little guy?  He's so much fun- and he has grown like crazy!  I absolutely love spending time with his family.  I love the way he made so many fun faces.  So much personality.  I adore him.

I just want to squeeze him.  I squealed when I saw him- can you blame me?

Little Mister Christopher {5 days new} | Denver Newborn Photographer

We had a beautiful Mother's day yesterday.  The kids were so excited it was mothers day that they were up by 6:30.  Then they (Daddy) made me breakfast in bed!  The eggs even were in a smiley face.  They each gave me a card.  What I love about the cards is that my husband, Chris, lets them choose WHATEVER card they want.  From any section at all.  It makes it that much more special- and we laugh the whole time we open them because they are never from the section they "should" be from.  Hailey got a card that was a happy birthday to a sister (It had two lovely teddy bears hugging on the front), Noah picked an anniversary card with two monkeys that were hugging, and Teagan picked a card that was from a mother to her son.  I just laugh- we always date the back and put the occasion they picked.  It's unique and I love the way my husband thinks.  He gives them the freedom to choose, and they come back with things that fit for them. Then we got to spend the day enjoying the amazing weather.  I don't know that we spent more than 10 minutes inside before it was dark.

I have so enjoyed my time with this wonderful family.  Their new little man is so sweet, and so alert!  He made me work, but I loved every minute of it.  We got to try some new things too- I'm so excited.  Doing this session helped me to officially decide to expand my education.  This fall I am going to spend a weekend learning how to do newborns even better.  It's going to be fantastic!

I just love them

Redmond Birth 2011 | Denver Birth Photography

I know I say it a lot, but I love my job.  I love that I am chosen, from so many talented photographers, to share people's lives.  There is no higher honor than that.  I love that the people I shoot let me be a part of their family for a few hours of their life.

Remember the gorgeous maternity's from March?  Well the little guy decided he didn't want to turn over!  That's right- he decided to be breech.  The difficult decision was made to schedule a c-section for his arrival, since he had zero intention of flipping over.  The hospital has a strict 1-person-only policy for c-sections, so both of us were worried that the birth wouldn't be captured the way we had hoped.  So Nicole asked her doctor and the hospital if I could be in the room.  What's the worst they could say?  We didn't even know for certain what the answer was until just minutes before the surgery- I think that the anesthesiologist was worried that I wouldn't be considerate of a medical procedure. (Note to photographers- make sure you let medical staff know that you will stay out of the way and only in the spaces they designate as appropriate.  It goes a REALLY long way to be respectful)

With C-Sections, everything moves pretty quickly.  It's really amazing to watch.  And then.... They arrive.  I have a mask on to hide my tears.  Babies coming in to the world... I can't help but be overjoyed.  Especially for families whom I have grown to know and love.  Daddy's first glimpse, Mommy's.  Together those first moments- I wish I had adequate words.

When everything settled down, big brother got to meet baby brother.  When they are so little- like mine, these two kiddos are a little less than 2 years apart- the older kids don't know what to think of Mommy being strapped in to a bed.  I'm sure all of those cords are scary.

Oh- and you were SERIOUS about a baby in your tummy?  WHAAAAT do you mean we get to keep him?

Then love.

The slideshow contains images from a real medical procedure.  Please use discretion when viewing.

Redmond Birth 2011 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.

Welcome to the world little one.  We are all so glad you are here.  Congratulations Redmond family!  Nicole, you are so brave and strong.

I am so honored to have been part of your day.  Thank you again and again.

Spring Mini Sessions | Family Photographer

Spring Mini Sessions are here again!  Can you believe that spring is here already?  The trees are starting to blossom, the grass is turning green... It's one of my favorite times of year.  I'm so guilty of not having enough photos with me and my kids.  I am always behind the camera, and I know a lot of parents who feel the same way.  I also know how deeply I cherish pictures of my with my mom and my daddy, and I need to be better about getting pictures with my babies so they have special pictures when they become adults.

Mini sessions are a fantastic way to try out custom photography for the first time, and the session makes a great Mother's Day gift (hint, hint, hint, Daddies!)  These sessions book up pretty quickly, and we are only offering 10 this year- so please contact me ASAP to reserve your spot.  These sessions will be held in the greater Denver area, exact details of our location will be sent in an email upon booking.

Mini Sessions( $185) Include:

30 Minute session (up to 6 people)

10-15 images in an online Gallery

2 mounted 11x14's

2 mounted 5x7's

All other prints & Products sold separately

So here's the surprise: One booking will win the whole thing for free.  In celebration of my birthday, one booking will win their mini session on me.  How do you enter?  Just book a session!  Your $50 deposit will be fully refunded if you win!

Email me at kim@brinkstreetphotography.com to get additional details, book, or if you have any questions at all.

And for those who have just had a session, or are waiting for fall, or if you live in the greater Denver area and LOVE cupcakes and say, maybe want to meet me (I promise I'm fun and I smile a lot!) you can enter for these:

Well, not specifically these cupcakes, they were eaten*YUMMY*... But half a dozen delicious, oh so addicting cupcakes from C'est Chic Cupcakes, hand delivered by yours truly!  All you need to do is go to the Brink Street Photography Fan Page and "like" it, then come back here and let me know that you did!  If you already like the page, just let me know you already like the page.  Pretty easy huh?  Oh, and anyone who buys a mini session automatically gets 2 entries!

Don't forget to share with your friends- if I get more than 15 entries I will be giving away a second set of cupcakes!

Good luck!  Contest runs from today until 11:59PM on April 9th (MY BIRTHDAY!)

I can't wait to hear from you!

{Xander, 10 days new} | Stapleton Newborn Photographer

Meet little Mr. X.  I have been so blessed to meet so many new babies lately!  Xander was so sweet and awake during our session.  I don't think I have ever gotten so much eye contact from a newborn before- it was neat to watch him just take in everything going on!  He slept for about 20 minutes, then when I switched backgrounds he gave us a cute little yawn and was awake again.  Such a sweetheart.

Happy Birthday to Brink Street Photography! | Denver Stapleton Newborn Photographer

Another amazing year has FLOWN by for us (I just realized last week that it was our second birthday- holy smokes that went fast!) and we are celebrating by giving away some fun goodies for my fellow photographers and my amazing clients!

I am so very blessed to have had so much support and love, and the least I can do is give away a few things to help someone else grow their business.  The people growing into this industry are some of the most giving, wonderful people I know.

So here's how you can enter to win this little goody bundle (there are 3 ways, so 3 separate comments)

1. Go "like" the Brink Street Photography fan page.  Come back here and leave a comment letting us know you liked the page. (You don't have to be a new fan.  If you already like Brink Street, just leave a comment that you already like us!)

2. Share about the giveaway with your friends!  Leave a separate comment so we can count it! (You don't have to have a website either- FB will do!)

3. Tweet about the give away "I just entered to win a newborn goody bag @brinkstreet on www.brinkstreetphotography.com/blog" (You can follow us too @brinkstreet) and leave another comment!

YAY!  Are you excited?  I am!  And my dearest clients or to be clients, there are some great things coming your way too (Including a chance to win A mini session or some of the yummiest cupcakes in the WORLD)

You have until Saturday, April 2nd 11:59pm MST to enter, winner will be announced Sunday April 3rd.  Good luck everyone- thank you for helping me celebrate!

Model Casting Call | Colorado and Texas Photographer

We are always excited to try new ideas- and this spring we have TONS of fun ideas!

Models for our casting call have their session fee waived ($150 value) but still receive all the services included in a regular session, including a welcome packet, a full session, and an in-home ordering session.

Fit the description of who we are looking for?  Know someone who does?  Please feel free to share this on your facebook or with your friends!  Any share is appreciated, and if you are a client you will be rewarded for your referral!

If you live in Texas and fit the description, we will be in your neck of the woods in June, so please don't hesitate to inquire!

What to Wear | Stapleton Family Photographer

I get asked a LOT for ideas for what to wear for a family session.  The one thing I have to emphatically insist is that you DO NOT match! COORDINATE!  Unless you dress the in the same outfits every day of the year, I don't want you to match in pictures.  I want to capture you, just kicked up a notch.  I'm a T-shirt and jeans kind of gal.  So for pictures, unless we are going dressier, I wear jeans.  But instead of just a day to day t-shirt, I go get a fancy (AKA nicer than a t-shirt but still cotton and comfy) shirt, rock out some jewelry, and toss on some boots instead of my day-to-day slip ons.

If you love skirts, wear that!  Dress your kids up in something that is THEM, not matching, but tying it all together.  Pick a common thread.  Love pink?  Have pink thread through your outfits.  Your girls in dresses with pink flowers, your boys with pink ties or suspenders.  You could wear a cream colored top, and a pink necklace and heels- your hubby with a pink tie or shirt. Speaking of ties and all things amazingly adorable.... go check out The Belle and The Beau ... painfully cute.

I wanted to include a few ideas of what I mean.  These are courtesy of Inspire Me Baby, but if you like ideas on what to wear, leave a comment and I will start putting together ideas every week.

I can't wait to see you as things get green!  Spring is a fantastic time to have family portraits.