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dallas photog shootout

March 1, 2010

“carry out”

Last week I traveled to Dallas, TX and while I was there, I had the pleasure of partaking in the vintage inspired Dallas Photog Shootout with 30 other photographers. Photog Shootout was created to elevate the photography industry through building a community of wedding and portrait photographers. Photog Shootout has local groups in various cities all over the country with planned get-togethers and workshops. It was so nice to meet new photographers, learn from fellow colleagues and shoot beautiful models such as Melissa below. If you are a photographer, I especially recommend events like these – it’s a great way to network, learn and just have fun :) .

Thanks to everyone who made the event happen and made me feel so welcomed in Dallas :) . Melissa’s hair & makeup was flawlessly done by Emily Hudspeth and the shootout was held at the fabulous Ryan Manor in Dallas.

photog shootout by kim le photography

photog shootout by kim le photography

photog shootout by kim le photography

the kahn family

February 24, 2010

“pocketful of sunshine”

I really *heart* my clients. I shot Ann & Chris’ wedding 1.5 years ago (wow how time flies) and they have always been some of my biggest supporters. We have kept in touch throughout this time, thanks to modern technologies such as email and facebook and I am so happy to see their family grow in size and love :) . Thank you Ann, Chris, Kianna and now Christopher Jr. for being so wonderful and special to me.

We had to reschedule our shoot 3 times due to abnormal California rainy weather, but we finally found the perfect day for our shoot at Angels Gate Park in San Pedro.

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photographyfamily portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

family portrait by kim le photography

meet DJ Z

February 18, 2010

“this DJ”

If you have not heard of DJ Z, you will soon. He is seriously good at what he does and I am not just saying that because he is one of my good friends. DJ Z knows how to work the crowd at every party/wedding and his beats are so sick (yes that is my ghetto talk) that I have even found myself bobbing my lil’ head along while working the weddings. They don’t call me Lil’ Kim for nothing :) . Anyhow, when DJ Z asked me to take some what we say in Vietnamese, “dep trai” or handsome pictures for his upcoming website, I was thrilled because I love working with other industry vendors and I love shooting creative portrait sessions like these. I told him that not only would I provide a boost to his business (not that he needs it), but also his love life (not that he needs it either) :) . So yes ladies be sure to holla at cha boy. And yes he is going to kill for me this, but thank me later when all of the ladies start lining up and saying “i’m with the DJ”. Ok I’ll stop my ghetto talk for now.

To listen to some of his amazing work, check out DJ Z’s facebook page and become a fan by clicking HERE.

Special thanks to the lovely Nadine Truong for assisting on the shoot. Check out her photography and film work by clicking HERE.

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

DJ Z by kim le photography

introducing baby Eleanor!

February 10, 2010

“happy together”

I have been lucky to know Hayward & Natalie for several years now and I felt even luckier to capture memories for them of their new lil’ one, Eleanor. I think babies are the best thing ever (especially when you can take pictures and give them back to their parents..just kidding of course :) ). From the moment I met Eleanor, she had the biggest, cutest smile on her face! Yes, I tend to have that effect on babies…and others :) . I think she was just really mesmerized by my shiny braces. Nevertheless, I knew it was going to be a great, fun shoot, especially with all the wardrobe changes Natalie had planned for Eleanor :) . Thanks Hayward, Natalie and of course Eleanor for welcoming me into your home and letting me share insight into your lovely family!

baby photography by kim le photography

Aren’t they such a cute, lil’ family?!

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

Look at those eyes!!!

baby photography by kim le photography

Handband please!

baby photography by kim le photography

Hmmm how about a new hat instead? Ok I love this pic because she looks so adorably chubby. Chubby babies are the best.

baby photography by kim le photography

And I love this pic because she looks so adorably happy. Happy babies are the best.

baby photography by kim le photography

Hi my name is Eleanor and I also moonlight as a hat model.

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

My faaavorite hat!

baby photography by kim le photography

And when I’m not modeling, I’m gnawing on daddy’s fingers. nom, nom, nom

baby photography by kim le photography

Doesn’t this photo just represent happiness?! I love it!

baby photography by kim le photography

Resting in her blankie…after a hard day’s work. It’s tough being so cute.

baby photography by kim le photography

introducing baby kayla!

January 28, 2010

“baby i love your way”
Kayla’s mom, Alana and I went to school together at UCLA waaaay back in the day and now she has a cute, lil’ family of her own :) . It’s nice to see your friends find such happiness and love in their lives :) . According to her mother, Kayla is destined to be a future Bruin (duh of course) and also Miss Vietnam 2028. And after having this fab photoshoot with lil’ miss Kayla, I am convinced that is very likely to happen :) .

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

baby photography by kim le photography

introducing baby isabella!

January 18, 2010

“sweet dreams”

I just love photographing lil’ ones, especially when mommy and daddy decide to pick out the most adorable lil’ outfits like this for their lil’ one. Meet baby Isabella at 3 months :)

baby photography by kim le photography

Yes I love baby feet.

baby photography by kim le photography

I’m sorry Isabella – your mommy & daddy made me do this. You’ll thank me in 30 years.

baby photography by kim le photography

And at this point, it’s almost a wrap…

baby photography by kim le photography

Must.be.nice.

baby photography by kim le photography

miss foxy: boudoir

January 11, 2010

“fireflies”

What a better way to start off the week than with another beautiful boudoir?! Waking you up on this HOT Monday is the stunning Miss Foxy. She is Miss Foxy for obvious reasons, but also because she reminds me a lil’ of another hottie by the name of Megan Fox with her gorgeous brunette hair and piercing green eyes. Miss Foxy was definitely no diva though and like all of my clients, such as pleasure to work with.

Special thanks to one of my favorite makeup & hair artists, Miss Angelina from the All Made Up Team for helping make Miss Foxy super foxy. It’s always so wonderful working with the All Made Up Team!

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

holiday cheers

December 24, 2009

“tis’ the season”

Just bringing you some holiday cheer…courtesy of lil’ Max :) . My how he’s grown since our last shoot! Hope you are spending time with loved ones and staying warm!

baby photography by kim le photography

miss pink ruffles

November 4, 2009

“hush hush”
Miss Pink Ruffles is my latest boudoir. She wanted to remain anonymous but graciously allowed me to post some of the pretty photos from our boudoir session. Miss Pink Ruffles brought her pink ruffle skirt and her A game for this shoot. She rocked it in each and every outfit and I could seriously have shot her all day.

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography

And here’s proof that Miss Pink Ruffles was just as hot without the pink ruffles.

boudoir by kim le photography

boudoir by kim le photography