life : welcome maggie ann

i haven't blogged about my pregnancy much the past 9 months because life has been busy. working, running a store, and preparing for this Fall/Christmas has kept me busy. 

i have shared so many of these photos on my instagram account but wanted to take time to post images from maggie's first week here and to write about her birth experience and entrance into this world. 

just a quick a recap - i was in labor 28 hours with annie, 18 hours with jane and both times i wanted to go natural. both times i did not. i really didn't have a grand plan for this labor and delivery except i wanted it to be "easier". this pregnancy had been harder and the entire time this baby just felt a little lower.  i really did feel like i would go into labor early and that i did, 8 days early.

on Saturday, october 22nd i started having contractions that were more intense but still really far apart so we stayed busy, went to the movies and then i just decided to go to bed early ( 8 o'clock) not knowing what would happen. at 12:30 am I started having contractions again but still far apart...luckily after an hour i noticed i was "leaking" and that it could mean my water was trying to break so i woke up Ryan and we went to the hospital. 

luckily i was right and i was leaking amniotic fluid so that was a guaranteed admit to the hospital! woo hoo! we were admitted at 2:30 am and was started on pitocin to speed things up with my contractions and by 4:45 I had an epidural. things were still moving slow and i was really just praying that things would pick up at some point and i would have a baby by lunch. thankfully, at around 6 am my water broke on it's own and things picked up FAST and i was pushing by 8 and our sweet little maggie was born at 8:16 am. 

it was a little wild, and happened so much faster than my others even though it seemed like it was going so slow. i was shocked when she came out and the dr. informed me i had another girl. i am so thankful! we now have three healthy girls and i could not feel more blessed. ryan is extremely out numbered and i think he likes it. 

i'll try to post more on here! if you don't already follow along on instagram for the most up to date pictures of our life and for information on the store and sales! follow along @littlehcreative 

now, enjoy images from our first week home with maggie!

sawyer 3 month // studio session

i was privileged to take this little ladies newborn lifestyle session and now her 3 month pictures. we too these in studio which was so nice. no wind and lot's of bright natural light. ms. sawyer has grown so much and is the cutest little babe with her fair skin and beautiful blue eyes. 

i've been so lucky with studio sessions lately. perfect for a quick portrait session. contact me for more details or come see me in the store and i can answer any questions. click here for pricing.

|| YOU || poster session : jace talley

introducing a new type of session i am now offering since i have a studio/store space. i have briefly mentioned this on my instagram feed and facebook but i wanted to take a moment to discuss the details of this session here. 

this is a quick 15 minute session to capture the awesome quirky personality of your little one. kids are such amazing creations yet all are so different. each and every little one has something they are into and enjoy. maybe it was something you enjoyed as a kid or something you are currently into. or maybe it's something completely off the wall. 

my goal is to capture this special time for you and to blow it up onto a 24in x 36in poster so you can frame and keep forever. don't forget the awesome simple things that make your little one...little. 

|| $200 || includes 24 x 36 poster printed in black and white and digital download of edited images taken during session. design and actual poster are included in the session fee. 

contact me for more details and booking! 

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and without further a do... jace cure talley - 5 years old - currently into monster trucks

i love that jace told me he wouldn't smile yet when we give this kid one of his most favorite things, trucks, he was beaming with joy. 

bump series // watch your belly grow

i am so excited to announce a new series and photography package for all you expecting mamas. each time i was expecting i took selfies of myself in the mirror but really wanted to have a picture without me awkwardly holding the phone. now that i have a small studio space i am able to accept this bump series on a walk-in basis. convenient for you to stop in and have a 10 minute session every two weeks. details below:

the bump series:

- in studio/store space

- 3 shots (images) emailed to you every two weeks. you will receive a BONUS image with text overlay. you will have rights to the images to keep for yourself or post on social media. i ask that you tag @littlehcreative in your images if you do choose to post them. 

- session can start at 8 weeks and go through 40 (+/-) 

- no appointment is necessary

- total of 16 sessions (if you start at 8 weeks and carry to 40 weeks)

- cost is $300, first half due at the first session and the 2nd half due at the first of your 3rd trimester.

once you have the baby i will design a poster or coffee table book which will be available for purchase. i would love to chat details or answer any questions you may have. this is a great way to document such a special time in your life. 

i have ideas to make this creative or i welcome your full input on how to make this series fit for you and your growing belly. email me! kathryn@littlehcreative.com

thank you jordan with western homestead in participating in this series! i am so excited to capture this growing bump for you! 

setting goals

little h creative online store is up and ready. my original goal was sometime in 2015 and then once  i started getting things together i changed the goal date to the end of june. being self employed is teaching me a lot about goals, scheduling, and time. i rarely procrastinate and i'm impulsive. which means, i tend to want to work all. the. time. juggling between retail space, graphic design, and photography isn't always easy but it's the only way i function. i like the multi-trade business. i equally enjoy all of it. 

i'm going to try and take july and august to focus on  some other parts of little h creative that i haven't been able to put my time on. i've got a fun session coming up in july. i'm excited about it and can't wait to share more. stayed tuned my friends! 

i'll leave you with some images from our little styled shoot and invite you to take a look around our shop. shop away! we are stocked and ready. 

little h creative kids

we had a little  photo shoot at the house last week to get our kids clothes and some adult shirts in our online store. we have a booth space at the alley cat in downtown wichita falls. (900 Indiana Wichita Falls, Texas 76301) if you are ever in the area check this little gem out. it's actually huge. great for thrifters, those who like antiques, handmade items, and a great source for getting items for any DIY project on your list. 

now that my store space is up and running great i have heard the demand to have my shirts and onesies online! i am proud to announce little h creative store will be stocked this week! i will be making an announcement via social media and my website! stay tuned!  

a huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped and brought your kids because this wouldn't have been possible without you. another huge thank you to misty humpert with two joyful butterflies for suppling us with cute headbands, bows, and those colorful feather leggings. adorable! 

newborn lifestyle : sadie

i am so happy for this little family. my cousin allison and her husband, nate, are going to be such great parents. ms. sadie was one week old and was awake almost the entire time. i think she wanted to show off those beautiful eyes and that hair, amazing. so so pretty.

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- baby sadie marie : hospital -

i would like to introduce to you the newest addition to our huge family - sadie. i was able to make it up to the hospital right before they moved mom to postpartum and baby to the nursery. sadie was born 1 day preterm so she is going to be watched over in the nursery. i wasn't able to get many but no need- this sweet family is in love with their new addition and it makes my heart happy. nate and allison, congrats! she is beautiful! you did great and i have to say, i love that head of hair ;)

my heart was racing capturing these moments.  it brought back so many wonderful memories of having my girls.

melt my heart.

so so sweet..i love you guys and am so happy for you.

these moments are so precious. i am now booking hospital sessions. i would love to talk with you about the different options when it comes to labor and delivery. i want you to be comfortable and these sweet moments to be captured. please check out my prices and contact me with questions.

-kathryn