|| 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

today i am talking about the bump series that i am now offering. 

this session takes place in my store space / studio. you can start as early as 8 weeks but if you aren't showing and don't want to come that early it's up to you when you start. // price is the same // the series will be complete at the end of your 40 weeks (or as long as you carry the baby). approx. 16 sessions 

you will come in every two weeks to get shots of your belly growing. you can choose to wear the same thing every time or you can change it up! i welcome you to bring a prop (maybe something you've been craving). when you come into fill out information i would love to talk about how we can make the series personalized to you!

no appointment is required. stop by during store hours and we can shoot your images. session lasts 5-10 minutes, quick and easy. once i edit each session (1-3 business days) i will email you your images and you can keep and post to your facebook and/or instagram. 

at the end of your pregnancy i will compile your images into a book or poster. ( designing is free but the physical poster or book is additional )

|| price is $300 || includes edited images from each session and the design of the total series at the end of pregnancy! I would love to talk details contact me if you have questions!

this is such a fun way to document a miraculous time in your life!!

newborn hospital // gibson meets parker

ok guys, brace yourself for how sweet these moments are. i am so thankful my friend sarah ask me to capture these sweet memories for them at the hospital. ms. parker has a big brother named gibson that is absolutely and genuinely in love with his new sister. being a witness to their introduction was amazing. 

when i was pregnant with jane i read and researched the best way to introduce jane to annie. i didn't want annie to feel replaced or have any cross attitude toward her new sister. i combined many different articles and came up with a plan. said plan worked beautifully in my situation and i knew i had to share with sarah. i have only captured moments at the hospital for first borns so being able to be apart of a new baby and sibling introductions was a win win. 

i know this plan may not work for everyone or you may think my ways are crazy but here was my plan and i will continue to use this plan as suggestions for clients, family and friends who are going though similar situations. 

start by lining up a sitter for the toddler(s). once you are in labor the focus should be on the baby and successfully bringing the baby into this world safe and healthy. our hospital allows for an hour or more of skin to skin time and my husband i used this time to bond, feed and observe our little blessing. once we moved to postpartum we called the sitter ( in-laws ) and ask them to bring our toddler (s) to the hospital. i made sure the baby was swaddled and snug in her bassinet and i sat on the bed alone while my husband went to get big sister from the waiting room . i read that the toddlers first reaction isn't going to be excitement to see the baby but anxiousness to see their mommy. i think it's important for no one else to be in the room when new family introductions are made. there is already so much going on that extra people and distractions aren't necessary and could take away from such a beautiful moment.

this was so true in my case and in sarah's. when gibson walked in the room he instantly looked at his mom and ask how she was with sincere concern. then he remembered parker was there. he crawled up on the bed to look at his new baby sister. gibson was in awe. in the sweetest voice he said, " she's beaituful " ... " good job mommy". once he starred her down and kissed her he ask if he could hold her and this is when it became all about the baby. he watched her and observed everything about this new little person.

it was so amazing and emotional to watch. gibson, so young and innocent, truly appreciated his mom, dad, and new baby sister. he brought her a toy and talked to her like she could understand. 

i think it's important for the "big"  to feel a sense of ownership over their new sibling. i remember telling annie jane was hers and to this day ( two years later ) annie calls jane HER baby sister. she protects her and let's her know she is her big sister and best friend. 

i left this session with so much affirmation that i am on the right path of doing what God wants for my life. my heart was so full i thought it could burst. i may not always have the chance to capture new moments like this but i believe the everyday moments we live are just as important. 

welcome to this world ms. parker. you are so loved. 

52 // week 3

these were taken on saturday which is technically last week 2 but great moments not to share and mark as week 3 favorites. we had the fluffiest snow flakes last weekend! 2 hours later it was sunny and in the 40's. north texas weather, you are weird. 

annie : fiersley cold. // week 3

jane : snow babe // week 3

52 // week 2

here we are week 2 of the year. 

the kids usually wake up and watch mickey mouse and today the routine was broke. flash lights and coloring it was. 

create away my loves.

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jane : color queen // week 2

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annie : flashlight wonder woman // week 2

be better.

i'm not much on new year resolutions but i do believe in finding ways to better myself and my current state of house, home, life, faith, etc. 

here are the things i am going to work on, which will make life less stressful and will provide more happy days in 2016:

- say "no" -- learning that i don't have to say yes to everything

- give more time to the ministries i'm currently involved in at church - not adding to what is already on the plate but give more fully to what i HAVE said "yes" to. the things that truly fulfill me are the things i don't do for myself but that of which i do for others and my parish. 

- be a better example - understanding that the voice and language that i use is what i should expect my kids to see and use. need to work on more calming and less .... crazy.

- focus on my health - thankfully we live out in the county and we don't eat much fast food but i want to cook better meals. drink more water and find more time to exercise. not to loose weight but to actually feel better. i can tell my muscle strength is far weaker than it was after i completed the hotter n hell this summer. i have let my work take over and pushed my health to side. i'm going to work on it. 

- keep dreaming - i need to slow down, stop getting frustrated when things don't go my way and look to the future. dream on and don't give up. 

- set goals - not just think of them but actually write them down so i can reflect next year on where i am and how i've worked to accomplish these goals. 

-go on vacation - haha, i feel silly having to write that down but true story, i'll book all my weekends if i don't start planning. family camping and beach trips are in our future!

of course i have more but all stem off of what i've listed here. good luck on your resolution/dreams/goals if you made any! if you haven't, i encourage you to think about all the things that make your life crazy and stressful. then write down all the ways you can work on making your life more simple and stress free. good luck and happy new year!

52 // week 1

one goal for 2016 is to snap a picture of each of my children each week, to capture the moments and memories which reflect their current. since i didn't get a chance to blog last week's 52 i will be posting two this week. my hopes are that this series helps me see the beauty in everyday moments. i am so guilty of letting my 'busy' life take over my thoughts and daily encounters with my beautiful kids. that stops now. 

breathe. see. enjoy. capture. 

ANNIE // WEEK 1 // BUBBLY BEARD

JANE 1 // WEEK 1 // BATH EYES

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! 

b l o o m

a sneak peak at the most amazing opportunity: bloom bash seattle. The Bloom Workshop  was a 2 day workshop filled with valuable words and insights from amazing women in the creative industry. i am so happy i stumbled across this workshop on instagram. the amazing world of social media has opened so many doors for me. 

the styled shoot was top of the line. the colors, flowers, dresses, cake, stationary, etc. was over the top. so beautiful and amazing. i wish i could share more! 

i am so thankful i took the chance on the time and investment of this workshop. seriously worth it! my advice to anyone wanting to take a chance on learning more in the creative world is GO FOR IT!! and to you surprise, there might be workshop near you worth attending! all you have to do is research and trust your gut!

2 0 1 5 // thank you for being awesome

taken by: @avisionrevealed

wow, i seriously can't believe 2015 is over. this was a big year for me and my family. in january i made the launch to rebrand myself and change my business name. what was little h prints became little h creative. as much as i loved learning and working in the oil and gas industry i was miserable trying to balance being a creative person at home and sitting at a desk all day in front of a computer. 

in march i took a huge leap and financial risk attending the wildflower workshop with joy pouty in austin. this workshop was intimate and provided me with much needed advice on how to take my career seriously.  i met some amazing women whom will always inspire me to be better and to live my dreams. 

in april i made the leap to leave my full time job in oil & gas to become self employed and work from home. i also opened my booth space in the alley cat vintage mercantile. 

may was wild. jane had tubes put in her ears and i had a golf ball sized lump removed from my thyroid. the entire experience was painful and scary. i am so thankful and blessed that the lump was cancer free and with half a thyroid my bodies hormones are functioning perfectly therefore i do not have to take medication. 

summer is a blur. we took a much needed trip to the beach and ryan changed careers to work for my brother's company. since i design, plan, and print my own products i have to start designing each line months before they are released. 

fall was very special. in october i had the most amazing experience to shoot my first wedding. november was a game changer for me. i was presented the opportunity to attend the bloom bash workshop in seattle, wa. being around such a variety of creative entrepenuaers was amazing. i'm still trying to wrap my head around all the amazing information we were provided. inspired doesn't begin to touch how amazing it was. 

workshops are so important. they give you purpose and reason for why you do the things you do while providing tools to help you in the path you choose. 

a couple local creatives and i are teaming up to bring a workshop to wichita falls. a much needed experience for the ladies of this town and surrounding area. please check out our website for more information. click here ----> the found workshop

i also was apart of christmas magic for the first time. spending so much on a booth space was scary but i'm so happy i took the leap and trusted my gut. being around my customers and sharing my passion and products is what inspired me to find a store front space of my own. 

december is when my new adventure began. i am in my new store front space, offering new design and photography packages. i am excited for the path i am on. God is holding my hand and i pray he never let's go. i couldn't do my work without the love and support of my family, friends, and customers who believe in me. 

// adventure // a new store

where to start? most of you have noticed or seen that i have moved from the alley cat to a new store location. i have been with julie at the alley cat vintage mercantile for a long time! years! i love her and her treasure of a store. multiple things led me to move and get my own place, being self employed and working from home has been great. i was able to have a retail booth space in town while doing photography, design, & print at home. 

this worked for a little while but honestly it's been a little crazy. our house completely got taken over with product, an online store and my dining room table became an office. for someone who doesn't like mess or clutter it became a little much to handle. 

i had a booth space in November at christmas magic and it was so great to have a client/customer interaction. i put a lot of thought and time into my designs and the process of printing all of my own stock. i am very attached to all of my work, it is apart of who i am and i wouldn't do it if i didn't love it. that goes with photography and design as well. 

i now have a place sell my products with hopes of expanding by this summer, a place to meet my clients and i have a small wall for studio space. i won't be doing props. i will still be shooting outdoor and natural light photography but hopes of doing a very simple series of portraits. 

this store space will hopefully simplify my life. before i was running around delivering orders all day and working extremely long hours at home. we are now adjusting to me being away from home again and having to work a store but i truly believe this was the best move for our family. 

the girls will be with me on occasion and other days i will use the time at the store to get work done. thank you for those who have stopped in and said hello. i will be having a grand opening after the first of the year so stay tuned! i encourage you to get out and explore our downtown. it's a gem and there are some really great shops down here. 

our address is : 530 7th street, set. 102 - wichita falls, texas // come see me! Hours : 10-3 Wednesday thru Saturday

lifestyle sessions // why? when? where?

lifestyle sessions mean so much to me. they are real. not staged. no begging to smile. not struggling to keep attention. it's a normal day, reading books, eating dinner, playing with toys and just being you. some of my favorite images of my kids are at home, with they are not looking at the camera, just playing and being completely into what they enjoy. 

i am now booking a select number of lifestyle sessions for 2016. lifestyle sessions take place in the comfort of your home. think of it as a " a day in the life of ..." when we decide to start and stop the session is completely up to you. i have plenty of recommendations but i want to do what fits your family best. 

this session comes with signature book. not only do you receive the edited images of this session to have forever, you get a book that tells YOUR story.  please feel free to contact me with questions or read more about pricing. 

and it's good to know not everyone wakes up on the right side of the bed. our jane is a hot and cold personality. she's either happy or mad. you never know what you are going to get. i am so happy i grabbed my camera on this day because i caught her brief happy and then her mad. 

family session // moer family // archer city, tx

i am so blessed to be friends with this sweet family. i've known grant and aubrey for a long time and it always does me good to be around them. ms. tylar is such a gem. full of energy and as you can imagine, two year old spunk. she defenitly knows what she does and doesn't want. we decided to take the session on their land near their home around archer city. wide open spaces with water, trees and lots of sun beams. win win in my book! 

engagement session : katera + charlie

i had such a blast at this session. the weather was perfect! katera and charlie really made downtown glow. i love katera's style and the outfits she chose! i am so excited for their wedding next year. engagements are so great for getting to know the couple and to let everyone warm up around the camera. 

new stock // now available online

hey guys! i've been working on designing and printing the new Fall line of shirts and onesies since July! I can't believe it's here. lots of labor, thought, and time went into his line and i hope you enjoy. i will be introducing it locally at Christmas Magic at the MPEC this weekend!! there will be never seen shirts, onesies, coffee mugs, tea towels, and more! come see me! if you aren't local please browse our online store. 

have questions?? contact me and i will do my very best to help! 

november // i've been waiting for you

november has been the month on the calendar for me for MONTHS! it's here and i couldn't be more excited. i am so thankful for those of you who follow along! i've had a full schedule with designing, photography, screen printing, fundraising, and ... LIFE. 

i started designing my fall line of clothing and home goods in July and started printing in August/September. everything is designed, printed, priced and ready to hit the shelves! my online store is up NOW!  i encourage you, if you are local, to come to christmas magic this weekend. i will be there all day friday thru sunday. i will be introducing all of my new goodies this weekend at christmas magic and then they will be available at the alley cat vintage mercantile (900 Indiana wichita falls, texas 76301) starting November 9th and 10th.  

i've also been busy with mini sessions that started in September and i finished up last night.  i have a good number of full sessions this month and i am so excited to spend time with families, to learn about them, and to tell their story. 

November, i am so happy you are here. i can't wait to get all the boxes of stock out of my house and onto the shelves. this is what my basement has been like for MONTHS! boxes stacked on boxes. i've got big dreams of having a space for all of this. 

i am excited to breathe and to put more focus on my family. i am ready to give thanks for my business and my wonderful clients. 

on another note, halloween was a hit this year. annie and jane were trick or treating fools. the weather was perfect. 

inspiration

what inspires you? what makes your clock tick? 

for me : inspiration is a lot of different things. for my work i have to get inspired on a daily basis. inspired to get out of bed, dress myself and the kids, eat, make coffee, and work. on a given day i have ( or feels like ) 100 different things to do. 

for day to day tasks i find inspiration in the little things. the color that surrounds me in my home & outside, the roof over my head, water in my house, faith in God and knowing he is always near. 

my best work comes when i am free.  whether it be with graphic design or photography, being TOLD what to do or how to do something makes me anxious. i am a self employed individual because i like making decisions, i like working hard, i enjoy creating and delivering beautiful things to people, i care about each and every one of my clients. my work is very personal to me. when i create something through a design or session it is apart of me. i am giving each person i engage with my best work. 

passion is one thing but turning that passion into solid work is my job.  i'll blog more about the recent workshop i attended soon but going and being around a lot of creative entrepreneurs is what inspires me. my challenge now is figuring out how to continue to be inspired. at home // in my zone. 

one major thing that gives me inspiration is working with my hands. screen printing, cooking, feeding our chicks, and playing with my kids keeps me inspired.  

i encourage you today to think about what inspires you. the more inspired you are the more you will accomplish today & tomorrow. 

traditions : oktoberfest

i am of german decent. polka music, sausage, sauerkraut and beer are a part of me. my family started going to Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas about 8 years ago. i've had to miss one or two years but other than that ryan and i have been every year. we know polka better together than we two step. we started going before we were married and before we had kids. now that we have kids the dynamic has changed a bit. we don't stay as long, we don't go to the wineries, and we don't shop the town. we rent a house out of town, wake up to the kids, brew coffee and relax. we try and save all energy for the festivities. 

friday night is a lot less crowded so we try to get our dancing in then. saturday starts with face paintings... this is a big thing for us. this was annie's third year getting her face painted. she patiently waits in line (anywhere from 45min - 1 hr 1/2) it's crazy but for our kids, worth it. it's the first thing we do. once the faces are painted we are off to snag a seat and polka the night away. the girls love to dance, hop around, and do the chicken dance. 

we end the weekend by getting one of every pastry at the old german bakery in town and then attend mass as a family. the pastries go fast so we wake up early to claim our sweets. life is good. this trip is short but l leave so happy and excited for the years to come. 

we stayed at river road ranch, mini's house, this year. it was a first for us and it was great. the pedernales river is really close so we fished and canoed during the day. the kids especially loved this part. 

little h creative : three parts

this space, my business, is little h creative. i am kathryn hager, owner and creative entrpeneuer that has a vision for this space. i get ask all the time exactly what i do and often i have clients that only know about one part of this three part business. 

1. first, i screen print. i have been printing shirts for about 7 years now. i have learned so much and continue to get excited about designing and printing shirts. i print all of my own retail clothing for my booth space at The Alley Cat Vintage Mercantile and for my online store. i have also started printing custom orders again. which means if you have a fundraiser or event you would like shirts for i can design and print the shirts for you. contact me for more information and to get a quote. (minimum order of 25 shirts) 
2. second, i am a graphic designer. i have been doing this for about 2 years. i have a bachelors in business marketing and i think that is what sparked my interest in design and graphics. once i started printing more for myself i needed a better way to market myself and design my own shirts. learning adobe illustrator has changed my life and now i feel the options are endless. i love designing my own merchandise, logos and branding, and being able to help others has been such a blessing. design services include designing wedding invitations/stationary, logo & branding for creative individuals, businesses and events, and t-shirt designs. 
3. third, i am a photographer. i shot for hobby for about 3 years and have been professional for over a year. i attended a Joy Prouty // Wildflower Photography workshop in March 15' and that really developed my mind for capturing moments. i love shooting natural moments through lifestyle and simple sessions. i enjoy people so getting to know you and capturing those moments is such a joy.

first day of autumn : we have eggs

it may not feel like autumn in north texas but just knowing that cooler temps are near makes me happy. our chickens are also quite happy. we were out doing our daily chores and i noticed more eggs than usual. annie started gathering and pretty soon she had a shirt full of little brown eggs. the cooler mornings means we are going to be eating a lot more eggs! these little hens bring so much joy to our family. we are overjoyed that we have been able to keep them alive AND they are giving us something in return. 

thank you chickadees.