Welcome!
I'm so very ecstatic that you decided to join the party.  It is my life's passion to keep you entertained through my photographs of weddings, babies, my family, and pretty much anything that moves me. 

Stick around and become part of the family. 
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Oh my goodness, my baby has grown so much.  I can hardly believe she is the same kid who started ballet and tap at 2 years old and threw hissy fits and nearly drove me to alcoholism.  There is even SUCH a drastic difference in her looks, her behavior, and her coordination from one year ago!  Now, she is (98% of the time) such a great listener and truly enjoys her dance classes more than ever.  Millie adores her teacher, Miss Ryan, and can't wait for Fall since she is FINALLY old enough to take Jazz.  She is convinced that will be the bee's knees!

I'm proud of her because she is finding out who she is and not just taking the classes because I suggested she should.  It is a beautiful process, watching someone discover what they love and what they are good at, and I feel so lucky to have front row seats to Millie's show for the rest of my life.

(Just so you understand the ordering, the first 6 images are from Dress Rehearsal, and the ones that follow are from the actual Recital.)

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Samantha Warren says:

Oh my- I am in love with her. She is just so adorable and expressive and beautiful and you can see the maturity you wrote about in her face. I love what you said about having a front row to the Millie show for the rest of her life. That kind of makes me want to be a mom!

(06.16.10 @ 05:03 PM)
Kelly Cypret says:

OMG Kate she just keeps getting more gorgeous every time I see pics of her!

(06.16.10 @ 04:22 PM)
GaGa says:

My beautiful Millie -- truly beautiful and those gorgeous "blues"! I just want to take her out of the pictures & give her lots of hugs & kisses! Please save me a picture. Kate you really capture the very soul of your clients (& daughter)

(06.15.10 @ 08:14 PM)
tomi cheeks says:

SIGH....i have a crush on your daughter. :)

(06.14.10 @ 08:23 PM)
Mel says:

WOW! Mills has some mad ballet skills!

(06.11.10 @ 03:05 PM)
Marti says:

I think it's a law that all girls should wear pink adn take Ballet! SO girly, precious and memorable!
Kiss..kiss to swet Millie from Aunt Marti.

(06.11.10 @ 10:38 AM)
Rob says:

I would totally cry (if I did not have pink eye in both eyes)!!!
Seriously, I am so proud of my girls and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE gimme a print of the one w/ both of you AND a book of all of them!!!!

(06.10.10 @ 07:30 PM)
Kathryn Krueger says:

Dang! You and Bobby made one adorable baby! Millie is fierce and clearly the most poised ballerina.

(06.10.10 @ 07:27 PM)
Kelly says:

Those are AMAZING pics! Love it!

(06.10.10 @ 05:51 PM)
ed atrero says:

so gorgeous. i miss beautiful millie mills's smile. :)

(06.10.10 @ 05:05 PM)
Jan Garcia says:

So freaking cute! Millie looks awesome on that stage!

(06.10.10 @ 04:30 PM)
Wilma says:

Breathtaking! I especially like the b&w portrait shot from below, love her attitude.

Millie is stunning and a gorgeous ballerina!

(06.10.10 @ 04:19 PM)
Emily Fette says:

Millie is so photogenic! I love her ballet poses! I wish I had photos of myself dancing at that age. Thank you for sharing them!!!

(06.10.10 @ 04:12 PM)
Mysterious.  Cryptic.  Hiding something.  That is typically not my style, as I don't have an inauthentic bone in my body.  However, two incredible individuals' lives are on the line, and I want to make sure that they get the respect and privacy they need at this time. 

Not because of what they are, but for who they are as people, I adore them.  She is one of the kindest, most thoughtful brides I have ever worked with, and he is a true blue gentleman.  The way they interact tells me that even non-believers would have to agree that God planned for these two kids to be together.  They just MAKE SENSE and are perfect for each other.  Their parents should be so proud for ten million reasons! 

I'll hopefully be able to show you more of their engagement session after their wedding, but for now, here are two of my favorite images that still allow this sweet couple to live in anonymity*. 

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*These images are property of Kate Mefford Photography. 
Anyone who uses these images other than Kate Mefford or this amazing couple will be hunted down. 
I can guarantee you that.  Have a wonderful day!  =)


tomi cheeks says:

i know i know!!!! EEEEEEEE!!!!!! these are fab. SO hope we get to see them all someday!

(06.14.10 @ 07:16 PM)
Elizabeth says:

Love the shots and your respect for their privacy...it was all a buzz in town when the engagement happened. Very fun to get to meet them. All that I've read and seen, he's an amazing guy!

(06.14.10 @ 12:42 PM)
Andrea says:

I heard of how my sweet cousin loved your work and wanted your perspective behind the camera and I had to check you out! I'm an emerging photographer in Southern Utah and you are in inspiration. Gotta love these two!!!

(06.11.10 @ 01:00 PM)
Marti Mefford says:

I'm with Bobby! It's got to be Heidi and Spencer...you were in Cali not too long ago!

(06.09.10 @ 10:28 PM)
Hillary Cooper says:

I love the peacock one. Very clever.

(06.09.10 @ 07:52 PM)
Bobby Mefford says:

Is "SPEIDI" getting back 2geths?!

(06.09.10 @ 03:38 PM)
Kathryn Krueger says:

KATE! I lurve that top image. So much story in a most minimalistic way. Genius sneak peek!

(06.09.10 @ 03:31 PM)
Paula Hughes says:

I can't imagine who this is?! Haha Love the pics, again, you are amazingly talented!! Thanks for sharing!

(06.09.10 @ 03:31 PM)
Hey loves!  Just got back from an insane 5 days in New York City and New Jersey, and have a fevah...and I don't mean for more cowbell.  Hang with me as I get images worked up for you to see...I'm on it, but I'm just not moving at my normal work energy level of Amy Poehler's Caitlin on SNL.

Anywho, while I was up east, I got an email about the Wedding Photojournalist Association's 2010 1st Quarter Photography Contest and check out the winners.  Discovered this little gem as I was lookin', and I was so glad to see that the judges liked this image of Diana and her homegirls just as much as I do!

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Wilma says:

Congratulations, well deserved!

(06.09.10 @ 04:02 PM)
Kathryn Krueger says:

BOOM. That's how Kate does. I love the intelligent humor here. The last thing the world needs is another cheesy wedding photo. This is the Arrested Developement of wedding pics!

(06.09.10 @ 03:54 PM)
Susie M says:

WOW! Way to go, Kate!


(06.08.10 @ 04:17 PM)
Bobby Mefford says:

Congrats, baby! You are the best!

(06.08.10 @ 12:30 PM)
Alyssa says:

That's fantastic! So happy for you! I am always impressed by your "outside-the-box" ideas for capturing a bride's special moments.

(06.08.10 @ 09:12 AM)
Melinda Ortley says:

Congrats!

(06.08.10 @ 08:33 AM)
beth says:

Congrats! I loved this photo, too, and it's great to see the recognition for 'nontraditional' wedding pics.

(06.08.10 @ 07:55 AM)
natalie says:

Wow....congrats to you my friend!

(06.07.10 @ 10:08 PM)
Much like a couple we might see in an old film from the early 1960s, Lauren + Alex exude this certain something that makes everyone around them believe in love.  The way they look at each other is like there is no one else in the world...that is, except for Collin, their adorable son!

Lauren + Alex were married a couple of weeks ago at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in McKinney.  Opting for mostly photojournalistic coverage, we took family portraits for 5 minutes, and then, ZOOM!  The newlyweds were off to their Grand Hotel reception on the Vespa...representin' for Alex's Italian heritage!  It was a fabulous night filled with the truest, warmest sentiments, and I hope these images help Lauren + Alex and sweet Collin to remember it forever.

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I can't wait to hear all about your European honeymoon adventures, Lauren + Alex!  Also, best wishes in Houston, and please stay in touch. 
Much love to you and your families and friends!

tomi cheeks says:

well, i was going to say "STUNNING" but someone already did. so then i thought i would say "IN SANE" but someone said that too. "AMAZING, FABULOUS, and FANTASTIC" sound cliche- SO, i guess i will say simply- "these are really good" :) love them. and SHE is BEYOND LOVELY!

(06.07.10 @ 10:57 PM)
Mark Seymour says:

Kate there are some stunning images here... Love ur work!

(06.07.10 @ 03:38 AM)
Debra Gulbas says:

Stunning photos -- as always!

(06.06.10 @ 10:44 PM)
Becca says:

I am in LOVE with her wedding gown. So classy!

(06.06.10 @ 07:45 PM)
Brandi Mayberry says:

Kate these are fantastic!!! It took me about 16 pics before I realized that I shot a wedding at that same church last year. :) The dancing shot could not be more amazing! I love them all!

(06.03.10 @ 10:32 PM)
Sarah Miller says:

Ditto Bobby! Kate these are the best ever. Bride and Groom on the Vespa is my all time favorite!

(06.03.10 @ 08:39 PM)
maile says:

IN. SANE. For real. Omg, the backlit dancing one, the lashes silhouette... and how did you do the amazing blurry one?!! Love these!! MUCHO MUCHO!!!

(06.02.10 @ 08:24 AM)
HollandPhotoArts says:

Gorgeous, Kate!! Love, love, love the rear-view mirror moped shot and the dancing one!! Totally head over heels for her dress, too - beautiful, beautiful bride! xoxo...anne&bill

(06.01.10 @ 03:04 PM)
Bobby Mefford says:

Love it!!! Some of your best work ever!!!!

(06.01.10 @ 03:04 PM)
Daniel Aguilar says:

Beautiful work Kate! That reflection shot in the church is amazing!

(06.01.10 @ 02:11 PM)
Will is finally a one year old!  I am so excited for this cute little walkin' dude who has stolen the hearts of his family, my family, and anyone who has ever met him.  Will is a such a sweet pea!  This past year has been incredible, photographing him as a newborn, his first road trip, at 6 months, 9 months, and now as an official toddler.

His fantastic event planning mama, Sarah, threw him a first birthday, straight out of a magazine, in the most darling cowboy theme.  There were cowboy hats, BBQ, denim and burlap, cactus juice, baby animals (Millie, aka future veterinarian, was in hog heaven), and even 'ritas for the 'rents.  My favorite catering company, Kurant Events, did the catering, and it was so good that it has left me craving their potato salad for a solid week.  Yum!

It was great to see lots of old friends and of course, Millie's new besties, Courtney and Amy of Caplan Miller Events and the rest of the CME girls. 

To finish the party, we discovered our favorite get-along-little-doggie, Noopsy, gnawing on a chicken bone.  I guess he like the fried chicken just as much as everyone else! (No worries, we rescued him before he got too attached to it.)  What a fun shindig!

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Kim Gonzalez says:

WHAT FUN!! With Kate getting the great pics and the adorable Caplan Miller girls--- y'all can make anything AMAZING!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL!!!!!

(06.04.10 @ 07:08 PM)
courtney says:

i want my mills back!!!! and noopsy!!!!!!
these are awesome!!! xo

(06.03.10 @ 03:29 PM)
Elizabeth Elias says:

Loves it! My favorite is the little cowgirl with the red dress on--the face is priceless!

(06.03.10 @ 03:29 PM)
Kathryn Krueger says:

Kate! Millie and the bunny are so cute I can barely handle it. Will is adorable and it looks like a great party. :)

(05.27.10 @ 01:50 AM)
Sarah Miller says:

Kate! These are the best! Will is so lucky to have such a wonderful and talented Aunt Kate. Not only are you an amazing photographer, but you can put together a fabulous centerpiece too! Love you! Thank you for everything!!!

(05.23.10 @ 08:43 PM)