Kimberly Reed Photography

new show

April 3, 2008

Forgive my lack of blogginess...I have lots to blog about but not so much time to actually blog. :)

I have a solo show at the West Wing Gallery in Shadyside that I hung on Tuesday. It will be up until May 31st. I have 30 pieces in it, which make this my largest show yet. I'm excited about that. The entire show is of my abandoned spaces series, which is a personal project of mine. If you haven't seen any of my abandoned spaces series, I have a gallery of images up under 'portfolio' on my website.

Heather and Pat- preview

March 26, 2008

I recently realized I never blogged the photos from Heather and Pat's wedding in September. Their wedding took place in Lexington, Kentucky and I was the second shooter for the ever fabulous Angela Anderson. This wedding was totally custom and exquisitely gorgeous. I'll post more photos in the next few days, but for now here's a sneak peek (loved Heather's bouquet!):

New dates for Flourish workshop

March 25, 2008

The new dates for the Flourish photography workshop have been announced. Our next workshop is being held in Louisville, Kentucky November 16-19, 2008. We are currently accepting reservations, so if you missed the first one, this is your chance for redemption!

Flourish is a three day workshop geared towards wedding photographers. Whether you are just starting out or have been in the business for years, you will leave inspired to take your business to the next level. We discuss the joys and challenges of running a boutique photography studio, and give you plenty of insight about what we've done right (and wrong) along the way. We also have several shooting exercises designed to give you creative ideas for lighting, styling and posing. This workshop is all inclusive, and your experience is rounded out by staying in the trendy 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Louisville, plus breakfasts, lunches and gourmet dinners, and lots of fabulous extras.

I'm hosting this with the lovely and talented Kitty Maer and Angela Anderson. For more information, or to reserve your seat, head over to the Flourish website.

Style Me Pretty

March 25, 2008

Well I have had some good news in the midst of everything else that has been happening. Style Me Pretty contacted me in the beginning of March to ask me to be featured in their Little Black Book of wedding vendors. Style Me Pretty is a very popular wedding blog which features the best of the best of real weddings, stylish trends, inspiration boards and ideas for the 'style-obsessed bride'. Their Little Black Book of vendors is a handpicked list of the "hottest, most creative wedding vendors" in each city.

They recently added Pittsburgh to their list, and I am delighted to be chosen as one of their featured wedding photographers. They only choose 3 industry professionals in each category, so it's quite an honor to be selected!

Also, today is our 4 year wedding anniversary- how time flies! Happy Anniversary baby!

Thank you

March 25, 2008

I want to thank all of you- everyone who left comments on my previous post about the death of my sister, who sent emails, and cards, and flowers. Thank you to all of my clients who have been fabulously patient while I took time off to be with my family. I'll be playing catch up over the next few days.

Death is a hard thing- certainly it's a part of life, but I expected to grow old with my sister- to see her raise her children, to celebrate her becoming a grandmother. I expected to have another 50 years with her. The last few weeks have been of mourning- for my parents, her husband, her children, for me- for the hole that her loss leaves in our lives. We all miss her terribly. I don't think that will ever change. What does change, is the pain of that loss. Even now, it doesn't hurt as much as it did last week. So now, we move on, never forgetting, but not dwelling. We celebrate her life, and the time we did have, and that she has a daughter that is the spitting image of her, who as she grows up, will be a beautiful reminder of her mother.

it's over

March 14, 2008

My sister passed away Thursday night. Thank you to everyone who has called, and left comments, and sent emails over the last month. The doctor thought she was going to go Saturday night, so my family had been at the hospital since then. This past week especially has been indescribably hard. My mom, dad, sister Melanie and I were all in the room with her when she took her last breath.

I'm so blessed to have such a close family. My heart is breaking for my mom and dad... as hard as it is to lose a sibling- I can't imagine the pain of losing a child.

The office is closed until March 25. I'll be returning phone calls and emails after then.

{March 14, 2008 9:59 AM} Karen said: Kim, I am lifting up you and your family in my prayers ...

{March 14, 2008 11:48 AM} Kate and Greg said: This is a tremendously moving photo. Greg and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and are so very sorry for your loss.

{March 14, 2008 1:40 PM} Enna Grazier said: Kim, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and for your family's loss. I can't imagine the pain you must all be feeling now. Enna

{March 14, 2008 2:31 PM} Apryl said: Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time...

{March 14, 2008 10:04 PM} Eileen Broderick said: Kim. I am so terribly sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

{March 14, 2008 10:27 PM} Jaci Clark said: Oh Kim, this must be so difficult for you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss and sending all my love your way!

{March 14, 2008 10:53 PM} Sheri Porterfield said: I am so sorry for your loss, Kim. I have, and will continue to pray for the entire family. The photo is heart wrenching, but so lovely. It will be treasured, along with a million memories of your sister.

{March 14, 2008 11:49 PM} Eric Kasten said: I am a friend of Shannon's and we understand all too well. You and your family are in our thoughts.

{March 15, 2008 11:01 AM} erich camping said: Kim, my prayers continue to stay with you and your family. We are all with you in spirit.

{March 15, 2008 1:36 PM} Tiffany said: Kim~ I am so terribly sorry about your sister~ My heart is breaking right now from reading your post and knowing the pain that you and your family must be going through~ You are in my thoughts~ Please let me know if there is anything your family needs~ ~Tiffany

{March 15, 2008 3:02 PM} stacy wynkoop said: I pray you and your family can search out and know God's love in a deeper way during this time. We are praying for you all!

{March 15, 2008 8:37 PM} Leah said: Kim, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Don and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Your photo brought tears to my eyes.

{March 15, 2008 9:55 PM} Rachel said: I am so, so sorry. You are in our thoughts.

{March 15, 2008 9:57 PM} Justin Kownacki said: Ann and I are a bit speechless at the moment, because there's no clever way to say something meaningful right now. But your family is in our thoughts, and we wish you all the best in these coming days, as everyone's lives adjust. You've always been an extraordinarily resilient person, and that adaptability (and your other Supergirl powers) obviously comes from your family, so I suspect you and yours will find a way to grow through this challenge too. If you need anything, let us know.

{March 15, 2008 10:17 PM} Jim said: My wife and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

{March 15, 2008 10:22 PM} John R. Carman said: I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for you and your family.

{March 15, 2008 10:30 PM} Cynthia Closkey said: Kim, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. I am thinking of you all and wishing the best for you. My heart breaks for you.

{March 16, 2008 12:29 AM} Norman Huelsman said: Kim, I had no idea. Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

{March 16, 2008 5:16 AM} Andy said: Kim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It's never easy. If there's anything I can do, anything you need let me know.

{March 16, 2008 9:14 AM} spoon said: Kim, so sorry for your loss. Lushie and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

{March 16, 2008 3:38 PM} Amy Wood said: Kimberly, I want to let you know that I originally stumbled upon your blog, but now I know that it was by no accident. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, and I am praying for you and your family, as well as your sister's family. She is without a doubt in a better place, without any more pain. I pray that God will lift you up and support you at this time in a way that only He can. I know it's hard to put your business on hold, but I'm sure everyone understands the situation. Best of luck to you.

{March 16, 2008 4:02 PM} Aaron & Lori said: Our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. A&L

{March 16, 2008 10:52 PM} Chrissy said: Kim, Dan and I are very sorry for the loss of your sister. You now have an angel looking down on you and your family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

{March 17, 2008 12:15 AM} Tom said: I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your sister. I came across your blog from another site, and i was choked up when I read your post. You and your family will be in my prayers.

{March 17, 2008 10:35 AM} Ann & Justin said: Thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss.

{March 17, 2008 10:43 PM} Kim Sanderson said: Oh Kim. John and I are so sorry. Your family are in our prayers this week. ~Kimberly

{March 18, 2008 6:17 PM} Kenzie Shores said: I'm really sorry to hear this, you and your family are in our prayers. Kenzie and John Shores

{March 18, 2008 9:01 PM} Beth said: My prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could do something to help. Thank you for sharing your sister with us, it's touched many hearts.

{March 19, 2008 7:21 PM} Ashlea said: i'm incredibly sorry for your loss. michelle was an amazing person; so full of energy. i cant imagine how hard this is for you and your family.

{March 19, 2008 9:07 PM} Jeremy Ganss said: Kim, Heather and my prayers go out to you and your family in your time of need. Your picture brings tears to my eyes every time I look at it. Our thoughts are always with you.

{March 20, 2008 2:49 PM} Aishah and Adnan said: Kim, We are so unbelievably sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

{March 22, 2008 2:38 PM} Woy said: I had sent you a FB message, but I wanted to again tell you how much I feel for you and how sorry I am for your loss. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

{March 23, 2008 6:42 PM} Em Reichert Torhorst said: Kim, I swear you have a superwoman cape underneath your cloths. May the memories of your sister double your joys and divide our sadness. You are in my prayers. God Blessings your way, Em

{March 24, 2008 7:54 AM} Rob said: Praying for you and your family.

{March 24, 2008 9:26 PM} Kimberly said: Wow. Thank you all sooooo much for your love, and thoughts, and prayers, and condolences.

update

March 11, 2008

I've been at the hospital since Saturday- my whole family has. Right now, there is nothing else the doctors can do for my sister, and we're just waiting. The doctors are giving her pain medication to keep her comfortable- she is just sleeping. They thought she was going to pass away Saturday night, but she's been hanging on. It's heartbreaking to see her this way.

I'll be honest with you: I'm having an awfully hard time with this. I just can't bear to leave as long as she's still here, so I'm going to stay here at the hospital until she passes away.

The nurses here are amazing- they laugh with us and cry with us, and have been so wonderfully caring and supportive. The good news is, Michelle was awake and alert enough to make it through her daughter and son's birthdays. They came to the hospital, one of the nurses made her son a Jabba the Hut cake, and her daughter a horse cake. I have photos- I may post some later.

Again, please bear with me as my response time to phone calls and emails continues to be slow. The best way to reach me, if you need to, is still via email. Incidentally, I've also cancelled my trip to Las Vegas and WPPI.

Thank you everyone who has left comments and sent emails- I can't tell you how much my family and I appreciate your support.

{March 11, 2008 3:03 PM} Angela Anderson said: Kim, I am here if you need me. Truly for anything, so please let me know.

{March 11, 2008 4:32 PM} shawnreeder said: Kim, I am so sorry you and your family are having to go through this. I'm sending lots of love your way and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Shawn

{March 11, 2008 5:29 PM} Enna Grazier said: Kim I dont know what to say except that I am sending you the biggest hugs that i possible can through the internet. Enna

{March 12, 2008 8:03 AM} Anna and Alex said: You and your family are in our prayers. May you find strength in your love for eachother. God bless.

{March 12, 2008 8:39 AM} Jaci Clark said: Kim, It must be so comforting to your sister to be surrounded by family. Sending you all love and courage. You continue to be in my thoughts. Jaci

{March 12, 2008 9:02 PM} Sheri Porterfield said: You are on my heart daily. Your entire family continues to be lifted up in prayer. What a blessing you are to your sister and her children. Even if she can no longer tell you, your sister appreciates every moment you sacrifice to be with her...

{March 12, 2008 10:57 PM} Tiffany said: My heart goes out to you and your family~ You are in my thoughts~Tiffany

{March 13, 2008 11:21 AM} Karen said: KIM!!!!!! Love, hugs and prayers your way!

{March 13, 2008 4:14 PM} Barbara Barry said: Hi Kimberly- I am a local photographer, and I came upon your blog post by accident. I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am that you are dealing with the pain of losing your sister. If there is anything that I can do for you, awkward as it may seem, please let me know. In the meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Barb

{March 13, 2008 9:37 PM} Leah said: Oh Kim, I am so sorry! I don't know what else to say. We will keep praying.

{March 14, 2008 12:14 AM} kitty maer said: Much love to you and your family, Kim. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacy and Josh

March 4, 2008

Abie and I photographed the nuptials of Stacy and Josh on Saturday. Stacy is the sister of my very dear friend Bre, so I have known her for several years now. She is totally sweet, super laid back, and a lot of fun. I second shot for Abie for this wedding, which was a nice change-up. We started the day photographing the girls getting ready at McDonald Presbyterian Church:
The church has huge stained glass windows everywhere, so we utilized those for some detail shots of the shoes...

and the dress...

Getting into bridal attire is a team effort. :)

Abie captured this next image of Stacy touching up her lipstick in the mirror

This necklace is a gift from Josh to Stacy for their wedding

Abie took this portrait of Stacy, which I think totally captures her personality

Abie also took this next image of Stacy descending the stairs

This is Abie's shot of Josh and Stacy at the altar

the new Mr. and Mrs.

Abie got this great portrait of Josh and Stacy outside of the reception. It was a balmy 30 degrees in Pittsburgh on Saturday, so we didn't spend long outdoors. :)

The reception was held at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, PA. I love Josh's enthusiasm here. :)

first dance...

here's what I love most about this image: the expression on Stacy's dads face during their father/daughter dance. It's been my experience that while dads may smile a lot in real life, moments of pure joy like this are fleeting.

Stacy and Josh, Abie and I had a fabulous time photographing your wedding! Thanks for having us. :)

update

March 4, 2008

I want to thank everyone who has left comments and sent emails in regards to my sister and my family. Unfortunately, the news we received hasn't been good: Michelle's leukemia is back- it's in her bone marrow and blood, as well as in her lymph system. It's quite rare for leukemia to return in both the blood and another place- normally it's one or the other. The tumors in her lymph system are quite aggressive, and are growing in an area that is blocking her airways. To compound the problem, she has had a rare infection in her lungs for several months now, and is allergic to the antibiotics that they need to use to treat it.

They've given her a round of chemo, which ends today, but basically her prognosis is terminal. We're not sure how long she has. My family received the news with mixed reactions- it will be good for her to finally have some peace and rest, but I don't think any of us are ready to let her go yet. Her son turned 5 last week, and her daughter turns 8 on Thursday.

Email continues to be the best way to reach me. Also, my response times are longer than normal right now. I apologize in advance for that, and please bear with me.

at the hospital

February 21, 2008

Hey guys, I just wanted to give you a heads up. Some of you know that my sister is ill. She was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, and it's been a lot of ups and downs since then. A lot of long stays in the hospital, trips to the ER, and late nights. A lot of complications and side effects from her treatments.

My sister has been back in the hospital for the past week. She's having increasing difficulty breathing, and is on oxygen all the time. We're awaiting tests and results of tests that have already been administered, and from what we know so far it's either cancer or an infection. She's having a bone marrow biopsy today, and a biopsy of suspicious lymph nodes in her chest tomorrow. It's all very scary, and very frustrating to not know what's happening. It's also hard to see someone you love in constant pain.

I'm writing this to let you know that if need to reach me for at least the next few days, the best way to do so is via email. I can't have my phone on while I'm here, but I do have my laptop with me and have a wi-fi connection here. I apologize if you've been trying to reach me over the last few days, or are waiting for a reply back from an email. I'm also going to wait until we hear more before I schedule any more appointments over the next few weeks.

My sister is 32 years old and has two small children. This has been a pretty hard, emotional journey for the past two years. If you are inclined, we appreciate your prayers while we wait for results.

{February 21, 2008 4:42 PM} Sheri Porterfield said: Kim, I'm so sorry to hear the news of your sister's health. I will certainly lift her (and your family as a whole) up in prayer, and pass the request along to the students at school. You are loved, Sheri

{February 21, 2008 6:47 PM} Leah said: Don and I will definitely keep your sister, you and your family in our prayers. I am so sorry that you have to go through this, I can't imagine how hard it must be. Your sister is blessed to have someone like you to be there for her.

{February 21, 2008 6:54 PM} Apryl said: Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time...please let us know if we can do anything. Apryl & Brad

{February 21, 2008 7:19 PM} Teresa said: We, too, will keep your sister, family and you in our thoughts and prayers. -Teresa & Travis

{February 21, 2008 8:05 PM} erich camping said: You have my prayers. You have all my support, however you may need it!

{February 21, 2008 9:09 PM} Jaci Clark said: Oh Kim, I'm so sorry to hear this. my thoughts are with you and your family. I'm pretty close so please let me know if I can help. Jaci

{February 21, 2008 11:58 PM} jessica del vecchio said: Kim, my prayers are with you, your sister and your family.

{February 22, 2008 11:35 AM} shawna said: we'll be praying

{February 22, 2008 1:11 PM} Karen Mikols said: Wow! Kim! Sending hugs and prayers your way. I had a bone marrow harvest a few years ago for someone much like your sister... and can't imagine how it must be for you/your family. *hugs*

{February 27, 2008 9:59 PM} jen said: Hey Kim I'm thinking of you and am here if you or your niece/nephews need anything hang in there...I love you jen

{February 28, 2008 12:09 PM} rebecca devono said: Oh Kim, I will be praying for your sister and your family and her children. My sincere hope that God will provide you with strength, peace, and hope in your sisters recovery.

{February 28, 2008 11:00 PM} Chrissy said: Kim, Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

{February 29, 2008 5:02 PM} Rob said: Only seeing this now. Will pray for your sister, for whatever that's worth to you.

{March 4, 2008 3:30 PM} Kimberly said: Thank you, SO much, everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. My family and I appreciate you. :)

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